Yearly Archives: 2017
Nissan’s semi-autonomous ProPILOT Assist tech is ready
Nissan has announced that its new semi-autonomous ProPILOT Assist technology is ready to launch in the United States and it will start arriving later this year. The system is similar to other semi-autonomous systems as it helps reduce driver fatigue by assisting with the steering, braking and acceleration on the highway. ProPILOT Assist uses a forward-facing camera, forward-facing radar, sensors...
Volvo, Geely and Link & Co. team up
Volvo, its parent company Geely Holding and Lynk & Co. have announced plans for a new joint venture, which will see the three companies share platforms and engine technologies for electric cars. The new joint venture will be 50/50 owned by Volvo and Geely Holding. Volvo and Geely already share technology, especially with the new Compact Modular Architecture, which will...
2017 Tesla Model S – Review
Ever since the Tesla Model S came on to the market in 2012, it’s been the poster child for electric cars - everyone wants one and almost every automaker wants to beat it. The Model S proved that electric cars can be livable, fun and luxurious. While the Model S is far out of reach for many car buyers...
Volvo XC40 teaser reveals its inspiration
It's already been reported that Volvo is going to more further downmarket with a new smaller SUV - dubbed the Volvo XC40. Volvo has yet to reveal the new compact XC40 SUV, but, Volvo has now confirmed that it will be revealed soon. The Volvo XC40 will be based on Volvo's new Compact Modular Architecture, which will also be the...
2018 Subaru Impreza priced at $19,355
Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2018 Subaru Impreza, which starts at $19,355 with the destination fee. The 2018 Impreza largely carries over into the new model year, with the biggest update being a new automatic headlight activation feature that turns on the headlights when you activate the windshield wipers. The 2018 Subaru Impreza will be offered in 2.0i...
2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder is ready for duty
Get ready to check for a new cop car in your rearview mirror. Ford has unveiled the new Ford F-150 Police Responder, which it calls the "industry's first police-rated pickup." Based on the F-150 FX4 off-road model, the Ford F-150 Police Responder is powered by a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. of torque. The V6 is...
2018 Lotus Evora GT430 is the most powerful road-going Lotus
Lotus has unveiled the 2018 Lotus Evora GT430, which it says is the most powerful road-going Lotus ever built. The Evora GT430 is powered a 3.5-liter V6 supercharged and charge cooled engine that generates 430 hp and 325 lb-ft. of torque, which is enough for a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. Only 60 examples of the Lotus Evora GT430...
Next-Gen Maserati GranTurismo not coming until 2020
The Maserati GranTurismo got a small update for the 2018 model year, but if you're hoping for an all-new model, you'll have to wait until 2020. The current-generation Maserati GranTurismo has been around since 2007, but a new report claims that we still have to wait until the car is well over a decade old for a new one. It...
OneRepublic designs a Civic Type R for the Honda Civic Tour
The Honda Civic Tour is in full swing and this year, OneRepublic is headlining the concert tour. To celebrate the 2017 Honda Civic Tour, OneRepublic designed a unique Civic Type R. The one-off Civic Type R is inspired by the band's love of modern architecture and clean design. It features red accents, mixed with a combination of gloss and matte...
Ford engineer reveals Ford Bronco two-door is not happening
We're still a few years away until the Ford Bronco makes a comeback, but Ford has reportedly had a hard time nailing down the design of the new Bronco. The new Ford Bronco will only have four doors Ford's management team has already rejected two design proposals for the resurrected Bronco, with one design rejected "because they feel it looks too...
