Yearly Archives: 2016
BMW launches the CLA-fighting compact 1 Series in China
BMW has unveiled, what could be a competitor to the A3 and CLA with the debut of the small 1 Series sedan, but the catch is that it's only for the Chinese market. Although Audi and Mercedes-Benz have shown success with their new small entry-level A3 and CLA models, BMW has yet to introduce a rival. Well BMW has unveiled,...
GMC may try to rival Jeep to gain market share
A year ago GMC chief Duncan Aldred announced a goal to improve GMC's market share by two-thirds over the next decade to around 5 percent from the current 3 percent. While the announcement was announced in March 2015, since then not much has changed, but GMC may have something in the works that will help it rival Jeep. According to...
2017 Subaru BRZ gets a small price increase
Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2017 BRZ, which now starts at only $100 more than the 2016 model. The good news is that even though the 2017 BRZ's price has barely increased, it's getting a bunch of upgrades for the new model year. Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2017 BRZ, which now starts at only $100...
BMW 7 Series officially goes green with the 740e plug-in hybrid
Following the introduction of the X5 and 3 Series plug-in hybrids, BMW has unveiled the new plug-in hybrid version of the flagship 7 Series, dubbed the 740e. While it will be a few years until BMW has a fully-electric sedan that can compete with Tesla, BMW is electrifying most of its lineup with plug-in hybrid variants. Following the introduction of...
The next-generation BMW 3 Series is only 18 months away
BMW is expected to reveal an all-new 5 Series in a few months, but it's also being reported that the next-generation 3 Series isn't that far away either. BMW is expected to reveal an all-new 5 Series in a few months, but it's also being reported that the next-generation 3 Series isn't that far away either. According to Auto Express,...
2016 Ford Focus RS is arriving in U.S. showrooms
Ford has announced that the 306-hp Focus RS is now arriving at showrooms in the U.S. with a starting price of $36,605. The 2016 Focus RS is powered by a turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder that generates a nice 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. of torque. Ford has announced that the 306-hp Focus RS is now arriving at showrooms in the U.S....
2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport is the most powerful Elantra, ever
Hyundai clearly has its eyes on the sportier side of the compact segment, since it has unveiled the all-new 2017 Elantra Sport, which is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged engine. Hyundai clearly has its eyes on the sportier side of the compact segment, since it has unveiled the all-new 2017 Elantra Sport, which is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged engine. The...
2017 Ford F-150 gets a New V6 with 470 lb-ft. of torque
The 2017 Ford F-150 is getting a new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 that generates 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, a gain of 10 hp and 50 lb.-ft. from the previous 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The 2017 Ford F-150 is getting a new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 that generates 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, a gain of 10 hp and...
Jeep head confirms Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will become Jeep's premium SUVs
Jeep brand head Mike Manley recently told Automotive News that Jeep is going to bring back the Wagoneer name for its new premium SUVs sometime after 2019. The last Jeep Grand Wagoneer rolled off the line in 1991, but it's been reported for quite a while now that Jeep is going to bring back the flagship SUV. Jeep brand head...
2017 Nissan Pathfinder gets updated
Nissan has unveiled the updated 2017 Pathfinder, which is getting a long list of upgrades, including styling updates, a more powerful V6 and an upgraded suspension. Nissan has unveiled the updated 2017 Pathfinder, which is getting a long list of upgrades, including styling updates, a more powerful V6 and an upgraded suspension. On the outside, the 2017 Pathfinder's styling updates include...
