Yearly Archives: 2017
Tesla receives at least 63,000 Model 3 cancellations
Tesla officially delivered the first 30 Tesla Model 3 sedans last Friday and also revealed more details about the new electric car. Even though Tesla has received over 500,000 Model 3 reservations, Tesla has also reportedly received 63,000 Model 3 cancellations in the last year. Even though at least 63,000 reservations have been canceled, Elon Musk doesn't see it as...
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT priced at $20,235
Hyundai has announced the pricing for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, which is priced at $20,235, including the destination fees. The new Elantra GT will be offered in standard and Sport trim levels, with the more powerful Sport model starting at $24,135. The new Elantra GT is ready to go battle the latest compact hatchbacks, like the Mazda3, Honda Civic...
2018 Nissan Leaf is lower with improved aerodynamics
Nissan has released the latest 2018 Nissan Leaf teaser, which now shows off a sketch of the new EV's profile. The 2018 Leaf will now be lower with improved aerodynamics to make it more efficient - allowing drivers to travel farther on a single charge. Nissan says that the new Leaf's exterior design is inspired by airplane wings. Nissan's engineers...
2017 Kia Forte5 SX – Review
The Kia Forte5 is one of the older entries in the growing compact hatchback segment, that includes heavyweights, like the Honda Civic, Mazda3 and VW Golf. Even though it may be showing its age in a few spots, the 2017 Kia Forte5 SX still represents a competitive and value oriented option with a little bit of fun thrown in....
Tesla Model Y to share parts with the Model 3
Earlier this year Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that Tesla's next model, the Model Y crossover would be built on a new platform - instead of sharing parts with the Model 3. Luckily things change fast and now Musk has confirmed that both models will be built on the same platform. Why the change of heart? “Upon the council of...
Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car officially bows out
The electric car segment is on a roll right now with new entries, like the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt, but it wasn't long ago that the typical electric car was quirky with a short driving range. One such car is the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, which arrived well before the first ever Tesla Model S, with the pre-production models...
2018 Mazda3 gets standard automatic braking, starts at $18,095
Mazda has announced that the 2018 Mazda3 will come standard with its new Smart City Brake Support automatic braking system. Pricing for the 2018 Mazda3 sedan starts at $18,095, while the Mazda3 five-door $19,345. The 2018 Mazda3 Sport comes standard with a 155-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 7-inch infotainment screen with Commander control knob, Bluetooth, power windows and locks and...
Mazda remains committed to the internal combustion engine
Mazda is one of the few automakers left that doesn't offer an electrified model in its lineup and it looks like that isn't going to change anytime soon. While its rivals are putting lots of energy into new electric cars, Mazda doesn't feel that EVs are the only answer to cutting emissions. Robert Davis, Mazda's senior vice president for special...
2018 Nissan Pathfinder reminds you to check your back seat
Nissan has unveiled a new Rear Door Alert technology that will remind you to check for passengers in the rear seats after you exit the car. The technology is meant to help prevent drivers from accidentally leaving children or other precious cargo in the car, especially as temperatures rise in the summer. How does it work? The Rear Door Alert...
Next-Gen Aston Martin V8 Vantage teased
Aston Martin has released a few teasers of the next-generation Aston Martin V8 Vantage, which is going to debut later this year. Although the prototype that we see here is covered in camouflage, we can see that the new Vantage will borrow some styling cues from the Aston Martin DB10 that starred in the James Bond film Spectre. Overall the...
