JR Chocco
2019 BMW 3 Series teased during its final phase of testing
BMW is almost ready to reveal the all-new 2019 BMW Series, but before that happens BMW is putting the new sedan through the last phase of tests. This includes driving 3 Series prototypes out to Death Valley in Nevada for a series of hot weather tests where the temperature reaches as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit. You might recall that...
2018 Ram Harvest Edition Chassis Cab starts at $45,685
Ram has unveiled the newest edition to its truck lineup, the 2018 Ram Harvest Edition Chassis Cab. As its name suggest, this special Ram chassis cab is designed for farmers and follows the introduction of the 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup versions of the Harvest Edition that debuted last year. The 2018 Ram Harvest Edition Chassis Cab is available across...
Chevy uses messages from loved ones to reduce distracted driving
Chevy has announced the introduction of its new app called "Call Me Out" which will help drivers keep their eyes on the road. The most significant part of the app is that it has the ability to let your friends and family record messages to remind you to put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road. How...
Next-Gen Mazda CX-3 will be bigger, might arrive in 2020
Mazda recently introduced the refreshed 2019 CX-3 crossover, which got several enhancements to make it more comfortable and fun to drive. Now we're hearing some new details about what we can expect from the second-generation Mazda CX-3, which might arrive by 2020. According to a new report from GoAuto, the big news is that the next Mazda CX-3 will be...
BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance plug-in hybrid can drive 50 miles in EV mode
BMW has unveiled the plug-in hybrid version of the all-new X5, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, which is going to arrive in Europe in 2019. Sadly BMW doesn't plan to bring it to the US until 2020 as a 2021 model. The BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance is powered by a 286 hp 3.0L six-cylinder engine and a 112 hp electric...
BMW adds a new Intelligent Personal Assistant
We're already used to asking Amazon's Alexa to do things for us, but starting next year BMW drivers and passengers will start saying a new prompt, "Hey BMW." BMW has announced that starting in March 2019 its vehicles will be equipped with a new intelligent personal assistant will let the vehicle's passengers control its functions and access information using...
GM DriveScription trademark hints at a subscription service
It looks like General Motors might be getting ready to launch its own subscription service, since it recently trademarked the "DriveScription" name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). General Motors filed the trademark last week on August 27 and according to the filing, it could be used for: automotive subscription services, motor vehicle rental services, or motor...
2019 VW Passat loses the GT and V6 models
Sales of the latest Volkswagen Passat have failed to heat up the charts and now VW is responding by paring down the number of trim levels and engine options. The 2019 VW Passat is reportedly losing its V6 engine option and last year's sporty Passat GT is one and done. VW revealed the news about the 2019 Passat to The...
Next-Gen Audi R8 may become an electric supercar
It's no secret that the second generation Audi R8 has failed to spark the same level of interest that the first generation did, which is why up until now it was understood that Audi had killed plans for a successor. Now a new report claims that Audi is working on a third-generation R8, which will ditch its internal combustion...
2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV debuts with 200-mile range
This month is all about electric cars with Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz all planning big debuts. Mercedes-Benz is the first of the three with the debut of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV, which debuted today. The 2020 EQC will not arrive in the US until some time in 2020, but when it does it will have a driving...
