Photo: Porsche If you can believe it, more than 20 years have passed since Porsche introduced the first generation of its Cayenne SUV. What was once a super controversial model that was talked about like it would lead to the death of Porsche has become one of the brand’s biggest sellers and the benchmark of … Read more
Not too long ago, vehicle leases were on the decline. So much so that it was affecting the used car market. Now, thanks to EVs, leases are making a big comeback. And thanks to tax credits, German luxury EVs are being leased now more than ever. Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat … Read more
North Carolina cut a deal with VinFast in 2022 to provide one of the largest incentives packages in state history to coax Vietnamese electric automaker VinFast to build its U.S. headquarters and production facility in Chatham County. For a little over $1.25 billion in benefits provided by the state, VinFast claims it will invest $4 … Read more
Not long ago, Audi announced that it would be changing up its naming system for the transition to electric vehicles. Going forward, cars with odd numbers in their names would be gas-powered, while even-numbered Audis would be electric. Because of that, the A4 is no more. Instead, if you want a compact, gas-powered Audi sedan, … Read more
2004 Lexus LS430 by Southampton Water.Photo: National Motor Museum/Heritage Images (Getty Images) As we get older and our brains fully mature, we become more risk averse and more comfortable being comfortable. Some folks have always aspired to a cushy and pampered lifestyle, and others learn to appreciate the comfy things in life as the youthful … Read more
Mumbai: Luxury car sales slowed in the first half of the year with combined sales at Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi growing 5.5% from a year earlier to 18,843 units, according to data from companies. This compares with a 23% on-year increase in the first half of 2023 at 17,869 units. Carmakers attributed the sluggish performance … Read more
Over the decades there have been many one-off or limited-production vehicles that have been lost to the sands of time, and many cars that were planned for production but never made it there, for various reasons. Some automakers have begun to build recreations or “continuation cars” to fill in the gaps of history, and Audi … Read more
Is the Audi Q4 E-Tron too small for your needs, while the Q8 E-Tron is too big? Well, look no further than the 2025 Q6 E-Tron, the latest electric Audi crossover designed to split the difference between its larger and smaller siblings. That’s not exactly the most exciting introduction, but it’s true, and it’s also … Read more
Happy Tuesday! It’s June 26, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Rivian Unveils Trio of New Electric Vehicles 1st Gear: Volkswagen And Rivian Are Collaborating On EVs Rivian makes very … Read more
Photo: Rivian Rivian builds some outstanding electric vehicles. It also recently announced several new models, including the incredibly desirable R3X. To make those vehicles happen, though, Rivian needed money, and this week it announced that Volkswagen would invest up to $5 billion in the startup. That’s great news for Rivian and future customers holding out … Read more
