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Editorials on the economy, technology, and lifestyle by Dr Jiulin Teng
20 Dec 2025
In this article, I comment on the seven best-looking Chinese EVs on the market.
18 Dec 2025
In no small part thanks to how controlled TCC slip is managed, modern automatic transmissions can have noticeably different drive feel and reliability.
12 Dec 2025
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.
10 Dec 2025
I discuss the five passenger cars currently on the market with the best designs to me.
15 Mar 2025
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.
21 Feb 2025
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.
02 Jan 2025
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.
30 Dec 2024
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.
27 Dec 2024
Today, I go over the construction, performance, reliability, and applications of six Mercedes 6-cylinder diesel engines. I also rank them into three tiers.
21 Dec 2024
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.
18 Dec 2024
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.
12 Dec 2024
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.











