Yearly Archives: 2017
Porsche expects half its sales to be electric by 2023
Today most buyers probably don't think of Porsche when their thinking about an electric car, unless you're thinking about the insanely expensive and unattainable 918 Spyder. But this could change by 2023, since Porsche CEO Oliver Blume expects half of Porsche’s production to be electrified models by 2023. The Porsche Mission E is expected to arrive in 2019 The first of...
2018 BMW X3 debuts with 355-hp M40i
Following a few leaks over the weekend, BMW has unveiled the all-new 2018 BMW X3 today at BMW Plant Spartanburg, SC, where it will be produced alongside the BMW X4, BMW X5, and BMW X6. The third-generation 2018 X3 doesn’t deviate too far from the look of the past two models, but the big news is that its wheelbase...
Jaguar XE, XF and F-Pace get new 300-hp 2.0L turbo
Jaguar has announced the introduction of a new 300 horsepower 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will be available on the Jaguar XE, XF and F-Pace models. The new 2.0L engine also generates 295 lb-ft. of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. In the F-Pace, the turbocharged four-cylinder accelerates the SUV from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and...
Cadillac’s V-Performance Academy is for everyone
While automotive enthusiasts obsess about things like horsepower specs, redlines and 0-60 mph times, the truth is that most never actually get the chance to fully exploit the true potential of their cars. Well there’s hope, there are tracks scattered throughout the country where you can fling your car around and try not to die at the same time....
Ford Escape plug-in hybrid in the works
Ford is currently working on a Ford Escape plug-in hybrid. The Escape plug-in hybrid, which may not arrive until the 2020 model year, will likely replace the slow selling C-Max Energi in Ford's electrified lineup. Expect the Ford Escape Energi to go on sale in late 2018 or early 2019. Ford hasn't made any announcements about the Escape plug-in hybrid, including...
Next Land Rover Defender is ‘Not Far Away’
The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic SUVs, long before the SUV was even a thing. Sadly it was discontinued last year after a 60 year production run, but according to Land Rover design boss, Gerry McGovern, the new Defender is "not far away." Reports claim that the new Land Rover Defender will arrive in 2018 The new...
2018 BMW X3 gets an early reveal
BMW is scheduled to unveil the all-new 2018 BMW X3 on Monday, but the automaker's local Hong Kong website has posted all the photos and some of the information early. Plus BMW Blog also got its hands on some of the early hi-res pictures of the new X3. The leaked photos confirm the 2018 BMW X3 M40i The third-generation 2018 BMW...
Leaked slide reveals five VW electric vehicles by 2022
Over the past year Volkswagen has released three I.D. concept vehicles to preview its upcoming lineup of new electric vehicles. Although VW has only confirmed three new EVs, a leaked Powerpoint slide reveals that there are two more in the works. All five Volkswagen electric vehicles will arrive between 2019-2022 The leaked slide comes to us from Autoblog.nl affiliate Groen7, which...
2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE sets a Nurburgring record
The 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE may just be the best Camaro ever, since it just lapped the Nurburgring’s 12.9-mile Nordschleife in only 7:16.04, making it the fastest Camaro to ever lap the famed German track. That means that the 2018 ZL1 1LE’s time is quick enough to place it 13.56 seconds ahead of the Camaro ZL1 that Chevy...
2018 Nissan Leaf gets self-driving ProPILOT Assist system
Nissan has yet to unveil the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf, but it will debut soon. Leading up to its reveal, Nissan has already revealed the new Leaf's headlights and now Nissan has announced that the 2018 Leaf will get a new self-driving ProPILOT Assist system. The 2018 Nissan Leaf will be unveiled in September The ProPILOT Assist system is a semi-autonomous...
