The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren arrived when McLaren’s road-car reputation was still dominated by the F1, giving the partnership with Mercedes enormous expectations. But the SLR has spent more than two decades refusing to fit neatly into a category. It has a carbon-fiber monocoque, carbon-ceramic brakes, active aerodynamics, a hand-built 626-PS supercharged V8 and a 334-km/h … Read more
Chinese cars have changed faster than their reputation. A decade ago, comparing Chinese vehicles with established European brands often exposed obvious gaps in refinement, safety, engineering maturity and perceived quality. Today, models from BYD, Geely, MG, Nio and XPeng can compete convincingly with European alternatives in technology, manufacturing quality and electric powertrains. But does that … Read more
SUVs have become increasingly popular in the auto industry over the years. But are there really some overrated SUVs? These days, almost every carmaker—even high-end brands like Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini—includes at least one SUV in their lineup. A couple of decades ago, that idea would’ve seemed unlikely. While SUVs are often marketed as a perfect … Read more