Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 Kia Rio priced at $13,900
The next-generation 2018 Kia Rio will arrive in showrooms next month, but Kia has announced the pricing now. The 2018 Kia Rio starts at $13,900 for the sedan and $14,200 for the five-door hatchback. With a new lower starting price and more content, Kia is ready to compete with rivals, like the Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit. The 2018 Rio...
McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo is ready for Gran Turismo Sport
McLaren has announced that it has created the Ultimate GT car for the upcoming PlayStation 4 title, Gran Turismo Sport, which will be available starting October 17, 2017. Game creator, Kazunori Yamauchi asked for automakers to design ‘visionary GT cars’ to compete in Gran Turismo Sport, which McLaren has answered with the Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo. McLaren says that the...
Land Rover Discovery tows 121-ton road train
To prove how strong the Land Rover Discovery is, Land Rover set up a test in the Australian Outback where the Discovery would try to tow a 121-ton road train. The unmodified Discovery HSE Td6 managed to tow the 328-foot long road train for nearly 10 miles. The test was used to showcase the towing ability of the 2018 Land...
Chrysler says a 300 Hellcat is not happening
On Monday it was reported that Chrysler is working on a 707-hp Chrysler 300 Hellcat, but sorry to disappoint you, those reports are false. Chrysler has now confirmed that it isn't happening, ever. Motor Authority spoke with a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles spokesman who confirmed that Chrysler has no plans to put the 707 horsepower engine under the hood of the...
Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept brings back the EVO
Mitsubishi is bringing back the EVO name, but this time it will be used an electric crossover concept called the e-Evolution concept. The Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept will debut next month at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The e-Evolution concept will feature a 4WD electric drivetrain with Artificial Intelligence technology. The styling of the e-Evolution concept will feature a "low-slung, highly-aerodynamic...
Jeep may be working on a model smaller than the Renegade
Would Jeep buyers want a crossover smaller than the current Jeep Renegade? There's a new report that claims that Jeep is working on a new model that would be smaller than the Renegade for markets that prioritize mini vehicles - count the United States out. Automotive News is reporting that the new model could be in Jeep's future product plans...
Nissan partners with Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
When Rogue One: A Star Wars Story launched, it was a natural fit for Nissan to create a unique Nissan Rogue crossover to promote the latest Star Wars movie. Now Nissan and Lucasfilm have teamed up again, but this time for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which will be released on December 15, 2017. "This film will be blazing new...
Next-Gen Dodge Challenger and Charger to share Maserati Ghibli platform
Chrysler has yet to make any announcements, but it is being reported that the next-generation Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will share the same platform as the Maserati Ghibli. Both models are expected to make the switch in 2021 to the Maserati platform. By moving the next Dodge Challenger and Charger to the Ghibli platform, both models will see a...
2018 Buick Cascada brings the color back
Buick says that "color is back," which is why the 2018 Buick Cascada is getting some new, more vibrant color options for the new model year. The 2018 Cascada gets three new exterior color options and two new convertible top colors. Plus if you want the Sport Touring Dark Effects Package, its available in two additional exterior colors. The 2018...
2018 Acura MDX starts at $45,175
Acura has announced the updates to the 2018 Acura MDX, which gets a redesigned dual-screen with more intuitive menus and command structures complemented by a new 7-inch touchscreen. Acura says the new touchscreen also has a 30-percent faster response time than the old non-touchscreen system. The new center mounted touchscreen includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The only other change...
