Yearly Archives: 2016
MINI Rocketman concept could come to life as an electric car
While it's unlikely that a traditional gas powered version of the Rocketman concept will ever enter production, MINI is reportedly throwing around the idea of a fully electric version. Ever since the MINI Rocketman concept debuted back in 2011, there have been off and on-again reports about a production version. While it's unlikely that a traditional gas powered version will...
VW teases its new three-row SUV
Volkswagen is getting closer to introducing its new three-row midsize SUV and it's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee has completed the first assembled metal test body for the upcoming SUV. Volkswagen is getting closer to introducing its new three-row midsize SUV and it's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee has completed the first assembled metal test body for the upcoming SUV. The production of...
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S breaks a record on the Nordschleife
VW has announced that the Golf GTI Clubsport S - the most powerful Golf GTI ever has broken the lap record for front-wheel-drive cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a time of 07:49:21. VW has announced that the Golf GTI Clubsport S - the most powerful Golf GTI ever has broken the lap record for front-wheel-drive cars on the Nürburgring...
2018 BMW i8 to get performance upgrade next year
A new report claims that the i8 is going to get a power upgrade as part of its mid-life cycle update, next year. Earlier this week BMW unveiled the updates to the 2017 i3, which includes an upgrade to the battery, which will give it a 114 mile driving range. What does BMW have in store for the i8? A...
Porsche will bring the Panamera Wagon to the U.S. by 2019
Porsche has confirmed plans to introduce a wagon version of the next-generation Panamera in the U.S. Porsche has confirmed plans to introduce a wagon version of the next-generation Panamera in the U.S. within the next two model years. Often referred to as a shooting brake design in Europe, the Panamera wagon will borrow styling traits from the Sport Turismo concept...
2017 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport priced at $66,445
Chevy has announced the pricing for the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, which will be priced at $66,445 for coupe models and $70,445 for the convertible. Chevy has announced the pricing for the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, which will be priced at $66,445 for coupe models and $70,445 for the convertible. The 2017 Grand Sport features a downforce-producing aerodynamics package, enhanced cooling...
Ford F-150 gets factory-installed strobe warning LED light kit
Ford has announced that it is the only automaker to offer an available factory-installed strobe warning LED light kit, which is now available to F-150 fleet customers for the first time. Ford has announced that it is the only automaker to offer an available factory-installed strobe warning LED light kit, which is now available to F-150 fleet customers for the...
2017 BMW i3 can now travel up to 114 miles on a single charge
As expected, BMW is giving the 2017 i3 a battery upgrade, which now means that it can travel up to 50% further than before, which gives it a driving range up to 114 miles. As expected, BMW is giving the 2017 i3 a battery upgrade, which now means that it can travel up to 50% further than before, which gives...
Ford confirms that it's working on a 200-mile range EV
Ford has confirmed that it is working on a 200-mile range electric car that will compete withe Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt. Ford has confirmed that it is working on a 200-mile range electric car that will compete withe Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt. During an earnings call, Ford CEO Mark Fields revealed that the automaker wants to...
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport gets a Dynamic Design Package
Land Rover has revealed the updates to the 2017 Discovery, with the biggest update being the availability of a new Dynamic Design package. Land Rover has revealed the updates to the 2017 Discovery Sport, with the biggest update being the availability of a new Dynamic Design package. The Dynamic Design package adds unique front and rear bumpers with integrated rear tailpipes,...
