Yearly Archives: 2017
Range Rover Evoque Plug-in Hybrid expected in 2019
A few days ago Land Rover took the wraps off its first plug-in hybrid, the 2019 Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid. Jaguar Land Rover has already announced plans to electrify its whole lineup and now it's being reported that the Range Rover Evoque will be next. Land Rover has yet to confirm it, but it's expected that the next-generation Range...
2018 BMW X3 priced at $43,445
BMW has announced the pricing for the third-generation 2018 BMW X3, which will start at $43,445 with the destination fees for the X3 30i, if you step up to the X3 M40i, it starts at $55,295. The base 2018 BMW X3 30i is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that generates 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. It can...
Tesla Model 3 production issues delay the Tesla Semi debut
Last month Tesla had hoped to produce at least 1,500 Tesla Model 3 sedans, but when the books closed for September, it was revealed that Tesla only managed to build 260 units. When the news broke, it provide fuel for critics that have been skeptical about Tesla's ambitious goals for the Model 3. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has now followed...
2018 Subaru Crosstrek and WRX get Top Safety Pick+ rating
Subaru is the latest automaker to get the top safety rating from the IIHS, since both the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and the restyled 2018 Subaru WRX have earned the Top Safety Pick+ rating. As long as you check the box for the optional EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, you'll get the top rating. The 2018 Crosstrek and WRX received the Top...
GM’s fuel cell truck is ready for the next natural disaster
With all this year's natural disasters, like the earthquake in Mexico City and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, General Motors' latest concept couldn't come at a better time. GM has unveiled its the Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure, which is geared towards situations and environments where regular service vehicles will not be able to be used,...
2018 BMW i3s to start at $47,650
BMW has yet to formally announce the pricing for the 2018 BMW i3 and the sportier i3s, but BMW Blog got its hands on a spec sheet for the 2018 i3 that lists all the pricing details. The base 2018 BMW i3 will start at $44,450, while the more exciting i3s starts at $47,650, if you step up to...
Toyota GR HV Sports concept is a hybrid Toyota 86
Toyota is bringing several new models to the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, like the Toyota Tj Cruiser and Crown concepts. Toyota has also unveiled a sportier concept, the Toyota GR HV Sports concept, which takes the Toyota 86 in a greener direction. It's obvious that the GR HV Sports concept is based on the 86, but the front and rear...
Toyota Tj Cruiser concept is a van and SUV
Toyota has unveiled the new Tj Cruiser concept, which is basically what would happen if a van and SUV had a kid. The Toyota Tj Cruiser concept studies the idea of how fusing the two body styles together could create a functional vehicle for drivers with active lifestyles. Although its name is a play on the FJ Cruiser name, The...
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Review
Prepare for lift off Thirteen seconds between me and the sky, sounds like an advertisement for space travel or a title song from some indie band. In fact thirteen seconds is the time it takes me to open the roof on the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. Which ironically is eight seconds slower than a soft top Miata takes...
2018 Jeep Wrangler JL to get 368-hp 2.0L Turbo
We're finally getting close to the debut of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and we already know that the Wrangler will initially be offered with a V6, turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder and a 3.0L diesel. Now a leaked document has revealed how much power each engine will generate. JL Wrangler Forums has found a document that FCA sent over to NHTSA that...
