Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

While some other manufacturers are slowly revising their touchscreen-dominant strategies, Mercedes is ploughing on full steam ahead. As on other Mercedes, the approach is at least relatively cohesive. The startlingly vertical fascia and relatively short dashboard are unusual and call forth a 1950s vision of the future. Our test car didn’t have the Superscreen, which… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Grech RV Launches Experiential Showcase at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL

Just ten minutes from the Florida RV SuperShow—the largest RV event in the nation—this premium experience complements the broader RV showcase happening January 14–18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, offering attendees and media a close-by opportunity to experience Grech RV in a more intimate, curated setting. The Grech RV Experience blends elevated brand engagement with the thrill of… Continue reading Grech RV Launches Experiential Showcase at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL

Motherson Acquires Nexans AutoElectric Wiring Harness Business

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the entire wiring harness business of Nexans AutoElectric GmbH through its subsidiary Motherson Global Investments B.V. The transaction, valued at €207 million on a cash and debt-free basis, remains subject to employee consultation and regulatory approvals. AutoElectric, a manufacturer with approximately 60 years of… Continue reading Motherson Acquires Nexans AutoElectric Wiring Harness Business

4000 miles in a Golf GTE: The company car for the helmsman

New cars just keep getting more expensive. That’s why many drivers take advantage of company car and salary sacrifice schemes offered by their employers. The latter especially can be quite the money saver, because the car payments come out pre-tax. Of course, there are caveats. You will never actually own the car outright, and you… Continue reading 4000 miles in a Golf GTE: The company car for the helmsman

How a cigar-chomping watchmaker invented the Smart car

Earlier this year Smart confirmed that it is creating a new miniature two-seater – the unique proposition for which the brand was invented three decades ago – several years after foraying into electric SUVs. The brand had some difficulty in building a business case for the #2 – but even so, its progress through the pipeline has… Continue reading How a cigar-chomping watchmaker invented the Smart car

Dark days and -30deg C temperatures: But winter testing is great

It’s a consequence of being a nerdy petrolhead that, despite most of us living thousands of miles away from northern Scandinavia, we’re familiar with the strange names of Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog and Rovaniemi. These settlements are the storied and chillingly remote testing hubs around which nearly every European car maker congregates each winter. They use facilities… Continue reading Dark days and -30deg C temperatures: But winter testing is great