Automotive

The Honda-Nissan Merger Ends Before it Even Started

Less than two months after making it official, Honda and Nissan called off their planned mergerChina DailyJust two months after discussing the possibility of a merger, Honda and Nissan have decided to call off their partnership plans. This move leaves Nissan, which has been facing financial struggles, to pursue alternative partnerships.A Potential Global Automotive...

BYD Plans to Integrate Self-Driving Technology into All its Electric Vehicles

Adding self-driving features to its entire range of EVs could help BYD maintain its lead over Tesla in its home market of ChinaBYDBYD announced plans to equip all its electric vehicles (EVs) with advanced self-driving technology earlier this week. The Financial Times reported the announcement, which took place during a livestreamed event at BYD's...

Volkswagen’s Budget-Friendly Electric Car is Set to Make its Debut in 2027

First look at Volkswagen's €20,000 electric car; the concept will officially debut in MarchVolkswagenVolkswagen has been teasing its €20,000 electric car for over four years, so it’s understandable if you’ve written it off as just a concept. Initially planned for release in 2025, the affordable EV has faced some delays, but it’s still on...

Rezvani Vengeance: The SUV that Offers More Than the Usual

The Vengeance gives off scary Robocop vibes just sitting thereRezvaniRezvani has made a name for itself with its bold and unapologetically extravagant vehicles, such as the Hercules 6x6 – massive in both size and cost. For 2025, the brand introduces the Vengeance, a custom-built SUV designed to be both luxurious and apocalypse-ready.The Vengeance is advertised as...

BMW Integrates AR and Panoramic Displays into the Dashboard of Tomorrow

The Panoramic iDrive system combines four components, including the new info display running along the length of the windscreenBMWBMW is reimagining its car infotainment experience by integrating a range of new technologies. Beginning in late 2025, the company will equip all of its vehicles with the 'Panoramic iDrive' system, which merges advanced screens with...

Consumer Reports Declares Toyota and Lexus No Longer the Most Reliable Car Brands

Subaru is now the most reliable car brandSubaruConsumer Reports has released its 2024 brand reliability report, revealing that while the top five brands remain unchanged from last year, Subaru has claimed the top position, now recognized as the most reliable car brand.That's correct—Toyota and its sub-brand Lexus are no longer the leaders in reliability....

This Chinese Electric Hatchback Aims to Compete with the Mini Cooper

Firefly BEV is supposed to take on super compacts like MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz SmartFireflyA Chinese automaker is once again setting new standards for innovation. This time, it's the Shanghai-based electric vehicle company Nio, renowned for its battery swap and autonomous technology, that’s grabbing attention.Nio has introduced its new Firefly brand, unveiling its flagship...

Hyundai’s Three-Row Ioniq 9 EV is Designed with Comfort as a Top Priority

Hyundai gave the Ioniq 9 its trademark pixel lighting treatment – along with a ton of tech insideHyundaiHyundai has unveiled its Ioniq 9, an electric crossover SUV designed for families and camping enthusiasts. This new addition to the company’s EV lineup is scheduled for release in the US and other markets in 2025.What makes...

Robo X: The Electric Supercar That Promises to Revolutionize the Market

The Robo X was revealed the past week at the 2024 Guangzhou auto show in ChinaJiYueChinese company JiYue has unveiled a high-performance, long-range, and intelligent electric supercar: the Robo X. With the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.9 seconds, a range of 400 miles (644 km) per...

Adorable and Sleek Bubble Car Set to Electrify your Next Vacation

The adorable Microlino Spiaggina electric micro car has officially launched at the 2024 Paris Motor ShowMicroThe first Microlino EV, inspired by the Isetta, premiered at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and began production six years later. A tourist-oriented concept was introduced in 2022, and this concept is now a reality with its official launch...