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Fact Check: Mercedes Confirms They Will Not Be Using BMW Engines
The luxury automotive world thrives on both rivalry and intrigue. Recent months swirled with whispers of a seismic collaboration: Mercedes-Benz, under pressure from evolving emissions…
Volkswagen CEO Slams Pop-Up Door Handles: ‘A Nightmare to Use
In the bustling halls of Munich’s IAA Mobility Show, the air was thick with anticipation and candid revelations. Volkswagen’s CEO Thomas Schäfer turned heads—not by…
Could This Be the Toyota GRMN Corolla in the Making?
It began with a flurry of speculation and a single grainy photo leaked from behind velvet ropes in Las Vegas. The event was meant to…
The Truth of the Matter: Drivers Continue to Crave Volume Knobs
Each morning in 2025, as commuters settle behind the wheel, a familiar ritual unfolds: hands glide toward a comforting, solid piece of hardware—the volume knob.…
Hyundai’s Design Chief Calls It Quits on Overused Light Bars: ‘I’ve Had My Fill
Sliding doors open onto Hyundai’s gleaming design studio, where just a few years ago, the buzz was all about futuristic touches and glowing lines slicing…
Catch a Glimpse: The New BMW X7 Undergoing Tests in Germany
Whispers of change swirl along Germany’s highways as the next-generation BMW X7 makes its secretive rounds amid speculation and lens-flashes. The IAA Mobility Show in…
“68 Out of 100”: Subaru Destroys Toyota and Lexus in Massive 300,000 Vehicle Reliability Study
Subaru takes the top spot in the 2024 reliability rankings, surpassing Toyota and Lexus. The report evaluates over 300,000 vehicles based on criteria like owner…
Honda announces promising new battery tech
The new batteries offer 10 times the energy storage of today’s lithium-ion tech. A team of Honda scientists has developed a new battery technology that…
First drive: 2018 Buick Regal TourX
Buick’s midsizer, stretched. When is a sedan not a sedan? When it’s a Sportback. When is a wagon not a wagon? When it’s a TourX.…
Nikola One hydrogen-powered semi begins road tests
The company aims to begin shipping pre-production units to fleets next year for further trials. Nikola Motor Company has released a video showing its hydrogen-powered…
BMW 528i goes electric, aims for 1,000-mile EV range record
The converted E39 sedan serves as a promotional tool for the disgraced entrepreneur’s electronic recycling startup. A disgraced entrepreneur hopes to set a new world…
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First drive: 2018 Lexus LS [Review]
Lexus reinvents its flagship LS sedan for the 2018 model year. When Toyota launched its luxury Lexus brand nearly 30 years ago, it did so…
The Beast: 10 Things to Know About the President’s Limo
Your guide to the presidential limousine. We don’t know whether President Donald Trump is much of a car guy (though rumor has it he preferred…
BMW denies allegations of forming price-fixing cartel
The company also stresses none of its cars use a defeat device. BMW has denied forming a cartel with Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz to…
Ford says Fiesta won’t return for the 2018 model year
“Demand for such vehicles is declining, and we are reacting accordingly,” explained one of Ford’s top engineers. When Ford introduced the updated Fiesta last fall, it made…
AAA raising insurance rates for Tesla owners
AAA argues Tesla cars crash more often than average, and are more expensive to repair. AAA is making it more expensive to insure a Tesla Model…
BMW M760i ad banned in England
BMW just found out advertising performance is against the law. British authorities have banned a magazine advertisement for the BMW M760i (pictured) because it allegedly…
Maserati recalls Levante to address engine software bug
At slow speeds, the engine may unexpectedly shut off or the engine may shift into neutral. Maserati has issued a recall for around 3,300 Levante crossovers sold…
Porsche doubles down on ‘digital transformation’
The company will establish Porsche Digital satellite divisions in Silicon Valley, Israel and Asia. Porsche has promised to double down on its “digital transformation,” aiming…
Panasonic details Prius Prime’s solar roof; Tesla Model 3 next Read more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/panasonic-details-solar-roof-for-prius-94799.html#ixzz4kjMyPpu5
The 180-watt panel will now charge both the 12-volt battery and the primary drive battery. Panasonic has detailed its new contoured solar panel that was previously announced…