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Mercedes’ AMG, Maybach and G-Class To Create A New Business Group

It’s been reported that the brands of AMG, Maybach, and G-Class will come under one business group. The move will be designed to help focus on the shared goal of high-margin sales under one management body.

Is This The New 2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe (G42) Before We’re Supposed To See It?

BMW‘s 2-Series coupe has hardly been kept under wraps. In addition to the multiple spy shots we’ve brought you over the weeks, a pre-production car was snapped early last year. Does this latest leaked image give us a taste of what’s in store, just a week before the official unveiling?

China’s Great Wall Cheekily Patents Electric Beetle Rip-Off In VW’s Back Yard

Not content with ripping off the classic VW Beetle’s design for its OPA Punk Cat retro-modern electric hatch, we discovered that mother company Great Wall has unashamedly patented the designs in Europe, registering them with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EU IPO). Just wow.

Vanderhall’s Brawley Electric Off-Roader Looks Like A Jeep From The Future

With its own NMC battery with a special system that extends cold weather range, the Brawly looks like a Jeep-a-like EV with 200 miles (322 km) of range. Details on pricing haven’t been revealed as yet, but reservations open on July 15th.

Lewis Hamilton Re-Signs With Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Until 2023

The dream team of Mercedes-AMG F1 with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to continue until at least 2023. Both raining world champions were keen to avoid any headaches of last year’s delayed contract signing wrapping up things swiftly before the halfway point this year.

Driven: 2021 Kia Stinger 200S Doesn’t Feel Like A Base Model At All

We got our hands on an Australian-spec Kia Stinger to find out just how how the 2021/2022 updates have improved it. A well-rounded package with little to complain about, Kia seems to be going from strength to strength.

Design Trends: Lit Grilles Are On Fire Right Now

Everyone from Rolls Royce to Skoda via Hummer seems to be jumping on the lit grille design trend. We examine just how the phenomenon exploded, and some examples from the past.

10th-Gen Honda Accord Vs. New 11th-Gen Civic Is A Closer Race Than You’d Expect

With the Accord holding a power advantage of 12hp and the Civic lighter by 146 lbs the race between the two is pretty evenly matched. The Civic, being just released last week, has a 1.5 liter turbo engine, just like that of the Accord.

What Else Is Making The News

Jeff Bezos Is Stepping Down As Amazon Head 

Exactly 27 years after founding Amazon, Jeff Bezos is stepping down as boss of the shipping and tech giant. Andy Jassy, the creator of Amazon Web Services (AWS), will take over as his successor. Later this month Bezos will fly into space, while a petition seeking to keep him there has already amassed 150,000 signatures.

Will Smith Paid For New Orleans’ Fireworks Display

Will Smith reportedly paid $100,000 to save a 4th of July fireworks display for the city of New Orleans. Smith, who is filming at the location, made the gesture as the celebration was at risk of being canceled due to a lack of funding.