Past classic that deserves an electric update: Honda Element

Honda Element concept; made with ChatGPT. Ask anyone who owned or owns one, and they’ll tell you that Honda Element was ahead of its time, delivering a flexible interior, car-like ride, and SUV-levels of visibility – and, if Honda really wanted to, they could roll out an all-new, all-electric Element riding on an Ultium-style electric skateboard… Continue reading Past classic that deserves an electric update: Honda Element

Chinese Buick Electra EV may be coming to the US after all

File this under “wishful thinking” if you want, but a fresh trademark filing for the Buick Electra name could mean that the storied nameplate is set for a return to US shores. GM Authority reports that Buick parent company General Motors has renewed its trademark for the Buick Electra name in the US in a filing from 09DEC2025… Continue reading Chinese Buick Electra EV may be coming to the US after all

Lancia lights and Lambo levers: confessions of a parts bin addict

We try to keep our group tests somewhat relevant, so it’s not often that a Lamborghini Revuelto and a Skoda Superb meet on the same shoot. But it eventually happeend because of logistical reasons, which led me to the delightful discovery that the two share a handbrake switch. We sometimes criticise expensive cars for using… Continue reading Lancia lights and Lambo levers: confessions of a parts bin addict

World NM: The Corvette Plant Is Temporarily Shutting Down, Production Will Resume January 12, 2026001952

Considering that winter months are traditionally slow in terms of Corvette sales, the largest automaker of the Detroit Big Three has decided to suspend production between December 15 and January 12. This four-week shutdown was designed to prevent dealer inventories from overstocking. Way too many cars on the lots would result in massive offers, and… Continue reading World NM: The Corvette Plant Is Temporarily Shutting Down, Production Will Resume January 12, 2026001952

Hozpitality Group Celebrates the 11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards & GM Powerlist 2025 at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hozpitality Group proudly hosted the 11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards and GM Powerlist 2025 at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai, recognizing outstanding leaders, rising stars, and teams in the region’s hospitality sector. The event honored exceptional talent across personal and corporate categories, celebrating achievements in leadership, operations, culinary… Continue reading Hozpitality Group Celebrates the 11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards & GM Powerlist 2025 at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai

German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010337

General Motors is banning Apple CarPlay from all models, angering 79 percent of its customers. The conflict seems to be directed against Silicon Valley, but the real enemy is in China: While the West is arguing about phone mirroring, BYD, Nio and Xpeng have long since turned the car into a software platform. When Mary… Continue reading German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010337

Will Ford’s Leaner EV Approach Give It a Stronger Foothold in Europe?

U.S. legacy automaker Ford F is joining forces with France-based car company Renault RNLSY to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. Ford’s passenger-car share in the continent has declined by almost half since 2019. As such, the U.S. auto giant Ford needed a fresh way to re-enter the EV race with scale and… Continue reading Will Ford’s Leaner EV Approach Give It a Stronger Foothold in Europe?

Bluevine Launches Tap to Pay to Allow Small Businesses to Accept Payments Anywhere

Bluevine’s all-in-one small business banking platform allows anyone to accept in-person payments anywhere, with no hardware or setup JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bluevine, the largest digital banking platform for small businesses in the U.S.*, has announced its launch of Tap to Pay this week. Powered by Stripe and designed to fit… Continue reading Bluevine Launches Tap to Pay to Allow Small Businesses to Accept Payments Anywhere