Why INEOS Is Smart
The start-up vehicle manufacturer buys a plant from Mercedes in France
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Ford, Bosch and Bedrock Collaborate on Automated Parking
Using self-driving technology for something people don’t really care for: Parking
Rolls-Royce Ghost to Get “Magic Carpet” Suspension
Luxury marque goes all in with advanced driveline tech
Mercedes Launches Extensive Digital Production Platform
Company plans to achieve 15% efficiency improvement through connecting sensors—and everything in between—to the Cloud
The Steering Wheel: How Did We Get Here?
Six key Mercedes steering wheel designs of the past bring us to its all-new design for 2021.
2021 S-Class Adds More Tech
New features include 48-volt active suspension, 4-wheel steering and industry-first rear airbags
Mercedes Creates New “Drive Systems” Unit
Integrated operations for engines, transmissions, electric drives, batteries and related software
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Musings
“Luxury of the future” or old-school opulence?
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
S-Class Gets Next-Gen User Experience
Five screens, augmented reality and 27 fewer buttons
This Year’s Best Interiors: Quality at Any Price
WardsAuto’s annual list had plenty of variety
NACTOY Announces 2021 Candidates
Yes, COVID-19 notwithstanding, there are still significant car launches happening this year
Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Gets 100 mpg-Equivalent Rating
Compact crossover takes on Toyota RAV4 in emerging segment
Talking Acura TLX
The folks in charge of developing and manufacturing the fifth-generation TLX talk on “Autoline After Hours.”
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Moers Moving to Aston Martin from Mercedes-AMG
Struggling U.K. automaker is trying to get some of the AMG magic
Next-Gen S-Class on Track for 2020 Intro
Mercedes says the vehicle will set a new benchmark in artificial intelligence and “needs-based electrification”
Electronic Stability Control Turns 25
Bosch has produced some 250 million units since introducing the anti-skid technology in 1995
A Look at What Could Have Been: Dyson’s Canceled EV
Tesla Model X fighter proved to be too costly of a risk
Is Tesla on the Verge of an EV Battery Breakthrough?
Million-mile battery could debut by year-end
Mercedes Adds More Touch to Steering Wheel
Smartphone-like tech allows users to control more features and monitors hands for autonomous driving
S-Class Gets Next-Gen User Experience
Mercedes wants you to take a seat. Any seat. Then sit back and enjoy the experience.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
The Girl Behind Germany's 120-Year-Old Luxury Automaker
A few hints, it’s not Gertie and it rhymes with ladies
Volvo Group, Daimler Team Up on Fuel Cell-Powered Big Rigs
Can trucks save the hydrogen-based technology after a tepid response to fuel cell cars?
Kia Telluride Named World Car of the Year
Mazda3, Porsche Taycan and Kia Soul also take home awards
Precise Engine Block Machining in Mannheim
How to get precise machined surfaces for commercial truck engines.
Automotive Lighting & Shining a Light on the Past
We talk advanced lighting strategies and learn from a historian on the “Autoline After Hours”
Premium Interiors for Mid-Range Prices (Less Than $50,000)
The little things can add up to provide comfort, convenience and functionality