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Editorials on the economy, technology, and lifestyle by Dr Jiulin Teng
Cover for post Commenting on the Seven Best-Looking Chinese EVs
20 Dec 2025
Commenting on the Seven Best-Looking Chinese EVs
In this article, I comment on the seven best-looking Chinese EVs on the market.
Cover for post Controlled Torque Converter Clutch Slip and the Slow-Mo Suicide of Modern Automatic Transmissions
18 Dec 2025
Controlled Torque Converter Clutch Slip and the Slow-Mo Suicide of Modern Automatic Transmissions
In no small part thanks to how controlled TCC slip is managed, modern automatic transmissions can have noticeably different drive feel and reliability.
Cover for post Six Types of AWD Mechanisms
12 Dec 2025
Six Types of AWD Mechanisms
There is a lot of confusion and certain amount of misinformation on the mechanics of AWD systems. Today, I cover the six types of AWD mechanisms found in passenger vehicles.
Cover for post Most Beautiful Passenger Cars on the Market Now (all five of them)
10 Dec 2025
Most Beautiful Passenger Cars on the Market Now (all five of them)
I discuss the five passenger cars currently on the market with the best designs to me.
Cover for post Volkswagen Phaeton Is Overrated
15 Mar 2025
Volkswagen Phaeton Is Overrated
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.
Cover for post Three Stages of the VW-Audi NA W12 Engine
21 Feb 2025
Three Stages of the VW-Audi NA W12 Engine
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.
Cover for post Evolution of the BMW Inline-6 Diesel
02 Jan 2025
Evolution of the BMW Inline-6 Diesel
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.
Cover for post Ten Iconic and Collectible Lancia Road Cars
30 Dec 2024
Ten Iconic and Collectible Lancia Road Cars
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.
Cover for post Evolution of the Mercedes 6-Cylinder Diesel
27 Dec 2024
Evolution of the Mercedes 6-Cylinder Diesel
Today, I go over the construction, performance, reliability, and applications of six Mercedes 6-cylinder diesel engines. I also rank them into three tiers.
Cover for post Evolution of the Toyota / Lexus Petrol V8
21 Dec 2024
Evolution of the Toyota / Lexus Petrol V8
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.
Cover for post Evolution of the BMW Petrol V8
18 Dec 2024
Evolution of the BMW Petrol V8
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.
Cover for post Evolution of the Mercedes Petrol V8
12 Dec 2024
Evolution of the Mercedes Petrol V8
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.