Frank van Meel, the CEO of BMWs M Division says the business model for manual transmissions is getting worse. The M boss told the Australian outlet Autosales.com that the days of performance manufacturers offering manual transmissions are numbered. According to van Meel, the business case for developing new manual transmissions no longer exists. Surprising absolutely […]
America gets a lot right in the automotive sector. When it comes to muscle cars, no one does it better, and the same can be said about putting together a decent full-size, whether it’s a pickup or a family-friendly SUV. However, when it comes to having fun naming car […]
Some of the world’s biggest automotive enthusiasts are keeping track of their travels on social media, and it’s time we do our part to bring as much attention to them as possible. This is the first part of a regular Jalopnik series we call Wrenchers You Should Know. In […]
Nissan is recalling 318,781 Rogue SUVs with electronic throttle shifters that could break. A diagnostic routine performed at start-up can cause a gear in the electronic gas chamber (ETC) to weaken or break, effectively locking the car in place. The recall affects a huge population of Rogue SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years. […]
Volkswagen When I hear the phrase “on ice,” it conjures up images of figure skaters in Disney-themed costumes. A fun night out at the arena with family, but not the typical way to get introduced to the world of Mickey Mouse for the first time. I walked […]
Alex Wong/Getty Images We’ve been hearing about President Donald Trump’s desire to repaint Air Force One as the inverse of his private 757 since his first presidency, and unfortunately, it looks like that’s finally happening. Air Force officials confirmed Tuesday by CNN that the end is near […]
Bengaluru | Mumbai: Ola Electric plans to further reduce the number of physical stores to around 550 by March end, amid a sharp decline in market share and mounting operational challenges, according to people aware of the development.The move marks a deeper setback for the Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) maker, just a year after it […]
Tesla is changing the name of its driver assistance systems after the California Department of Motor Vehicles threatened to revoke its dealer license. California had previously ruled that the names “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” misrepresented the system’s capabilities, in violation of state law. ‘Full Self-Driving’ will now be suffixed with ‘(Under Supervised)’ in all marketing […]
Mercedes-Benz has initiated a recall for 12,236 EQB electric SUVs that could pose a fire hazard. According to the recall documents, the high-voltage battery could short out, causing the battery to catch fire. Official documents show that Mercedes will replace the affected batteries of all 12,236 cars involved in the recall. Mercedes-Benz has ordered a […]
Ford Being a mature adult with experience and maturity also has the benefit of developing great taste. The result is that you know what the money is worth, and certainly what isn’t, especially when it comes to cars. I mean, why else would you still be reading […]