JR Chocco
Toyota launches a subscription service
Many luxury automakers have jumped on the subscription service bandwagon as a way to reach new buyers that are turned off by traditional leases. Up until now the available subscription services have been limited to luxury automakers, like Volvo, Porsche and BMW, but now Toyota is jumping in. Toyota has announced the release of its new subscription service called Kinto...
2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible revealed ahead of its LA debut
BMW's new flagship convertible is here! BMW has unveiled the 2019 BMW 8 Series convertible ahead of its debut later this month at the LA Auto Show. The 2019 8 Series convertible will arrive next spring with the first version being the M850i XDrive convertible. Just like the 8 Series coupe, it's powered by a 4.4L V8 with 523 horsepower...
Hyundai and Kia to add solar panels to some vehicles in 2019
Hyundai and Kia have announced plans to add a new solar charging system to some of its vehicles starting in 2019. The solar panels will be incorporated into the roof or hood of the vehicles, which will then charge the vehicle's batteries. The new solar charging technology will be used to charge the vehicle's main power source, which will provide...
2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible leaked
BMW is going to reveal the 8 Series Convertible next month at the LA Auto Show, but here's your first look at its new flagship convertible. Thanks to Belgian website Autotijd, we have a preview of the 2019 BMW M850i Convertible xDrive before we're supposed to see it. BMW already released several teasers of the 8 Series Convertible, so what...
Mopar unveils a 1,000-Horsepower 426 Crate HEMI engine
If the 840 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon wasn't enough for you, Mopar has the perfect crate engine. Mopar has unveiled its newest crate engine, a “Hellephant” 426 HEMI engine with a massive 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft. of torque. The “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine was unveiled today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, alongside the...
2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag edition celebrates the past
Jaguar is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the XK 120 with the debut of the 2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag edition. The limited edition F-Type coupe and convertible is based on the R-Dynamic model and is available with either a four- or six-cylinder engine. The Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag edition don't get any performance enhancements, but instead there are several...
2019 Kia Rio loses the manual and starts at $16,195
Kia is making a few changes to the 2019 Kia Rio lineup. The 2019 Rio loses the EX trim level and if you wanted a manual transmission, you're now out of luck, since the Rio is no longer available with a manual. The 2018 Kia Rio was available in LX, S and EX trim levels, but for the 2019 model...
Tesla Model Y prototype approved for production, coming in 2020
Yesterday during its conference call to discuss Tesla's third quarter financial results, CEO Elon Musk revealed that he has approved the Model Y prototype for production. The Tesla Model Y is slated to enter production in 2020. Tesla is expected to unveil the Model Y in March 2019. When it does debut, the Model Y crossover will likely share its...
BMW 8 Series convertible will debut next month in LA
The 2019 BMW 8 Series coupe is slated to arrive by the end of the year, but if you prefer the open-air driving experience, you'll want to wait around for the 8 Series convertible. BMW has confirmed that the 8 Series convertible will debut next month at the LA Auto Show. Following its debut in LA, the BMW 8 Series...
2019 Audi R8 gets a facelift and more power
Although we don't know if Audi is planning another R8, but that doesn't matter right now, since Audi is giving the 2019 R8 a facelift. The 2019 Audi R8 gets a more aggressive exterior, more power and even updates to its suspension. On the outside, the 2019 Audi R8 has been refreshed with a new front face that includes a...
