Dr Jiulin Teng
Welcome! I am Dr Jiulin Teng. Over the years, I have developed insights into a number of issues of popular interest. A photography enthusiast, I have also captured photos of places and people that tell stories. This website is dedicated to my thoughts and my photos.
This is a collage of photos from Qingdao in the end of February 2025. The weather had been chilly and foggy throughout, which gave the city an interesting, if smoggy, atmosphere.
Despite crafty marketing stories, the Volkswagen Phaeton is objectively worse than the D3 Audi A8 and not a very good car even at launch. Today, I list four hard facts to support this argument.
Today, I go over the three stages of the naturally-aspirated version of the VW-Audi W12 engine; they correspond with three generations of Audi A8s in which a W12 was fitted. I will highlight the unique design elements of the W12 in detail, too.
BMW is thought by many to have stronger diesel than petrol engines. This is in fact a new phenomenon. Today, I go over the evolution of 5 BMW inline-6 diesels and rank them into three tiers.
Lancia is celebrated for producing some of the most innovative cars in automotive history, blending style, engineering, and racing pedigree. Today, I go over 10 iconic and collectible Lancia road cars.
Today, I go over the construction, performance, reliability, and applications of six Mercedes 6-cylinder diesel engines. I also rank them into three tiers.
Today, I go over the evolution of six Toyota / Lexus V8s over two generations in terms of construction, performance, reliability, and applications. In the end, I rank them into three tiers.
BMW has always made some performant and characterful, if fragile, V8s. Today, I go over the evolution of seven BMW V8s over four generations in terms of construction, performance, reliability, and applications. In the end, I rank them into three tiers.
In this blog, I go over the evolution of eight Mercedes V8s over seven generations in terms of their construction, performance, reliability, and applications. In the end, I will rank them into three tiers.
These photos were taken at the annual autoshow in Tianjin in October 2024.
These are photos taken in the City of Tianjin during the summer months of 2024.
Built on its racing success, Ferrari has produced a long line of grand tourers and, more recently, sports cars. Today, I briefly present twelve of the most iconic and collectible road-going Ferraris.
Citroën is known for its innovative yet quirky design and engineering. It has brought several important innovations that changed the automotive industry. Today, I briefly present seven most iconic and collectible Citroëns.
Many Jaguars are celebrated in the classic car community and continue to be treasured by collectors worldwide. Today, I briefly present 10 best examples.
In September 2024, Russia appears to be looking at broad strategic defeat. The question many independent-minded people must be asking is this: Can Russia still win at this point?