The 2025 Kia K4 has hit the scene, stepping in to take the place of the Forte. Yet, at the New York Auto Show, Kia surprised everyone by revealing more than just the sedan. They…
Surviving a Bridge Collapse: The Experience of a Roadway Disappearing Beneath You
You’re driving along, and suddenly, the road disappears from under you. You fall for a few seconds, maybe thinking about your family or friends, before a hard crash and probably getting hurt. The collapse of…
Stellantis Plans 3,000 Job Cuts in Italy Ensuring A Significant Layoff
Stellantis, the company that makes Fiat cars, has signed new agreements with unions in Italy. These agreements could lead to more than 3,000 workers losing their jobs in the country. On Wednesday, deals were made…
Kia EV9 Wins Dual Awards at 2024 New York Auto Show
The Hyundai Group keeps winning big awards for its cars, especially for electric ones. In 2020, Kia won the World Car of the Year award with the Telluride, the World Performance Car award with the…
Volvo Produces Last Diesel-Powered Vehicle: a Blue XC90
Volvo has decided to stop making cars with diesel engines. Last September, during Climate Week NYC, the Swedish carmaker announced that it would no longer use Rudolph Diesel’s invention. Recently, the Volvo plant in Torslanda,…
Vasseur Expresses Surprise at Sainz’s “Fantastic” Victory in F1 Australia Amid Recovery
Sainz was unable to participate in the race in Jeddah. He had to take two weeks to recover before he could get back behind the wheel for the Friday practice session at Albert Park. During…
Red Bull Junior Iwasa Set to Participate in Formula 1 Japan FP1 for Red Bull Racing
The RB team is having an all-Japanese line-up for the first free practice session. Iwasa will be joining regular driver Yuki Tsunoda in the VCARB 01 car during their home round. Iwasa is a Red…
Horner Doesn’t Dismiss Possibility of Sainz Joining Red Bull in F1
Sainz had surgery for appendicitis, but he still won the race in Melbourne. He overtook Max Verstappen, who was in the lead because Verstappen had trouble with his brakes. Verstappen had to retire from the…
Previous Haas F1 Head Steiner Appointed as Ambassador for Miami Grand Prix
Steiner used to be the head of the Haas team from the start of 2016 until last winter. His contract ended after Haas finished last in the 2023 constructors’ championship. But soon after, Steiner was…
Krack: Alonso Ensures Safety Amidst F1 Penalty Incident in Australia
Alonso got a penalty after the race in Melbourne’s Albert Park. He had to do a drive-through penalty, which turned into a 20-second penalty. This was because he drove in a strange and possibly dangerous…
Honda Establishes New F1 Engine Facility in the UK in Collaboration with Aston Martin
After Honda left Formula 1 (F1) officially at the end of 2021, they continued to provide engines to Red Bull and RB (previously AlphaTauri) until 2025. These engines were supplied by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC).…
Wolff: Mercedes F1 Collaboration with Verstappen “Necessary at a Certain Point”
When it was announced that Hamilton would leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025, Verstappen seemed like he would stay with Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028. However, because of the…
Stella: Red Bull Lacked F1 Tire Edge in High-Wear Melbourne Conditions
During the race in Melbourne, Max Verstappen had a problem with his right rear brake. This issue started bothering him right from the beginning, and he had to retire from the race early. Meanwhile, Carlos…
Ricciardo’s Focus: Maintaining Concentration Amidst Potential Distractions in the F1 Paddock
Red Bull decided to keep Daniel Ricciardo on their team for the 2024 season instead of choosing Liam Lawson. Lawson had performed well when he substituted for Ricciardo in five races last season while Ricciardo…
Leclerc Was Confident Ferrari Could Secure Victory in F1 Australian Grand Prix from FP1
During the Formula 1 race, Carlos Sainz started from the second position and managed to overtake Max Verstappen, who had started from pole position, on the second lap. Verstappen had difficulties from the start of…
Ferrari’s Minor F1 Design Adjustment Contributed to Overcoming Red Bull
Ferrari made a simple change to their car in Melbourne. They added small winglets on each side of the exhaust surround and rear wing pillar mounting of the SF-24 car. This is the first time…
Ocon Attributes Potential Points Loss to Alpine F1 Team Due to Visor Tear-Off Incident
Ocon had to change his tires for the first time on lap 9, just before a piece of tear-off got stuck in one of the brake ducts of his Alpine A524 car. This caused the…
Komatsu Acknowledges Magnussen’s Team Spirit Despite Feeling Frustrated
Komatsu said that the team made a mistake by calling Magnussen into the pits at the wrong time during the race. This decision cost Magnussen two places. Just like in the last race, in Saudi…
Albon: Williams Should Have Seized Opportunities in F1 Australian GP
The race in Melbourne was a big opportunity for the F1 teams that usually finish near the bottom. Normally, they don’t get a chance to finish higher than 11th place based on their speed. Before…
Wolff Attributes Merc F1 Struggles to Correlation Challenges, Denies Dogmatic Influence
In 2022, Mercedes faced problems with their racing car. It was bouncing and swaying, making it hard to control. Even in 2024, with new car called W15, things didn’t get much better. The Mercedes’ racing…
Nissan Reveals Cost-Cutting Strategy And Ambitious Growth Plan
Nissan is embarking on a transformative journey aimed at bolstering profitability and expanding its market presence, driven by innovative cost-cutting measures and a strategic focus on electrification. The company’s latest mid-term business plan, named Nissan…
Nissan’s Strategic Moves: New Models and Innovations
Nissan recently revealed “The Arc,” a comprehensive business plan outlining its strategies for the fiscal years 2024 through 2026, along with mid-to-long-term initiatives extending to 2030. As part of its immediate plans for fiscal year…
Hyundai i30 Refresh: Technology Upgrades for Electric Shift
The Hyundai i30, now in its third generation, has posed a significant challenge to the Volkswagen Golf in the compact car segment. However, as time progresses, the i30 has started to show signs of aging.…
Pontiac’s Forgotten Gem: Rare 1967 2+2 Convertible
The Pontiac 2+2, produced between 1964 and 1967, remains a relatively obscure model in contemporary automotive discourse. Despite being overshadowed by Pontiac’s more iconic offerings like the GTO, Catalina, and Bonneville during its production years,…
Japan’s First UAM Hub: EHang EH216-S Takes Flight in Kanto
Japan recently welcomed its inaugural UAM (Urban Air Mobility) hub, marking the commencement of regular eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) flights in the country. Spearheaded by EHang, a leading Chinese aircraft manufacturer specializing in…