The German automaker continues its downsizing, which will also affect the upcoming new generation of the E-class. The top-of-the-range E 63 from AMG replaces the V8 with a plug-in hybrid six-cylinder. It may have been disappointing for many when Mercedes kept their word and stripped the most powerful version of the C-Class from the eight-cylinder … Read more
Departing from the iconic V8: The C 63, which is now called the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance in full, comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo. E-Performance, that means: As a hybrid, it is also driven by an electric motor on the rear axle – and that is why it is only available with all-wheel … Read more
The sixtieth year of the European Car of the Year poll knows its winner. Of the twenty-seven nominated cars, the title for 2023 will be taken by the Jeep Avenger. The 60th annual title of European Car of the Year 2023 (Car of the Year, COTY) won Jeep Avenger. This is the first victory of … Read more
The return of the rotary engine in the MX-30 model is not the only news that Mazda has prepared for the end of this week. It also plans to introduce the new CX-90 flagship within a few hours. Japanese Mazda has prepared a rather busy program for the end of this week. Except for the … Read more
After a less than glamorous period, Tesla has once again risen to the top of car sales in Europe. Tesla isn’t having the happiest of times right now. Customer interest and share price are dwindling, the automaker is trying to boost domestic sales by cutting prices, the grandiose talk about the sophistication of autonomous driving … Read more
In his speech, Oliver Blume confirmed several recent reports and indicated the closest direction of the Volkswagen concern. The quality of cars will increase, while the design languages of the brands will become more distinct. After the unexpected the departure of Herbert Diess from the post of head of the Volkswagen concern, Oliver Blume took … Read more
Akio Toyoda explains why Toyota isn’t diving into electric cars, even though that might seem like the next logical step given its hybrid lineup. Japanese automaker Toyota has experience with building hybrid vehicles like few brands, so it may be happy with the gradual transition to all-electric mobility. Or not? The brand is reluctant to … Read more
The executive vice president of the brand confirmed the preparations for the construction of the first BYD factory in Europe. But in the end, there doesn’t have to be just one. While sales of European brands in the Chinese market are slowly declining, Chinese automakers are gaining experience in the European markets. Several pioneers are … Read more