Yearly Archives: 2017
2017 Mazda CX-9 – Review
Every time that Mazda throws me the keys to their latest new model, I get excited. Of course it’s not quite the same as if Ferrari were to call and say that they were delivering a 488 Spider, but it’s still more exciting than many of Mazda’s competitors. The Mazda3 is one of the best compacts you can buy...
Nissan just made it easier to drive from Boston to Washington D.C. in a Leaf
Even though the Nissan Leaf only has a driving range of 107 miles, Nissan is making it easier for East Coast drivers to get around. Nissan and EVgo have revealed a plan to connect Boston and Washington D.C. via nine electric-vehicle DC fast-charge sites. The plan will create a better charging infrastructure along I-95, this fall. The "I-95 Fast Charge ARC"...
Audi e-tron Sportback concept previews Audi’s second EV
Audi has already revealed that it is working on a new e-tron electric SUV, but Audi is also working on another more coupe-like electric SUV, which is being previewed by the e-tron Sportback concept. The Audi e-tron Sportback concept is debuting this week at the Shanghai Motor Show. The e-tron Sportback will feature a more coupe-like roofline than the e-tron...
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts in Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the updated 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at the Shanghai Motor Show. The mid-life update to the S-Class lineup, includes the introduction of more efficient engines, Intelligent Drive autonomous driving tech and an upgraded interior. Last year the S-Class was the best selling large luxury sedan in the world and since 2013, over 300,000 have been sold. "The development...
Mercedes-Benz Concept A previews the A-Class sedan
Mercedes-Benz is going to expand its sedan lineup further with a new A-Class sedan, which will go head-to-head with other small luxury sedans, like the Audi A3. The new A-Class is being previewed this week as a concept at the Shanghai Motor Show with the debut of the Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan. Mercedes-Benz already offers the compact CLA, but the...
VW I.D. CROZZ concept previews an electric crossover in Shanghai
VW has unveiled its latest I.D. electric concept - the I.D. CROZZ concept, which is going to debut this week at the Shanghai Motor Show. The concept previews a new electric crossover, which will be part of a range of new electric vehicles that VW is start building in 2020. The I.D. CROZZ is the third I.D. concept, following the...
Genesis planning BMW 6 Series rival with electrified power
Last week Hyundai's new Genesis luxury brand previewed its first SUV at the New York Auto Show, which is one of six models that the brand hopes to have on the market by 2020. We already know that the lineup will consist of several sedans and two SUVs, but now we're hearing news about one other model - a...
VW to spend millions on EV charging stations in the U.S.
Volkswagen's "dieselgate" emissions drama may have forever tarnished the diesel engine, but there is a silver lining. Volkswagen's 'Electrify America' program, which is part of the diesel emissions settlement, has announced plans to spend at least $300 million to build EV charging stations across the U.S. The charging stations are part of VW Group's $2 billion settlement commitment and will...
Audi e-tron Sportback concept teased ahead of its Shanghai debut
Audi has released a bunch of new photos of the Audi e-tron Sportback concept that is going to debut this week at the Shanghai Motor Show. None of the photos completely reveal the new concept, but the photos do give us a pretty good preview of what we'll see later this week. The e-tron Sportback concept isn't expected to be...
2018 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang live on
If you're a Mustang fan you probably already know that April 17 is National Mustang Day, but to celebrate it, Ford has announced that the Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang will be offered for the 2018 model year. The 2018 Mustang got a long list of upgrades, but the 2018 Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang will be unchanged from the...
