Latest Updates Around The World
Internal combustion engines are far from dead and could be in production well into the next decade – and beyond. Over the past year, we’ve seen automakers recommit to gas engine production, among a host of others pushing the boundaries of technology. The latest innovative engine is from Boreham Motorworks, which is showing off its […]
In an earlier op-ed I lamented how draconian regulations are stifling fun cars in Europe. In just a few years we’ve had to say goodbye to the Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR86, Honda Civic Type R, Porsche Boxster/Cayman and the Miata’s 2.0-liter engine. Looking at the glass half full, there are still some mainstream performance cars […]
McLaren has been teasing the idea of a performance SUV for years, but now it could finally become a reality. According to a new report, the British supercar maker’s first high-riding performance car will debut in 2028, complete with a hybrid V-8 powertrain. The report, published by Automotive Newscites details of a global dealer meeting […]
The late Ferdinand Piëch may have ruled with an iron fist, but he made sure things got done. During his tenure as CEO of the Volkswagen Group from 1993 to 2002, some of the company’s most ambitious engineering projects were approved, culminating in the development of the Bugatti Veyron. He left behind a complicated legacy, […]
Despite the seemingly endless stream of news decrying the reversal of progress in electric vehicles, work continues to improve hybrids and electric vehicles. Automakers and independent companies are constantly exploring new ways to improve battery storage and efficiency. One possible method to make hybrids better is to use supercapacitors. Yes, I also wish I had […]
Once optimistic about electrification, Bentley unveiled the EXP 100 concept in 2019 and promised to go all-electric by the end of the decade. But recently, as global enthusiasm for electric cars waned, the brand has slowed its plans – now targeting 2035 and beyond. In fact, Bentley is even preparing to launch new combustion engine […]
Talos Vehicles, a British engineering company specializing in small performance cars, has unveiled a new sports car after two years of development. At first glance it looks like a modified version of the Ferrari 599 GTB (because it is), but the so-called XXT is closer to a 599XX road-going race car. And yes, it is […]
Sales of Audi’s flagship took a nosedive last year, with deliveries of the A8 falling 26.3 percent to just 14,955 cars. It’s not hard to see why. The current generation is showing its age and has been around since 2017. Additionally, demand for full-size luxury sedans has steadily declined as SUVs dominate the market. The […]
After months of internal pressure and increasing investor dissatisfaction, Porsche has announced it will replace CEO Oliver Blume. The company confirmed today through an official statement from the Supervisory Board that negotiations have begun for an early and mutually agreed termination of Blume’s mandate as head of Porsche AG. Michael Leiters, former CEO of McLaren […]
