After speculation surrounding the potential of a historic engine supply agreement between Mercedes-Benz and BMW, an official denial has been issued. Markus Schaefer, Chief Technology Officer and member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group, stated that the company has no intention of using external engines—especially not from a direct competitor like BMW. The … Read more
For 10 years, Toyota has made the Lexus ES in Kentucky. But as Americans move away from sedans, and as Toyota needs to produce more EVs in the States to avoid tariffs, the company is shifting ES production away from Kentucky in favor of two new electric SUVs based on some of its most beloved … Read more
After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long. According to a new report from Autocar, Ford does have plans to revive the Focus nameplate. And … Read more
Although it may not seem like it, the current generation of the Toyota Corolla has already been on the market for six years. Despite a light facelift in certain markets for 2025, the compact sedan’s age is starting to show. With no all-new generation in sight, Toyota is preparing yet another update for the current … Read more
Studies show that most car buyers won’t even consider a new vehicle unless it includes Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Despite this, some automakers still aren’t convinced that smartphone mirroring should be standard in every new model they produce. General Motors has completely removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EV lineup, a move … Read more
BMW watched from the sidelines as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Volvo, and others announced lofty EV goals a few years ago, only to backtrack in recent months. Munich never vowed to go fully electric within a set timeframe, instead preferring to give customers the freedom of choice. It projects demand will be evenly split between gas … Read more
Seventeen million. That’s how many Clios Renault has been sold since the supermini launched in 1990. It’s by far the most popular French car ever made, with more than triple the volume of the Citroën 2CV despite the latter’s 42-year run. The subcompact hatchback with the diamond logo has been around for only 35 years, … Read more
Hybrid powertrains are an essential part of Nissan’s comeback plan. The automaker will soon release its third-generation E-Power system, which uses an internal-combustion engine purely as a generator, with an electric motor driving the wheels on its own. With that, Nissan aims to eke the most efficiency out of its new hybrid powertrain as possible. … Read more
There’s a trend among automakers to adopt a minimalist design approach by reducing creases and sharp edges. Just look at the new BMW iX3, for example. But SEAT’s Cupra brand is heading in the opposite direction, considering sharp lines define its cars. The radically styled Tindaya concept showcases massively intricate bodywork on the largest vehicle … Read more
With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The automaker recently announced that the V-12 will stick around for a bit longer. Markus Schäfer, the brand’s tech boss, … Read more