Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 Subaru Ascent crossover confirmed for LA debut
Subaru has just announced that it is debuting a new model next month at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. While Subaru's invitation to the event doesn't mention what model it's going to debut, it does allude to it with the simple statement, "Life at its Biggest." That statement pretty much confirms that the 2018 Subaru Ascent three-row crossover...
2018 Ford EcoSport production moves to Romania
Ford has announced that it has started building the small 2018 Ford EcoSport crossover in Romania to meet growing demand in Europe. Ford decided to move production to its plant Craiova, Romania from its plant in Chennai, India to keep up with the demand for the EcoSport, which is going to be sold in 56 markets, including the United...
2018 Infiniti QX80 teased ahead of its debut in Dubai
Infiniti is going to unveil the 2018 Infiniti QX80 at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show on November 14. Leading up to its debut, Infiniti has released a batch of teasers of the 2018 QX80, which it says will have a commanding presence. "Infiniti's design DNA has been scaled up for our largest SUV. The QX80 brings a new commanding presence...
Next-generation Land Rover Defender may get electrified
Land Rover is currently working on the next-generation Land Rover Defender, which will be offered in the United States. Land Rover hasn't revealed many details about the new Defender, but there's a chance that it could be offered with an electrified powertrain. Jaguar Land Rover recently announced plans to electrify its entire lineup by 2020 and that probably also includes...
Here’s more proof that a cheaper 2018 Honda Civic Type R is coming
Right now if you want to get the keys to a Honda Civic Type R you have to be ready to pay at least $34,775, but that may soon change. Earlier this year there were reports that a cheaper Civic Type R is in the works and now we have more proof that it will arrive for the 2018...
2018 Volvo XC60 earns Top Safety Pick+ Rating
This one shouldn't be a surprise, but the 2018 Volvo XC60 has earned the highest possible safety rating from the IIHS - Top Safety Pick+. To earn the Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must have good ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints. Plus an advanced...
2019 Range Rover P400e can drive 31 miles in EV mode
Land Rover continues to update the Range Rover lineup and that includes introducing its first electrified models. Last week Land Rover unveiled the Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid and now we have our first look at the plug-in hybrid version of its flagship, the 2019 Range Rover P400e. The updated Range Rover lineup will arrive for the 2018 model year,...
Nissan celebrates Gran Turismo Sport with remote-controlled GT-R
To celebrate the release of Gran Turismo Sport and its involvement with the Gran Turismo series, Nissan has created a one-off remote-controlled GT-R, dubbed the Nissan GT-R /C. The unique GT-R was modified so that it can be completely controlled by a DualShock 4 controller. The modifications include the addition of four robots that operate the steering, transmission, brakes and...
2018 Chrysler Pacifica S Appearance package makes it look sportier
Minivans are hardly ever thought of as being "sporty" but Chrysler is attempting to add a sportier touch to the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with the new S Appearance package. The 2018 Pacifica S Appearance package adds gloss black details to the grille, headlamps, the exterior molding and badges. The package also adds 18-inch wheels with a Black Noise finish, while...
Used Tesla Model 3 lists for $150,000 on Craigslist
Tesla is struggling to ramp up the Tesla Model 3 production, but if you're one of the over 400,000 reservation holders and you're tired of waiting, here's an option. A used Tesla Model 3 has been listed on Craigslist, which might be exciting, until you see the asking price - $150,000. That price is four times the base price of...
