‘There Is No Truth to This:’ Mercedes Won’t Use BMW Engines After All

'There Is No Truth to This:' Mercedes Won't Use BMW Engines After All

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

‘Jeep Fans, Don’t Worry:’ The V-8 Wrangler Won’t Die After All

'Jeep Fans, Don't Worry:' The V-8 Wrangler Won't Die After All

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 has had a rollercoaster existence. Introduced in 2020 as the first V-8-powered Wrangler in 40 years, it was originally set to end production in 2024. Hell, Jeep even released a “Final Edition” trim to send off the much-loved off-roader. But after seeing serious demand, the company extended production of the … Read more

BMW’s Electric M Cars Won’t Have Silly Names: Report

BMW's Electric M Cars Won't Have Silly Names: Report

BMW’s Neue Klasse era officially kicks off next month with the debut of the iX3. Soon, every BMW will look like and have similar features to the automaker’s bold new electric SUV— including performance cars. Thankfully, though, most of them should retain their iconic names. A post on the Bimmerpost forum by the user ynguldyn … Read more

‘Nobody Wants That:’ Why An Electric Corvette Won’t Happen Anytime Soon

'Nobody Wants That:' Why An Electric Corvette Won't Happen Anytime Soon

Chevrolet’s desire to build an electric Corvette is dissipating. It’s been three years since General Motors President Mark Reuss teased a “fully electric, Ultium-based Corvette,” but Chevy isn’t in a rush to make that dream a reality. As the Corvette’s boss, Tony Roma, puts it bluntly in a recent interview: “Nobody wants that.” Roma told Autocar that he would … Read more