‘The Worst Of Both Worlds’
Polestar argues plug-in hybrids add complexity without bringing zero emissions. The Geely-owned brand claims people rarely charge them. Polestar thinks PHEVs are ‘fast becoming irrelevant.’ People are spoiled for choice…
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…
Ford’s Renault-Based Cars To Keep Brand’s Own ‘Swagger’
Renault will build two models with the Ford badge. Both will be EVs based on a Renault platform. Ford CEO claims the two cars will have ‘a swagger that’s specific…
Market Needs To ‘Stabilize’ Before Entering US
Cupra still wants to sell cars in the American market. The brand will reevaluate entering the United States once things ‘stabilize.’ Cupra had originally intended to launch in the US…
JRL’s Design Boss Leaves: Report
JLR’s long-time design boss, Gerry McGovern, is leaving the company at the end of the month. McGovern is leaving to start his own creative consultancy. In December, a report surfaced…
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…
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…
Here’s What Mazda Has To Say About The Next Miata
The next-generation Miata isn’t coming anytime soon. Mazda wants to keep the formula intact by making the car as light as possible. Synthetic fuel is deemed the ideal solution to…
Most Dependable Car Brands: 2026
JD Power’s latest Vehicle Dependability Study reveals that overall industry dependability fell in 2026. Lexus has the lowest score among premium brands, while Buick tops the mass-market brands. The gap…
Subaru Is Asking Customers If They Want A Manual SUV
Subaru sent out an internal survey asking customers if they’d want a manual SUV. A second survey asks if customers would want a manual Outback Wilderness specifically. The last manual-transmission…