Auto&Design

European carmakers are increasingly reviving older models and design cues as a competitive strategy against fast-growing Chinese manufacturers, according to the Financial Times. The piece examines how heritage brands are leveraging nostalgia and established identities at a time when Chinese rivals are gaining ground with cheaper, tech-heavy electric vehicles, putting pressure on Europe's traditional auto industry.

Tesla has held an event debuting its second-generation Roadster, the successor to the sports car that launched the company. Details from the reveal were covered live as the new model made its first public appearance, drawing attention from auto enthusiasts and investors eager to see the car's design, performance figures, and release timeline.

Porsche's next sports car will be electric, with battery packs packaged in the space traditionally occupied by a combustion engine. The announcement points to how the brand is adapting its rear- and mid-engine sports car layout for electrification without abandoning its core design philosophy. Auto enthusiasts are debating what the change means for the driving character of future Porsche models as the company moves away from gasoline power.