Last month, General Motors announced that it would launch a new zonal architecture meant to transform how the company builds its vehicles, with software playing a vital role. Recently, though, the company made some changes to who will oversee that team. Sterling Anderson, GM’s current chief product officer, will take on more responsibility with … Read more
It’s hard to believe 12 years have passed since Nissan taunted enthusiasts with a pair of concepts. The IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo previewed an exciting future for an affordable rear-wheel-drive coupe that ultimately never came to fruition. A few years later, the company explained why the car never reached production, citing concerns that it … Read more
The last few years have been tumultuous for AMG, to put it mildly. In September 2022, Affalterbach did the unthinkable by introducing a four-cylinder C63. As you’re aware, the sports sedan’s debut opened the floodgates to widespread criticism. Mercedes never publishes sales figures separately for its performance brand, but reports of heavy discounts suggest it … Read more
Audi had planned to abandon combustion engines by 2032 and sell only electric vehicles worldwide. However, the ambitious goal announced just three years ago has already been dropped. The company now says it will remain flexible, continuing to sell combustion-engine cars for “another seven, eight, maybe 10 years,” according to a recent statement from CEO … Read more
Audi had planned to abandon combustion engines by 2032 and sell only electric vehicles worldwide. However, the ambitious goal announced just three years ago has already been dropped. The company now says it will remain flexible, continuing to sell combustion-engine cars for “another seven, eight, maybe 10 years,” according to a recent statement from CEO … Read more
It’s been two years since UAW Vice President Rich Boyer announced the Belvidere, Illinois, factory would reopen to build a new mid-size truck. However, we had to wait until this past January for Ram to confirm plans to fill the gap left in 2011 when the Dakota was discontinued. Better late than never, Stellantis CEO … Read more
Lighting is one of the most talked-about design elements on modern cars. From split headlights and illuminated logos to the increasingly common light bar, there’s plenty of fodder to go around. But not everyone is a fan. Simon Loasby, head of Hyundai’s design center in Korea, recently shared his thoughts with the UK’s Car Magazine, … Read more
Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises a return to form by … Read more
It was more than four years ago when Volvo announced it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But reality soon set in, showing that the rise of EVs wasn’t unfolding as quickly as the Geely-owned company had hoped. The Swedes have since abandoned their EV-only pledge for 2030. Their new target … Read more
If reports are to be believed, there could come a day when a BMW engine powers a Mercedes. But while the rumor mill speculates on such an unholy alliance, the two German luxury automakers remain fierce rivals. The man in charge of design at the three-pointed star didn’t hold back when asked to share his … Read more