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Like a lot of people interested in vehicle dynamics, I’m fascinated by active suspension. That is, an automotive suspension capable of generating its own force, regardless of external (road) input. It gives engineers total control over how a car moves, and the implications for ride and handling are profound. 

After speculation surrounding the potential of a historic engine supply agreement between Mercedes-Benz and BMW, an official denial has been issued. Markus Schaefer, Chief Technology Officer and member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group, stated that the company has no intention of using external engines—especially not from a…

Back in March, Toyota teased us with a spicy GR Corolla wrapped in the usual Gazoo Racing camouflage. We spotted vented fenders and a larger rear spoiler, which led us to believe it could be a range-topping GRMN version. If these new images are anything to go by, that assumption…

Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises…

Update 9/12/25: Added a statement from a Toyota representative.

Automakers are in a tough spot. Electric vehicle adoption isn't progressing as quickly as many had expected, prompting companies to reassess their strategies. Several manufacturers have already canceled planned EV projects—and the latest casualty appears to be the Audi RS6 E-Tron.

After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long.

Performance wagons are having something of a moment, and Mercedes, which sold fast wagons in the States years before Audi and BMW, is getting back in the game with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. Today, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which will start at $94,500 when it arrives at dealers…

Max towing, max payload, horsepower, torque, ground clearance. There are many metrics by which buyers judge pickup trucks, but one that’s less quantifiable is dependability. An iSeeCars.com study, however, set out to quantify just that.

We're sad to report that Audi’s inline-five is not long for this world. It has already disappeared from the TT and RS Q3, both of which have been discontinued. The RS3 is now the sole-surviving RS model with the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, but its days are numbered. In about two years,…

Nissan gave us a taste of the next-generation Sentra when it teased several future models at the end of March. That’s when we saw the new Leaf alongside a group of cars hiding in the shadows. By then, spy shots of a prototype had already confirmed the company’s commitment to…