2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC: Benz Gets Serious about EVs
The switch from the internal-combustion engine to the electric motor is not something the German auto industry was particularly keen on. Granted, there have been a number of EV concept cars and prototypes, but the main effort was invested in perfecting conventional powertrains. Now comes the first indication that times may be changing. Although it’s […]
Damn, the New Toyota Corolla Wagon Looks Good
Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem likely to come to the U.S. Toyota’s attractive new Corolla hatchback has injected the Corolla nameplate with a shot of energy, with enticing styling and a significantly better driving experience. In Europe, the Corolla renaissance is going a step further with a new wagon version called the Corolla Touring Sports—and we love the […]
It Took McLaren 18 Months to Painstakingly Restore this F1 GTR to New
The first car in McLaren’s F1 Certified restoration program is a historic stunner. Among the pantheon of top-level sports-car-makers—your garden-variety Ferrari, Aston Martin, etc.—a common thread has emerged: Each one offers its own in-house verification services for its classic models, as well as restoration facilities. McLaren has recently caught on to this trend, forming its […]
Ford Won’t Sell the Focus Active in America Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs
Earlier this year, Ford declared AN audacious conceive to move aloof from rider cars, instead focusing the whole complete on trucks, crossovers, and utility vehicles, together with the pony. That meant that whereas us would not get the main focus, it’d get the main focus Active, a lifted, crossover-y version that will be foreign from […]
Volvo’s Autonomous Commuter Pod Concept Lets You Spend More Time Working
Perhaps more than any other automaker besides Tesla, Volvo has embraced the idea of autonomous cars. The latest manifestation of that enthusiasm is this 360c concept, an electric driverless pod designed to explore the possibilities of Level 5 autonomy—the highest tier, which requires no input whatsoever from a driver other than entering a destination. And […]
The 2019 Acura ILX Finally Looks Like a Sports Sedan
The Acura ILX seems to finally be coming into its own late in its life cycle—at least looks-wise. An update for 2019 brings fresh new styling that’s attractive and sporty, although the car’s mechanicals isn’t changed at all to match the athletic design. Some new tech features join the menu as well, including Apple CarPlay and […]
