Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 BMW 2 Series and M2 get a small facelift
BMW has unveiled the updated 2018 BMW 2 Series and M2 models, which will arrive in July. Most buyers will barely even notice the changes, which includes a slightly restyled front fascia, LED lighting, new color choices and updated wheel designs. From the front the 2018 2 Series gets larger air intakes and a revised twin kidney grille, while the...
Mercedes-Benz gives up on diesels this year
It's safe to say that Volkswagen's diesel drama has tainted the diesel industry, with many automakers now questioning their plans to offer them in the U.S. If you were in the market for a new Mercedes-Benz diesel in the U.S., you'll be sad to hear that the automaker has canceled plans to seek approval to sell its 2017 diesel...
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio priced at $41,995
Alfa Romeo has announced the pricing for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV, which starts at a reasonable $41,995. Both the base Stelvio and Stelvio Ti models will arrive this summer, while the pricing and launch for the top Stelvio Quadrifoglio will be announced later. The 2018 Stelvio starts at $41,995, plus a $995 destination fee. It's powered by a...
VW says: ‘Anything Tesla can do, we can surpass’
Tesla currently has the lead in the electric vehicle segment with the Model S, Model X and soon the Model 3, but that doesn't mean it will stay there. Volkswagen believes that it can become the dominant leader in the EV segment by 2025. VW brand chief Herbert Diess recently stated at the automaker's headquarters, "Anything Tesla can do, we...
2018 Hyundai Kona crossover caught naked
Hyundai has released a few teasers of its new small Kona crossover, but now we have our first real look at the crossover, which was recently caught without any camouflage during a video shoot. From this early leak we can see that the Kona's exterior will be far more aggressive than other subcompact crossovers and will instead take a page...
2017 Fiat 500 gets new appearance packages
Fiat has unveiled three new appearance packages for the 2017 Fiat 500: Sport Black Trim Package, Two-Tone Package, and Abarth Roof, Mirror Cap and Body Stripe Package. The Sport Black Trim Package ($1,295) is available on the 2017 Fiat 500 Pop and features body-color sport fascias and fog lamps, black-trimmed headlamps, a black painted roof, side sill ground effects, black...
BMW stops production of the 6 Series Coupe
There have been reports about BMW making a flagship 8 Series coupe for a while, but we've yet to receive an official confirmation, but now we have may have a bit of bad news about BMW's other big coupe. BMW quietly stopped production of the 6 Series Coupe a few months ago and it's unclear if there will be...
2017 Mazda3 5-door – Review
For years US buyers have stayed away from hatchbacks even though they are super practical and just as fun, if not more fun than their sedan counterparts. In the last year we’ve seen some significant new entries in the compact hatchback segment that may finally win over US buyers, like they have with our friends in Europe. This year...
2018 Range Rover Evoque Landmark celebrates the Evoque’s 6th bday
It's been six years since the first Range Rover Evoque was produced and to celebrate the success of its most compact model, Land Rover has announced the introduction of the special edition 2018 Evoque Landmark. The Range Rover Evoque Landmark gets a unique body kit and grey exterior design details including a Carpathian Grey contrast panoramic roof, 19-inch Gloss Dark...
2017 Honda Civic Type R priced at £30,995 in the UK
Honda has yet to announce the US pricing for the 2017 Honda Civic Type R, but if you live in the UK, you can get your hands on one for £30,995. The Civic Type R will reach showrooms in July in the UK and will be offered in two versions: base and GT. The GT version adds an additional £2,000,...
