Yearly Archives: 2017
BMW M240i M Performance Edition doesn’t add much ‘performance’
BMW has unveiled a new version of the M240i - the M240i M Performance Edition. BMW says that the new M Performance Edition is meant "to express the athletic appeal of the compact sport coupé even more." The BMW M240i M Performance Edition only adds five horsepower. It's name may make you get excited that BMW has created a faster and...
2018 Hyundai i30 N teased in the UK
Hyundai has released a teaser video of its new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch, which is going to debut later this year. The teaser video shows the hot hatch from Hyundai's new N performance-brand driving on public roads in the UK. It's not known if the Hyundai i30 N will come to the US. “We are getting closer and closer to...
Lyft and Waymo team up for self-driving cars
To keep up with its rival Uber, Lyft has teamed up with Waymo to develop self-driving cars. Uber has already been testing self-driving cars, so to keep up Lyft has formed a partnership with Waymo, who is owned by Google parent Alphabet. Waymo has been testing self-driving technology for years and currently it's doing public trials of its technology with...
MINI to release an electric car in 2019
MINI is going to introduce a new fully-electric model in late 2019, which will be its fifth core model, which, also known as "superheroes." The new electric car will be much more than a typical "compliance" vehicle, since the brand plans to make it much more than a niche model. MINI hopes the new electric car will help it regain...
GM wants to use sustainable natural rubber in its tires
GM has announced plans to buy sustainable natural rubber for the millions of tires that it buys each year. The move will not only help drive the industry toward net-zero deforestation, but also support the small businesses that contribute 85 percent of this material. “Our supplier partners are an extension of our company,” said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president...
Volvo and Google announce Android infotainment system
Several automakers already offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, but now Volvo is taking the technology a step further. Volvo has announced that it is working with Google to create the next generation of its infotainment system that will use Android as the base operating system. The new Android-based infotainment system will launch within two years. Volvo says that the...
Fiat sells the 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso on Gilt
Rather than sell the first 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione at an auction like Barrett-Jackson, Fiat decided to partner with Gilt. Gilt was tasked with selling VIN No. 1 of the Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso Special Edition on Gilt.com, which sold within a day of the launch. The purchase price for the stylish Prima Edizione Lusso...
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf – Review
Today gas is relatively cheap and all the buzz about the next-generation electric cars with their 300+ mile driving ranges, may keep you from buying an electric car today. While the Chevy Bolt has been a game changer thanks to its 200+ mile range and more accessible price, there are some draw backs, like its cheap feeling interior. If...
BMW 3 Series GT may become a 4 Series GT
It's being reported that the odd looking BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is going to transition over to the 4 Series lineup when the next-generation 4 Series models debut by 2019. What's even more interesting is that the 4 Series GT will also spawn an all-electric version in 2020 that will be positioned as a Tesla Model 3 rival. The...
Nissan could challenge the Prius with its e-Power hybrid system
If you don't live in Japan, you've probably never heard of Nissan's new e-Power hybrid system, but you may soon. Since the e-Power hybrid system launched late last year in the Nissan Note, aka Versa Note, sales have taken off, which means that Nissan may offer it globally. The Nissan Note e-Power is challenging the Prius in Japan. Sales of the...
