Yearly Archives: 2017
Audi is taking reservations for the 311-mile range e-tron suv
We're getting closer to the arrival of Audi's first all-electric e-tron SUV! Audi is taking orders for the new e-tron SUV in Norway, which can be reserved for 20,000 kroner ($2,900 US). “Simultaneously with the unveiling of the electric Audi E-Tron Sportback concept, Audi Norway plans for an advance reservation solution for the electric full-size SUV Audi E-Tron Quattro. The...
Is the Honda Passport coming back to life?
Last week it was reported that Honda is going to release a shorter-wheelbase version of the Honda Pilot next year and now we have a bit more news to prove it. Honda recently filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office, to trademark the "Honda Passport" name - a name that it hasn't used since the early...
Want a turbocharged 248-hp Mazda Miata?
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is easily one of the best performance bargains on the road, with its light weight and nimble chassis. Nearly everyone can agree that the MX-5 Miata is a hoot to drive, but those same people can also almost all agree that it would be even more fun with bit more power. The MX-5 Miata's 2.0L...
Volvo may go smaller with new 20-Series models
Volvo just finished revamping its large 90-series models, which will then be followed by the midsize 60-Series and the compact 40-Series. Volvo recently hinted that after the compact 40-Series models are released, the brand will go even smaller with a new lineup of 20-Series models. It's pretty straightforward: The 90 is the biggest, and the 40 is the smallest. And...
Next-Gen Mercedes-AMG A45 will have at least 400 HP
Mercedes-Benz hasn't even unveiled the next-generation A-Class models, but we may have some hints at what to expect from the next AMG versions. AMG boss Tobias Moers revealed at the New York Auto Show earlier this month that the next Mercedes-AMG A45 will pack some serious power. When questioned at the show, Moers revealed that we still have to wait...
2018 Honda Civic Type R may get a cheaper version
The Honda Civic Type R is easily one of the much anticipated and probably one of the most exciting models to arrive in the coming months, but if you're disappointed with the mid-$30k price range, here's something for you. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R may offer a cheaper trim level than the top-spec Touring trim that the 2017...
BMW to add 100 EV Charging Stations at U.S. National Parks
BMW has announced that it has partnered with the National Park Foundation, the National Park Service and the Department of Energy to install 100 EV charging stations in or around America's National Parks. The first charging station was switched on today at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, site of Edison’s West Orange, N.J., laboratory and home. “I can’t...
Hyundai Ioniq Unlimited+ makes it easier to get an Ioniq Electric
Hyundai has announced a new subscription program, "Ioniq Unlimited+" which will make it easier for people to get the keys to the Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Sadly the Hyundai Ioniq Unlimited+ electric subscription program is only for California residents. The subscription lets buyers a select one fixed payment for a 36-month term depending on which trim level they choose. The subscription...
Honda to invest $124 million on a wind tunnel in Ohio
Honda has announced an investment of $124 million to build an aeroacoustic wind tunnel at the Transportation Research Center, in East Liberty, Ohio. Construction is slated to begin later this summer. "This new facility will further enhance our ability to efficiently create products of the highest quality for our customers," said Frank Paluch, president of Honda R&D Americas, Inc....
2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI priced
Subaru has announced the pricing for the updated 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI. The 2018 WRX starts at $26,995, while the WRX STI starts at $36,095. The updates to the 2018 WRX and WRX STI include updated front styling, suspension tweaks, updated 19-inch wheels, better Brembo brakes for WRX STI and available Recaro seats. There's also a new Performance...
