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Lexus Teases Redesigned IS Sedan 4.20.2016
Lexus will unveil the redesigned midsize luxury sport sedan at 2016 Beijing Motor Show. The IS has seen success after three generations, with the upcoming new model based on the Lexus signature L-finesse design philosophy. According to Lexus, the new IS will have a bold design with greatly enhanced visual impact that will "absolutely ignite people’s desire… Read More
Cars that offer the most Horsepower per Dollar 4.18.2016
As a basic rule some car lovers believe that the bigger the engine the more powerful it is. With the advances in technology, smaller turbocharged engines that are both more efficient and more powerful than older, larger engines are now available. In a recent article, Car and Driver writes that the better engine depends on the car and the car maker. Car and… Read More
85 million Takata airbags might still be recalled 4.15.2016
Automotive News reports that U.S. auto safety regulators are saying there are almost 85 million unrecalled Takata airbag inflators in U.S. vehicles that will eventually be recalled. This is unless the company can prove the product’s safety. This information comes in just two months after several manufactures added more vehicle to the recall list making it a… Read More
Experts Urge to Slow Down Push for Autonomous Cars 4.11.2016
Engineers, safety advocates, and even automakers are urging federal regulators to slow down the push to get self-driving cars on the road. For years the industry has been buzzing about fully autonomous cars becoming the future of the automotive industry, but they aren't yet up to the demands of real-world driving. The Associated Press reports that several… Read More
GM Design Chief to Retire 4.08.2016
Vice President of General Motors Global Design, Ed Welburn will retire effective July 1 after a 44-year career with the company. Michael Simcoe, a 33-year veteran of GM Design and vice president of GM International Design, has been selected to succeed Welburn making him the company’s seventh design leader. “GM Design is among the most respected and… Read More
Aston Martin to Offer V12 Vantage S with Manual Transmission 4.06.2016
Aston Martin has announced plans of offering the V12 Vantage S with a manual transmission. The seven-speed manual transmission features a classic dog-leg first gear position; an echo from the past that will be welcomed by driving enthusiasts. This dog-leg configuration also ensures the gears used most frequently are located in a double ‘H‘ pattern like that… Read More
Toyota Announces the Launch of Toyota Connected 4.04.2016
Toyota has announced the launch of Toyota Connected, Inc. an entity created to significantly expand the company’s capabilities in the fields of data management and data services development. The new company will serve as a data science hub for Toyota’s global operations and will support a broad range of initiatives. Toyota Connected will leverage the… Read More
Tesla Unveils Model 3 to the World 4.01.2016
Tesla has unveiled the highly anticipated Model 3. As the event took place, thousands of people waited in line in Tesla showrooms to put down their $1,000 deposit. So far more than 115,000 people have made reservations for the Model 3. Like every Tesla, the Model 3 is engineered to combine range, performance, safety and utility. Its design maximizes… Read More
IIHS Rates Headlights for the First Time Ever 3.30.2016
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released the results from its first ever headlight testing. The testing was done at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center in Ruckersville, VA and produced some shaking results. Out of 31 midsize cars evaluated, the Toyota Prius v was the only to earn a good rating. 11 cars earn an acceptable rating, while nine only… Read More
BMW Unveils Exclusive Editions of the BMW 750Li xDrive 3.28.2016
BMW unveils two exclusive editions of the new 7 Series based on the BMW 750Li xDrive. The two highly exclusive edition models are the “Solitaire Edition” which is limited to six models, as well as the “Master Class Edition”, of which there will be just one unique version. These exclusive editions come in two colors Black Gold and Solitaire White. The edition… Read More