Yearly Archives: 2017
2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid – Review
Cadillac’s largest sedan, the 2017 CT6 introduces Cadillac’s first plug-in hybrid model following the disappointing ELR. The large CT6 plug-in hybrid is set to rival other electrified plug-in hybrid sedans, like the BMW 740e, Mercedes-Benz S 550e and Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. We got to take a quick drive in the 2017 Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid and here are the...
Audi teases new electric concept before Shanghai debut
Audi has released a quick teaser video of a new electric concept that it is going to debut next week at the Shanghai Motor Show. The 17 second teaser ends with the hashtag "charged with excitement." Related: Audi Q8 plug-in hybrid concept previews a new flagship SUV The concept will be a new E-Tron concept, but it's not yet know what...
Toyota could build the FT-4X concept if buyers want it
Toyota unveiled the rugged, subcompact Toyota FT-4X concept this week at the New York Auto Show. The small, somewhat funky concept is aimed at millennials that want something like the old FJ Cruiser, but in a more compact, urban friendly size. Although the concept does have some pretty wacky parts, Toyota could build it if buyers want it. The FT-4X...
Bentley and Porsche to share EV technology
It's already been about a year and a half since Porsche unveiled the Mission E concept - a preview of its new electric car. Porsche is still working on a production version of the Mission E, but it's now being reported that Bentley may borrow the same tech for a production version of the EXP12 Speed 6e concept. Many of...
Audi Sport Edition powers up with limited-edition R8 Coupe
Audi chose this week's New York Auto Show to announce the introduction of the new Audi Sport Brand, which is formally known as Quattro GmbH. Now we have our first model from the limited-edition Audi Sport Brand R8 Coupe, which is so limited, since Audi is only going to produce 200 of them. The Audi Sport Edition R8 is painted...
Tesla to reveal electric semi truck in September
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that Tesla is going to unveil a fully-electric semi truck in September, which will then be followed by a pickup truck in less than 2 years. Elon Musk took to Twitter to share the news about the semi truck, "Team has done an amazing job," Musk stated. "Seriously next level." We don't have any other...
2018 Infiniti Q50 gets refreshed
Infiniti has unveiled the refreshed 2018 Infiniti Q50 at the New York Auto Show. The 2018 Q50 is getting small updates on the inside and out, as well as some new technologies to keep the sedan fresh. Changes to the interior include unique stitching and upgraded materials for the instrument panel, plus more comfortable spinal support seats, a new steering...
Jeep Yuntu plug-in hybrid concept teased
Jeep is going to reveal a new hybrid crossover concept next week at the Shanghai Motor Show. The concept, which will be called the Jeep Yuntu, will be powered a plug-in hybrid powertrain and will be a little smaller than the current Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Yuntu concept features the rugged styling that we expect from the Jeep brand, with...
Volkswagen I.D. crossover concept teased
After unveiling the I.D. hatchback concept and most recently the I.D. Buzz concept, Volkswagen has released a teaser of its next I.D. electric car concept. Volkswagen's latest I.D. concept will preview a new electric SUV, when it debuts at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. Related: VW I.D. electric concept previews VW’s new 373-mile range EV hatchback Volkswagen hasn't released many...
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts next week in Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz has released a few teasers of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which is going to debut next week at the Shanghai Motor Show. While there probably won't be any significant styling updates, the new S-Class is going to get updated powertrains and the new Intelligent Drive system, which is another step closer to a fully autonomous vehicle. There will be...
