From the diminutive (Austin) Ant to the robust (Daihatsu) Zebra, the automotive world has long looked to the animal kingdom for inspiration. It is a logical leap, really: naming a machine after a beast infuses cold steel with breath, character and intent. But for every thoroughbred stallion or venomous snake that has graced a bootlid, there… Continue reading The A-Z of cars named after animals: Ant to Zebra via… Golf?
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All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y Standard! The $7,500 federal EV tax credit… Continue reading All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
Carplay and Android Auto: Battle for the cockpit – the car industry is splitting
The automotive industry is splitting: While GM is planning to phase out Carplay by 2028, Tesla is testing an integration and Porsche is relying on Apple. (car, Tesla) Go to Source
German FAZ: “I am passionate about the topic of ‘made in Germany’”010397
In her first two months at Opel, she rarely saw her desk, says Maike Seeber. After starting as plant manager in September, she spent almost every day in a different department. The forty-two-year-old says she was particularly impressed by the workforce at a time that seemed “not so rosy” for the automotive industry when looking… Continue reading German FAZ: “I am passionate about the topic of ‘made in Germany’”010397
German FAZ: Children, how time flies010396
Christmas brings back memories of youth. In the rearview mirror, everything always seems a little easier, a little less complicated. The model train ran under the Christmas tree, the turtleneck sweater scratched, and Mother rattled the cookware in the kitchen. The roast was sizzling, the red cabbage was on the stove. If you close your… Continue reading German FAZ: Children, how time flies010396
German FAZ: A new attempt010395
Good evening, just before Christmas, would you like a little quiz? But please. Which of these former mayors of Frankfurt announced his return to politics on Monday? Volker Hauff? Andreas von Schoeler? Maybe Petra Roth? Or maybe Peter Feldmann? Pondering, pondering. Mr. Feldmann, of course. At ten in the morning he invited the journalists to… Continue reading German FAZ: A new attempt010395
SHINE Completes Acquisition of Lantheus SPECT Business, Names Michael Rossi SHINE SPECT CEO
SHINE acquires Billerica manufacturing facility and established SPECT product portfolio, expanding leadership in nuclear medicine JANESVILLE, Wis., Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SHINE announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Lantheus’ SPECT business, including the North Billerica, Massachusetts SPECT manufacturing facility and its portfolio of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. The acquisition brings immediate revenue and… Continue reading SHINE Completes Acquisition of Lantheus SPECT Business, Names Michael Rossi SHINE SPECT CEO
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
If your answer to that question was space, there’s the slightly larger and boxier Renault 4, our Small SUV of the Year. As well as a bigger boot and more rear-seat space, the R4 also offers one-pedal driving – something its sibling doesn’t right now – which is great around town. On top of all… Continue reading What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
Mario Andretti on his favourite cars, circuits, races and rivals
America’s greatest racing driver? It’s subjective and depends entirely on your perspective. But what we can state for certain is, in terms of worldwide fame, stature, personality, longevity of career and relentless achievement, they don’t come much bigger than Mario Andretti. Just that name alone… he’s a sporting colossus. Andretti won in pretty much everything… Continue reading Mario Andretti on his favourite cars, circuits, races and rivals
World NM: This Is How General Motors Makes the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing001961
Hailing from the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan, the most powerful Cadillac sedan of them all is produced on the same assembly line as the CT4-V Blackwing. If you were curious about how GM workers and robots put this V8-engined brute together, GM is much obliged to scratch that itch with a 12-minute… Continue reading World NM: This Is How General Motors Makes the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing001961