Will It Keep Making CVTs?
Nissan says CVTs still have a role in small, light-duty cars. The company is already moving bigger models like the Murano and Pathfinder to traditional automatic transmissions. CEO Ivan Espinosa…
Affordable Sports Cars Still Have A Future
Dodge’s CEO says there is ‘absolutely’ a market for a sub-$30,000 car. He said that the company owes it to customers. Still, nothing is confirmed for production. Affordable performance cars…
Jaguar: We Will Be 'Exclusively Electric'
Rawdon Glover, the brand’s managing director, speaks about the challenges, mistakes, and plans. Here’s what’s happening in Gaydon. Source link
‘The Manual Doesn’t Really Make Sense’
BMW M’s boss says that manuals may not be around for much longer. Engineering challenges and low demand make manuals harder to justify. BMW still sells the M2, M3, M4,…
Mazda Explains Why The CX-5 Ditches The Controller Knob For A Touchscreen
Mazda has a new infotainment system that ditches the commander knob it launched over a decade ago for a massive touchscreen instead. At the time, Mazda Connect was the company’s…
The Mini Countryman ‘Hasn’t Played All Of Its Cards Yet,’ Says Design Boss
Mini plans to lean more into the outdoor aesthetic with the Countryman. Head of design, Holger Hampf, says the SUV ‘hasn’t played all of its cards yet.’ More Countryman iterations…
How Hyundai’s New Concept Will Shape Future SUVs: ‘It’s About Real Capability’
It’s cliché to talk about the surprising speed at which Hyundai products have improved over the last two decades. What’s more impressive, to me, is just how good these vehicles…
Infiniti Planning ‘True Performance’ Cars That Rival BMW M
Infiniti has experimented with performance cars before—remember the Q60 IPL? While it never matched the performance of a BMW M or Mercedes-AMG model, the IPL badge did give the Q60…
‘There Is No Truth to This:’ Mercedes Won’t Use BMW Engines After All
After speculation surrounding the potential of a historic engine supply agreement between Mercedes-Benz and BMW, an official denial has been issued. Markus Schaefer, Chief Technology Officer and member of the…
Acura Isn't Giving Up on Sporty Cars: 'The SUV Is Not Everything'
The company confirmed in a recent interview that sedans and sports cars won’t be gone from the Acura lineup for good. Source link