Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 Honda Civic Si will have 192 lb-ft. of torque
Honda has yet to officially release the specs for the new Civic Si, but an email from Honda may have released the torque spec for the Civic Si's new turbocharged engine. It's not known who all the recipients were for the email, but a CivicX forum member recently posted the email, which stats that the 1.5L turbocharged engine will generate...
Tesla reveals Model 3 release candidate – Video
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has released a video of a Model 3 release candidate on the move. The video doesn't release any other details about the Model 3, but the video is meant to prove that the automaker is closer to production than some analysts believe. First drive of a release candidate version of Model 3 pic.twitter.com/zcs6j1YRa4 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk)...
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster – Review
In the not too distant future, words like "autonomous" and "electric", will likely replace words, like "throaty exhaust" and "redline." So is now the time to stop and find some driving enjoyment? Yes! Today the roads are littered with boring SUVs and sedans, but there are a few options left on the market if you want to actually feel...
Hear how awesome the 2017 Honda Civic Type R sounds!
Honda unveiled the all-new 2017 Civic Type R a few weeks ago. The 306-hp Civic Type R is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine, which sounds great on paper - but now Honda is letting you hear how awesome it sounds. Honda has released a promo video for the new Civic Type R and at the end the hatchback...
2018 Ford Edge SEL Sport Appearance package revealed
Ford is introducing a new Sport Appearance package for the 2018 Edge SEL Sport. The Sport Appearance package follows the latest trend that almost ever other automaker is doing with their blacked out packages. Related: 2018 Ford Expedition debuts with an aluminum body On the 2018 Edge the package adds dark-accented 10-spoke 19-inch Magnetic Metallic-painted wheels, grille, mirrors and rear spoiler....
McLaren teases the BP23 its most powerful car yet
McLaren has released this teaser photo of its new 'Hyper-GT' car, that is codenamed BP23. The new BP23 will be the most powerful and most aerodynamic road-going McLaren ever produced. McLaren hasn't released a lot of details, but the BP23 will have room for up to three passengers and will be powered by a hybrid powertrain. The car is currently...
Restyled 2018 Toyota Sienna and Yaris to debut in NYC
Toyota has revealed the updated 2018 Sienna and Yaris ahead of their debut at the New York Auto Show next month. The updated Sienna gets a redesigned front fascia with a larger, lower grille and a larger fog light compartment, plus all trim levels also receive side lower rockers. The SE model will now be a bit quieter thanks...
BMW to release 40 new or revamped models over the next 2 years
BMW has announced an ambitious plan to compete with Mercedes-Benz, which will include releasing 40 new or updated models over the next two years. Part of the new introductions will be the small X2 crossover and finally a model larger than the X5, dubbed the X7. Last year was the first time that BMW's sales slipped behind Mercedes-Benz in over...
Mitsubishi delays the next-generation Outlander and Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi has reportedly delayed work on the next-generation Outlander and Outlander Sport models as the automaker looks for ways to share parts with Nissan. The news is an obvious blow to dealers who have been begging for new product and the first negative of the new Mitsubishi-Nissan pair up. The next-generation Outlander was supposed to arrive by early 2019, but...
VW confirms small T-Roc crossover for the U.S.
Volkswagen has confirmed that it will introduce a production version of the T-Roc crossover concept in the U.S. The T-Roc (name may change) compact crossover will slot in below the Tiguan in VW's lineup when it arrives in 2019. The T-Roc concept originally debuted three years ago at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Related: Volkswagen T-Roc Concept Looks to the Future Although...
