The EU Nears Decision Allowing Combustion Engines Beyond 2040
It’s increasingly likely that sales of new cars with combustion engines won’t be outlawed anytime soon. If there’s one word that immediately springs to mind in the context of the…
Europe Changes Its Mind. Won’t Ban Combustion Engines After All
Sales of new ICE cars will continue, but only under certain conditions. Most automakers are urging the European Union to drop the combustion engine ban planned for 2035. Car companies…
For the First Time Ever, Plug-In Hybrids Are Outselling Diesel Cars in Europe
The once-dominant diesel engine is fading away as more buyers move to plug-ins. The historic importance of diesel engines in Europe cannot be overstated. At their peak in the 2010s,…
Stellantis Is Against The EU’s 2035 Combustion Engine Ban
The owner of 14 car brands urges a reformed law to keep ICE past 2035. Earlier this year, the European Union reaffirmed its stance on phasing out the sale of…
‘We’re Changing the Structure:’ GM’s Software Boss Steps Down Amid Major Overhaul
Chief product officer, Sterling Anderson, will oversee the automaker’s software services moving forward. Last month, General Motors announced that it would launch a new zonal architecture meant to transform how…
Despite Early EV Promises, Volvo Will Keep Gas Engines for a Lot Longer
The company reportedly ‘cannot dictate’ the combustion engine’s demise. In the first half of this decade, there was a race to set a cutoff date for the ol’ combustion engine.…
The Most Valuable Car Brand of 2025 Shouldn’t Shock You
Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW lead the way while Tesla tumbles. The value of a brand is a critical measure of its recognition, overall health, and ability to adapt to changing…
Automakers Are Selling More Cars Than Ever. But They’re Making Less Money
Since January, automakers have sold 37.6 million vehicles—but net profits actually plummeted by 69 percent. In the first half of 2025, global car sales increased compared to the same period…
Mercedes Is Making a New V-8 That Could Be Even More Powerful Than the Last
And it’ll also be more fuel efficient. Mercedes faced immense criticism when it abandoned the “M177” engine for the latest AMG C63. Despite rumors of an eight-cylinder return, the sports…
Are You Good at Naming Things? Ford Is Hiring
The Blue Oval is hiring a ‘nomenclature strategist.’ No, really. Mustang, Bronco, Raptor, Explorer, Maverick. Ford has some great names in its portfolio, but it’s looking for more. If you’re…