Yearly Archives: 2016
Mazda hints that its new rotary engine could be turbocharged
Yes, Mazda is finally working on a new rotary engine and according to one report, it could get a turbocharger. Speaking to Australia's Motoring, Mazda's drivetrain and powertrain assistant manager, Tetsushi Marutani, stated, "Personally, I think that a rotary with some turbo or compressor would be good. Because a rotary, in my opinion, they require more low speed, low...
Kia to launch a new rear-wheel drive sedan in 2017
Kia is about to get in the sports sedan segment with a new rear-wheel drive sedan that is expected to launch some time next year. Sources have revealed to Reuters that Kia hopes to start producing the new sedan, codenamed CK, in May 2017. Kia is about to get in the sports sedan segment with a new rear-wheel drive sedan...
2016 Prius stars in Toyota's Super Bowl ad [VIDEO]
The big game is just a few days away and this year, Toyota is running a 90-second spot, title "Heck on Wheels," that will highlight the all-new Prius. The big game is just a few days away and this year, Toyota is running a 90-second spot, title "Heck on Wheels," that will highlight the all-new Prius. The spot will focus on...
Audi RS Q3 gets 367-hp Performance version
Audi has unveiled yet another model that won't be offered in the United States - the RS Q3 Performance. The new "Performance" version adds more power, an upgraded suspension and a few new styling bits to the RS Q3, which also isn't offered here. Audi has unveiled yet another model that won't be offered in the United States - the...
Scion is no more! iA, iM and FR-S to become Toyotas
After 13 years, Toyota is saying goodbye to the Scion brand. Back in 2003, Scion was launched as a way for Toyota to reach younger buyers, but now Toyota is ending the brand's run and moving some of its models under the Toyota umbrella. After 13 years, Toyota is saying goodbye to the Scion brand. Back in 2003, Scion was...
Cadillac confirms the ELR will be done after this generation
The news shouldn't be all that surprising, but Cadillac has confirmed that the ELR plug-in hybrid will disappear after the current model's run is done. Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen recently confirmed to Automotive News that there will not be a second generation of the ELR. The news shouldn't be all that surprising, but Cadillac has confirmed that the ELR...
2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport set to rival the Civic Si
The all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra has just been released, but later this year a new Sport version is what we're eager to hear about. Hyundai has confirmed a new Sport version, but has stopped short of revealing exactly how much "sport" the Elantra Sport will get. Now it's being reported that it will rival the Honda Civic Si, with...
First 2017 Acura NSX sells for $1.2 million
The first production version of the all-new 2017 Acura NSX has sold for a whopping $1.2 million Barrett-Jackson. The 2017 NSX now holds the title as the highest-selling designated vehicle identification number (VIN) 001 vehicle ever at the auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground. The first production version...
VW Budd-e gets the green light, could arrive by 2020
At last month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), VW unveiled the electric Budd-e concept that revived hopes of a new Microbus. Now a new report claims that the concept has been given the green light. At last month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), VW unveiled the electric Budd-e concept that revived hopes of a new Microbus. Now a new report claims that...
2017 Honda Ridgeline 'A New Truck to Love' to air during Super Bowl 50 [VIDEO]
Honda is going to air two new commercials during the upcoming Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feburary 7. The first will be a commercial for the all-new Acura NSX and the second will be a 60-second commercial for the all-new 2017 Ridgeline pickup - titled "A New Truck to Love." Honda is going to air two new commercials during the...
