Yearly Archives: 2015
Bentley may build a smaller Bentayga sibling to target Land Rover
Bentley just announced the Bentayga name for its upcoming SUV this week and now we're already hearing reports that Bentley may expand its SUV lineup with additional models to take on Land Rover. Bentley just announced the Bentayga name for its upcoming SUV this week and now we're already hearing reports that Bentley may expand its SUV lineup with additional...
Ford plans to limit the use of aluminum to its truck lineup
Ford made big headlines when it announced the new aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150, but before we get our hopes up for an aluminum-skinned Mustang, Ford just said there are no plans for it. Ford made big headlines when it announced the new aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150, but before we get our hopes up for an aluminum-skinned Mustang, Ford just said there are...
Bentley Bentayga name announced for upcoming SUV
Bentley has announced that it has chosen the Bentayga name for the SUV that will be released sometime next year. It's been almost three years since Bentley got us used to the idea of a Bentley SUV with the debut of the EXP 9 concept. Since then Bentley has released teasers of its new SUV, but we have yet to...
Acura NSX Type-R could be Acura's answer to the Ford GT
Acura revealed the 550-hp 2016 Acura NSX this week at the Detroit Auto Show, but there are already reports that a more powerful NSX Type-R is in the cards. This week two supercars debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show - one was expected, but another stole the show. It had been rumored that Ford was working on a new...
BMW may build an X3 M and X4 M
Building on the success of the BMW X5 M and X6 M SUVs BMW may soon release high-performance versions of the smaller X3 and X4 models. Building on the success of the BMW X5 M and X6 M SUVs BMW may soon release high-performance versions of the smaller X3 and X4 models. BMW M boss Frank van Meel recently spoke...
2016 Lexus IS to get 2.0L turbo four-cyl, Turbo could also power the ES and GS
The Lexus NX 200t was the first Lexus to introduce a turbocharged engine and now Lexus has confirmed that the 2.0L from the NX will start infiltrating the rest of the Lexus lineup later this year. The Lexus NX 200t was the first Lexus to introduce a turbocharged engine and now Lexus has confirmed that the 2.0L from the NX...
Honda will introduce VTEC Turbocharged engines in the U.S. this year
Before the end of the year Honda will begin introducing four-cylinder turbocharged VTEC engines in the U.S. It was rumored and now Honda has officially confirmed it. Before the end of the year Honda will begin introducing four-cylinder turbocharged VTEC engines in the U.S. The new turbocharged engines are an extension of Honda's Earth Dreams Technology powertrain lineup. Honda didn't announce...
Hyundai Santa Cruz Concept: Hyundai takes a stab at designing a truck
Many automakers in the past have tried building a truck by taking a standard car and throwing an open bed on the back, for example the Subaru Baja from the early 2000s. Now Hyundai is trying to revive the concept with its latest Santa Cruz crossover truck concept that just debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. Many automakers in the...
2016 Toyota Tacoma gets new styling and a new V6 to keep it at the top
The Toyota Tacoma basically owns the midsize pickup segment, but that could change with new models like the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. Toyota knows this and now after a decade, Toyota is finally giving the Tacoma an update. The Toyota Tacoma basically owns the midsize pickup segment, but that could change with new models like the Chevy Colorado and...
