Christian Von Koenigsegg Says No To Electric Vehicles
During a visit to Koenigsegg’s factory in Sweden for the unveiling of its latest Lego project dedicated to the Sadair’s Spear, I asked Christian von Koenigsegg a question that’s more…
Toyota And Nissan Admit Their American-Made Vehicles Aren’t Up To Japanese Standards
Japanese automakers are now selling American-made vehicles in their home country. Nissan and Toyota are warning buyers that the quality of these vehicles might not match expectations. Both warn buyers…
Porsche Wants Bigger Profits, Even If It Sells Fewer Cars
Porsche CEO reveals plans to reduce production capacity. Michael Leiters believes costs spiraled out of control. The 718 Boxster and Cayman are still coming back. 2023 was Porsche’s best year…
Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice
Researchers have identified a massive hidden geological feature beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, revealing a previously unrecognized connection between some of the continent’s largest buried landscapes. The newly recognized…
Gas Porsche Macan Production Ending This Summer
Porsche will end production of the ICE-powered Macan this summer. The company is stockpiling as many vehicles as possible. Porsche expects sales of leftover inventory to continue in 2027. After…
Why The Manual Gearbox Is Disappearing And What’s Driving Its Decline
Against all odds, BMW is holding dearly to the manual gearbox. BMW M is working on a solution to pair its increasingly powerful engines with a manual. The manual gearbox…
The New Nissan Xterra Will Only Be Gasoline-Powered
The new Xterra will debut with an ICE-only powertrain. It will use a V6, not a turbocharged four-cylinder. No manual transmission option planned. Enjoyers of simple, rugged off-road vehicles can,…
Bugatti Took Its Best Hypercars Ice Drifting. It’s Pure Cinema
The ICE at St. Moritz is essentially Pebble Beach Car Week, but in snow-covered Switzerland. Bugatti showcased its model history, from the legendary Type 35 to the wild Bolide. Hypercars…
Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink
A new study published in Nature Geoscience shows that changes in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) closely followed shifts in marine algae growth in the Southern Ocean during past…
Porsche’s Electric Sports Car Platform Could Support Gas Engines After All
In 2022, Porsche announced plans to launch fully electric replacements for the Boxster and Cayman later this decade. Despite a weaker-than-expected rise in EV adoption, the gas-free 718 duo is…