by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 5, 2019
The Chrysler Pacifica has shown there’s a market for electrified people-movers. Now, Mercedes-Benz is taking things a step further with its Concept EQV. The all-electric version of its V-Class is making its debut at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, but a production...
by Michael Strong | Mar 4, 2019
Daimler continues to tinker with its smart car brand, now an all-electric portfolio, and at the Geneva Motor Show it will show off its forease+, which is the next edition of its small electric, this time with a hardtop roof. The smart forease+ is more than a showcar,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 4, 2019
Where are the Beach Boys when you need them? That classic California surf rock band would seem to be able to provide the perfect soundtrack for the latest all-electric show car from Volkswagen, the I.D. Buggy. Drawing inspiration from the once popular sand-crawlers of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 28, 2019
Ever since the third-generation Kia Soul made its debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show last November we’ve been waiting to hear from those hip-hop hamsters that have been an integral part of the marketing effort for the quirky crossover since it was first introduced...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 28, 2019
Automakers love to promote every change they make to a vehicle, but most mid-cycle updates are limited to some subtle exterior and interior updates and a handful of new paint colors. Not so the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC. The compact crossover is battling for space in an...
by Michael Strong | Feb 27, 2019
The Geneva Motor Show is often the launching pad for smaller manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, and this year will be no different as race car maker Ginetta plans to unveil its newest offering. The new Ginetta supercar keeps up the tradition in fine form....
by Michael Strong | Feb 25, 2019
While many of the world’s auto shows are struggling to keep long-time exhibitors at their events, it appears Mercedes-Benz – which didn’t participate in this year’s NAIAS – will ensure the Geneva Motor Show keeps at least one automaker on the show floor. At the 89th...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 25, 2019
We’ve been hearing a lot about Audi’s plans for all-electric models like the new e-tron and the planned e-tron GT that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November. The automaker even made that the subject of a well-received ad during this month’s Super Bowl....
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 22, 2019
Volvo is updating its flagship XC90 crossover for 2020, and the biggest news is likely to be the introduction of a new mild-hybrid powertrain that, the automaker claims, marks a “significant step” in its push to electrify its entire line-up. Three different versions...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 21, 2019
It never rains in Southern California, but singer Albert Hammond never mentioned snow in his 1973 hit. So, you can imagine the surprise for the folks from Chevrolet when they headed out for a long test drive of mid-engine C8 Corvette prototypes through the mountains...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2019
From a company struggling to avert yet another bankruptcy only a few years ago, Aston Martin has bounced back with a vengeance, as it plans to demonstrate with the debut of a new hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Codenamed “Project 003,” it’s set to become...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 14, 2019
The Volkswagen Group last week confirmed plans to roll out “50+” battery-electric vehicles by 2025 and, it seems, fully a dozen of those will be sold through its high-line luxury brand. The first of these, simply dubbed the Audi e-tron, is set to go on sale later this...
