Yearly Archives: 2017
Ford C-Max Energi is done, C-Max Hybrid’s days are numbered
When Ford launched the C-Max and C-Max Energi models, they were positioned as direct rivals to the Toyota Prius, but sadly neither model was able to dethrone the Prius. Well time is up for the C-Max. Ford has already stopped producing the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, while the C-Max hybrid will live on until mid-2018. The C-Max was introduced for...
Next VW Beetle could arrive as a rear-wheel drive EV
VW has been vocal about the fact that the current VW Beetle isn't a hot seller in its lineup, but unlike the Scirocco, the Beetle may live to see another day. VW is currently trying to decide if the next-generation Beetle should switch to a fully electric platform. VW's chairman Herbert Diess recently told Autocar that an electric Beetle is...
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia to get 350-hp turbo 4-cyl?
A few weeks ago it was reported that the 2018 Jeep Wrangler will get a 368 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine. While that report was quickly refuted, another FCA leak now hints that the Alfa Romeo Giulia will be getting a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder as well. The FCA OEM service site is now showing a new 350 Horsepower engine option...
VW may bring the Golf R Performance to the U.S.
Want something even more special than the Volkswagen Golf R? Well VW is reportedly considering the idea of offering the Golf R Performance in the United States, according to VW Vortex. The Golf R Performance recently launched in Europe with a Akrapovic exhaust system, bigger brakes and a few aerodynamic upgrades. During the launch for the updated 2018 Golf in...
2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 teased ahead of Nov 12 debut
Although we've already seen leaked photos of the 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1, Chevy has released a teaser video leading up to its debut. The 2019 Corvette ZR1 is going to debut on November 12 at the Dubai Motor Show, so luckily the debut is only a few days away. A post shared by Corvette (@corvette) on Nov 8,...
Daimler unveils the first fully-electric school bus
Daimler has unveiled the first all-electric school bus, which is called the Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus or the much easier name, Jouley. The Saf-T-Liner C2 comes from Daimler subsidiary Thomas Built Buses. On the outside the Jouley looks like a typical school bus, but underneath the skin it's diesel engine has been swapped out for a a fully electric powertrain...
2018 Land Rover Discovery gets a diesel option
Land Rover has announced the updates to the 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The biggest updates to the 2018 Discovery include a new diesel engine and updated infotainment system. The 2018 Discovery is now available with a 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel that generates 254hp and 443-lb. ft. of torque. The diesel engine is mated to a standard ZF 8-speed automatic transmission....
2018 Aston Martin Vantage will debut on Nov 21
Aston Martin will officially unveil the all-new 2018 Aston Martin Vantage on November 21. Aston Martin just announced the date of the reveal on Twitter where it also uses the hashtag #beautifulwontbetamed. #NewVantage #BeautifulWontBeTamed pic.twitter.com/5GWE4ONrTO— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) November 9, 2017 The 2018 Vantage will borrow styling cues from James Bond's DB10. Aston Martin has released a few teasers of the...
Lotus Exige Cup 430 is the most extreme Exige yet
Lotus has come up with the most extreme Exige yet - the Lotus Exige Cup 430. The Exige Cup 430 is powered by a same 3.5L V6 as the Evora GT430, but it gets a new supercharger and chargecooler that have have been designed specifically for the Exige. With 430 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. of torque, the Exige Cup 430...
Bentley’s new Continental GT3 race car is ready to compete
Bentley has unveiled the new Continental GT3 race car, which is ready to compete in the 2018 motorsport season. Based on the 2019 Continental GT, the Continental GT3, but it's gone on a significant diet to weigh in at 2,866 pounds. The Continental GT3 is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 that gets a redesigned dry sump system and all-new...
