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Mercedes-Benz is bringing back one of its most iconic design elements to usher in a new era of design for its growing EV lineup. It’s no secret that Mercedes-Benz’s current lineup of EVs has been less than enthusiastically received by the market. Although luxurious and innovative, their designs have failed to strike a chord with … Read more
Amazon now has used-car listings. For now, only Los Angeles dealers can list used and certified pre-owned vehicles, with customers completing the sale through Amazon. A big deal, but us being complete nerds, were distracted by one of the cars Amazon is using to advertise the service. It is, of all things, a Lada Vesta … Read more
Picture this. It’s 2017. Dieselgate is in full swing. Volkswagen is trying to divert attention from the messy scandal surrounding its emissions-cheating TDI cars by rolling out a flurry of ID. concepts. The original ID. showcar had already debuted a year earlier, followed in 2017 by the I.D. Crozz as an early look at what … Read more
Red Bull Racing switched to Honda engines for the 2019 season when it ended a 12-year partnership with Renault. Even though Honda left Formula 1 after the 2021 championship, the turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 powering the RB21 this year still uses a Honda-developed engine. Over the years, F1 driver Max Verstappen has appeared in various commercials … Read more
Picture this. It’s 2017. Dieselgate is in full swing. Volkswagen is trying to divert attention from the messy scandal surrounding its emissions-cheating TDI cars by rolling out a flurry of ID. concepts. The original ID. showcar had already debuted a year earlier, followed in 2017 by the I.D. Crozz as an early look at what … Read more
Like many automakers right now, Aston Martin isn’t doing well. US tariffs and weakening demand in China have forced the brand to slash its financial outlook for the year. On Thursday, the company announced it would more likely break even by the end of 2025, rather than make a profit. Now, the company is selling … Read more
Lotus announced several updates to the 2026 Emira back in June. The automaker made the V6 SE the flagship model in America, with the Emira Turbo serving as the brand’s entry point, and now we know how much they’ll cost. CarBuzz is reporting that the Emira will start at $106,900. That’ll buy you a Mercedes-AMG-powered … Read more
The Ford Mustang GTD only held the record for the fastest American car to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife for a little over 7 months. Ford announced a 6:57.685 lap back in December, and bettered it with a 6:52.07 a few months later, but Chevrolet just took the crown with the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. Ford’s response? “Game … Read more
Kia just posted its best first half of sales ever, and that momentum continues into July. The automaker sold 71,123 cars last month, up 12 percent compared to July 2024. Kia has sold 487,634 vehicles through July. That’s 37,000 more than it sold in the first seven months of 2024. Eric Watson, Kia America’s vice … Read more
Porsche discontinued the original Macan in Europe last year, not because it wanted to, but because it had to. The gasoline crossover failed to meet the General Safety Regulation (GSR2) that came into effect in July 2024, forcing Zuffenhausen to pull the plug on its cash cow on the Old Continent. It’s still available in … Read more