The strong earthquake in Japan has made major car makers such as Toyota and Nissan review their operations at manufacturing plants for possible disruption. Many automotive supply chains in the world rely on Japanese manufacturing, and the event has raised concerns. As industrial assessments proceed, Japan’s ability to bounce back is clear, with the country’s […]
BMW Prepares 8,000 Voluntary Job Cuts and Selects Qualcomm for Future Vehicle Software
BMW Group Annihilating 8,000 Jobs While Cutting Decade-Long Deal For New Software BMW Group just announced two unrelated (or perhaps wholly related) news items. First, plans to cut around 8,000 jobs in Germany. Also, the car maker agreed to the single, 10-year supply deal for technology partner Qualcomm. Put them together and it’s the story […]
Honda Unveils Radical 0 Series EV Prototypes and Advanced Tech at CES 2025
Honda made a major splash at CES 2025 in Las Vegas by presenting the world premiere of two prototype electric vehicles: the Honda 0 SUV and the Honda 0 Saloon. Representing the foundation of the upcoming Honda 0 Series, these prototypes signal a dramatic design and technological shift for the automaker. Built upon a new […]
Automakers Compete for £900M UK Military Vehicle Contract
The world car industry appears to have identified defence business. Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are expected to do battle for an estimated £900m Ministry of defence contract that will lead to British armed forces being supplied with thousands of new 4×4 vehicles. The deal marks the biggest replacing of military vehicles in generations […]
Elton John’s Garage: A Symphony of Legendary Automobiles
In the eyes of a global legend, who has spent an entire lifetime etching himself in our memories with soaring melodies, decadent and showy performances, and a one-off dress style, Sir Elton John has an enormous sense of creativity that goes far beyond, singing. His spectacular garage filled with cars showcases the similar imagination and […]
Honda’s Next-Gen Sports Car Exists, But We Can’t Have It Yet
Since their introduction on April 1st 1976 the Honda sports models have always been the cars known with sports drivers; a perfect handling and a strong involvement in drive. Even if cars of this kind are mostly unknown by public the idea of the lightweight, well behaving and driving enthusiast car seems to return. For […]
China’s Car Market Signals a Deeper Economic Shift
China’s auto industry is in for a rude shock. The falling sales of traditional vehicles in the world’s largest auto market may indicate far broader economic shifts rather than just a cyclical slump as new energy vehicle sales soar. The newest forecast from China Passenger Car Association put a total of 1.52 million retail sales […]
Volkswagen Scraps Sales Goal, Plans Deep Cuts Amid China Pressure
Volkswagen embarks on the most turbulent time in the history of the company and announces a sweeping reform that can assure its viability in the years to come. The German giant has also scrapped the ambitious revenue growth target for 2026 due to immense pressure from Chinese competitors and ever-increasing costs. VW’s recent earnings highlight […]
Honda and Nissan Unite on Next-Gen Car Software
Something’s afoot in the auto industry and it’s happening on a level well beneath the hood, styling and assembly line. The leading Japanese automakers, long fierce rivals: Nissan and Honda have embarked on preliminary talks to forge a unified software brain for both their vehicle lineups. This signifies a tectonic-level shift in automakers’ concepts of […]
Toyota’s 2026 RAV4: A Bolder Design and Smarter Hybrid Tech
The 2026 RAV4 is a very strong statement made by Toyota, as it shows full dedication to the electrification of the range. Rather than providing more than one fuel choice, the brand has chosen to go all the way with hybrid technology. The step indicates that Toyota trusts its established hybrid technology and demonstrates a […]