Yearly Archives: 2017
VW to sell the old Tiguan as Tiguan Limited
Even though VW has an all-new Tiguan crossover coming this summer, VW has announced that the last-generation Tiguan will continue to be offered as the Tiguan Limited. The larger Tiguan leaves some space in VW's crossover lineup for buyers that want something a bit smaller. The Tiguan Limited will give buyers a smaller option until the T-Roc arrives The 2018 Tiguan...
Lincoln has highest loyalty rating in luxury segment
Lincoln continues to struggle to get more time in the spotlight, since it's been overshadowed by rival Cadillac and countless other luxury brands. Lincoln has now revealed that its buyers come back to buy another vehicle, more than any other brand in the luxury segment - according to IHS Markit Loyalty data. Lincoln sales are up six percent this year Lincoln...
Apple iOS 11 adds ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ feature
Apple has unveiled all the updates to its latest iOS 11 operation system, which includes lots of new features, like improved Apple Pay and updates to Siri. One other new feature is a Do Not Disturb While Driving feature that will help drivers keep their eyes on the road. Related: Ford adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to 2016 models The...
Faraday Future to climb Pikes Peak in its FF 91
Faraday Future has announced that it will be participating in this month's 95th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which marks the first time that an electric vehicle OEM will enter the race. Faraday Future is going to use the race to test its upcoming FF 91. The Faraday Future FF 91 will arrive in 2018 As part of this effort, FF...
2018 Buick LaCrosse gets standard eAssist mild hybrid system
Buick is adding a new electrified model to the 2018 Buick LaCrosse lineup with the release of the new eAssist hybrid version. The new eAssist system combines an electric motor with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine to give the LaCrosse a 19 percent increase in city fuel economy compared to the V6 powered LaCrosse. The new eAssist system will be the...
AAA wants Tesla owners to pay more for insurance
Popular national insurer, AAA is raising its rates on Tesla vehicles, since it has researched data that shows that Tesla Model S and Model X owners have higher insurance claim rates. AAA could raise its premiums up to 30 percent on the Tesla vehicles based on information that it has received from the Highway Loss Data Institute. Tesla insurance rates...
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback – Review
For years US car buyers have stayed away from hatchbacks and wagons, but times are changing. Today if you want a compact hatchback you now have more options than the VW Golf or Mazda3. After abandoning the hatchback segment years ago, Honda has finally brought back the Civic Hatchback and it's great! Honda gave me the keys to a...
Toyota ends its partnership with Tesla
Toyota has revealed that it sold all of its shares in Tesla by the end of 2016, effectively ending its partnership with Tesla. Toyota and Tesla formed a partnership to co-develop electric vehicles in 2010, with Toyota acquiring a three percent stake in Tesla for $50 million. Toyota has formed an in-house division to develop electric vehicles Toyota initially started selling...
2018 BMW M5 revealed thanks to Need for Speed Payback
BMW has yet to officially unveil the 2018 BMW M5 and has only teased us with a round of photos of a camouflaged M5. Well the new Need for Speed Payback game has given us our first look at the next-generation 2018 BMW M5. The 2018 BMW M5 will debut in September The new Need for Speed game was just announced...
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Value package debuts
Hyundai has announced that the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is going to offer a new Value Package for the 2.4L equipped model. The new 2018 Santa Fe Sport Value package bundles many of the features that Santa Fe Sport buyers want at a more wallet friendly price. The Santa Fe Sport Value comes standard with heated dual power side mirrors,...
