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Supra Suspense 12.17.2018
The anticipation is building to see the all-new 2020 Toyota Supra. It will be the first time in more than 20 years the Supra will available in the U.S. One lucky driver with likely deep pockets will own the very first one complete with VIN number 20201. This one-of-a-kind Supra will go to the highest bidder at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona,… Read More
INFINITI’s Vision 12.14.2018
The new year will bring new innovation from INFINITI. The luxury automaker plans to show a concept of their first fully-electric crossover at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. INFINITI is developing a new EV platform. We’ve known about the company’s plan to electrify its portfolio beginning in 2021. Their strategy involves hybrids and pure EV… Read More
Jaguar to Make History with All-Electric Race Series 12.13.2018
Jaguar will make history this weekend with the debut of the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY, the world’s first international championship for production-based electric cars. It will be the first time women compete against men in a race in Saudi Arabia, and Katherine Legge, Célia Martin and Alice Powell will be amongst the first women to take part in a motor race in the… Read More
New SAE Self-Driving Chart Easier To Understand 12.13.2018
SAE International announces a new visual chart for use with its J3016TM “Levels of Driving Automation” standard that defines the six levels of driving automation, from no automation to full automation.The new chart offers more “consumer-friendly” terms and definitions for the levels, which are frequently cited and referred to by industry and media. The… Read More
Ford Ranger is Mid-size Truck Economy Champ 12.12.2018
The all-new 2019 Ford Ranger has been generating plenty of buzz for its bold styling and class-leading 310 lb.-ft. torque from its 270 horsepower 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. That same brawny powertrain will also make Ranger the most fuel-efficient mid-size truck in North America: 2WD models will return 21 mpg… Read More
McLaren Automotive Races to the Sun with a new 720S Spider 12.11.2018
British exotic car builder McLaren Automotive is expanding its Super Series family with the introduction of its most accomplished convertible supercar ever: the new 720S Spider. Just revealed, the new 720S Spider delivers the exhilaration of open-air driving and levels of day-to-day usability unseen in the convertible supercar class. The design foundations of the… Read More
Volkswagen Engineers Special Reunion for Longtime Beetle Owner 12.10.2018
Volkswagen owners are known for their brand loyalty, but few can surpass Kathleen Brooks. The 73-year-old bought her red Beetle, nicknamed “Annie” in 1966, and has used it as a daily driver ever since, racking up over 350,000 miles along the way. To reward this incredible dedication, Volkswagen officials borrowed Annie for 11 months and treated her to a complete… Read More
Track Edition Lexus 12.07.2018
Lexus is adding a serious dose of speed to their luxury brand. The company has released this teaser photo of the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition. The emphasis here is track edition. The current 2019 Lexus RC F features a 467-hp V8, Brembo high-performance front brakes, a standard F-Adaptive Variable Suspension, and a 0-to-60 time of 4.4 seconds. The track edition… Read More
Volkswagen Says Next Gen Fossil Fuel Vehicles to be Their Last 12.07.2018
In the continuing wake of the “Dieselgate” exhaust emissions scandal, Volkswagen is doubling down on its commitment to electric vehicles by saying that their next generation of vehicle designs, that will start to arrive in 2026, will be the last engineered for gasoline and diesel powertrains. After those run their normal lifespan, around 2050, VW says it will… Read More
Ford Builds The Future Today 12.06.2018
Ford’s $45 Million investment in advanced materials, design tools and 3D-printed car parts has taken root in the newly opened Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Michigan. There, 3D printers are already spinning out production-ready brake parts for the upcoming Shelby Mustang GT500. Engineers use virtual reality to design and simulate future production… Read More