Yearly Archives: 2017
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT – Review
The days of models like the 3000GT, Eclipse and even the Lancer Evo are long gone! Sad face! Now Mitsubishi is ditching its past and trying to regain market share by focusing all of its energy on SUVs. Even the really old Lancer is about to go away this summer. So what does that mean for the fledgling automaker? Related:...
EPA claims that FCA used emissions cheating software on the diesel Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500
The EPA is claiming that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is using emission control devices on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 to help them pass emissions tests. The dust still hasn't settled from VW's diesel scandal, but now another automaker may be using similar software in the U.S. to get its diesel vehicles to pass emissions requirements. The EPA is...
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to debut in NYC
Dodge is going to resurrect the "Demon" name that was originally introduced in 1971. The name is going to be used for an even hotter version of the Challenger, called the Challenger SRT Demon. Dodge is going to resurrect the "Demon" name that was originally introduced in 1971. The name is going to be used for an even hotter version...
Kia may release a more powerful version of the Stinger and electrified versions
Kia might have had the biggest debut this week at the Detroit Auto Show with the debut of the 2018 Stinger sedan. Kia's most performance focused model yet will arrive with arrive with a choice of turbocharged engines and either rear- or all-wheel drive, but there may be even more powertrain options in the works. Kia might have had the...
2018 Jaguar F-Type gets a facelift and a cool GoPro app
The 2018 F-Type Coupe and Convertible get a small facelift, new technology and even a new app that Jaguar developed with GoPro. It's hard to believe that the sexy F-Type was unveiled five years ago back in 2012, so it makes sense that Jaguar is giving it an update for the 2018 model year. The 2018 F-Type Coupe and Convertible...
Honda will release a new dedicated hybrid in 2018
Honda has confirmed that a new dedicated hybrid will be added to the lineup next year. Now that the Honda Insight and CR-Z models are gone, Honda is finally getting serious about electrified models. The revamp started with the revised Accord Hybrid, which will be followed by the Clarity Fuel Cell and the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in hybrid models...
Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept previews the next Altima
Nissan has unveiled the new Vmotion 2.0 concept at the Detroit Auto Show. Nissan has unveiled the new Vmotion 2.0 concept at the Detroit Auto Show. The Vmotion 2.0 concept previews Nissan's future sedan design direction, which basically means the next generation Altima. Related: Nissan Qashqai comes to the US as the 2017 Rogue Sport From the front the styling of the...
Audi Q8 plug-in hybrid concept previews a new flagship SUV
Audi is getting ready to expand its crossover lineup with the addition of the Q6 and Q8 models. Audi is giving us a preview of what the new Q8 flagship SUV will look like with the debut of the Q8 concept this week at the Detroit Auto Show. At 16.5-feet long, the Q8 concept is a large SUV, but with...
2018 Honda Odyssey debuts with 10-speed transmission and Magic Slide seats
Honda has unveiled the all-new 2018 Odyssey at the Detroit Auto Show. Honda has unveiled the all-new 2018 Odyssey at the Detroit Auto Show. While its exterior isn't a dramatic departure from the current model, its what's inside that counts here, since the new Odyssey gets a host of new features and technologies for 2018. The 2018 Odyssey gets a...
2018 Toyota Camry debuts in Detroit with more emotional styling
Just a few years ago, Toyota did a major mid-cycle update to the Camry to inject some excitement into the midsize sedan. Now Toyota has unveiled an all-new Camry, which Toyota says gains an "emotionally-charged design and performance experience." Just a few years ago, Toyota did a major mid-cycle update to the Camry to inject some excitement into the midsize...
