Yearly Archives: 2017
Cadillac tests technology that will warn if you’re about to run a red light
Cadillac has announced that it has successfully tested new Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) capability in Michigan with the Cadillac CTS sedan, one of the first production vehicles to contain Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. V2I connects the Cadillac development vehicles to its surrounding infrastructure, allowing the vehicle to alert the driver of safety, mobility or environment-related conditions ahead. Related: Restyled 2018 Cadillac XTS leaked The...
Volvo starts exporting cars from China to Europe by train
Volvo has announced that it is world's first to export Chinese made cars to Europe by train via China’s new ‘One Belt, One Road’ trade initiative. Volvo has started transporting the S90, built at its Daqing plant in China to a distribution center in Zeebrugge, Belgium this week. The S90 sedans have been transported to Belgium via the recently opened,...
Mazda celebrates 50 years of the rotary engine
Over fifty years ago Mazda decided that it needed to create a new technology to differentiate itself from its growing Japanese competition, which gave birth to its rotary engine. In 1961 Mazda licensed the rotary technology from two German companies, NSU Motorenwerke AG and Wankel GmbH in hopes of making wider use of the engine. A new rotary-powered Mazda continues...
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon lands on eBay for $250k
Last week Dodge finally released the pricing for the 840 horsepower 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. With a starting price at $86k and after a few options, the price tag can get close to $100k, but one person thinks you'll actually pay more. One lucky person who already has an order secured for the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon has...
Maserati Levante Plug-in hybrid to borrow the Pacifica’s hybrid system
Maserati is reportedly working on a new plug-in hybrid version of the Maserati Levante SUV. Maserati doesn't currently have any electrified models in its lineup to pull the technology from, so the tech will come from another member of the FCA family - the Chrysler Pacific Hybrid minivan. The Levante plug-in hybrid will still drive just like any other Maserati CEO,...
Mercedes-Benz to unveil new EV concept in Frankfurt
Mercedes-Benz is going to reveal a new electric concept this fall at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, which will preview a small hatchback called the EQ A. The new concept will preview a new small entry level hatchback electric car for the EQ-sub brand, reportedly called the EQ A. The EQ A is just one of ten electric models...
Rolls-Royce Sweptail debuts at Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its latest creation, the one-off, 1920s inspired, Rolls-Royce Sweptail at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este. The bespoke Sweptail was created for a specific client that wanted a two-seat coupé with a large panoramic roof, but that was also inspired by his favorite Rolls-Royces from the early 20th century. The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is inspired by luxury yachts...
Lexus CT 200h is dead in the US
If you were hoping for an updated Lexus CT 200h, you'll be disappointed to hear that the hybrid hatchback won't live past the 2017 model year in the U.S. According to a recent report, the CT 200h, which arrived in 2011 will be disappearing from Lexus' US lineup, although it will continue to be sold in other markets. The Lexus...
BMW M8 prototype revealed, M8 GTE confirmed
Following a short teaser video and the debut of the 8 Series concept earlier this week, BMW has now released a full set of photos of a camouflaged BMW M8 prototype. A fully camouflaged, early prototype of the BMW M8 will be unveiled in a driving presentation as part of the support program for the Nürburgring 24-hour race. The BMW...
BMW M8 teased, but it won’t stay under wraps too long
BMW just pulled the wraps off the new BMW 8 Series concept yesterday and now BMW is already teasing the version that we've been waiting for - the BMW M8. BMW has released a short teaser video of the new M8 and the good news is that we won't have to wait too long to get the details, since...
