Mercedes-Benz is turning a corner with its flagship electric vehicle, reuniting its top-selling battery-powered sedan with the revered S-Class badge. Instead of keeping the EQS as a standalone high-end electric flagship, the German automaker will unify electric and combustion powertrains under a single nameplate family that will span the globe. That approach recognizes lessons learned […]
AC Schnitzer Avoids Closure After a Last-Minute Deal Saves the Legendary Brand
AC Schnitzer, a hugely reputable German tuning house famous in circles of BMW lovers for nearly 40 years, was recently under threat of a closure. This is because KOHL Group, which produces AC Schnitzer products, proclaimed they would be discontinuing their manufacturing division before the conclusion of 2026. Fans of the brand grew nervous over […]
Porsche Brings Six-Speed Manual Transmission Back to 2027 911 Carrera S
Returning to its roots For the driving purists who like choosing their own gears, Porsche has reintroduced the manual transmission option to the 911 Carrera S lineup for 2027. The 992.2 range launched with the Carrera S as a 2027 model available solely with an eight-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic. Porsche is now filling in that […]
Chery Expands Off-Road SUV Lineup with Feature-Rich Jetour and iCar Models
Founded in Anhui Province, China in 1997, Chery Automobile Co, Ltd. Has become increasingly large and successful. The Chinese state-owned car manufacturer began production of passenger cars in 1999 and started exporting its vehicles across the world by 2001. From small beginnings, Chery gradually became a leading international brand, and by 2012 was the tenth […]
Toyota Century Coupe Concept Signals a Bold Standalone Ultra Luxury Future
In a significant announcement on Japanese luxury, Toyota showed off the Century Coupe concept at the Japan Mobility Show. The striking two-door concept car is a clear indication of the automaker’s new direction, and one that is positioning the Century as a separate, ultra-luxury vehicle above the Lexus range. Rather than continue to use Century […]
Could Your Car Dealer Really Sell Robots? Hyundai’s Plans Raise Big Questions
Hyundai Motor Group is attempting to blaze a new trail for commercial robotics, namely, to sell humanoid robots and robotic dogs out of car dealerships. President and CEO José Muñoz outlined the vision at its 2026 CEO Investor Day, which is built upon the acquisition of Boston Dynamics in 2021. By teaming up Boston Dynamic’s […]
German Automotive Workers Stage Mass Protests Across Nation Over Proposed Factory Cuts
Tens of thousands of automotive workers from across Germany have protested in demonstrations across the country as its car industry undergoes profound structural changes. Workers from Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche and their suppliers assembled in all the key industrial regions. IG Metall estimates that about 175,000 to almost 180,000 workers have demonstrated at more […]
Volkswagen Cuts 2026 Profit Guidance Following Porsche Impairment and Market Challenges
Volkswagen has significantly revised its financial expectations for 2026 as restructuring costs, weaker international demand and changing automotive market conditions put pressure on profitability. The company now expects its full-year operating return on sales to reach a maximum of 1%, compared with its previous guidance of 4% to 5.5%. Although the underlying operating return is […]
Mercedes-Benz Warns of Potential German Plant Closures Amid High Production Costs
Mercedes-Benz is facing a major decision over the future of its German manufacturing footprint as the automotive industry continues to change rapidly. The company has warned that one German assembly plant and one German powertrain plant could face closure if structural operating costs cannot be reduced, although management has stated that its clear goal is […]
SMMT Warns EU Trade Policy and Made in Europe Provisions Threaten UK Automotive Industry
The European automotive industry is deeply connected through cross-border manufacturing, with the United Kingdom and European Union linked by an annual trading relationship worth €80 billion. Vehicles, engine components, parts and materials move continuously across the Channel, supporting businesses, workers and manufacturing networks on both sides. The source highlights that the European Union has a […]