Yearly Archives: 2017
Next-Gen Jaguar XJ will be “Something Quite Special”
Jaguar continues to expand its lineup with the new E-Pace SUV and electric I-Pace, but one model that we haven't heard much about lately is the XJ flagship. Jaguar has yet to reveal when a new XJ will arrive, but Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum recently confirmed that a new XJ is in the works. Ian Callum recently spoke to...
Elon Musk confirms Tesla electric pickup will arrive after the Model Y
Tesla CEO's Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will introduce an electric pickup, but it won't arrive until after the Model Y crossover debuts. "I promise that we will make a pickup truck right after Model Y," Musk wrote on Twitter, in response to a request from the Vancouver Seed Bank. The Tesla truck has already been part of Tesla's...
Electric Volvo V40 will offer two battery options
Now that Volvo has introduced the first model from its new 40-Series, the XC40, our attention is now focused on Volvo's next compact models. The next 40-Series model is expected to be the new V40 hatchback, which will rival models, like the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Honda Civic. The V40 is expected to borrow styling cues from the 40.2...
MINI will now let you add customized 3D-printed parts
MINI has announced the availability of a line of 3D-printed parts that can be fully customized. The MINI Yours Customized product range includes the indicator inlays (called side scuttles), trims for the passenger side in the interior, LED door sills and LED door projectors. The customized parts are manufactured using 3D printing and laser lettering and the parts only take...
2018 Honda Fit Sport Review: You can still get a great car under $20k
As more automakers try to appeal to the more urban buyer with small crossovers, there's already one car that's hard to beat if you need a car with a small footprint. The 2018 Honda Fit is the go to model if you need a car that can fit your friends, all your stuff, while not completely draining your checking...
Next-Gen BMW M3 and M4 could have around 475 horsepower
BMW is reportedly working on a new turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder engine that will power the next-generation BMW M3 and M4 models. The engine known internally as the S58 could have around 475 horsepower, which is a nice increase from the current 425-hp S55 engine. The big news is that the engine will debut under the hood of the X3 M...
Chevy Volt could die in 2022
A few months ago it was reported that General Motors is planning on killing off at least six of its models due to slow sales. That list sadly included the Chevy Volt and now a new report claims that the GM will pull the plug on the Volt in 2022. According to AutoForecast Solutions and GM Authority, GM is focusing...
Honda CR-V Custom concept heads to Tokyo Auto Salon
Honda has unveiled the CR-V Custom concept, which is going to debut at the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon. The CR-V Custom concept previews a new version of the CR-V that will go on sale next year, but likely only in Japan. Compared to the standard CR-V, the Custom concept features a sportier exterior with a new blacked out grille and...
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid priced at $24,950
Hyundai has introduced the third version of the Hyundai Ioniq family, the 2018 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, which is perfect if you aren't quite ready to make the jump to the fully electric Ioniq Electric. With an electric driving range over 29 miles, the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid has a longer driving range than the Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid, but comes...
Ford Ranger Raptor will debut in February
Although there have been rumors that Ford will unveil the new Ford Ranger next month at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford has yet to confirm it. On the other hand, Ford has confirmed that the off-road loving Ranger Raptor will debut in Bangkok, Thailand on February 7. Australia's Motoring is reporting that Ford has confirmed the debut of the Ranger...
