Yearly Archives: 2017
No love for the Volkswagen T-Roc in the US?
Yesterday VW unveiled the 2018 T-Roc compact crossover, that's smaller than the new Tiguan. It's a stylish new entry in the crowded compact crossover segment, that includes the Honda HR-V and Toyota C-HR. While the VW T-Roc is already confirmed for Europe and China, it may not be coming to the United States. It was expected that the T-Roc would...
Porsche will livestream the 2018 Cayenne debut on Aug 29
Porsche is going to reveal the next-generation 2018 Porsche Cayenne on Tuesday, August 29. If you want to see the debut as it happens Porsche will livestream the event starting at 9 pm CEST. Porsche has also released a teaser sketch of the third generation Cayenne - previewing a sleeker profile than before. The new Cayenne will be based on...
Audi is testing a solar roof for future electric vehicles
Audi has announced that it has teamed up with Alta Devices, a subsidiary of the Chinese solar-cell specialist, Hanergy, to integrate thin-film solar cells into panoramic glass roofs. The solar roof would then be used to increase the range of electric vehicles. The goal is to create a solar roof that can generate enough electricity to power features, like a...
2018 Maserati Ghibli GranLusso gets a facelift
Maserati has revealed the first photos of the 2018 Maserati Ghibli GranLusso. In addition to the new name, the 2018 Ghibli GranLusso gets a minor facelift and new autonomous tech features. The 2018 Ghibli GranLusso is going to debut this week at the Chengdu Motorshow, in China, on August 25th. On the outside, the new Ghibli GranLusso gets a new...
Ford signs partnership to produce electric cars in China
Ford has signed an agreement with Anhui Zotye Automobile Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of EVs in China, to produce electric vehicles for Chinese buyers. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the possible joint venture. According to Ford, the goal of the MoU is to explore the establishment of a joint venture for the development, production, marketing...
Audi changes its model naming scheme
For years Audi's naming convention has been pretty simple. You'd have the model designation, the engine size and if it featured all-wheel drive, for example, Audi A4 2.0 TFSI. Now Audi has decided to change it, since it's about to get really confusing with the future introduction of new electric and plug-in hybrid models. “As alternative drive technologies become increasingly...
2018 Volkswagen T-Roc is ready to tackle the compact CUV segment
VW is finally getting serious about SUVs and has just unveiled its fourth SUV, the 2018 VW T-Roc. The T-Roc is a new compact crossover that will sit at the small end of VW's lineup, which includes the new Tiguan and Atlas SUVs. The T-Roc is a stylish compact crossover that is a bit more interesting to look at than...
2018 Ferrari Portofino says goodbye to the California T
Ferrari is officially saying goodbye to the Ferrari California T with the introduction of the 2018 Ferrari Portofino. The Ferrari Portofino gets its name from the Italian city that is synonymous with elegance, sportiness and understated luxury. The California T successor gets an all-new chassis, that's lighter with better torsional rigidity. Ferrari hasn't released how much the Ferrari Portofino weighs....
2018 BMW M5 is ready for ‘Need for Speed Payback’
If buying the new 2018 BMW M5 is out of the question, you still have the chance to drive it. BMW and Electronic Arts have teamed up to include the new M5 in the Need for Speed Payback video game, which goes on sale this fall. “The new BMW M5 is a stunning car,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer at...
Chevrolet Blazer is coming back next year with GMC Acadia parts
Ford is bringing back the Bronco and now Chevy is reportedly getting ready to dust off the old Blazer name for a new SUV next year. A heavily camouflaged prototype has been caught doing the rounds and it's reported that under all the covers, there's a new Chevy Blazer that's ready to take on the Ford Edge. The resurrected Blazer...
