Yearly Archives: 2017
Range Rover plug-in hybrid models to debut this year
Land Rover has confirmed that the Range Rover plug-in hybrid models will debut by the end of this year. Land Rover boss, Ralf Speth recently revealed that both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models will be getting a plug-in hybrid version in the next few months. Speaking to Motoring, Speth gave a few more details about the Range...
You can now pay to drive a Land Rover Defender in the U.S.
Sadly Land Rover no longer sells the iconic Land Rover Defender in the United States, but fans of the SUV still have a chance to get behind the wheel of one. Land Rover has announced the new Land Rover Experience Center Heritage Program, which gives you a chance to drive it off-road in the U.S. The Land Rover Experience Center...
Electric Porsche 911 and Boxster could use solid-state batteries
While Porsche is getting ready to go electric with the arrival of the Porsche Mission E, in about two years, it's already thinking about how it can electrify the rest of its lineup. The Panamera and Cayenne already offer plug-in hybrid models, but the 911 and Boxster have to yet to receive any sort of electrification. Porsche is now...
Ford confirms Fiesta ST is done in North America
Ford has basically given up on the Ford Fiesta in North America, which means that we won't be getting the next-generation Fiesta or even the Fiesta ST hot hatch. "It's simply a matter of a lack of interest in the B-segment in America. It doesn't make sense, nor is it possible financially speaking, to import a single trim level, and...
Is Toyota bringing back the Celica?
With the upcoming arrival of the Toyota Supra, could Toyota be planning the return of another iconic nameplate - the Toyota Celica? Toyota reportedly filed a trademark last month with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the Celica nameplate, which could mean that it will be used again in the near future. What exactly could Toyota be planning?...
Tesla Model 3 deliveries happening sooner than expected?
Last month Tesla only produced around 100 Model 3 sedans, which isn't too impressive considering the long list of reservations for the "attainable" electric car. While many predicted that Tesla would have a hard time meeting its delivery goals for the Model 3, Tesla might be ahead of its projections. At least one Model 3 buyer recently received an...
Mercedes-AMG GT sedan to debut at 2018 Detroit Auto Show
It's only been a few months since Mercedes-AMG unveiled the four-door GT sedan concept. Mercedes-AMG has confirmed that it reveal the production version of the four-door Mercedes-AMG GT concept in a few months at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, prior to the start of production in mid-2018. Tobias Moers head of Mercedes-AMG told Motoring that the Mercedes-AMG sedan will debut...
2018 Volkswagen Atlas gets 5-Star NHTSA safety rating
Volkswagen has announced that the 2018 VW Atlas has received a top 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2018 Atlas joins the list of VW models that have 5-star NHTSA ratings, that includes the Golf, Jetta, Passat and Beetle Coupe. NHTSA provides crash ratings for front, side, and rollover crash safety tests. “The Volkswagen...
Mazda will electrify all models after 2030, first EV in 2019
Several automakers are working on adding electrified powertrains to their lineups, which will also include Mazda, but don't expect it to happen anytime soon. Last month Mazda still showed some faith in the combustion engine, but tightening global emission regulations will see Mazda add electrification to all its models after 2030. Kyodo News is reporting that after 2030 Mazda will...
Nissan confirms a new Frontier is in the works
With the upcoming re-introduction of the Ford Ranger to the U.S. market and the recent success of the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, we've been wondering what Nissan is going to do with the Frontier. Nissan has now confirmed that it is working on the next-generation Nissan Frontier for the U.S. market. The current Frontier has been on the market...
