Lucid Motors Update
The factory is at 70% completion now and the company says it is becoming more complete by 2.5% per day
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
The Other Super Sunday Sporting Spectacle: Cars on Ice
Racing, “skijoring” and lots of slick rides at the 2020 GP Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria
Scoring the 2020 Super Bowl Car Ads
Jeep, Hyundai, Audi and Porsche hit the mark; Hummer EV fizzles
GMC Hummer EV Gets “Eye-Popping” Performance
Output to top 1,000 hp… and 11,500 lb-ft of torque
Jeep Diesels Face Ban in Europe
Jeep faces a partial sales ban in Europe unless it fixes diesel-powered Grand Cherokee SUVs that evade emission regulations.
Cars Keep Getting More Reliable
The J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study proves cars are more dependable than ever, even though they also keep getting more complicated.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Investors Sue Daimler Over Diesel Cheating
Daimler is the latest European carmaker to be sued by investors over its alleged use of illegal software to evade diesel emission tests.
Tesla Makes Towing Chic
Sure, some people like to tow. Many of them buy HD trucks to do so. Now EVs enter the arena.
Something You’d Never Imagine a Car Designer Saying (at Least in this Galaxy)
We are not making this up
T-Roc Cabrio. Need Anything Else Be Said?
Yes, it is VW’s only convertible. But it is an SUV. . . .
VW Group Names Bischoff as Chief Designer
Klaus Bischoff has been named to oversee design activities for all Volkswagen Group brands, effective April 1.
German EV Retrofitter Expands Beetle Business
German electrification specialist eClassics GmbH is partnering with a British garage to expand production of electrified Type 1 Beetles.
Competition v Collaboration in the Auto Industry
Ford v Ferrari brings up questions of competition in the auto industry in this new emerging age of global awareness.
Daniel Sturges
Transportation Designer, Entrepreneur and Educator
Car Dealer Touts Multi-Brand Subscriptions
Ohio car dealer Bernie Moreno is betting on a multi-brand luxury subscription service.
From Super Cars to Super Mobility Systems
I hope I live long enough to see the enthusiasts of extremely fast cars shift their enthusiasm to our upcoming high-performance urban mobility systems.
On the Design of the Tesla Cybertruck
Franz von Holzhausen knows what he’s doing. Seriously.
Rimac Readies 1,900-hp Hypercar
Croatia’s Rimac Automobili will unveil the production version of its high-performance C Two concept electric car at the Geneva auto show next March.
New ’Vette, Ram HD, Kia Telluride Win Motor Trend Awards
Motor Trend has named the Chevrolet Corvette, Ram Heavy Duty pickup and Kia Telluride SUV/crossover vehicle as its Car, Truck and SUV of the year, respectively.
Mazda3 Named Women’s World Car of the Year
Mazda Motor Corp.’s Mazda3 small sport sedan has been selected the overall winner in this year’s Women's World Car of the Year awards.
Dance, Dance, Dance: Elon Musk’s Remarkable Performance
As bizarre as some of his behavior is, there is absolutely no question that Musk has had a positive, transformative effect on the auto industry.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Ford Unveils Electric Mustang Crossover
Ford Motor Co.’s all-new Mustang Mach-E electric crossover will be available in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations with multiple battery and performance options.
Japanese Brands Lead CR Reliability Ratings
Lexus, Mazda and Toyota captured the top three spots in this year’s Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey rankings.
VW to Share Autonomous-Car Know-How
Volkswagen AG says it is willing to share future technologies for Level 4 and 5 self-driving vehicles with other carmakers to defray development costs.
Porsche Confirms 911 Manual Gearbox Option
Porsche AG is introducing a 7-speed manual transmission option on its flagship 911 sports car.
Transmissions for German OEMs
There is hope for the manual—but hybrids are gaining more traction.
Gembella Plans 800-hp Hypercar
German tuner Gembella GmbH, which specializes in ultra-high-performance McLaren and Porsche variants, hopes to find investors to help it develop its own hypercar.
