by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 25, 2020
It may be the smallest crossover in the Mercedes line-up but the GLA isn’t about to take a backseat to any other model line — especially not with the addition of a new AMG-powered variant using what the German automaker proclaims “the world’s most powerful...
by Michael Strong | Feb 25, 2020
The criticism of Tesla’s Autopilot resurfaced as National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt discussed the role of the system in a 2018 fatal crash in California. Sumwalt said U.S. regulators have provided “scant oversight” of automakers implementing...
by Michael Strong | Feb 25, 2020
BMW is giving attendees at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show a chance to see the next step in the Bavarian automaker’s electrified future with its Concept i4. The maker offered up a short teaser video Tuesday, spurring interest in the car. The concept is more production...
by Michael Strong | Feb 24, 2020
Like Tesla, Rivian is a ground-up automaker looking to produce and sell electric vehicles. Like Tesla, it plans to sell their battery-electric truck and ute directly to customers. And that means, like Tesla, they’re going to need some states to change or make...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 24, 2020
Audi’s problems with the e-tron SUV continue as the German premium brand was forced to temporarily halt production of the battery-electric utility vehicle to deal with battery supply issues — problems that may only be the beginning of problems for automakers....
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 24, 2020
Volvo Cars is growing its portfolio of electrified vehicles by making its 48-volt, mild hybrid powertrain available on every model for the first time. First introduced on the XC90 and XC60 SUVs last year, the mild hybrids are now also available on all other 90 and 60...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 21, 2020
With the launch of the new, eighth-generation Corvette, Chevrolet finally gets what it – and many fans – have long wanted: a mid-engine design that can truly compete with some of the world’s best sports cars. It’s been a long time coming. Zora Arkus-Duntov, Corvette’s...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 21, 2020
More than a half century ago Zora Arkus-Duntov, the General Motors engineer often referred to as the “father of the Corvette” tried to convince the powers that be to let him develop a mid-engine version of the sports car. They turned thumbs down then, and continued to...
by Michael Strong | Feb 21, 2020
Volvo’s Polestar electric performance unit has been using the Geneva Motor Show as its launching pad for new vehicles, and this year apparently won’t be any different as it will debut its new Precept concept just ahead of the event. The brand plans to show off its new...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 21, 2020
Pininfarina, one of the auto industry’s most storied names, is preparing for a special display of all-electric “hypercar” in Geneva next month. Luca Borgogno, Automobili Pininfarina’s chief design officer, said Pininfarina SpA is pushing ahead with the development and...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 20, 2020
Mercedes-Benz has been a relatively low-key presence on the auto show circuit lately, and won’t even be on hand for the New York Auto Show in April. But it’s planning some big news for the Geneva Motor Show next month, starting with the debut of the updated E-Class...
by Michael Strong | Feb 19, 2020
Jaguar Land Rover has been moving into the electric vehicle arena with personal vehicles for a while, now it’s charging ahead for the long term with a new concept vehicle named Project Vector. The shuttle-like vehicle is part of the company’s Destination Zero...
