JR Chocco
Honda heads to SEMA with the Rebelle Rally Pilot and Civic Type R TCR
The SEMA Show kicks off in Las Vegas at the end of the month and Honda has announced what it will be showing off. Honda will have representatives from its entire lineup of cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles, plus it will also show off the Rebelle Rally Pilot, Ridgeline Overland and Civic Type R TCR. The Honda Civic Type R...
Bugatti’s CEO hints again that an SUV might happen
Back in August, Bugatti CEO Stephan Winkelmann hinted at the possibility of adding an SUV to its lineup and now this week he's hinting again at the possibility of a Bugatti SUV. Speaking at the Paris Motor Show, Winkelmann told Automotive News, "The brand is ready for more." He also alluded to the fact that the brand's current W-16 engine...
2019 Hyundai Kona gets standard safety tech and starts at $20,970
The 2019 Hyundai Kona is zooming into its second model year with only a few updates. Hyundai has announced that the 2019 Kona will now come standard with more driver assistance safety technologies and that it's pricing starts at $20,970. The 2019 Hyundai Kona now comes standard with forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keep assist and driver attention warning. The 2019...
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye production kicks off
The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is almost here, since Dodge has announced that production of the 797-horsepower Challenger has kicked off in Canada. Since the Challenger SRT Demon is officially done, Challenger fans will now have to make due with the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye. It's powered by a 6.2L V8 engine, which is derived from the 2018...
Infiniti Project Black S gets a 563-hp dual-hybrid powertrain
Infiniti has released all the info and photos of its newest prototype, the Infiniti Project Black S, which is debuting this week at the Paris Motor Show. The Project Black S is based on the Q60 coupe, but the Q60's conventional engine has been swapped out for a new dual-hybrid powertrain that generates a total 563 horsepower. The new dual-hybrid...
Buick Encore GX name trademarked, but what is it?
Just over a week ago GM filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the Buick Encore GX name, but what could it be? According to the application, the Encore GX name could be used for "Motor land vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, trucks and vans." Little is know about what the Buick...
VW is developing an Automotive Cloud with Microsoft
VW wants to connect its future vehicles to the cloud, so it's announced a new partnership with Microsoft to develop the "Volkswagen Automotive Cloud", which will use Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. VW estimates that starting after 2020 it will sell more than 5 million new vehicles per year that will be part of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the...
2019 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Special Edition blacks it out
Toyota has unveiled the latest version of the 2019 4Runner - the 2019 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Special Edition. It's based on the 4Runner Limited trim level, but adds several black accents to its front and rear bumper spoilers, outer mirrors and door handles, window moldings, rocker panels, door garnish, roof rails and badging. At the front, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner...
2018 Ram Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition adds more luxury
For buyers that need a heavy duty pickup, but also want a bit of luxury as well, Ram has unveiled the 2018 Ram Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition pickup. The Ram Laramie Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition amps up the interior with more wood, leather and steel trim. “The 2018 Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition is the ultimate...
GM trademarks “Sport Control AWD”
GM may be working on a new all-wheel drive system, since a days ago it trademarked the "Sport Control AWD" name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It's not known what the "Sport Control AWD" name will be used for or if it will even be used at all. According to the trademark it could be used...
