With over 500 vehicular related exhibits, there were more cars at this year’s CES than ever before. And it’s fitting since in 2018 the auto and tech industries are experiencing unprecedented convergence and changing how we think about and approach mobility. By our appraisal, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mercedes-Benz had the most substantial and […]
2017 was a dynamic and transitional year for the automotive industry, as many pivotal technologies come into their own, broad shifts in mobility begin to take hold, and somehow total sales edged past the 17 million mark. We’ve compiled a quick look back at some of our favorite vehicles and most important news stories from […]
Viewers beware, twisted metal, shattered glass, and broken axles are sure to give you a scare. Happy Halloween to all our monster trucks, franken-cars, and murdered-out mobiles on this, the spookiest day of the year. In lieu of automotive eye candy, we’ve prepared a little trick for you. Turn the lights down low and enjoy […]
[UPDATED] GO “UNDER THE HOOD” OF THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW READ THE PREVIEW We’ve got our sights firmly set on the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. There’s a lot to look forward to as the OEMs bring their best tech to prove the future is much closer than we think. Explore our anticipated highlights below and […]
A [For 100 Cars] This past weekend, electronic composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda teamed with Red Bull Music Academy LA 2017 to create a unique performance art piece perfectly in tune with the music, car, and art culture of Los Angeles. The installation, titled A [For 100 Cars], created a symphony using […]
OUR REACTION TO THE HYUNDAI ANNOUNCEMENT WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HERE FROM THE HYUNDAI PRESS RELEASE In building on the brand promise to provide customers with a better experience, Hyundai introduces Shopper Assurance, an industry-first nationwide program that streamlines and modernizes the car-buying experience. Today, a majority of car buyers are frustrated with the automotive retail experience […]
ThinkLA’s “Motor City West: Automotive 2020” brought together some of the brightest marketing minds on the left coast this week to explore the trends, fads and failures of the industry as it reaches a crucial inflection point in our headlong rush into an uncertain future. Our dutiful foot soldier and Chief Strategy Officer Ian Beavis […]
10 VEHICLES FROM FRANKFURT TO FOLLOW Mercedes-AMG Project One Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Formula 1 technology for the road. Ever since the early days of motorsport, engineers have dreamed of bringing motor racing technology to the road. Mercedes-AMG is now making this dream a reality at the very highest level. “Motorsport is not an end in […]
On this Episode of Under the Hood: An Ironic Result of Advanced Safety Tech, VW Powers Up for EVs, the Hardest Working Lambo in the World, Swedish Safety and Diesel Is on Life Support // This week we explore a counterintuitive result to the proliferation of advanced safety features, as more cars are assessed as […]
On this Episode of AMCI Under the Hood: April Industry Sales Downturn, the Mighty Mighty Ford GT, 100 Octane, BMW’s Electric Future, and the Petersen Ferrari Exhibit // Sales are down across the industry, so we explore some of the root reasons and assuage any possible panic. The new Ford GT looks and drives […]
