Well, not in those exact words but Mercedes-Benz did launch a ChatGPT project within its Mercedes-Benz Cars Operations 360 (MO360) digital ecosystem that aims to maximise efficiency for global vehicle production, starting with the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform that will underpin the next Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. It’s not surprising that carmakers are turning to AI to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency to maximise profits. On the Mercedes-Benz end, the ChatGPT project wil

Porsche is said to be rethinking its strategy of offering the 2nd-generation 2024 Porsche Macan solely as a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the US market, beyond 2025. Following a recent meeting with US-based dealers, Porsche said it ‘will take a wait-and-see approach to go EV-only with its best-selling model’, according to Autonews. Also read: 2024 Porsche Macan PPE EV platform detailed - up to 4 more EV models could follow The main issue is the lack of EV chargers (and maintenance of chargi

Just recently, Porsche has dropped some preliminary details surrounding the second-generation Porsche Macan Whereas the previous Macan offered a range of petrol and diesel engines, the second-generation model will be an electric vehicle (EV) only. Also Read: For every 1 unit of sports car Porsche sells, 3 Porsche SUVs are sold It will also be the first Porsche model to be developed on the Volkswagen Group’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE). Audi will also deploy the PPE architecture, albeit on th

No more Mercedes-Benz wagons after 2030 Current generation S206 C-Class Estate and next-gen 2022 E-Class wagon (S214) to be the last Sales of wagons have been falling in all key markets Enthusiasts rave about wagons, but few outside of Europe actually buy one, and for a lot of car manufacturers, the business case for wagons is becoming less and less sustainable. German publication Automobilwoche has learned that Mercedes-Benz will drop all wagons from its line-up by 2030. The recently launched W

In a similar vein as the Suzuki Jimny, the Toyota Alphard can be considered the king of resale value, as prices of a used Alphard are higher than a brand-new one. You read that correctly – in China, prices of a three-year-old used Toyota Alphard are, on average, 17 percent higher than a brand-new unit. Also Read: The Suzuki Jimny defies logic – used units are priced higher than new ones A brand-new Alphard isn’t exactly cheap The third-gen Alphard went on sale in 2017, available only with a natu

Earlier this week, Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, announced that for the first time ever, the Porsche Cayenne will be produced outside of Europe, with local assembly (CKD) to start in Kulim. Prices start from RM 550,000, and deliveries will begin by March 2022. Not only that, buyers of the CKD Porsche Cayenne can also opt for the Exclusive Manufaktur Package, Porsche’s own customization programme. Also read: Customisable Porsche Cayenne is the first CKD model for M