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
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup: May 25
Production snags, sales trends roil the auto industry
Design Chief Luc Donckerwolke Departs Hyundai
Luxury car guru has crafted the styling of many memorable Audi, Bentley, Lambo and Genesis models
McLaren Eyes Synthetic Fuels
Can the carbon-neutral technology eventually become a viable alternative to electric vehicles?
Kia Telluride Named World Car of the Year
Mazda3, Porsche Taycan and Kia Soul also take home awards
What the Golden State Says About the Market
It has the landscape of several states, the population of several more and a demand for vehicles that may become more of the national norm.
GM and Ford Have a Lot of Loyalty
2019 customers show solid support for OEMs with Automotive Loyalty Awards
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.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Porsche Seats Get a 3D-Printed Structure
Well, 40 seats do for the near-term. But after that. . . ?
VW Faces First U.S. Jury Trial Over Cheater Diesels
New phase begins over the company’s never-ending crisis
Porsche Offers Special Manufacture Mods for the Taycan
Of course you need to get that Taycan modified by the people in Zuffenhausen
Lucid Motors Update
The factory is at 70% completion now and the company says it is becoming more complete by 2.5% per day
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.
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.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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
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
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).
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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.
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. . . .
