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A7 Debut, Hennessey Hypercar, & Jeep Parts 11.02.2017
We’ll soon see the new Audi A7 in person. Automotive News is reporting the coupish sedan will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. European drivers can get behind the wheel in February. Automotive News says American drivers may have to wait until toward the end of next year. The Hennessey Venom F5 is making its world… Read More
Wrangler Revealed, Colorado Concept, & Wicked Stick 11.01.2017
Jeep fans this one is for you. The all-new, next-generation 2018 Jeep Wrangler has been revealed. It still has the classic Jeep design. Aerodynamics improve, and there’s a fold-down windshield for off-road purists. We expect to find out more at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. Chevrolet is in the spotlight at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. They… Read More
Need For Speed & Halloween Treat 10.31.2017
Need more speed? How about this 135,000 hp BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car? It just finished its first public run in the U.K. The results: 210 mph in 8 seconds. Check it out here. On a night that’s sure to be spooky, BMW has a treat. It appears these jack-o-lanterns are getting the first drive of the new BMW X2. Sure they blend in well with the intense… Read More
BMW M5, Lots of Lambos, & 6x6 Raptor 10.30.2017
MotorWeek is looking for some treats at this year’s SEMA show. Among them, the 2018 BMW M5. The 4.4-liter V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo generates 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of peak torque. The 6-th generation M5 starts in all-wheel-drive, but can also operate in rear-wheel-drive mode. BMW will be showing M Performance Parts for the new M5. The BMW… Read More
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel Strong Silent Type 10.27.2017
Chevrolet recently invited the media to drive in its new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact utility with the 1.6-liter turbo-diesel attached to a 6-speed automatic transmission. While the 1.6 turbo-diesel is already available in the Chevy Cruze compact sedan, on our day long drive, it seemed like an altogether different engine combining good strength with… Read More
BMW Lineup Grows 10.26.2017
BMW has unveiled their latest Sports Activity Coupe. The 2018 BMW X2 gets its punch from a 228 horsepower inline 4 TwinPower Turbo. It slips into the BMW X lineup below the BMW X4 and BMW X6. The 2018 BMW X2 will be available in the Spring of 2018. We’ll know the price closer to market launch.
More To See In Tokyo 10.25.2017
Honda is adding sportiness to their EV ambitions. They unveiled the Honda Sports EV Concept. It combines EV performance and artificial intelligence like the Urban EV Concept we saw at Frankfurt, but this concept is a compact body for a driving experience more like a car. Nissan unveiled the IMx concept to the crowd in Tokyo. They plan for the… Read More
More From The Tokyo Motor Show 10.25.2017
There’s more catching our eye at the Tokyo Motor Show. Like this Toyota GR HV SPORTS concept. Toyota GAZOO Racing influences are obvious. There’s a targa top like the one we remember from the Supra. Toyota says a sports car can also be eco-friendly. The battery for this hybrid is mounted near the center of vehicle for improved performance. Toyota is… Read More
Tokyo Motor Show 10.25.2017
Press days are underway at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show. This is what we’re seeing so far. Lexus premiered the "LS+ Concept". Their "Highway Teammate" allows automated driving from the time you enter a highway to the exit ramp. They expect it to be on the road in 2020. Toyota is revealing the Fine-Comfort Ride concept. The fuel cell vehicle runs on electric… Read More
Delphi Deal, VW Diesel Fix & Porsche Touring 10.24.2017
Delphi is adding to their talent pool as they develop autonomous driving technology. The company has announced they’re buying nuTonomy, Inc. for $400 million. The deal will add 100 employees to Delphi, while accelerating and expanding their new mobility business. By combining forces, Delphi plans to have 60 autonomous cars on the road across three… Read More