Touch Buttons Cost Half As Much As Physical Controls
CEO Benedetto Vigna says production costs for touch controls are 50 percent lower than those for real buttons. Ferrari will put more traditional controls inside its cars. Existing Purosangue and…
Porsche Is Developing A Gearbox That Switches Between Manual And Automatic
Porsche filed a new patent for a transmission gear selector that can operate an automatic or a manual gearbox. Sensors track the shift lever’s movements, recreating the feel of shifting…
870 Miles Without Refueling? Renault Bets On Range-Extending EVs
Renault’s next electric cars will have a gas engine working as a generator to charge the battery. The range-extender option will boost range by over 400 miles. Without a range…
New Volkswagen Models 2026
Last year wasn’t an easy one for the Volkswagen Group, as was the case for many automakers. The company saw its operating profit drop 53 percent compared to 2024, due…
Driving On Miami’s F1 Track
As the sun rises over South Florida, the roar of the legendary W16 engine echoes throughout the Miami International Autodrome. In the pits, a line of Bugatti Bolides glints in…
Audi Is No Longer Taking Orders For The A8 In Germany
The order books closed on February 18. Regional availability depends on stock levels. Audi leaves the door open for a ‘possible successor.’ Things are shaking up in the full-size luxury…
Luxury Off-Roader Is A Possibility
The project hinges on the availability of a body-on-frame platform. Audi’s boss wants a true off-roader, ‘otherwise it does not make sense.’ The Volkswagen Group’s new Scout brand could provide…
Is It Struggling In China?
After an ‘overwhelming’ response, AUDI is struggling in China. The company is slashing prices for its E5 Sportback. A second SUV is scheduled to go on sale later this year.…
The New RS5 Is ‘Light On Its Feet,’ Despite Huge Weight Gain
Audi admits the new RS5 has put on ‘some weight,’ but swears you won’t feel it. The RS5 Avant weighs 5,225 lbs (2,370 kg). The sedan isn’t much lighter, at…
Ford Teases New Passenger Cars For Europe: ‘Exciting Plans’
Ford says it has ‘exciting plans’ to bring passenger cars back to Europe. The company promises new hybrid and EV options for the region. The cars could potentially come from…