BMW is accelerating its shift away from traditional physical buttons and switches in favor of voice commands, touchscreens, and haptic steering-wheel controls, arguing that younger drivers increasingly prefer these interfaces. The Munich-based automaker has already implemented this minimalist approach in…
The Dutch Grand Prix 2026 at Zandvoort delivered a nail-biting finale as Mercedes secured a double podium in a dramatic 72-lap race marred by a red flag in the opening stint. Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finished second and third…
The Saturday action at the Dutch Grand Prix 2026 in Zandvoort delivered a sprint win for George Russell and a strong qualifying performance, with Mercedes locking out the front row for Sunday’s race. Russell topped the F1 Sprint from pole,…
The Formula 1 circus returned from its summer break at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with overcast skies and light drizzle greeting the teams during Friday’s opening session. The first practice ran under low-grip conditions before the track…
California has officially enacted the nation’s first efficiency standards for replacement tires, set to take effect in two phases starting in 2029. The California Energy Commission (CEC) unanimously approved the rules, which target rolling resistance—the energy lost as a tire…
China’s passenger car market just posted its 10th straight monthly decline in July 2026, with domestic sales down roughly 20% year-on-year to about 1.47 million units. Meanwhile, the country’s car exports nearly doubled, jumping nearly 90% year-on-year to close to…
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation with an epic, transcontinental journey featuring three new S-Class sedans. The ‘140 Years. 140 Places’ tour spans over 50,000 kilometers across six continents, stopping at 140 symbolic locations that reflect the brand’s history,…
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team enters the Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 with a clear focus on reliability after a string of self-inflicted errors cost points in recent races. Team boss Toto Wolff admits the squad has the raw pace but must…
Mercedes-Benz has unleashed the most comprehensive technical upgrade in C-Class history, rolling out refreshed internal-combustion C-Class sedans and T-Models just after the electric C-Class launched in Europe. The headline change is a sharper, more athletic body with an expressive light…
Mercedes-AMG Junior driver Tom Kalender achieved his first DTM podium at the Nürburgring, finishing second in a flawless race. The 18-year-old driver, competing for the Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf, started from 11th position and worked his way up to the podium.…