A second iteration of the yoke wheel When Tesla put crazy yoke steering wheels in its Model S and X, many wondered what the hell they were doing. Aside from complaints about the steering wheel cover peeling, it was a mixed bag of reactions from owners. Now, Mercedes wants in on the act by introducing […]
A backwards step in the right direction Nissan has just shown off their all-new, plug-in hybrid-powered Frontier Pro at Auto Shanghai 2025, donning retro throwback styling that’s reminiscent of the Nissan D21 “Hardbody” pickup truck from the 1980s and ’90s. Nissan hasn’t confirmed if this truck, or any similarly equipped and styled variant, will be […]
VW’s electric Bus tribute EV might be your next Uber [without a driver] starting next year in L.A. One of the most significant transportation-centric pet projects with the undivided attention of automakers, Silicon Valley’s tech overlords, and Wall Street’s biggest bears and bulls is the futuristic, Jetsons-esque technology of autonomous vehicles, or Robotaxis. At an […]
Tesla might have more competition soon The crowded EV market is about to get a new entry, and it might be one of the more enticing we’ve seen in a long while. Making its first appearance at the New York Auto Show earlier this month, the Kia EV4 showcased Kia’s continued focus on electrification with […]
The engineering team successfully fired up the racy engine for the first time If it seems like just a week has passed since the Genesis Hypercar reveal, that’s because, well, it has. But the Korean automaker has wasted no time in getting the car’s radical new powertrain going. Despite having little more than a full-size […]
In response to looming U.S. tariffs on imported automobiles, South Korean auto giant Hyundai announced in a statement released early on April 24 that it has launched what it calls a “task force” to guide its future strategy. The task force, which was formed this month, is said to help Hyundai minimize the impact of […]
A reimagining that revived nostalgia Automakers love to tease us with retro vehicles reimagined as futuristic EVs. Honda continues to tease its 70s-era Civic, born anew in the age of electrification. Still, the brand that made good on its promise was Volkswagen, which brought back its beloved Bus as an EV it dubs the ID […]
In a rare letter addressed to top Trump administration officials, a coalition of auto industry trade organizations representing a wide base of domestic and foreign automakers, parts makers, and auto dealers warned that the looming tariffs on auto parts will have a disastrous effect on the greater auto industry and those who make it their […]
Buick is still hot in China, making it the perfect place to showcase swoopy concept car eye candy. China might not be the first place you think of if you’re an old-school Buick fan. Despite the Electra nameplate showing up on a variety of American cars from the latter half of the 20th century, Buick […]
Volkswagen capitalizes on Europe’s increased interest in electric driving Volkswagen (VW) has scored a significant victory in the electric vehicle (EV) race by overtaking Tesla’s new battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe for the first time during Q1. VW Group CEO Oliver Blume said, “Now we’re shifting into the fast lane” after the company’s […]
