Yearly Archives: 2017
2019 Subaru Ascent interior teased ahead of next week’s debut
Subaru has dropped another teaser of the 2019 Subaru Ascent, its largest vehicle yet. The 2019 Ascent will add a large three-row crossover to the Subaru lineup, giving Subaru fans a new option that have outgrown the Forester. Subaru still hasn't released any official details about the 2019 Ascent, but we do know that it will be built at Subaru's...
2019 Infiniti QX50 teased ahead of its debut in LA
Infiniti is going to reveal the all-new 2019 Infiniti QX50 next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which will feature a new interpretation of Infiniti's Powerful Elegance design language. Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti's Senior Vice President, Global Design stated, "As with all INFINITIs, we have been inspired by our desire to drive, expressed with power and artistry. With this all-new...
2019 Aston Martin Vantage revealed with an AMG V8
Aston Martin has taken the covers off the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage ahead of its debut next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The revamped 2019 Vantage not only gets a stunning new body, but it also shares its platform with the DB11 and gets a Mercedes-AMG 4.0L V8. The 2019 Vantage is based on a shortened version of...
2019 Lincoln MKC debuts with a Continental-like grille
Lincoln has unveiled the updated 2019 Lincoln MKC ahead of its debut next week at the LA Auto Show. The 2019 MKC now features a face that is similar to the Continental and MKZ models. At the front the 2019 Lincoln MKC features Lincoln's new signature grille, which Lincoln says "evokes a sense of confidence." The new grille is flanked...
2019 Audi A8 debuts this month in LA
Audi will debut the all-new 2019 Audi A8 this month at the LA Auto Show, but we'll have to wait until late 2018 for the it to start arriving in showrooms. The all-new A8 debuted a few months ago, but this month will be the first time it's being shown off in the U.S. On the outside the 2019 Audi...
2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet starts at $67,295
Even though most of the country is bundled up for winter, Mercedes-Benz has announced that the 2018 E-Class Cabriolet is now on sale, starting at $67,295. The 2018 E-Class E400 Cabriolet is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that generates 329 hp and 354 lb-ft. of torque that's mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. That's enough power to accelerate...
VW Atlas Allsport and Atlas Cross Sport trademarks could hint at new versions
Volkswagen could be working on new versions of the Atlas crossover, since VW has reportedly trademarked the “Atlas Allsport” and “Atlas Cross Sport” names in the U.S. The trademarked names could hint at either different trim levels of the Atlas, since the Allsport name is similar to the Golf Alltrack. The Atlas Allsport could be a more off-road ready version...
Volvo to deliver thousands of autonomous vehicles to Uber
Volvo has finalized an agreement with Uber to sell the ride sharing company tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles between 2019 and 2021. The vehicles will be built on Volvo's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) thats the basis for its 90 series cars, plus new XC60 midsize SUV. The new agreement enhances the strategic partnership between Volvo and Uber that...
Porsche could respond to Tesla with a 911 Hybrid
Last week Tesla surprised everyone when it unveiled the new Tesla Roadster a move that could bring more electric sports cars to life. Earlier this year Porsche reportedly shelved plans to introduce a hybrid version of the next-generation 911, but now Porsche has apparently brought the electrified 911 back to life. According to Bloomberg, the Porsche 911 Hybrid will be...
Ford releases its first plug-in hybrid police vehicle
Earlier this year Ford released a hybrid police vehicle based on the Ford Fusion and now Ford has introduced a plug-in hybrid version. The Special Service Plug-in Hybrid Sedan can travel up to 21 miles in electric mode. Ford says that the Special Service Plug-in Hybrid Sedan is designed specifically for police and fire chiefs, detectives, and other government personnel...
