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Hyundai and Kia to introduce several electrified models by 2018

It's being reported that between the 2016 and 2018 model years, Hyundai and Kia are going to introduce four hybrids, two plug-in hybrids and an electric car in the U.S. With the exception of the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids and the Kia Soul EV, Hyundai and Kia haven't really played very much in the "green" segment, but that's...

2016 Lexus LX 570 facelift leaked again

Lexus has yet to reveal the updates to the 2016 LX 570, but an undisguised LX 570 was recently caught. The newest photos reveal that the 2016 LX 570 is going to get an updated front and rear fascia with the front getting a more aggressive version of the Lexus spindle grille. Lexus has yet to reveal the updates to...

2016 Honda Accord Coupe facelift revealed

Last month Honda unveiled the updated 2016 Honda Accord Sedan, but we've had to wait a few weeks to see the official photos of the updated Coupe. Last month Honda unveiled the updated 2016 Honda Accord Sedan, but we've had to wait a few weeks to see the official photos of the updated Coupe. The styling changes aren't huge, but...

Tesla reveals a cool robotic snake charger prototype [VIDEO]

Tesla has released a video that shows off a new charging prototype for the Model S. The prototype is a robotic metal snake that can automatically plug into the charging port on the Model S. Tesla has released a video that shows off a new charging prototype for the Model S. The prototype is a robotic metal snake that can...

Mazda Koeru concept may preview a crossover coupe

It's only a matter of time until non-luxury brands jump on the bandwagon and now Mazda may be preparing a rival. Mazda has released a preview of the new Koeru concept, which may preview a sportier alternative to the CX-5. BMW and Mercedes-Benz continue to expand the scope of the crossover segment with the introduction of coupe-like crossovers, like the...

Elon Musk confirms Tesla Model X is almost here

It's taken quite a while, but Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has announced that the Model X SUV is set to debut in September. It's taken quite a while, but Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has announced that the Model X SUV is set to debut in September. In an official letter, Musk discussed the status of the Model X and that...

2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid priced at $38,825

Audi has released the pricing for its first plug-in hybrid, the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid, which will start at $38,825 when it arrives later this year. Audi has released the pricing for its first plug-in hybrid, the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid, which will start at $38,825 when it arrives later this year. The A3 e-tron is...

Audi S8 Plus debuts with 605 horsepower

Audi has just unveiled a new version of the A8, the S8 Plus, which is powered by a 605 horsepower 4.0L V8 that gives it a 0-62 mph time of 3.8 seconds. The new range topping S8 Plus also has a top speed of 189.5 mph. Audi has just unveiled a new version of the A8, the S8 Plus, which...

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 starts at $39,875

Pricing for the GLC300 starts at $39,875, but if you need the all-wheel-drive capability of the GLC300 4MATIC it starts at $41,875 after the destination charges. Mercedes-Benz has released the pricing for the 2016 GLC300 and GLC300 4MATIC SUV that is going to arrive in showrooms in November. Pricing for the GLC300 starts at $39,875, but if you need the...

2016 VW Jetta gets a new 1.4L Turbo

VW has announced that the 2016 VW Jetta now features a new 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that replaces the old naturally aspirated 2.0L engine in the S model and the 1.8T in the SE model. VW has announced that the 2016 VW Jetta now features a new 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that replaces the old naturally aspirated 2.0L engine in...

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