Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 BMW X5 and X6 special editions debut
BMW has unveiled new special edition versions of the 2018 X5 and X6 SUVs - the BMW X5 Special Edition and BMW X6 M Sport Edition. The BMW X5 Special Edition features the M Sport package with Dakota leather trim with heated seats for the driver and front passenger. Buyers can choose a Alcantara black leather seats instead with M...
2018 Jeep Wrangler JL’s four-cyl probably doesn’t have 368-hp
Last week it was reported that the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL would be getting a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder with a healthy 368 horsepower. Now we're hearing that, that is simply not the case. A document that FCA sent over to NHTSA stated that the 2.0L four-cylinder would have 368 horsepower, but that might have been a mistake. A revised filing...
2018 Range Rover gets a facelift, pricing starts at $88,345
Following the debut of the updated 2018 Range Rover Sport, Land Rover has now unveiled the updates to the flagship Range Rover. The 2018 Range Rover gets an updated exterior with new LED headlights and several updates inside to make it even more comfortable. The 2018 Range Rover gets some subtle updates, like a new grille with a Gloss Black...
Hyundai simplifies the car buying experience
Hyundai wants to make it easier and more painless to buy a new car with the launch of its new Shopper Assurance program. Today the thought of buying a car for most car buyers is frustrating and tedious, so Hyundai hopes to fix that with the launch of its new nationwide program. The Shopper Assurance program has four elements that...
Porsche launches on-demand subscription program for $2,000 a month
Can't decide which Porsche you want to buy? Well now you don't have to, since Porsche has announced the Porsche Passport subscription service, which gives you access to up 22 models for a monthly subscription fee. The program takes the hassle out of buying a car and is similar to what Volvo is offering with its new XC40 crossover. The...
2019 BMW Z4 M40i could get two versions, Z4 M ruled out
BMW previewed the next-generation BMW Z4 two months ago with the Z4 concept. We know that the BMW Z4 will share its DNA with the upcoming Toyota Supra, but now we're hearing a few other details about the new Z4. It's being reported that the 2019 BMW Z4 M40i will be powered a turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder engine, but its output...
Porsche Cayman e-volution electric concept has 124 mile range
Porsche has unveiled the Porsche Cayman e-volution electric concept at the Electric Vehicle Symposium. The electric Cayman has a charging voltage of 800 volts and can reach 62 mph in only 3.3 seconds. The best part is that it looks pretty much identical to the production Cayman and can drive up to 124 miles on a single charge. Sadly Porsche...
Mazda to preview next-gen Mazda3 and new design language in Tokyo
Mazda is bringing two new concept cars to the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show this month. The first concept, which it calls a "product concept" is a preview of the next-generation Mazda3, while the second is called a design vision model. The product concept features a hatchback layout, but under the skin it features Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle-Architecture and several other new technologies....
Is General Motors planning an electric coupe?
General Motors recently announced plans to introduce 20 new electric cars by 2023, with two of them slated to arrive in the next 18 months. As part of the announcement, GM revealed a teaser photo with several covered cars sitting off in the distance behind the Chevy Bolt EV. Although most of the covered models look pretty ordinary, there's one...
2018 Ford Mustang is more fuel efficient with 32 mpg rating
The 2018 Ford Mustang is getting several updates, including a restyled exterior and more power under the hood. While most Mustang buyers probably don't care too much about how fuel efficient the Mustang is, Ford has still managed to make the 2018 Mustang a tad more efficient. The 2018 Ford Mustang features a several aerodynamic upgrades that improves its combined...
