Yearly Archives: 2017
BMW 7 Series Edition 40 Jahre revealed
BMW is going to bring a new limited edition 7 Series to the Frankfurt Motor Show, called the 7 Series Edition 40 Jahre. The new limited-edition 7 Series celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 7 Series. Only 200 units are slated for production, but if you're lucky enough to get one you can choose between a Frozen Silver metallic or...
Tesla Model 3 caught on camera revealing its interior
The third Tesla Model 3 to roll off the production line in Fremont, was recently caught on camera by a fan. In this video we not only get to see the Model 3 in motion, but also a quick glimpse at its interior. The Tesla Model 3 pictured here reportedly belongs to Doug Field, Tesla's Senior VP of Engineering, who...
Tesla goes vegan by deleting leather seats
Following news that the rear-drive Tesla Model S 75 is going away, Tesla has also revealed another update - leather seats are no longer available. Tesla hasn't made an announcement about the deletion of the leather seat option on its vehicles, but if you check out its configurator, you won't see leather listed. All Tesla's will now come with seats...
Declining car sales could kill six GM models
Sales of sedans have continued to drop off in the United States, which means that several of GM's models could have a questionable future. Because of the declining sales, GM is now reportedly looking at discontinuing at least six of its models in the U.S. after 2020. The LaCrosse, Cadillac CT6, Cadillac XTS, Impala, Volt and Chevrolet Sonic could all...
2017 Kia Forte gets Top Safety Pick Plus rating
Kia has announced that the 2017 Kia Forte has received the highest safety rating possible from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Top Safety Pick Plus. The recent news is great for the Forte, which was also recently named the highest-rated compact car in the 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. “Kia Forte is one of our most popular...
Ford Fiesta is dead in the United States
Small car sales have continued to decline in the United States as more buyers move towards crossovers. Now we have our latest victim, since Ford is not going to continue to sell the Ford Fiesta in the U.S. after the 2017 model year. Sales of the Ford Fiesta have dropped off significantly in the U.S. Ford recently unveiled an all-new Fiesta,...
Tesla to discontinue rear-wheel drive Model S 75
Tesla is reportedly about to discontinue the cheapest version of the Model S, the rear-wheel drive Model S 75. The move is an effort to make more space in the lineup for the Model 3. Tesla hasn't made the official announcement yet, but Tesla's salespeople are reportedly already contacting potential buyers to inform them about the change. The rear-wheel drive...
2018 Infiniti Q50 priced at $35,105
Infiniti has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2018 Infiniti Q50, which starts at $35,105. There are 12 versions of the 2018 Q50 available - with four powertrain choices, plus rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The 2018 Q50's trim levels debut a new global naming convention for Infiniti's trim levels: Pure, Luxe, Sport and Red Sport 400. The 2018 Q50 features...
Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special sets Nurburgring record
Subaru has announced that the Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special set a new lap record for a four-door sedan at the 12.8-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife track, with a time of six minutes and 57.5 seconds. The Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special lapped the track faster than any other sedan. The Subaru WRX STI Type RA Special, isn't just...
Lyft launches a self-driving division
Lyft has announced the next phase of its plan to help "end car ownership" with the introduction of its new self-driving division. Lyft says that the new open self-driving system will help "usher in a transportation revolution that improves our communities and quality of life." Lyft’s self-driving vehicles will operate on the world's first open self-driving network that it announced...
