Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor

Vik is an Editor at Internet Brands Automotive Group and contributor for a number of sites within the Internet Brands Automotive Group network. He is a co-founder of Motor Authority and is one of Internet Brands Automotive Group’s experts on performance and luxury cars. After studying in the field of software engineering, it was an unlikely move for him to dive into a career built on a passion for cars, but it was one that led to the formation of one of the most popular car sites on the Web. Vik covers around-the-clock news for Internet Brands Automotive Group, and is currently based in Germany.

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2025 Infiniti QX60 says goodbye to V-6, hello to turbo-4
2025 Infiniti QX60 says goodbye to V-6, hello to turbo-4

The updated 2025 Infiniti QX60 goes on sale in July 2025 Infiniti QX60s swap the V-6 for a turbo-4 The 2025 Infiniti QX60 costs $50,200 The 2025 Infiniti QX60 starts sales this month with an MSRP of $50,200. That makes it $550 more expensive than the previous year, but some changes have been made...Read More»

Fisker unplugs: EV startup files for bankruptcy protection, now what?
Fisker unplugs: EV startup files for bankruptcy protection, now what?

EV startup Fisker filed for bankruptcy Fisker hasn't said what kind of ongoing support will be available for owners Ocean EV resale, warranty work, parts, and support might have just become non-existent, though it's unclear at this stage Henrik Fisker's second attempt at building an electric car...Read More»

2019 Ram 1500, 2019 Toyota Sienna, 2019 Audi RS 5: What's New @ The Car Connection
2019 Ram 1500, 2019 Toyota Sienna, 2019 Audi RS 5: What's New @ The Car Connection

2019 Ram 1500 Review The 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck wants to be more than just a trusted hauler. With its roomy, refined interior and its choice of engine options, the 2019 Ram is the most livable full-size pickup on the market today. 2019 Toyota Sienna SE now offers all-wheel drive The sportier...Read More»

Infiniti QX70
Infiniti QX70

The Infiniti QX70 conveys style and grace with its curvaceous exterior and warm cabin appointments. Before Infiniti's wholesale name change, the QX70 was known as the FX. The QX70 carries forward with the same strengths: performance of a sport sedan and an all-around attitude that makes it a...Read More»

Chevy Bolt EV, Enclave vs. MDX, Jeep turned into bar: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Chevy Bolt EV, Enclave vs. MDX, Jeep turned into bar: What’s New @ The Car Connection

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV remains a unique vehicle in the market. It's the sole electric car with more than 200 miles of range that you can buy today for less than $40,000. It's available throughout the U.S. and comes in base, LT, and top-end Premier trim levels. 2018...Read More»

Ford and Lyft partnership, Ram special editions, Canadian supercar: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Ford and Lyft partnership, Ram special editions, Canadian supercar: What’s New @ The Car Connection

Ford and Lyft's self-driving partnership aims for large-scale operations Neither Ford or Lyft are strangers to the self-driving vehicles game, with everything from public alpha testing to driverless pizza delivery already on their repertoires. Now, they’re partnering up with the aim of...Read More»

2018 Lexus LS, 2018 Kia Stinger, 2018 Toyota Camry: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2018 Lexus LS, 2018 Kia Stinger, 2018 Toyota Camry: What’s New @ The Car Connection

2018 Lexus LS 500 first drive: an ambitious remake Cars get heart transplants all the time, but whole brands? It doesn't happen very often. When Lexus launched with its LS sedan in the 1990 model year, its success hinged on the flawless replication of the Mercedes model. 2018 Kia Stinger sport...Read More»

BMW 6-Series, Crosstrek vs Cherokee, Mercedes-AMG hypercar: What’s New @ The Car Connection
BMW 6-Series, Crosstrek vs Cherokee, Mercedes-AMG hypercar: What’s New @ The Car Connection

2018 BMW 6-Series Review The 2018 BMW 6-Series is the German automaker's luxury cruiser; it's more at home whittling away miles on an open stretch of freeway than on a race track and it's available as either a seductive two-door convertible, a shapely four-door called the Gran Coupe, and a...Read More»

Fiat 500X, Uber eco plans, Bugatti Chiron world record: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Fiat 500X, Uber eco plans, Bugatti Chiron world record: What’s New @ The Car Connection

Fiat 500X dressed up with new Urbana Edition appearance package In an effort give potential buyers a fresh option on the 500X crossover, Fiat just released a new appearance package that it’s calling the Urbana Edition. As such packages go, this one’s fairly comprehensive. Uber to ban...Read More»

Chrysler 200
Chrysler 200

The Chrysler 200 is a four-door, mid-size sedan. In the past, the name has also been applied to a two-door convertible—and prior to that, the same model line was known as the Sebring. With the 200, Chrysler competes with a slew of excellent family sedans—vehicles such as the Honda...Read More»

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