Yearly Archives: 2017
Maven Gig gives freelancers a Chevy Bolt for $229 a week
GM's Maven is expanding it's platform to the "gig economy" which is a new term for users that make their money doing independent or freelance gigs, like package delivery, food or grocery delivery, and ridesharing. Maven Gig gives freelancers weekly access to a Chevy Bolt EV when they need it for $229 a week, which includes insurance and unlimited...
2018 Honda Fit/ Jazz leaked ahead of its debut next month
The 2018 Honda Fit is up for a refresh and this may be our first look at the updated sub-compact, which is expected to debut next month. The current Fit or Jazz as its known outside the US, has been on the market since 2015, so expect some updates to the exterior and interior. On the outside, the leaked photos...
2018 GMC Terrain arrives this summer and starts at $25,970
GMC has announced the pricing for the all-new 2018 GMC Terrain, which starts at $25,970. The new Terrain is completely new on the inside and out, while it still shares most of its DNA with the equally new Chevy Equinox. The 2018 GMC Terrain gets three new turbocharged engines: a 170-hp 1.5-liter four-cylinder, 252-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 1.6-liter turbo-diesel....
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Limited Edition priced at $19,795
Mitsubishi has unveiled a new Limited Edition trim level for the 2017 Lancer. The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Limited Edition adds the blacked out trim that everyone seems to want now in addition to a few other features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Limited Edition trim level adds new black painted exterior finishes on its 16" wheels, roof, upper...
Workhorse reveals its W-15 plug-in hybrid pickup
Ohio-based Workhorse has revealed its new W-15 plug-in hybrid pickup, which it says is the first PHEV built from the ground up by an OEM. The W-15 has an electric driving range of 80 miles, but once the battery is depleted a 460-hp range extending gasoline engine kicks on. Workhorse revealed the new W-15 at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo...
Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets new special editions
Want a G-Class, but want to stand out even more than your neighbor? Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two new special edition versions of the new G-Class, which are part of the Designo Manufaktur range. Available on the G 350 d and G 500 models, the Designo Manufaktur edition is available in three distinct paint finishes: Designo magma red, Designo mystic white...
2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is ready for the desert
Chevy has announced that the first deliveries of the 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 will begin this month, since the first batch of trucks were shipped last Friday. The trucks are produced at GM's Wentzville Assembly Center 40 miles west of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the first batch of Colorado ZR2s to roll off the assembly line is this Red...
Mitsubishi may introduce a truck in the U.S. as part of its revival
Now that Nissan has purchased a major stake in Mitsubishi, the industry is waiting to see what's in store for Mitsubishi. Over the past decade or so we've seen Mitsubishi kill off more models than introduce new models to its lineup, but things might finally start turning around. Mitsubishi's new boss Trevor Mann has put some big plans in place...
Lexus is worried that sedans will be the crossover’s next victim?
It's no secret that crossovers/ SUVs continue to win over buyers. For decades the midsize sedan was an automaker's bread and butter, but today crossovers have easily moved past the traditional sedan. Look at Honda for example where the Honda CR-V now outsells the long standing Accord. Lexus is apparently worried about the sedan's future, which it feels could...
Mercedes-AMG GT concept confirmed, expect a 2018 debut
As expected, Mercedes-AMG is going to build a production version of the Mercedes-AMG GT concept that debuted in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The Mercedes-AMG GT concept takes everything we love about the GT Coupe, but adds to more doors to turn it into one of the sexiest four-door coupes we've seen yet. Mercedes-AMG chairman Tobias Moers recently revealed...
