The Digital Transformer from Mercedes-Benz

An exclusive look at the Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile concept

Today in Frankfurt, ahead of the IAA Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz presented their latest concept. The Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile concept (or IAA, cheekily) is a study in the balance of beauty and aerodynamics, solved through a transforming shape. Once the car reaches 80 km/h—like a transformer or the second generation KITT—the tail extends, wheels flatten and nose widens. We hear from the exterior designer, Bastian Baudy …

Test Drive: 2016 Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6

Behind the wheel of Britain's most deluxe diesel in the Spanish countryside

It makes sense to test drive Land Rover’s all-new Td6 diesels in the land that Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, once held in his terroristic grip. After all, “putting the screws” to people was his specialty, and torque is literally twisting force. When you have a 4,707-pound vehicle to move around the Spanish countryside—specifically, around the grand estate of Le Comes, where Popes once came for …

Test Drive: 2016 Volvo S60 Inscription

Combining intelligence and spaciousness for a comfy weekend cruiser

Self-driving cars are undoubtedly the hottest topic in the auto industry right now, and for good reason: removing human error from driving promises safer roads for all. Mercedes Benz, Google and Audi have all released their own version of an autonomous car, and even rumors surrounding Apple’s Project Titan seem to be coming true. Yet, Volvo, a car manufacturer that—with its Vision 2020—has brought roadway …