Ex-Mercedes design boss Gorden Wagner discovers a ‘Red Pig’ reboot. The original AMG sedan took second place at the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. The spectacular tribute will likely remain a one-off effort. Mercedes bought a majority stake in AMG in 1999 before becoming a wholly owned subsidiary six years later. However, the company had been […]
China introduces new safety standards that ban yoke-style steering wheels. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) considers it unsafe. The ban will take effect on January 1, 2027. The yoke-style steering wheel was the latest thing just a few years ago. Tesla pioneered the idea, with its dramatic chopped tiller debuting in 2021 […]
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts with updated styling, new technology and more powerful engines. A new V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft provides surprising performance in the luxury flagship. Updated screens and rear-seat technology modernize the already high-tech cabin. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an icon. For more than 70 years, it has been the favorite choice […]
Husqvarna, a world leader in robotic lawnmowers and part of the Husqvarna Group, has entered into a partnership multi-year agreement to the Title partner of the British Masters– a valued tournament with a rich golf history. The 2026 Husqvarna British Masters takes place at The Belfry, specifically on the renowned Brabazon Course in England. In […]
BMW was America’s best-selling luxury brand in 2025. BMW outsold Lexus by 18,637 units. Cadillac rose to become the country’s fourth best-selling brand, ahead of Audi. BMW outsold all other luxury brands to become America’s best seller by 2025. The German car manufacturer sold 388,897 vehicles last year, an increase of 4.7 percent. Lexus was […]
If you recently left Formula 1 because it felt like there was more talk about dirty air than overtaking, then maybe it’s time to rekindle your love. This 2026 season represents a new chapter: a factory reset for both the powertrain and aerodynamics, with the focus now on smaller, lighter cars. More than anything, this […]
Alpina officially becomes a member of the BMW Group and heralds a new era as BMW Alpina. BMW promises to preserve Alpina’s heritage while developing the brand. The challenge ahead: maintaining Alpina’s unique blend of luxury and performance. From January 1, 2026, Alpina will officially be part of the BMW Group. With the acquisition announced […]
No matter how fast they are on the track, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown understands that Formula 1 teams are slow to embrace the outside world. In the era of the show Drive to surviveBrown recognizes that teams need to open their doors in more ways than one. With a background in marketing, Brown is […]
The Indian arm of French carmaker Renault is gearing up for a price hike of up to 2 percent from January in a bid to offset the impact of rising input costs, the company said on Friday.Renault sells three models in the Indian market: Kwid, Triber and Kiger. Also read: Flat, festive and then furious: […]
Volvo is big on safety. The Swedish automaker essentially invented the traditional three-point seat belt, and it has continued to innovate in this area ever since. Now Volvo is turning its attention to making the screens in the car safer – not through better technology or more buttons, mind you, but through fonts. Yes, fonts. […]