John Oates Talks Cars and Music
He’s not one of those guys who hits it big and decides he needs a fast car. As he says on this “Autoline After Hours,” when he was a kid he talked his parents into buying a Pontiac GTO
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Flexible Production Facilitated by Porsche
Porsche and partners have developed a system to simulate production operations that can provide cost-effective, low-cost output
Why Materials Matter—To People
Porsche and Ford are among OEMs addressing how materials are acquired
Polestar: How to Launch an EV Company
Polestar USA head Gregor Hembrough on the challenges of creating a new brand
Porsche Takes High Roads to Clean—and Fun—Driving
Enhanced app helps drivers plan quality road trips
Paint by Supercar Numbers…Big Numbers
Carbon Fiber Finish Adds $443K to $3 Million Koenigsegg Supercar
NASCAR, Amelia Island Concours and More
A special “Autoline After Hours” with Ray Evernham and Bill Warner
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Lucid Charges Ahead with Super-Fast 900-Volt EV System
Got a minute? Add 20 miles of range.
Porsche Taycan EV Gets Quick Tech Upgrades
New features include a “smart lift” suspension, color head-up display, adaptive charging and OTA subscriptions
“Ultimate Analog Supercar” Takes Shape
Gordon Murray’s upcoming T.50 gets V-12 power and a super-lightweight design
2021 S-Class Adds More Tech
New features include 48-volt active suspension, 4-wheel steering and industry-first rear airbags
Where Would You Go After Working at Apple and Tesla?
Chris Porritt’s answer is perhaps surprising
J.D. Power APEAL: What Do Customers Like?
If the Initial Quality Study (IQS) is about issues customers have after three months of ownership, the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study is about what they like. Really like
No Guts, No Success. . .
Porsche took a risk 18 years ago. It won. Big.
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
What Do German Scientists Drive?
Well, maybe that’s “What Would German Scientists Like to Drive?”
Porsche Prints Pistons
Although Porsche—like most OEMs—has been using additive technology to produce prototype components and the like, through work performed with supplier Mahle and equipment manufacturer Trumpf, it is using additive for pistons.
Cars Without Coffee: Jon Ikeda Isn’t Your Typical Exec
Fourteenth in a series. One could say he’s definitionally a “car guy”
Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Gets 100 mpg-Equivalent Rating
Compact crossover takes on Toyota RAV4 in emerging segment
EVs Get Boost Under Germany’s New Stimulus Package
Chargers to be installed at every gas station
Porsche and Siemens Energy Partner on e-fuel Plant
Working to develop carbon-neutral fuel production—in a facility in South America
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
Cars Without Coffee: Boldea Was Destined to Drive VW Group Products
Twelfth in a series. The sound of an exhaust note is a universal language of enthusiasm
Cars Without Coffee: When A Vehicle Isn’t Driving Him, John Krafcik Takes the Porsche
Eleventh in a series. Yes, he knows about autonomous driving. But Waymo’s Krafcik loves cars you drive. And he’s also important in another way.
Design Chief Luc Donckerwolke Departs Hyundai
Luxury car guru has crafted the styling of many memorable Audi, Bentley, Lambo and Genesis models
Cars Without Coffee: Tom Kearns’ Work-in-Process
Not only is the Porsche in the garage of the chief designer of Kia Design Center America cool, it is also rare. And in-process.
Cars Without Coffee: Inside Kevin Hunter’s Garage
Tenth in a series. Yes, he’s a designer. But he also likes the visceral enjoyment of driving (good-looking vehicles).
McLaren Eyes Synthetic Fuels
Can the carbon-neutral technology eventually become a viable alternative to electric vehicles?