Yearly Archives: 2017
Nissan Titan XD PRO-4X ‘Project Basecamp’ revealed
Nissan has unveiled the ultimate Titan for anyone that likes to drive to remote locations in the backcountry. Nissan has unveiled a unique 2017 Titan XD PRO-4X called "Project Basecamp" that has been designed for overlanding enthusiasts. "Overlanding is an exciting form of outdoor adventuring, taking participants into sometimes extreme terrain and climate conditions," said Fred Diaz, division vice president...
2017 Honda Civic Si arrives tomorrow at $24,775
Honda has announced the pricing for the 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Sedan that officially go on sale tomorrow, 5/13. The pricing for both Si models starts at $24,775. The Civic Si is powered by a 1.5-liter, direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 205 horsepower 192 lb-ft. of torque. The four-cylinder is mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission....
2018 BMW 530e iPerformance gets wireless charging
Anyone that has ever had to charge an electric car knows how annoying it is to deal with the charging wires, but BMW has just fixed this. BMW has announced that the 2018 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid will be available with a new wireless charging system. Instead of having to plug a charger into the charging port, you simply position...
Restyled 2018 Cadillac XTS leaked
The Cadillac XTS has been around for four years, so it's time for a refresh of the big sedan. Cadillac hasn't released any info about the updated 2018 XTS, but the Chinese website, Autohome has leaked two photos. The XTS serves as the alternative to the flagship CT6 sedan for buyers that don't want a big sport sedan and instead...
Porsche cancels the 911 plug-in hybrid
We're all counting down the days until the production version of the Porsche Mission E arrives, but there's one other electric Porsche that is dead in the water - the 911 plug-in hybrid. Porsche was working on a plug-in hybrid version of the next 911, but has recently decided to cancel those plans. Related: Porsche builds the one-millionth 911 August Achleitner,...
Mazda has high hopes for the CX-5 diesel
Although VW and Mercedes-Benz are having issues with their diesel powered vehicles, Mazda is hoping to tap into the non underserved segment. When Mazda unveiled the all-new CX-5 late last year, it announced that the crossover would be offered with a 2.2L SkyActiv-D diesel engine. Although it's not on sale yet, we're now hearing about Mazda's hopes for the...
Porsche builds the one-millionth 911
After 54 years, Porsche has announced that the one-millionth 911 has rolled off the production line. The one-millionth 911 produced is an Irish Green Carrera S with numerous exclusive features that are inspired by the original 1963 911. "54 years ago, I was able to take my first trips over the Grossglockner High Alpine Road with my father. The feeling...
BMW 8 Series Coupe will arrive in 2018
Earlier this week, BMW confirmed that the production of the 6 Series Coupe stopped a few months ago - leaving the 4 Series coupe as the largest two-door BMW coupe available. Well we have much better news now, since BMW has finally confirmed plans to introduce the 8 Series Coupe in 2018. The 8 Series Coupe is also going...
2017 Honda Civic Type R gets 22/28 mpg rating
The much anticipated 2017 Honda Civic Type R may be the most powerful Honda-badged vehicle ever offered in the U.S., but that doesn't mean that it's going to suck down gas. The EPA has certified the 2017 Civic Type R at 22 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg combined. If you want to quickly...
2018 BMW 3 Series gets three new editions
BMW has unveiled three new editions of the 2018 3 Series, which will be available starting this summer: the Edition Sport Line Shadow, Edition Luxury Line Purity and the Edition M Sport Shadow. All three versions are available in the sedan and wagon versions. The Edition Sport Line Shadow adds black inserts for the headlights and taillights, a black grille...
