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Passat GT, Acura Racing, & Powerful Jeep 8.09.2017
Volkswagen is reportedly adding a boost to the daily commute. Digital Trends is reporting a Passat GT will be part of the lineup for the 2018 model year. They quote a Volkswagen spokesperson as saying the more spirited sedan will closely resemble the Passat GT Concept unveiled at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. It’s not clear when the 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT… Read More
Mazda Unveils Future Engine 8.08.2017
Mazda is looking far into the future with a new engine. The company has announced their next-generation engine called SKYACTIV-X. MotorWeek first told you yesterday about the new compression ignition engine. Here’s how it works: the fuel-air mixture ignites spontaneously when compressed by the piston. Mazda says it will be the world's first commercial gasoline… Read More
Intern’s Take: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 8.07.2017
The time was around 12:30 in the afternoon. I stood in front of a pure white shape that was the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. Its appearance was something foreign and completely different to my car, a 2000 Acura. This would be my first time driving a hybrid, so I was keen to observe the differences between the Ioniq and a traditional car. The only obvious ones were the… Read More
Tesla Cash, Mazda Tech, & Hyundai Pricing 8.07.2017
Tesla is trying to raise some cash. Reuters is reporting Tesla will raise about $1.5 billion in bonds for production of the Model 3. The first 30 of the compact electric cars were handed over to employee buyers a little more than a week ago. CEO Elon Musk has said they’re averaging over 1,800 Model 3 reservations per day. Tesla says deliveries to non-employees… Read More
Auto Alliance, Seat Belt Survey, & Slick Leaf 8.04.2017
A new assembly plant will be built in the U.S., and Toyota and Mazda are footing the bill. The two companies have signed a new agreement after years of negotiations. Part of the deal involves building a $1.6-billion-dollar plant. Toyota Corollas and new Mazda cross-overs will roll off the assembly lines beginning in 2021. Toyota says they’ll employ 4,000… Read More
Consumer Reports Says Bolt Sets EV Range Record 8.03.2017
The influential magazine Consumer Reports says that the affordable Chevrolet Bolt EV has set a new electric-vehicle range record for their testing. The Bolt EV, under real-world driving conditions, managed 250 miles on a full charge. That’s more miles than the 238 mile range estimated by the EPA, and a longer driving range than the far more expensive Tesla Model S… Read More
Model 3 Orders & Ferrari SUV 8.03.2017
Tesla is taking orders for the new Model 3 and revealing more about the timeline for delivery. In his second quarter update, CEO Elon Musk says they’re averaging over 1,800 Model 3 reservations per day. The first 30 of the compact electric cars were handed over to employee buyers on Friday. The first production vehicles are rear-wheel drive with a long-range… Read More
Jaguar’s I-Pace Wins Concept Design Award 8.03.2017
The Jaguar I-PACE Concept has been named Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2017 at the 16th North American Concept Vehicle Awards. As well as achieving the highest overall score to take away the top honor, Jaguar’s all-electric performance SUV also won theProduction Preview Concept of the Year category. The awards, held at the Concours d’Elegance of America,… Read More
Emissions Review, Toyota Tech, & Rear Seat Safety 8.02.2017
As the EPA reviews the rules for auto emissions, the process is changing. Automotive News is reporting the Director of the EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Christopher Grundler, says the process will include new screening methods to get a clearer view of how engines operate on the road. They also report him saying the EPA will buy consumer data to… Read More
Diesel Deal, BMW Concept, & Rare Raptor 8.01.2017
There’s hope for owners of diesel cars in Germany. Reuters is reporting the German government will agree to software updates for around 2 million diesel cars instead of engine retrofits to cut emissions. They report auto executives and political leaders are meeting today to work on cutting pollution in cities while keeping diesel cars on the streets. Reuters… Read More
