Yearly Archives: 2017
GM buys Lidar startup Strobe to accelerate its self-driving car development
General Motors has announced the acquisition of lidar technology company Strobe, which will help GM's self-driving car startup, Cruise Automation further advance the development of its self-driving car. Strobe’s engineering team is going to join GM’s Cruise Automation team to define and develop next-generation lidar solutions. “Strobe’s lidar technology will significantly improve the cost and capabilities of our vehicles...
Ferrari SUV confirmed, arrives after 2020
Some Ferrari fans probably never thought the brand would build a high-riding model to tap into the SUV craze, but it's now officially happening. CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that Ferrari will release an SUV, but it will take about 30 months to decide on production. While Ferrari hasn't confirmed when the new SUV will arrive, Ferrari is beyond the...
Hyundai HyperEconiq Ioniq concept gets 80 mpg
The 2017 SEMA Show is almost here and this year Hyundai teamed up with Bisimoto Engineering to create a unique Ioniq called the HyperEconiq Ioniq concept. The concept goes beyond the production version with several updates to increase its efficiency to over 80 mpg combined. Some of the performance upgrades include: a Bisimoto pulse-chamber exhaust system, Racepak OBD-monitoring electronics with...
2018 Lexus LC Structural Blue edition is inspired by butterflies
Lexus has unveiled the 2018 Lexus LC Structural Blue edition, which is painted in a unique blue that is the result of a new paint technology that uses the structure of a butterfly’s wings. It took 15-years for Lexus to develop the new technology. The 15 year project to develop Structural Blue saw a collaboration between the company’s Tech Centers...
Tesla Model 3 production is only at 10 percent of potential
Over the past week there have been lots of reports about how Tesla has missed its production goals for the Model 3. Last month Tesla hoped to build at least 1,500 Tesla Model 3 sedans, but only 260 ended up being built. Now Elon Musk has revealed that production is currently only at 1/10th of its potential. A...
Lamborghini sedan could arrive by 2021
Lamborghini is finally going to reveal the production version of the Lamborghini Urus in December, but the automaker could already be hard at work on its next new model - a sedan. Lamborghini is reportedly looking at the idea of adding a fourth model line to join the Aventador, Huracan and upcoming Urus SUV. Lamborghini has yet to confirm anything,...
Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo stars in Justice League
Next month Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash are teaming up in Justice League. What will the superheros drive in? Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Warner Brothers Pictures to provide three models for the movie: the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo, E-Class Cabriolet and G 500 4×4². Bruce Wayne will drive the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo,...
Here’s your chance to drive the classic Jaguar and Land Rover models
Jaguar Land Rover is giving fans a chance to experience some of the brand's most iconic models, like the E-type Series 1, XK150 and Mk2 with its new Classic Drive experience. The event takes place at Eastnor Castle in the UK and gives fans the chance to go off-roading in a classic Land Rover or hit the road in...
2018 Ford Mustang GT to get a second performance package
The 2018 Ford Mustang is getting a host of upgrades to challenge its long time rival, the Chevy Camaro. The biggest news is that the 2018 Mustang GT now generates 460 horsepower from its 5.0L V8, which is five horsepower more than the Camaro SS. While the upgrades should help the 2018 Mustang battle the Camaro, Ford may have...
2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickups finally arrive
It took a while, but this summer Fiat Chrysler finally got approval to start selling the diesel-powered 2017 Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Now the 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel picks are finally starting to show up on dealer lots. It's been a year of drama, since Fiat Chrysler was forced to suspend production of the EcoDiesel-powered Ram 1500 and...
