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‘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…

1 week ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago