Mercedes-Benz’s Legendary Design Head Is Leaving the Company
A new era will dawn at Mercedes-Benz on January 31, 2026. Gorden Wagener, the automaker’s chief design officer, is leaving the company after 28 years. He started his career at…
The EU Nears Decision Allowing Combustion Engines Beyond 2040
If there’s one word that immediately springs to mind in the context of the European Union, it’s definitely “regulation.” Automakers are continually constrained by increasingly stringent guidelines they must meet…
Car Designer Claims People Will Grow Tired of SUVs
There’s a misconception that SUVs have completely taken over. It’s a false impression largely fueled by Americans’ insatiable thirst for high-riding vehicles. As I pointed out in an op-ed last…
Tesla Is Dead Last In Long-Term Reliability: Study
Buying a used car might be cheaper than a new one, but it comes with risks. Some cars just aren’t as reliable as others, and once the new-car smell has…
‘They Made It Really, Really Good’
Hyundai has certainly come a long way in the past few decades, if even mighty Porsche speaks highly of the Seoul-based automaker. From an enthusiast’s perspective, the Ioniq 5 N…
Tourism Sector Urges National Board and Industry Status in Meeting with Finance Minister, ETTravelWorld
Representatives from the tourism and hospitality sector met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday in a pre-Budget meeting. They advocated for the establishment of a National…
Ford Has a New Headquarters for the First Time in 70 Years. Here’s Why It Matters
Ford Motor Company has a new home. The automaker held the grand opening for its new world headquarters this past weekend. The building is more centrally located to the automaker’s…
Toyota’s New V-8 Might Not Be Caged in Supercars Alone
We’ve been talking about Toyota’s new V-8 for a while, but only in the context of supercars. However, it appears the large-displacement engine could have a broader range of applications…
Despite Early EV Promises, Volvo Will Keep Gas Engines for a Lot Longer
In the first half of this decade, there was a race to set a cutoff date for the ol’ combustion engine. Volvo claimed an early lead, announcing in early 2021…
Toyota Wants Lexus to ‘Move More Freely.’ But What Does That Mean?
Lexus had record sales last year, with deliveries climbing to 851,214 cars, the highest since the company was founded in 1989. While some might argue it’s best not to mess…