Porsche Seats Get a 3D-Printed Structure
Well, 40 seats do for the near-term. But after that. . . ?
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
GM and Ford Have a Lot of Loyalty
2019 customers show solid support for OEMs with Automotive Loyalty Awards
VW Faces First U.S. Jury Trial Over Cheater Diesels
New phase begins over the company’s never-ending crisis
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
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.
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
Porsche Offers Special Manufacture Mods for the Taycan
Of course you need to get that Taycan modified by the people in Zuffenhausen
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Car Dealer Touts Multi-Brand Subscriptions
Ohio car dealer Bernie Moreno is betting on a multi-brand luxury subscription service.
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
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.
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.