S+ Shift Trickles Down To Regular Models Honda’s reborn Prelude introduced a shift in hybrid performance. Central to that philosophy is S+ Shift – a control technology debuting in the Prelude’s hybrid powertrain that aims to bring back the tactile engagement often lost in electrified vehicles. By syncing engine speed, motor output, and acceleration, S+ […]
Aiming for the Three-Pointed Star Wind back the clock about 60 years ago, and it could be said that BMW wasn’t entirely a direct competitor for Mercedes-Benz. Its flagship sedan, the E3 Bavaria, was noticeably smaller than the W108 300 SE of the era, but all of that changed by the ’70s. The ’70s saw […]
When Does Responsibility Stop? When we buy cars from manufacturers, we expect the product we just spent our hard-earned money on to be complete and well-made. After all, time and time again, we’re being told by these brands the huge amounts of money they spend on R&D. Our expectations should be highest in one area, […]
CES As Tech Launchpad for Automakers The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) used to be all about gadgets, but in recent years, it’s become a proving ground for the next wave of mobility. Automakers now use the show to roll out new ideas, show off future platforms, and see how the public reacts to concepts that […]
Even Tesla Has Adapted in China Despite serious competition from homegrown brands, Tesla is doing well for itself in China. In terms of specs, the Chinese-built models are identical to the ones for the rest of the world, but the company made its first big step into adapting to local tastes. It’s not by adding […]
From iPhones to EVs Taiwan’s contract manufacturing giant Foxconn has formally entered the EV spotlight with the launch of the Bria EV through Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, its joint venture with Yulon Motor. Best known globally as Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, Foxconn is now using Foxtron as its automotive spearhead. The Bria EV, unveiled in Taipei, […]
A delayed recall fix can be highly frustrating, and the knowledge that you’re driving around in a vehicle that could fail at any time is sobering, but for one couple, what might have been no more than an inconvenience turned tragic. According to a new lawsuit, a fire in the engine bay of a 2016 […]
A 2016 Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage with just 4,597 miles and a unique place in Solihull history is up for auction on Collecting Cars. This Grasmere Green station wagon is confirmed as the final Heritage Edition to leave the factory and the fourth-to-last Defender of any kind to roll off the line, making it […]
Trapped after impact A new Bloomberg investigation has cast a harsh spotlight on one of Tesla’s most controversial design choices: electronically operated door releases. According to the report, at least 15 people have died in Tesla crashes since 2012 after doors failed to open following an impact, in some cases trapping occupants inside vehicles that […]
Repair Shop Sounds the Alarm A European repair shop reports that it has seen high failure rates when repairing Chinese-made LG NCM811 battery packs in certain Tesla Model 3/Model Y vehicles. Specifically, greater than 90% of these Chinese-made LG battery packs cannot be repaired at the individual cell level. The degradation within failing modules stands […]
