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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...
2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth’s Record Monza Exhaust is music to our ears
A few days ago Fiat released a teaser video of the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth that hinted at a new exhaust system for the roadster. Now Fiat has revealed that the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is available with a new Record Monza Exhaust system that "provides the unmistakable voice of Abarth." In addition to the new exhaust system,...
2019 Jeep Compass gets Upland edition and High Altitude package
Jeep has announced the updates to the 2019 Jeep Compass compact SUV, which is getting a few updates for the new model year. The 2019 Jeep Compass largely carries over into the new model year without any significant updates, but there are some new package options. The 2019 Jeep Compass Sport is now available in a new Upland special edition,...
Audi A4 Ultra Sport edition says goodbye to the manual
Manual transmissions are already scarce due to a lack of demand and now they are about to get even more rare, since Audi has announced that the A4 and A5 will no longer be offered with a manual. To bid farewell to the manual transmission, Audi has revealed the very limited A4 Ultra Sport edition. The Audi A4 Ultra Sport...
Jaguar Land Rover puts virtual eyes on its self-driving pods
According to a recent study 63% of pedestrians worry about how safe it will be to cross the road once self-driving vehicles hit the road. To better understand how vehicle behavior affects human confidence with the new self-driving technology Jaguar Land Rover has fitted "virtual eyes" to a fleet of self-driving pods. To test the "virtual eyes" Jaguar Land Rover's...
