RIP for diesel? Not so fast…
The automobile industry is facing serious problems with the need to reduce CO2 emissions which is difficult…
The year of the SUV, the decade of the electric, the century of China
The Chinese zodiac is composed of 12 year cycles, with a different animal each year. We have now entered the year of the Dog, but for Volkswagen it is the year of the SUV, globally but mainly in the Chinese market, where VW sells more than half of all…
The (peaceful?) robot invasion, with and without wheels
CES, the world's largest gathering of consumer technology products, keepscreating closer ties between different industries, with artificial intelligence increasingly as the common denominator. In the end, it seems that, contrary to what science fiction movies…
Don´t hit the road, jack
<br>The 21st century has been evolving the car way far beyond its basic original mission as a means for individual transportation. Drivers of all ages and genders are expecting the car to become moving terminals which extend the capabilities of their laptops, their smartphones and their tablets. It´s just the level of addiction to these technologies that fluctuates depending on where and who is using it: younger people, as always, proving to be much more…
Driving through organized chaos
Holidays are just around the corner with the promise of a much deserved relaxation time by the beach, in…
Steering column: The Midas touch
We don't need to go all the way back to Greek mythology to find a way to turn objects into gold.
Shortcuts that lead to short-circuits
The recent Beijing motor show showcased an exponential increase of new vehicles premiered with some kind…
Nickolas Butler: In defense of the pickup truck
My first vehicle was a 1981 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe pickup truck, brown in color, with an array of rusty…
Confirmed
Factory set fuel consumption figures often seem hard, or even impossible to match, irrespective of how big or powerful the car.<br>Smaller and lighter-weight cars, that boast a powerful yet small displacement engine, have an easier time of it. Many such engines comprise a turbocharger that makes a difference only when you floor the gas pedal. Moderate and savvy driving will not make much use of the turbocharger, which will result in more fuel-efficent…
Dare to succeed
In 1997 Toyota surprised the world by launching a passenger car that used the help of an electric motor…
Old School and New School
Old School joins new school paving the way for the future of the automotive industry propelled by emission free cars as the German manufacturers show their iterations of what promises to be tough competition for Tesla. It is a clash of titans all wanting to…
Endangered Species
Last month, I drove the first ever BMW PHEV vehicle, and the first ever Mercedes-Benz SUV PHEV, in two…
Easier Decision
Every day we see more and more electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars on European roads.
Time for EVs liberation
"One day we will have 100% of cars on the road that are moved by electricity and recharged by 100% renewed…