Germany Reboots EV Subsidies, And This Time Chinese Brands Are In

Mercedes wants to cut trunk wiring using spring-loaded contacts. Patent replaces flexible tailgate wires with mechanical switches. Taillight complexity added weight, wiring, and higher repair costs. As vehicles grow more sophisticated, so…

Audi TT clocked at 140 mph during routine freeway speed checks. Driver was 23-year-old learner with no valid supervisor onboard. Offender faces additional charges beyond AU$1,018 speeding fine. Most learner drivers worry about parallel…

Government probes GM’s troubled 6.2-liter V8 engine again. 36 engines reportedly failed after GM completed the recall fix. Original recall covered 597,630 trucks and SUVs like the Tahoe. GM’s engine problems continue to grow as the…

The K4 Hatchback launches in U.S. without manual transmission. Kia says a manual is possible if U.S. buyers show enough interest. For now, Sportswagon is Europe-only despite being built in Mexico. The Kia K4 Hatchback is finally here, and…

Mazda has reportedly delayed their EVs developed in-house. Instead of arriving in 2027, they could be pushed back to 2029. The company will reportedly focus on hybrids in the meantime. It appears you can add Mazda to the growing list of…

One-off Macan Turbo Concept Lago debuts at German boat show. Cabin features wood floor mats and marine-style fabric seats. New 790 Spectre uses a Macan EV powertrain and makes 536 hp. Porsche and boats have been flirting for a while. The…

A Nissan dealer in Arizona will offer a NISMO-inspired Sentra. Features sports suspension, a cat-back exhaust, and new wheels. The dealer is also building two unique Pathfinders for SEMA. Nissan introduced the redesigned Sentra last year…

Mercedes G580 electric G-Class now has a $10,000 incentive bonus. Previous lease-only bonus now expanded to all G580 transactions. Quad-motor electric G starts at $164,550 including destination. Mercedes-Benz’s decision to offer an…