Alfa Romeo’s resurgence isn’t going as planned. Despite a billion-euro investment in the Giorgio platform, the Giulia and Stelvio never lived up to FCA’s expectations, nor those of Stellantis. A decade later, both cars remain on sale and will stick around through 2027. Replacements are in the works, but are taking longer than expected since … Read more
The distinguishing design feature of Mercedes-Benz’s newest EVs is a huge, light-up grille. We first saw it on the new GLC with EQ Technology, and the upcoming C-Class EV will get something similar. But, Mercedes is going bigger. Much bigger. Mercedes design chief Gorden Wagener teased an even larger light-up grille at the front of … Read more
A lot of digital ink has been spilled since Mercedes did the unthinkable and rolled out a four-cylinder C63. Although sales numbers were never released, the heavy discounts suggest that AMG has struggled to convince buyers that the electrified 2.0-liter is worth their money. High-ranking officials have even gone on record admitting the company “has … Read more
The Volkswagen Group appears to be saving the best for last. Its turbocharged five-cylinder engine is nearing retirement, but not before the 2.5 TFSI finds its way into a hardcore Golf. A new report from Autocar alleges that the Audi RS3’s inline-five will power a range-topping version of Wolfsburg’s hot hatch to coincide with the … Read more