Rare Rides: The 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL 500, a Finale Called Final Edition

Large, luxurious, and very serious, the first generation CL was also an SEC and S during its life. While Mercedes-Benz played the Nineties naming games with its lineup, the W140 soldiered on in two-door format as a last-of for a … Continue reading

2022 BMW 2 Series Coupes Coming Soon

The 2022 BMW 2 Series coupes are on their way. Dynamic testing, drivetrain, and suspension tuning on the two-door compact are nearing conclusion. Production begins in the late summer of 2021. The new BMW 2 Series is being described as more … Continue reading

New Report Claims Shift to All EVs by 2035 Not Just Possible, But Critical

A new report from scientists at the University of California, Berkeley reveals that shifting to only EVs by 2035 isn’t just possible, it makes sense. Having all new vehicles be EVs by 2035 is not only better for the environment, … Continue reading

BMW iX to Get Latest eDrive System, Target 300 Miles Range

BMW starts taking pre-orders in June for its soon-to-arrive iX all-electric vehicle. BMW pulled back the covers on the all-new iX last November but intentionally held back on some of the important details about its newest all-electric model. Now, with … Continue reading

GM Inks New Deal with Innovative EV Battery Maker

GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries, the expected energy density increase may mean higher range in a similarly sized pack or comparable range in a smaller pack. General Motors continued its charge to develop better batteries, announcing its partnership with lithium … Continue reading

Bugatti to Rimac Rumblings Growing Louder

Rumblings about Volkswagen selling off Bugatti to Croatian electric supercar maker Rimac are getting louder again. The rumblings around oft-discussed move by Volkswagen AG to sell off its supercar brand, Bugatti, got a little louder this week. Porsche AG CEO … Continue reading

Honda Pulls Trigger for New CEO

Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s new CEO, previously head the company’s research and development operations. Despite saying it wouldn’t happen just 24 hours ago, it happened: Honda Motor Co. named Toshihiro Mibe, head of its research and development operations, as its new … Continue reading

First Look: 2022 BMW M5 CS

  BMW rolled out its 2022 M5 CS sedan offering fans impressive mix of power and luxury. For those looking for a balanced blend of power and luxury, the BMW M5 has long been a top pick. Now, the Bavarian … Continue reading

Pandemic Acts as Catalyst for Additional Change in Auto Industry, Analysts Suggest

Pete Kelly, managing director for LMC Automotive, expects a 9% rebound in U.S. auto sales this year. The COVID crisis is proving to be a bigger accelerator for altering the automotive industry in fundamental ways than originally expected. OEMs must … Continue reading

Chrysler is No More as Stellantis Comes to Life

  Is this the last logo that will use the Chrysler name? Chrysler is dead. Perhaps a bit dramatic, but nevertheless, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. became effective today, resulting in Stellantis N.V. Shares of … Continue reading