Feature Stories
Taming the Dragon
This is a savvy, thinking man’s supercar. Yes, it needs additional luggage space and a more bespoke cabin to justify its sticker price. But when it comes to slaying dragons, this missile from Marysville is Bruce Lee on wheels.
Classic Drive: 1964 Porsche 356 C
The car’s name was Ziggy, but it didn’t come from Mars. It came from the Southern California garage of Marty Fiolka, who graciously loaned Automobile this 1964 Porsche 356 C, which has been in his family for decades.
The Drive Toward a Cure Road Rally Fights Parkinson’s at Full Throttle
The open road has long symbolized the liberating power of possibility, an invitation to escape one’s current bonds of circumstance and journey to a new perspective or, perhaps, new reality. It’s a metaphor that became far more real during the first running of the Drive Toward a Cure road rally—an automotive adventure organized to accelerate fundraising and awareness for the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
From the Web
Mini Planning Three More EVs, May Create Separate Electric Sub-Brand
By Paul A. Eisenstein Mini only recently launched its first production battery-electric vehicle, but it has big plans ahead, with at least three all-electric models to follow, including two SUVs and a hatchback. A separate reports suggests the brand could convert its...
VW Latest Automaker to Post Profitable Third Quarter
By Michael Strong Volkswagen AG is the latest global automaker to emerge from the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting a third-quarter operating profit of $3.8 billion on revenue of $69.3 billion. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com. Source::...
Genesis Reveals its Second SUV, the GV70
By Paul A. Eisenstein Genesis is giving us a first look at its second SUV, the GV70. It picks up on key elements of the bigger GV80 just going on sale, but pushes further out with the new Genesis design language. TheDetroitBureau.com takes a closer look at the 2022...
Flying Car Segment Following Lead of EVs With New Entries
By Michael Strong As if the influx of electric pickup trucks isn’t tough enough to keep track of, the flying car segment just saw two new entries to the market this week: the AirCar and Switchblade. There's not quite as many flying cars as electric trucks coming, but...
Ford E-Transit Electric Van Announcement Coming on November 12
By Shane McGlaun Ford is teasing a new version of the world’s best-selling cargo van, the Transit, called the E-Transit. Ford will be offering the pure-electric van in a time when many cities, particularly in Europe, are imposing ever-stricter standards for emissions...