Ten years ago now, the editors of MotorTrend decided to have some Thanksgiving fun by having a go at some of the contemporary vehicles they felt were, well, turkeys. Most have stood the test of time as automotive flops, but a couple we sort of wish we had back. WhichContinue Reading
Pros Porsche-like driving dynamics Drives a ton lighter than it is Posh minimalist interior with logical UX Cons Volvo-like safety nannying Illogical, obtuse cruise controls Reluctant steering assist Polestar as an automotive brand started life as Volvo’s performance halo, like BMW’s M or Mercedes’ AMG. Now a full-fledged marque ofContinue Reading
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer said the company still plans to close factories in Germany even though the union voted to go on strike in early December. “We have to reduce our capacities and adapt to the new reality,” Šefer told the “Welt” newspaper. Planned cost reductions will include plants forContinue Reading
As various automakers vie to create the best electric vehicles, Toyota remains hesitant about the market’s complete shift to battery-powered cars. Instead, the Japanese automotive giant is pursuing a different direction: the development of diesel hybrids. Toyota sees an opportunity to improve car efficiency by combining diesel engines with hybridContinue Reading
For Japan Month at Motor1, we’ve traveled far and wide to uncover the origins of Japanese car culture. For this piece, I’ll be experiencing the history of Japan’s street racing scene by walking a mile down the street to the arcade. This is the story of two of the mostContinue Reading
Extended Warranty Evolution: A Decade in Review by 3D Chess Media Published by @prwirepro on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Nov. 29, 2023 – The last decade has witnessed a tectonic shift in the way extended warranties are perceived, purchased, and presented to consumers. Initially considered an unnecessary upsell, these warrantiesContinue Reading
A jury of German and international automotive journalists chose the BMW 5 Series as the German Car of the Year 2025. The business sedan asserted itself against numerous competitors. The overall winner was selected from five winners in the class: Citroën C3 (up to 35,000 euros), BMW 5 Series (upContinue Reading
National Automotive Design and Development Council boss and House of Reps Members tour CIG Motors facility in Lagos. CIG Motors said its facility in Lagos State has the capacity to assemble 5,000 to 50,000 vehicles per annum. The company said it successfully assembled and launched 2,000 units within just sixContinue Reading
The Volkswagen Group has increased its planned investments in an announced joint venture with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive. The companies said in a joint press release that the deal size is now up to $5.8 billion – an increase from the initial investment of up to $5 billion –Continue Reading
More than likely, many of you reading this don’t know about the custom van craze, save for maybe Dr. Krieger’s van from FXs Archer. During the 1970s, there was an automotive movement in building custom, party-friendly vans with large murals on the sides and maybe on the back doors, too.Continue Reading
