Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 Genesis G80 priced from $41,750, G80 Sport $55,250
Genesis has revealed the pricing and updates to the 2018 Genesis G80 lineup, which includes the introduction of the new turbocharged G80 Sport. The base G80 with the 3.8L V6 will start at $41,750, while the top G80 5.0L with all-wheel drive starts at $59,500. In addition to the new G80 Sport, the whole G80 lineup gets an updated grille,...
2018 Jaguar I-Pace will debut in Frankfurt
Jaguar is reportedly going to reveal the production version of the Jaguar I-Pace electric car this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept only debuted last year, but the production version isn't expected to be very far off. According to Ian Callum, Jaguar's design chief, the styling of the concept is about 80 percent production ready, which means that...
Volvo’s first electric car will be built in China in 2019
Volvo has announced that it will build its first fully electric car in China. The new electric car will be based on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, and will go on sale sometime in 2019. Although it's being built in China, the new Volvo electric car will be available worldwide. Electric cars have become more important in China,...
Honda CR-V Hybrid revealed in Shanghai and it’s coming here
Honda has already announced plans to introduce a hybrid version of one of its "light truck" models and now we have it. Honda has unveiled the new Honda CR-V Hybrid at the Shanghai Motor Show, which is going to come to the U.S. as well. Although the CR-V Hybrid is being unveiled in China, Honda does intend to offer it...
Jeep Yuntu concept could come to the U.S. as a Chrysler
Jeep is showing off its newest concept, the seven-passenger Yuntu plug-in hybrid crossover concept this week at the Shanghai Motor Show. Although the Jeep Yuntu concept is being shown off in China, there's a possibility that a production version could eventually be offered in the US, but with one big change, it's badge. Jeep's lineup in the U.S. is getting...
Toyota’s Project Portal creates a hydrogen fuel cell semi truck
Tesla is supposed to reveal its new zero emissions semi truck later this year, but Toyota may have beaten Tesla to the punch. Toyota has unveiled its new “Project Portal” hydrogen fuel cell system that is designed specifically for heavy-duty trucks. Project Portal is the next step in Toyota’s effort to increase the use of zero-emission fuel cell technology. It...
Honda to introduce a five-passenger Pilot in 2018
Honda currently offers the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot crossovers, but according to one report Honda is getting ready to expand its crossover lineup next year. According to WardsAuto, Honda is going to introduce a smaller, five-passenger Pilot next year. The new short-wheelbase Honda Pilot will enter production in fall 2018 at Honda's Lincoln, Alabama plant. The move will give Honda...
Chevrolet FNR-X plug-in hybrid concept debuts in Shanghai
Chevrolet has unveiled the FNR-X all-purpose sports concept at the Shanghai Motor Show. The Chevrolet FNR-X concept builds on the design of the FNR concept that was unveiled two years ago, by showcasing how the design works on an SUV. The FNR name stands for Chevy's “Find New Roads” slogan. “The Chevrolet-FNR is one of Chevrolet’s most forward-thinking concept cars, truly...
2018 BMW M4 CS debuts with 460 horsepower
Looking for a bit more power from the standard BMW M4? Well you'll be happy to hear that BMW has unveiled the 2018 BMW M4 CS, which now has 460 horsepower. The new M4 CS was revealed today at the Shanghai Motor Show. The 2018 M4 CS isn't quite as hardcore as the M4 GTS. It's powered by the 3.0L...
Refreshed 2018 Lexus NX debuts in Shanghai
Lexus has unveiled the updated 2018 Lexus NX crossover at the Shanghai Motor Show. It's been three years since the NX debuted, so Lexus is giving its compact crossover a refresh inside and out. The 2018 NX gets an updated front fascia with a new grille and bumper that blends better with the hood and front doors to give the...
