Yearly Archives: 2017
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf priced at $31,315
Volkswagen is finally ready to start delivering the updated 2017 VW e-Golf, which will start at $31,315 with the destination fees. The updated 2017 e-Golf has a longer driving range, more power and some styling updates. The 2017 VW e-Golf is powered by a new 38.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, up from the previous 24.2 kWh battery. The new battery increases...
Tesla’s electric semi truck will debut on October 26
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that Tesla's new electric semi truck will debut on October 26th in Hawthorne, California. Tesla was originally supposed to reveal the truck this month, but at least the new date isn't too far off. Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride tentatively scheduled for Oct 26th in Hawthorne. Worth seeing this beast...
2018 Audi RS4 Avant is a 450-hp wagon that we need!
Spoiler alert! Even though the 2018 Audi RS4 Avant is having its debut this week in Frankfurt, don't get too excited, since Audi isn't bringing it to the United States. With 450 horsepower and a 0-62 mph time of 4.1 seconds, the 2018 Audi RS4 Avant is the wagon of all wagons. The 2018 Audi RS4 Avant is powered by...
Honda, Toyota and Shell build hydrogen refueling stations
Honda, Toyota and Shell have teamed up to introduce more hydrogen refueling stations in California, thanks to a $16,362,500 grant from the California Energy Commission that was awarded to Equilon Enterprises LLC a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. The grant money will be used to build seven hydrogen refueling stations in Northern California. “Toyota and Shell have a long-standing relationship...
Bentley will introduce an electric sports car in 2019
Nearly every automaker has shifter their focus to electric cars and that includes Bentley, since it will reportedly introduce a fully-electric sports car in 2019. Bentley teased its upcoming electric car earlier this year with the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Bentley has yet to officially confirm the reports about an electric...
Toyota C-HR Hy-Power concept previews a sportier hybrid
Toyota has unveiled the Toyota C-HR Hy-Power hybrid concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which is a preview of a new lineup of "high-performance" hybrid models that Toyota is planning. Based on the C-HR, the concept gets a slightly more aggressive exterior with an orange and silver theme, but the bigger news is what's under the hood. As a preview...
Lamborghini Urus SUV will finally debut on December 4
Lamborghini has announced that it is finally going to reveal the Lamborghini Urus SUV on December 4. The Lamborghini Urus will reportedly be powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 with around 650 horsepower. The Lamborghini Urus will be based on VW Group's MLB platform, which is also used for the Audi Q7 and Bentley Bentayga. Even though it will share...
Honda will electrify every model in Europe
Honda has unveiled two new electrified cars at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The first is the Honda CR-V Hybrid, which is the first ever hybrid version of the popular SUV and the second is the Honda Urban EV concept, which previews a future electric car. At the debut for both vehicles, Honda also confirmed plans to electrify its...
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell can run on hydrogen and electricity
Fuel cell vehicles have started to pick up a little steam with the introduction of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell and Toyota Mirai, but they are still no where near as popular as a regular electric car. Well Mercedes-Benz may have just made the fuel cell vehicle a little more desirable with the introduction of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC...
BMW M8 GTE brings BMW back to 24 Hours of Le Mans
Before the sexy BMW 8 Series arrives, BMW will put the M8 GTE on the track next season as it competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship, in addition to the to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. The BMW M8 GTE debuted today at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW M8 GTE is powered by a 4.0L...
