Yearly Archives: 2014
2015 Toyota Yaris Gets a Bit More Aggressive
Toyota has unveiled the restyled 2015 Toyota Yaris, which has received a restyled exterior, retuned suspension and updated interior. Toyota has unveiled the restyled 2015 Toyota Yaris, which has received a restyled exterior, retuned suspension and updated interior. The 2015 Yaris has a new front fascia with a larger, bolder grille, which Toyota says gives the Yaris "the right touch of...
2015 VW Eos Final Edition Announced to Celebrate its Last Year
VW has confirmed that 2015 will be the last year of the Eos convertible. For its last year of production the previous Sport trim is now being replaced by the Final Edition trim. VW has confirmed that 2015 will be the last year of the Eos convertible. For its last year of production the previous Sport trim is now being...
2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Generates 325 Horsepower
Ford has released the specs for the new turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that will see duty under the hood of the all-new 2015 F-150. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 generates 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft. of torque. Ford has released the specs for the new turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that will see duty under the hood of the all-new 2015 F-150....
Audi Bucks the Trend: CVT Development Ends as Dual-Clutch Transmission Takes Over
Just as almost every automaker is introducing CVT transmissions in their more fuel efficient models, Audi has announced that development on its own CVT has ended. Just as almost every automaker is introducing CVT transmissions in their more fuel efficient models, Audi has announced that development on its own CVT has ended. Instead of using a CVT in models like...
2015 Hyundai Tucson Starts at $21,500
Hyundai has announced that the 2015 Tucson crossover starts at $21,500. While there aren't any big changes, a new Popular Equipment Package is now available on the 2015 Tucson GLS. Hyundai has announced that the 2015 Tucson crossover starts at $21,500. While there aren't any big changes, a new Popular Equipment Package is now available on the 2015 Tucson GLS. The...
2015 Volvo XC90 Gets New Safety Tech
Volvo is going to officially unveil the all-new 2015 Volvo XC90 next month, but Volvo has already shown off its interior, powertrains and now we're getting a preview of its new safety technology. Volvo is going to officially unveil the all-new 2015 Volvo XC90 next month, but Volvo has already shown off its interior, powertrains and now we're getting a...
Jaguar Creates a One-Off F-Type Coupe to Support Tour de France
Jaguar has unveiled a one-off F-Type Coupe to support Team Sky during the 2014 Tour de France. Jaguar has unveiled a one-off F-Type Coupe to support Team Sky during the 2014 Tour de France. The unique F-Type Coupe was created by Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations team for the Team Sky team to use during Stage 20 of the race. Stage 20...
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Production Limited to 1,200 Units?
Dodge is reportedly going to limit production of the 707-hp 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat to only 1,200 units. Last week Dodge announced that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will start at $59,995, much lower than the Camaro Z/28. Now its being reported that production is going to be limited to 1,200 units. An inside source recently told Edmunds that production...
Audi A8 e-tron Plug-in Hybrid to Debut Next Year
It's being reported that Audi is going to unveil a new plug-in hybrid version of its flagship A8 sedan next year. It's being reported that Audi is going to unveil a new plug-in hybrid version of its flagship A8 sedan next year. According to Auto Express, the upcoming A8 plug-in hybrid will mate a 3.0L TDI diesel engine to a an...
Lexus LF-LC to Get 600 Horsepower Twin-Turbo V8
It's being reported that a top version of the upcoming 2017 Lexus SC will pack around 600 horsepower. Lexus has yet to officially confirm a production date for its new coupe that will be based on the LF-LC concept, but several rumors have it pegged for an introduction in 2017 with the SC badge. We're now getting reports about what...