Author: Jason Cooper
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Jetour GAIA Becomes First Chinese Brand at Easter Jeep Safari
Jetour GAIA became the first Chinese brand to participate in the 60th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, marking a milestone for the international automotive industry. Although Jetour vehicles are not currently sold in the United States, the company brought its off-road models to one of America’s best-known trail events to demonstrate their engineering…
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Stellantis Sells Free2move as It Refocuses on Core Auto Business
Stellantis is reshaping its business as part of its FaSTLAne 2030 turnaround strategy, announcing the sale of its Free2move car-sharing business to German investment firm Mutares. The move reflects the automaker’s focus on its core vehicle manufacturing operations as it prepares to invest more than €60 billion, or roughly $68 billion at current exchange rates,…
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Qualcomm, BMW Sign Major Long-Term Automotive Chip Deal
Qualcomm and BMW have announced a long-term agreement under which Qualcomm Technologies will supply compute silicon for BMW Group’s next-generation digital cockpit, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and automated driving (AD) platforms. The companies said model programs covered by the agreement are scheduled to begin in the next decade. Qualcomm to Power BMW’s Next-Generation Vehicle Technologies…
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New Mercedes GLA Debuts to Challenge the BMW X1 and iX1
The new Mercedes GLA has entered its third generation with a complete redesign, new hybrid and fully electric powertrains, and a stronger focus on practicality and technology. The latest compact luxury SUV is positioned to compete with the BMW X1 and the electric BMW iX1 while replacing the Mercedes EQA. Third-Generation Mercedes GLA Gets an…
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Mercedes-Benz Highlights Sustainability Behind New Electric C-Class
Mercedes-Benz is emphasizing the sustainability efforts behind its all-new electric C-Class, detailing how the vehicle incorporates more recycled materials and lower-carbon production methods as part of the company’s broader environmental initiatives beyond electric powertrains. While carbon neutrality has become a major focus for automakers in recent years, Mercedes-Benz says reducing environmental impact also involves how…
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Porsche to Cut 5,000 More Jobs as Restructuring Accelerates
Porsche has announced plans to eliminate an additional 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2035 as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving profitability after a difficult 2025 marked by major EV strategy writedowns, weaker sales in China, and rising cost pressures in Germany. The latest reductions bring Porsche’s total planned workforce cuts to…
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1995 Ferrari F50 Owned by Mike Tyson Heads to RM Sotheby’s
A 1995 Ferrari F50 once owned by Mike Tyson is set to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby’s, combining one of Ferrari’s most sought-after supercars with a well-known ownership history. The low-mileage example is expected to sell for between $7 million and $9 million. Mike Tyson’s Former Ferrari F50 Returns to the Market Celebrity-owned…
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Bentley Marks 80 Years at Crewe With One-Off Continental GTC
Bentley has celebrated the 80th anniversary of its Crewe manufacturing facility by unveiling a one-of-a-kind Continental GTC created by its Mulliner bespoke division. The commemorative model highlights the craftsmanship and heritage that have defined Bentley’s home in Crewe for the past eight decades. Bentley Celebrates 80 Years at Its Crewe Facility Heritage remains a central…
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BMW G74 Rugged SUV Reportedly Faces Uncertain Future
The BMW G74 Rugged SUV has reportedly failed to advance beyond its final approval stage, according to sources familiar with the program, raising questions about the future of BMW’s reported challenger to the Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The project has not been publicly confirmed by BMW. Project Reportedly Evolved Over Several Years According to…
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Ferrari F80 Convertible Prototype Spotted Testing in Italy
The Ferrari F80 Convertible has been spotted testing for the first time, offering an early look at what appears to be the open-top version of the brand’s flagship supercar. The prototype follows a series of Ferrari trademark filings that suggested both a track-focused FXX variant and a convertible model are in development. Prototype Reveals an…
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