Yearly Archives: 2017
Next Land Rover Defender to get polarizing design
Land Rover creative director Gerry McGovern has revealed more details about the new Defender. McGovern spoke to the press during the LA Auto Show this week where he discussed the design of the new Defender and revealed that not everyone will like it. Even though the Defender has built up a loyal fan base over 68 years, Land Rover isn't...
Maserati Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte get a new Nerissimo package
Maserati has unveiled the new Nerissimo package for the Maserati Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte, which debuted this week at the LA Auto Show. The Nerissimo “black” option gives buyers a new option if they want a blacked out version of one of Maserati's models. The Nerissimo package adds Nero paint with Black Chrome finishing on the grille upper bezel trim,...
Toyota hints that it might not bring back the Supra
Even though the media has pretty much decided that Toyota's upcoming sports car will be bring back the iconic Supra name, the name apparently hasn't been given the green light. Or at least that's what Toyota wants us to think right now, until they finally unveil it. AutoGuide got a chance to talk to Jack Hollis, group vice president and...
2018 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate Black edition debuts in LA
GMC has unveiled a blacked out Yukon Denali appropriately named the 2018 Yukon Denali Ultimate Black Edition. The Ultimate Black Edition offers all the options available on the Yukon Denali adds black-painted 22-inch wheels with chrome inserts, a polished exhaust tip, chrome mirror caps and Onyx Black exterior paint. The 2018 Yukon Denali Ultimate Black Edition includes the Open...
Honda Clarity Series named 2018 Green Car of the Year
The Honda Clarity Series, which includes the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Fuel Cell has been named as the 2018 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The magazine highlighted that the Clarity is the only model in this year's list of contenders to offer plug-in hybrid, electric and hydrogen...
2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid can drive up to 26 miles in EV mode
Kia has unveiled the new Kia Niro plug-in hybrid that can travel up to 26 miles in electric mode. The 2018 Kia Niro plug-in hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an 8.9 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack and a 60 horsepower electric motor. The system has a combined output of 139 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque and...
2019 Kia Sorento gets a small facelift
Kia has revealed the updated 2019 Kia Sorento today at the LA Auto Show. Besides the updated front and rear fascias, the bigger updates include new technology on the inside and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Starting with the outside, the 2019 Sorento doesn't get big changes, since it was all-new for the 2016 model year. At the front the...
2018 Cadillac ATS-V and CTS-V Championship Editions debut
Cadillac has introduced new Championship Editions of the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V and CTS-V to celebrate winning the 2017 IMSA Manufacturer, Driver, Team and Endurance Championships. The ATS-V and CTS-V Championship Editions celebrate Cadillac’s first-ever endurance racing Manufacturer’s Championship. The Championship Editions of the ATS-V and CTS-V are available in Black Raven or Crystal White with Cadillac V-Performance graphics located on...
Toyota FT-AC concept likely previews the next RAV4
Toyota has unveiled the FT-AC (Future Toyota Adventure Concept) at the LA Auto Show. While this latest SUV concept looks ready for an adventure, it's also likely a preview of the next-generation Toyota RAV4. Compared to the RAV4 the Toyota FT-AC concept looks more aggressive with its pronounced, wide, black, front grille, 20-inch wheels and safari-style cargo roof rack system. “FT-AC...
MINI could soon only sell electric cars in the U.S.
BMW is reportedly thinking about the idea of making its MINI brand all-electric according to Peter Schwarzenbauer, a BMW board member and MINI's boss. BMW is currently discussing the idea with other automakers to find partners to lower the costs of the MINI electric vehicles. Schwarzenbauer revealed to Automotive News that it is talking with several automakers around the world,...
