JR Chocco
BMW i8s is not in the works
BMW recently introduced a sportier version of the i3, called the i3s, but it looks like an i8s is not in the works. According to BMW, a BMW i8s is simply not planned because i8 buyers have not asked for a more high performance version of the i8. Marcus Pluntke, BMW's product manager for the i8 and i8 Roadster, revealed...
BMW iX3 will be exported to the U.S. and Europe from China
BMW is getting ready to release its first fully electric SUV, which was previewed this week in Beijing with the debut of the iX3 concept. The production version of the iX3 is expected to arrive in 2020 and now it's being reported that it will be produced in China. According to the report, BMW will produce the iX3 in China...
Next-Gen VW Golf confirmed with 48-volt mild hybrid
Volkswagen has announced that the next-generation Golf will be offered with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, which is part of its plan to offer electrified versions of its entire lineup. The eighth generation VW Golf will combine a conventional engine with a 48-volt belt-integrated starter generator and a 48-volt battery. Thanks to the mild hybrid system, the next VW Golf...
Ford is done with sedans, Mustang and Focus Active survive
Ford has made a huge announcement! Ford will no longer sell any sedans in North America in the near future. Once the Taurus, Focus sedan and Fusion finish their current production run, they will be phased out, since Ford won't invest in any new generations of the sedans. That means that by 2020, 90 percent of Ford's sales will...
Toyota will introduce 10 electrified vehicles in China by 2020
China is one of the biggest markets for electrified vehicles, which is why several automakers are doubling down on the number of EV models they offer in the country. Toyota has just announced that it will introduce 10 new electrified vehicles in China by 2020, which is starting with the introduction of the Corolla and Levin plug-in hybrid models...
2019 Audi Q5L gets a long wheelbase for China
China loves its stretched cars, which is why several automakers offer long wheelbase versions of their standard models in the country. To capitalize on the trend, Audi has unveiled its first long wheelbase SUV, the 2019 Audi Q5L. The Q5L has a wheelbase that is 3.5-inches longer than the standard Audi Q5. The added length between the wheels benefits rear...
Audi A4 Cabriolet may replace the A3, A5 and TT droptops
The Audi A4 Cabriolet was discontinued in 2008, but a new report claims that it may be coming back. Audi currently offers the A3 and A5 Cabriolet and TT Roadster, but all three droptops may be replaced by a new A4 Cabriolet. According to Autobild, the A4 Cabriolet may replace the current slow selling Audi convertible models. Sedans are not...
2019 Toyota Avalon priced at $36,395, Avalon Hybrid priced at $37,395
The all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon is going to start rolling into showrooms next month and now Toyota has released all the pricing details for the fifth-generation Avalon. The base Avalon XLE is priced at $36,395, which is priced $2,000 higher than the outgoing model, although Toyota is quick to point out there are more standard features on the 2019...
Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup will arrive in 2020
It's been a few years since Hyundai tested the waters with the Santa Cruz pickup concept and although there have been rumors that the truck would enter production, Hyundai hasn't made any announcements. Now Hyundai is giving a few details about the Santa Cruz concept, including hints that it will arrive in 2020. Speaking to Motor Trend, Brian Smith, CEO...
Infiniti announces plan to build five models in China
Infiniti has announced that it will build five vehicles in China, for China, within the next five years. The new plan is part of Infiniti's 5x5 plan, with the QX50 being the first of the five vehicles. Also in addition to announcing the new production plans, Infiniti has also reaffirmed that by 2021 all of its vehicles will be...
