Mazda’s Electric Sedan Is Stealing Buyers From Volkswagen
The Mazda 6e is attracting VW e-Golf and Passat buyers. Nissan Leaf owners are also switching to the electric sedan. A range-extending version isn’t coming to Europe, even though Mazda…
The Biggest Things Netflix’s ‘Drive To Survive’ Gets Wrong About F1—And Why It Doesn’t Matter
I’ll get one thing out of the way first: Drive to Survive is the best piece of marketing Formula 1 has ever done. It cracked the American market, blew up…
Every Third Porsche Sold In Europe Last Year Was Electric
EVs had a 33-percent share in total Euro sales. For the first time, PHEVs and EVs outsold ICE cars in Europe, reaching 57.9 percent. Taycan demand fell by 22 percent.…
‘Ford Racing Can’t Be A Marketing Department:’ Ford’s CEO On The Business Of Performance
Ford had a big week at the Detroit Auto Show, unveiling a new high-performance Mustang and Bronco, and previewing the season ahead for several racing-related initiatives. Ford’s once-disparate motorsports operations…
Toyota Beats Volkswagen In 2025 Sales Race, Again
Even without December sales figures, Toyota is the best-selling automaker. Toyota and its subsidiaries delivered 10.32 million vehicles through November. The VW Group sold 8.98 million vehicles in 2025. Toyota…
The Rookie’s Guide to Formula 1 Terms: F1 Jargon Explained
So you’ve binged Drive to Survive, and now you’re ready to fully immerse yourself in the world of Formula 1. Welcome to the grind. From waking up at 2:00 AM…
These Luxury Car Brands Were The Top Sellers In 2025
BMW was America’s best-selling luxury brand in 2025. BMW outsold Lexus by 18,637 units. Cadillac moved up to become the country’s fourth best-selling brand, ahead of Audi. BMW outsold every…
‘That Soccer Mom Vehicle’ We Need
The first-ever Audi Q9 debuts later this year. It will be a six-seater with captain’s chairs. Dealers claim it’ll be much larger than the Q7. Better late than never, Audi…
Our Favorite Porsche Show Is Going To Japan
Luftgekhühlt is expanding to Japan with its first Tokyo event. KK Route in Ginza closes for a showcase of air-cooled Porsches on March 14. Hundreds of rare Porsches are expected,…
Audi’s New F1 Boss Is A Real Gearhead. Here’s Why That Matters
Audi’s F1 project will be led by Jonathan Wheatley. Wheatley is a former mechanic-turned-team boss with championship-winning experience. Wheatley grew up in racing and tinkers on his classic Audis and…