Yearly Archives: 2017
Ford Escape, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator hybrids coming in 2019?
Ford is reportedly working on new hybrid versions of its SUV lineup, which will see an Escape Plug-in Hybrid join the lineup in 2019, alongside new hybrid versions of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. The hybrid version of the Escape will look to beat the hybrid versions of the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue with a plug-in hybrid powertrain....
Aston Martin will only sell hybrids by the mid-2020s
Volvo recently announced that within the next few years all of its models will be electrified and now Aston Martin has made a similar announcement. Aston Martin CEO, Andy Palmer has revealed that by the mid-2020s all of its models will be powered by a hybrid powertrain. “We will be 100 percent hybrid by the middle of the 2020s,” Palmer...
Renault-Nissan and Dongfeng to co-develop EVs for China
Ford recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Anhui Zotye Automobile Co., Ltd. to produce electric cars in China and now Renault-Nissan have announced a similar plan. Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. have announced a new joint venture to co-develop and sell electric vehicles in China. The new joint venture, eGT New Energy Automotive Co.,...
2018 BMW i3s adds a sporty model to the i3 lineup
Last year the BMW i3 range received a battery upgrade to keep it competitive in the growing segment. Now BMW has introduced a sportier model for the i3 lineup, the 2018 BMW i3s. The BMW i3s not only gets a little extra power, but it also gets a wider track and a few other upgrades to make the i3...
2018 Mazda CX-3 gets some updates and starts at $20,110
Mazda has announced the updates to the 2018 Mazda CX-3 crossover, which gets standard new features, like Smart City Brake Support and G-Vectoring Control. The Smart City Brake Support system automatically applies the brakes in emergency situations below 19 mph. The Mazda3 and CX-5 also now offer the safety tech. Inside there's also a new optional Active Driving Display, power...
2018 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar get aerodynamic improvements
Volvo's performance arm, Polestar has unveiled the updates to the 2018 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar models. Both models get additional carbon fiber aerodynamic components to increase downforce by 30 percent. The new aerodynamic package was developed by Polestar and Cyan Racing, the motorsport partner of Polestar. The aerodynamic enhancements include a new front splitter, side sills and a rear...
GMC may introduce a new crossover below the Terrain
General Motors may add a small crossover to the GMC lineup. The new crossover would be smaller than the current GMC Terrain according to Duncan Aldred, Vice President of Buick and GMC. "To me, there is more room for SUVs in the GMC stable," Aldred told Automotive News during a test drive of the redesigned 2018 Terrain. "An obvious place...
Baby Driver’s Subaru WRX sells for $69,100
Last week we reported that one of the Subaru WRX cars in the movie "Baby Driver" was on sale on eBay. The 2006 Subaru WRX Limited was one of five WRX sedans that were used for the movie. Well the eBay auction has ended with the winning bidder paying $69,100 for the unique WRX. The 2006 WRX Limited was originally...
2018 Toyota C-HR – Review
The SUV/ crossover segment continues its takeover of the auto industry, which started with larger models, like the Ford Explorer, then it moved slightly down size with models like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Now the biggest growth is in the compact crossover class, which is quickly becoming so crowded with the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Jeep Renegade,...
Toyota to announce new sports car division
Toyota is reportedly going to debut a new sports car division that will be similar to the Lexus F series high performance models. The "new sports car series" is going to debut next month and will likely be spearheaded by the new Toyota Supra. Right now it's not known if the new high performance models will be sold outside of...
