I was recently driving a sleek Genesis G70 sedan and noticed that the 19” wheels on it looked like a stick-tortoise trying to escape from a starfish caught in a giant whirling asterisk. Compelled, I Googled the designs of other Genesis wheels and discovered that they were similarly complex, fractalized, and animal-inspired, resembling things like … Read more
When Audi finally killed off the R8, we lost something more than the company’s highest-performing car — we lost its prettiest design. Since then, we’ve only had the E-Tron GT as the Pretty Audi, but even that lost its luster with the most recent redesign. Now, though, there’s finally a truly good-looking car back in … Read more
Image: Tesla With Tesla’s infamous quality control, it is a wonder that people still actively go out and spend their hard earned money on its vehicles. That “quality” has shown up again, not on a Cybertruck, but on a brand new Model 3 delivered to a customer without a pretty important component. Tesla’s Big Discounts … Read more
It’s been over a year since Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to open up the company’s Supercharger network to vehicles from other automakers. At the time, it was looked at as a great move for the auto industry and, in theory, it still is. However, more than 12 months later, Tesla’s network (with nearly 30,000 … Read more
The auto market has fallen out of love with sedans, choosing to opt for taller and bigger crossovers. Because of that, many automakers have left the sedan market altogether, but there are still a few that soldier on. Genesis is one of those companies, and its refreshed 2025 G80 shows there’s still a place for a … Read more
Photo: Fisker It’s been a long time since Fisker was discussed in a positive light, and unfortunately that doesn’t change today. The bankrupt EV startup issued a recall for 8,026 Oceans in the U.S. and Canada due to a regenerative braking failure when regen is active while driving over a bump. Apparently when drivers have … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, August 23, 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. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived 1st Gear: Tesla Is Losing Its Sales And Technology Lead Tesla is having … Read more
Photo: Infiniti After a decade without a real redesign, the Infiniti Q50 will finally die after the 2024 model year. A company spokesperson confirmed it to the Autopian, saying, “Yes, confirming 2024 is the last model year for the Q50.” There really isn’t much ambiguity in a statement like that. It’s officially over. RIP in … Read more
It may be too late to get this version, but next time around, we’ve at least got a chance.Photo: BMW While we do get a few wagons here and there, it’s generally safe to assume that most will never be sold in the U.S. We can’t really get too mad at the automakers for it … Read more
Used car prices are steadily dropping, mostly due to oversupply, and while electric and luxury vehicles are being hit the hardest, other segments don’t always see a big savings gap between new and used. Is The Subaru WRX The Most Fun Daily Driver For Under $30,000? For years, I’ve been fighting the myth that used … Read more
