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Mercedes Admits Huge Screens Are Not Luxury

For decades, we defined luxury cars by the quality of the materials and how well they were screwed together. The engines were also a major selling point since the large-displacement ones were typically reserved for the flagship models. In 2025, automakers playing in the upper echelon try to one-up each…

Motor1 · Feb 24, 2025

Hamilton's start at Ferrari, seen from Italy: How did fans and media react?

The Italian press are some of the most revered figures in the Formula 1 paddock. For decades their opinions have held sway and dictated the outcome of many debates. Ferrari itself is steeped in passion and enthusiasm; the Scuderia is a national icon.

Autosport · Feb 23, 2025

From banter to business: The changing role of social media in motorsports

In years gone by, following one’s favourite team on Twitter largely amounted to enjoying the gentle joshing with pitlane rivals.

Autosport · Feb 22, 2025

Audi Admits Its Interior Quality Is Worse Now

Since the mid-1990s, Audi has stood for uncompromising quality in workmanship and materials like no other brand. This laid the foundation for its rise from a somewhat brittle-looking corporate mouse to a premium manufacturer on par with Mercedes and BMW in terms of image. Recently, however, this nimbus has begun…

Motor1 · Feb 21, 2025

Mercedes Is Keeping the V-8 and V-12 Engines

Mercedes held its annual results conference this week, outlining how it intends to become "leaner, faster, and stronger." The theme of its new roadmap is "mastering transformation," and it's not just marketing fluff. The three-pointed star has a busy agenda, which includes planning electric C-Class, GLC, and E-Class models and…

Motor1 · Feb 21, 2025

Sony-Honda Can't Explain Why You Should Buy The Afeela EV

Sony-Honda Mobility is serious about making an electric vehicle. It has a real product, that I’ve sat in. It has the full might of Honda’s EV hub in Marysville, Ohio behind it. There’s an AI assistant, PlayStation integration and a suite of driver-assistance systems. The Sony-Honda Afeela 1 has everything…

InsideEVs · Feb 20, 2025

Tariffs Could Force Mercedes to Build C- or E-Class in the US

US President Donald Trump is ready to impose a 25-percent tariff on all imported cars, and automakers are preparing for the worst. The tax poses a difficult challenge for foreign car companies that want access to the American market while remaining competitive on price. For Mercedes-Benz, that means it could…

Motor1 · Feb 20, 2025

Norris predicts F1 race wins for teams outside top four

McLaren's Lando Norris says he expects a team outside Formula 1's established top four to snatch a surprise win in the 2025 season.

Motorsport · Feb 20, 2025

Can Lewis Hamilton get better of Charles Leclerc in Ferrari switch?

Brit already looking at home with Scuderia ahead of new F1 season

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

New Electric Mercedes C-Class, E-Class, Steer-By-Wire Mark Turnaround Plan

Suffice it to say that the last few years have been tough for Mercedes-Benz. Sales have been plunging in China and a lofty plan to go all-electric by 2030 stalled amid a tepid response to the designs of its EQ cars. Now, Mercedes is working on a turnaround plan, and it's trying…

InsideEVs · Feb 20, 2025