As Rivals Ditch Sedans, BMW Sees 7 Series As An ‘Opportunity To Grow’
BMW 7 Series product manager Max Hubert said the company remains committed to premium luxury sedans. Source link
F1 Boss: Politicians Created ‘Almost Unrecoverable’ Issues For Automakers
Formula 1’s boss says European politicians created immense issues for European automakers. Pushing automakers toward electrification influenced F1’s current regulations. F1 boss believes sustainable fuel could be the sport’s future. The future of the automotive industry has never felt more uncertain. The end of globalization, ongoing tariffs, and rising competition from China have …
GM Says It Has ‘Not Canceled Any Electric Trucks’
General Motors has allegedly suspended the development of its electric trucks. The automaker told Motor1 that it ‘has not canceled any electric trucks’ and that ‘EVs remain the end game for GM.’ Production for refreshed versions of its electric trucks was scheduled to start in 2028. Production for the GMC Hummer EV started in …
Porsche And Pixar Are Teaming Up Again
Porsche is teaming up with Pixar again with three custom 911s inspired by Toy Story 5. The one-off cars, built through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program, will debut at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on June 19, 2026. All three vehicles will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to multiple charities. Remember Sally? Not the actual Cars …
BMW’s Flagship Sedan Gets A Big Interior Upgrade And More EV Range
BMW updates the 7 Series with new styling inside and out. The luxury sedan features the brand’s latest interior styling and technology. The 2027 BMW 7 Series starts at $101,350 for the 740. The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series went on sale in the early 2020s, and now the automaker is refreshing the model …
Ferrari Luce EV Price Might Climb Even Higher Than Expected
Bloomberg reports the Ferrari Luce will start at around €550,000. Reuters previously alleged the first electric Ferrari would be priced from €500,000. Luce premieres May 25. We’re a little over a month away from a day many thought would never come: the reveal of an electric Ferrari. However, the Luce has been a long time coming, having …
The Smart Car Is Finally Tiny Again
The Smart ForTwo returns with a new name: Smart #2. This concept will be followed by a production model in September. Designed by Mercedes, the new two-door EV is estimated to offer 186 miles of range. The Smart brand has changed radically since 2019, when Mercedes and Geely established a 50:50 joint venture. Production now …
The Chevrolet Sonic Is Back—But Not For The US
General Motors Brazil has revived the Sonic name for a new sub-compact crossover. There’s no official word on the powertrain yet, but the Sonic is likely to utilize a mild-hybrid setup with a three-cylinder engine. There’s little to no chance this model will arrive in the US market. The Chevrolet Sonic returns! Just don’t expect …
Volkswagen’s Struggles Continue: The Company Is Slashing Capacity Again
Volkswagen Group has to cut production capacity by a million units. It will focus on reducing capacity in Europe and China. The company is facing numerous challenges, including tariffs, competition, and the war in the Middle East. In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold …
The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost ‘Below $40,000’
Nissan confirmed the new Xterra will start at under $40,000. Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier said the Xterra will have ‘everything you need and nothing you don’t.’ The SUV is expected to debut sometime next year before going on sale for the 2028 model year. Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people …