Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 Lexus LS to start around $75,000
Lexus unveiled the all-new 2018 Lexus LS flagship sedan earlier this year, but now Lexus has released a few more details about the new LS, including its arrival date and what it will be priced at. The 2018 Lexus LS will arrive in February 2018 with a starting price around $75,000. It's hard to believe that it's been 28 years...
The Polestar and Volvo era is over
Back in June, Volvo announced that its high-performance Polestar division would be turning into a standalone brand for high-performance electric cars. A big announcement about Polestar's future is expected in October, but today it looks like we're at the end of the direct relationship between Volvo and Polestar. Polestar posted a quick message on its Instagram page, "The End" which...
Toyota’s GR performance brand will boost the TRD brand in the U.S.
Last week Toyota unveiled Toyota unveiled the GR sports car series in Japan and at the time it wasn't known if any of the performance models would be sold in the United States. Now it's being reported that Toyota will use its existing TRD brand in the U.S. to sell its new performance-oriented models. According to Automotive News, Toyota's executives...
2018 Nissan Altima priced at $24,025
Nissan has announced the updates and pricing for the 2018 Nissan Altima, which is already on sale, starting at $24,025. The updates are small to the 2018 Altima. For the 2018 model year, all Altima models come with Automatic Emergency Braking and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning standard. In addition, the top of the lineup Altima 3.5 SL receives standard...
Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz Sprinter teased
Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser sketch of the next-generation Sprinter commercial van, which is going to arrive in the first half of 2018. The van was teased at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The new Sprinter will get a more stylish exterior with a new design that embodies emotion and intelligence. Mercedes-Benz describes the new Sprinter's face...
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is a 680-HP wagon
It's doubtful that many people have ever asked for wagon with almost 700 horsepower, but if you're one of the few, Porsche has your wagon. The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is a plug-in hybrid with 680 horsepower. With a 550 horsepower 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 mated to a 136 horsepower electric motor, this is definitely not your...
Volvo to build next-gen XC90 in South Carolina in 2021
Volvo has announced that it is investing over $1.1 billion in its Charleston, South Carolina plant to build the next-generation Volvo XC90 in 2021. The huge investment at its U.S. plant will also add almost 4,000 new jobs. The South Carolina plant will kick off production of the next-generation S60 next fall. “The continued expansion of our plant in South Carolina...
Next-Gen Jaguar F-Type to get electrified powertrain
Jaguar, like several other automakers, has committed to electrifying its entire lineup. That list also now includes the next-generation Jaguar F-Type, since Jaguar Land Rover's North America CEO, Joe Eberhardt, recently confirmed that it will have an electrified powertrain. "We are going to do another range of sports cars eventually," Callum, told Automotive News. " are not going to go...
Subaru Viziv Performance concept could hint at the next WRX
Subaru has a long list of debuts planned for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show next month. In addition to the S208 and the BRZ STI Sport, Subaru is also going to reveal the Viziv Performance concept at the show. According to Subaru, the Viziv concept "is a sports sedan concept model that embodies the brand’s vision for the future of...
2018 Hyundai Accent to debut this week in Orange County
Hyundai has announced that the 2018 Hyundai Accent will debut this week at the Orange County Auto Show. The 2018 Accent gets an upgraded, more upscale looking exterior, a stronger chassis and a quieter interior. The other big change is the Accent hatchback is now dead. We'll have all the details in a few days when the 2018 Accent debuts,...
