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The winds of change are blowing in Affalterbach, the home of Mercedes-AMG. Mercedes today announced that AMG CEO Michael Scheibe, who has been in the role since March 2023 (but with Mercedes since 2004), will be replaced by Dr. Stefan Weckbach on July 1, 2026. In the meantime, his predecessor, who became Member of the Board of Management responsible for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management at the beginning of this month, will continue to manage AMG during this period of transition.

Raging Bull This writer will admit that he's never driven a Lamborghini Murcielago in real life. But from contemporary reviews way back in 2002, the company's Audification somewhat tamed the raging bull. Words such as civilized and refined started appearing, but its V12 wail still offered enough drama to excite. But what if what you always wanted was a wild Murcielago? One that ditched its all-wheel drive system for more sideways antics (on the race track, please) and requires quicker hands? The

A New Chapter for Audi in China Audi's newest sub-brand in China, AUDI, has officially revealed the images of its biggest SUV yet, the AUDI E7X, ahead of its debut at the 2026 Beijing International Auto Show. It's the second model under the China-only brand, following the wagon-style E5, and is aimed squarely at China’s expanding EV market. A report from Autohome via China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed more information about the AUDI E7X. For quick background,

A Blue Oval Legend The Ford GT40 is undeniably a legend not only because of its engineering but also for ending Ferrari’s reign at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. This particular example for sale, however, may be one of the most historically significant cars to emerge from that era. Listed on Mecum Auctions, this 1966 GT40 MkII (XGT-3) was constructed in the rare factory lightweight body style, a configuration found on only three of the 11 MkII chassis ever produced. Respected GT40 historian Ro

Ford CEO Jim Farley is warning that Europe could undermine its own carmakers if it keeps setting ambitious EV rules and then backing away from them when buyers do not follow. In a new opinion piece for the Financial Times, Farley argues that a mix of aggressive emissions targets, local-content demands and shifting combustion-engine bans is creating policy whiplash that makes it harder to invest in new vehicles and factories. The concern is simple: while European regulators tighten and retune t

Aging Gracefully But Ready for a Change Even as it approaches the end of its lifecycle, the current Tucson is still one of Hyundai’s most popular SUVs. Its sharp, parametric looks still stand out in traffic, its hybrid options stay competitive, and its cabin continues to punch above its class. But with newer rivals adopting tougher, more outdoorsy styling, the Tucson’s sleek, tech-focused design is beginning to feel a bit long in the tooth. That is why we're excited for the next-generation model

Reliable Honda Engine, but Not Magical Honda’s 1.5-liter turbocharged four in the CR-V has built a reputation as a generally solid everyday engine. Owners with regular maintenance report high mileage with few issues, often pointing out that the motor itself is happy as long as you keep up with oil and fluids. It is not flawless, though. Early CR-Vs with this engine became known for fuel dilution, where gasoline seeps into the oil during lots of short trips and cold running, thinning the lubrican

American hypercar maker Czinger has revenge on its mind. After setting a record around Laguna Seca with its 21C earlier this year, Koenigsegg responded with a record-breaking run of its own last month with the Sadair's Spear. The Koenigsegg hypercar completed a run of the 2.24-mile track in a time of 1:24.16, and it’s this time that Czinger wants to beat. To do so, Czinger will once again turn to its 21C, specifically the California Gold Rush record car. Considering that Laguna Seca is Czinger’s

A Benchmark Worth Chasing The Honda Civic Type R TCR (Touring Car Racing) is a good reference point for turnkey race cars for this segment. Built off the road-going Civic Type R, it won TCR Model of the Year in 2024 and remains a staple across regional TCR series worldwide. It hasn't lacked competition, though. Hyundai's Elantra N TCR and its i30 N TCR twin have carved out their own success, while Volkswagen's Golf GTI TCR has long been a familiar sight on grids. Now, there's another rival, and

Reversing The JDM Process Three letters: JDM, it used to mean something special. It represented the holy grail for car enthusiasts around the world who couldn’t get their hands on them. Some of the most iconic cars immortalized in pop culture were reserved purely for the Japanese Domestic Market. For years, everything from supercar-beaters like the Honda NSX to quirky kei cars like the Honda S660 left everyone counting the days till these cars were legal to import into America. Over the years, H

The “death wobble” is an ominous term most closely associated with certain Jeep Wranglers, due to their tendency to produce severe shaking through the suspension and steering wheel. But Ford has found itself in the midst of a similar issue, with an ongoing “death wobble” lawsuit for certain Ford heavy-duty pickups, with plaintiffs complaining about significant shaking and oscillating of the steering wheels, much like the issue seen in the Jeeps. Unfortunately for the 13 plaintiffs, the Ford clas

An automotive investment Anyone with a truck lives with a simple fact: at some point, people will ask you for a favor involving your truck. They probably need help moving, or hauling something large to the dump, or maybe they’re just behind on their Costco shopping and need a truck bed for all the paper towels they’re about to buy. A new study shows many truck owners are getting wise to this and have started using their trucks for gig work. American Trucks says 7 in 10 truck owners have used the

Days of Carefree Drifting May Be Numbered The Japanese car scene has long been associated with flashy mods and drifting, famously showcased in Hollywood films like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. But according to a report from Japan’s automotive publication Kuruma News, the government is preparing to crack down on public-road drifting with significantly harsher punishments. Japan’s Ministry of Justice is considering reclassifying drifting as a form of dangerous driving. Because there isn’

How Nissan’s e-Power Works (And Why It’s Different From a Hybrid) For a company that brought to market the first mainstream EV, the 2011 Leaf, Nissan has been surprisingly slow to expand its line-up of electrified vehicles. But the coming year is a big one for Japan’s second largest automaker. Not only does it have the third-generation Leaf, and a plug-in hybrid version of its best-selling Rogue crossover, but it will in 2026 finally introduce its e-Power technology into the U.S. market.

Lotus Backing Down From All-EV Push Not that long ago, Lotus sounded fully committed to an electric-only future. That plan has already gone kaput as global EV demand cools and hybrid powertrains regain favor. The British marque, now under majority ownership of China's Geely, is shifting strategy, putting its all-electric ambitions into low gear rather than abandoning them outright. The first visible result is a plug-in hybrid version of the Eletre SUV. Details surfaced through regulatory filings

Jordan Takes NASCAR to Court When Michael Jordan entered a federal courtroom this week, it was a pivotal moment for NASCAR. The six-time NBA champion and owner of 23XI Racing is leading an antitrust lawsuit against the sport’s governing body, claiming NASCAR’s proposed 2025 charter agreement unfairly limits team control and long-term financial stability. Alongside Front Row Motorsports, Jordan argues that the system, originally designed to give teams business security, has evolved into one that

A Crucial Model We called the soon-to-be-outgoing model a baby seven-seater done right. Okay, it didn't have the most cavernous third-row area, but as far as entry-level luxury crossovers went, it didn't feel like a bog-standard small crossover with a fancy badge for the sake of owning something with a three-pointed star. Now, Mercedes-Benz has rolled out the all-new GLB. It's the biggest of the front-drive models, and the first to benefit from the comprehensively redesigned CLA's platform. Th

The wonders of the Chinese market The auto industry is valued at over $3 billion, and expected to be worth twice as much in 10 years. In 2024, about 67 million passenger vehicles were produced, with major automakers like Toyota accounting for nearly 11 million. To that, making 500,000 cars in a year and a half might not seem like a significant feat, but it is - especially when you’re an upstart brand with limited reach. Xiaomi, a brand most often associated with manufacturing smartphones and oth

Smallest recall ever? Volvo Car USA has issued a safety recall covering just three units of the XC60 crossover SUV built between 2018 and 2025 at the manufacturer’s Torslanda plant in Sweden. The issue stems from front seat bolts that may not have been properly tightened during supplier production. As per the recall documentation filed with the NHTSA, the affected vehicles were assembled on September 25, 2017, July 4, 2024, and September 28, 2025. 

A Dream Mini Seven Years in the Making When you think of Mini, you think of cheeky little city cars. Which is why 2014’s Superleggera Vision raised some serious eyebrows. Picture a concept that previewed a lightweight sports car that could’ve been Mini’s Miata moment over a decade back. The concept paired gorgeous bodywork, penned by Mini designers and coach builders Touring Superleggera, with a hybrid drivetrain borrowed from the i3. Engineers who got behind the wheel even said it drove like a

We run a lot of tool testing videos around here, and love the Torque Test Channel and Project Farm for their scientific style of testing. But we also dig it when our friends decide to do some real world testing, and that is exactly what is going on right now with the DEBOSS GARAGE crew who are putting three cheap Amazon special impact wrenches to the test in their shop. Will they last or suck or do anything good at all? And will they surprise you? Watch to find out. The post How Good are the

We’ve got IMSA iRacing LIVE right here to enjoy on this cold and wet Sunday! If you think sim racing has got to be boring, then watch this. Video Description: Round 4 of the IMSA Esports Global Championship – The Michelin 240 at Daytona International Speedway. This race mark the final round in our four round championship. 2025 Esports Global Championship Schedule – iRacing Round 1 – Sunday, November 2nd at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Round 2 – Sunday, November 16th at Sebring International R

Tesla Killer? Not for This Owner Lucid burst onto the scene in 2021 and was instantly labeled a “Tesla killer” thanks to its class-leading range, luxury, and engineering claims. But one owner had a very different experience. Jason Fenske, known for his entertaining Engineering Explained YouTube channel, described his first six months with his 2025 Lucid Air Touring as “super disappointing.” Fenske, who has 4.1 million subscribers and a reputation for breaking down complex automotive tech, origin

"We're a Bunch of Oddballs Who Love a Challenge" There are a bunch of questions that can be answered with "why not?" We didn't need to go to the moon, nor did we have to explore the oceans. In Toyota's case, it didn't really have to move the engine of the GR Yaris from the front to the middle. But that's exactly why the folks at Gazoo Racing did. The result of that experiment is the TGRR (Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing) GR Yaris M Concept, and it was first shown at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon way back

Keeping Up With The Times The Smart (or smart) car brand, throughout its relatively long history, has been able to capture part of the automotive culture by offering iconic small vehicles, from the Smart Fortwo to the Smart Forfour, and many others. However, the marque, now under the stewardship of China's Geely Group, has already reinvented itself in the electric era, with a current lineup that's in tune with the times. An expansion of that lineup is underway, diversifying the lineup into other