Matt Posky

Land Rover is best known for selling SUVs. But times have changed as the brand is presently working on what technically qualifies as a station wagon. The model has been showcased under the Range Rover banner and has been described by the company as a “grand tourer.” Fittingly dubbed the GT, the model abandons some of the off-road capabilities associated with Land Rover models to focus upon on-road luxury.Details on the prototype are limited and assuredly subject to change as the pr…

Last week, the United States Senate Commerce Committee approved new legislation that could endanger Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars’ ability to sell vehicles within what has historically been one of their largest markets. Assuming the proposal becomes law, any automaker with over 15 percent of its ownership controlled by Chinese entities will be prohibited from selling vehicles within the United States.Introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), and co-sponsored by Senator Elissa Sl…

Last week, the United States Senate Commerce Committee approved new legislation that could endanger Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars' ability to sell vehicles within what has historically been one of their largest markets.

Dodge has unsubtly teased the return of the Super Bee by way of a short viral video posted on social media. The clip features a swarm of bees at a drag strip as Wiz Khalifa's

Mazda’s top dog, Masahiro Moro, has reportedly stated the company is seriously considering offering an electrified version of the next MX-5 Miata. Since the current generation of the MX-5 has been in production since 2015, it seems likely that Mazda would have already started development on such a vehicle. CEO Moro even told Auto Motor und Sport that the car needs to be ready for a possible future where it’s sold exclusively as an EV.“The successor must also be ready for a scena…

German automakers seem to be in particularly rough shape these days. While BMW is asking 8,000 employees to pack their bags, Volkswagen is coming off an announcement that it would be laying off an estimated 35,000 people over the next few years in the home country. Globally, VW is supposedly considering cutting about 100,000 jobs. The BMW layoffs were shared by The Guardian, which likewise noted that Porsche (presently a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group) announced 5,000 staffing cut…

German automakers seem to be in particularly rough shape these days. While BMW is asking 8,000 employees to pack their bags, Volkswagen is coming off an announcement that it would be laying off an estimated 35,000 people over the next few years in the home country. Globally, VW is supposedly considering cutting about 100,000 jobs.

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius has indicated that the company may need to rethink its strategy on touch screens.

Leaked dealer order guides from Ford indicate the F-150 will no longer be offered with the current base engine starting next year. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost will be replaced with a slightly larger V6, while the Blue Oval likewise increases availability of the 5.0-liter V8.

Japanese automakers were forced to suspend operations due to the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that rattled Kyushu Island last week. While most have since resumed operations, some part suppliers are still struggling. This is assumed to further hamper production, with some brands acknowledging that they cannot yet confirm a full recovery.