Alfa Romeo has been having a rough time. If you go back to 2014 to Sergio Marchionne’s grand plan, Alfa was supposed to have a spectacular portfolio of eight sedans, SUVs, and sports coupes by 2020. That, of course, like many of Marchionne’s promises, never materialized. And, while sales outside the US have been growing this year, US sales are plummeting, and new products (like the next-generation Stelvio and Giulia) continue to be delayed. The Cuorerosso (“red heart”) concep

The E-T16 previews the upcoming 208 electric hatchback The Peugeot 205 GTI is an iconic hot hatch—and the 205 T16 cranked that up to 11 when it was unveiled in 1984. A mid-engined variant of Peugeot’s mainstream small car, it went on to become a World Rally Championship winner. Now, Peugeot is rebooting that vehicle as a trimotor electric ‘hyper hatch’. While the Renault 5 Turbo 3E puts out 555 hp, the Peugeot E-T16 raises the bar to 816 hp, with an 800V electrical architectu

Smart reboots the original ForTwo First, let’s address the elephant in the room: it’s not the Smart “Number Two”, it’s the “Hashtag Two”. And, yes, I feel that is literally the most awkwardly named vehicle—and possibly the most awkwardly named consumer product—I’ve ever encountered. The original ForTwo, of course, came from the partnership between innovative watchmaker Swatch and Mercedes-Benz, whereby SMART=Swatch+Mercedes+ART. Launched in 1998, it featured a rear-mounted en

In 2019, Citroen’s CEO said, “What I don’t want to do is become a manufacturer that produces retro. I’m not going to produce a new 2CV.” But changes in leadership and the environment--and the success of Renault’s new electric 5--brought a change in attitude. At the Brussels Motor Show in early 2025, Citroen’s design chief hinted the door to retro design hadn’t completely closed. And that brings us to this year’s Paris Motor Show, where Citroen showed a 2CV “concept” (and acco

We all remember the fear-filled posts and editorials from around five years ago. "Oh, no! Chinese automakers will invade Europe with cheap cars!" It turns out that was only partially true, and the problem is worse than many expected. Yes, Chinese automakers enjoy a cost advantage for a number of reasons, and tariffs on EVs and voluntary quotas on hybrids will help level the playing field. But here's what few people didn't foresee: the Chinese aren't just playing in the bargai

Paris Motor Show special! Check out the video: https://youtu.be/YDMOfENE3IE Auto shows are yesterday's news? Think again, mon ami! It's been eight years since I attended the Paris Motor Show, which had always been my favorite global auto show. It combined the scale of Frankfurt or Geneva or Tokyo with my favorite city (and cuisine). With over 60 brands represented at this year's show (~25% more than the 2024 event), it seemed worthwhile to attend.I was not disappointed. Press