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I Drifted a 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Prototype on Ice. It Seemed Promising
The Volkswagen Atlas has always been a fine family crossover doing fine family crossover things. Launched in 2018, VW’s replacement for its loved but aging Touareg was built to capitalize on the booming three-row SUV market, and sales-wise, it was…
Mini Head Of Design Holger Hampf Interview
Welcome to State of Motion, where we sit down with automotive industry leaders to discuss where the car world is headed. Expect insight and candor from those defining the future of the car. Designing a car that appeals to the…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Getting A New Name. Here’s Everything We Know
The Volkswagen ID.4 is dead—long live the Volkswagen ID. Tiguan. Rumor has it that the facelifted ID.4 will now carry the Tiguan name, bringing a familiar nameplate to the brand’s popular electric SUV. The change is part of Volkswagen’s effort…
Ford Predicted Extended-Range EVs 30 Years Ago
Carmakers have been trying to predict the future since the beginning of time. Buick is considered a pioneer, introducing the Y-Job in 1938, widely regarded as the first concept car ever built. In the decades that followed, all brands peered…
Big Altima Energy: Explained
Rumors of the Nissan Altima’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Despite the waning popularity of mainstream sedans in general over the last decade, Nissan’s mid-sizer is sticking around for another year. Where the Altima’s road ultimately leads is still uncertain,…
Why Audi Joining F1 Is Such A Big Deal
When Audi enters a racing series, it usually wins. From rally legends to endurance icons, Audi has dominated motorsports for decades. But Formula One is a different beast… or is it? Yes, F1 cars are technical marvels. But the thing…
Turbocharged vs Supercharged vs Naturally Aspirated Engines Explained
If you’ve ever watched a video, read an article, or merely listened to a car nerd rant about cars, you’ve probably heard these terms before: turbocharged, supercharged, and naturally aspirated. Given context, you probably know they have something to do…