CARMEL, Calif. — The completely redesigned 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class marks the 10th generation of the German automaker’s most popular model. To save you the suspense of waiting until the end of the review, I’ll tell you now: The new E-Class is nothing short of fantastic and lives up to its billing as “The world’s most intelligent luxury sedan.” Heck, I’d go so far as to say it’s the most intelligent vehicle on the planet, period.

(August 13, 2016) COLOGNE, Germany — Ford posted its best July total vehicle sales since 2009, best July passenger car sales since 2011 and best commercial vehicle sales since 1993 in its 20 traditional European markets. Ford total vehicle sales in the Europe 20 markets rose 5 percent to 105,200 vehicles in July, with Ford’s market share up 0.5 percentage points to 8.1 percent for the month.

(August 12, 2016) WOLFSBURG, Germany — Despite its massive diesel engine cheat scandal, Volkswagen reports its car brand delivered 3.37 million vehicles worldwide from January to July, almost matching the prior-year level of 3.4 million. Volkswagen says that represents a nine-tenths of one percent decline in the first seven months of 2016 compared to 2015.

VW says 449,100 vehicles were handed over to customers in July.

(August 12, 2016) With more than 200 rare motor vehicles to be on display at The Quail : A Motorsport Gathering on Friday, Aug. 19, during the annual Pebble Beach car week — it just may be Kellen Silverthorn’s 12-piece exhibit of automotive stone sculpture that will make the biggest impact.

The exclusive display, with each of his pieces sculpted from single blocks of the finest quality marble, will incorporate timeless classic automotive forms from seven car-producing nations and will be making its international debut amidst a field of otherwise noted rolling artistry.