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Geneva Motor Show Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns 2.28.2020
The Swiss government has banned public gatherings of more than 1000 people until March 15, due to concerns surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak. As a result, the 90th Geneva Motor Show, slated to begin next week, has been cancelled. Numerous new vehicle world debuts were expected to take place during the event's press preview on March 3rd and 4th. It remains to… Read More
Volkswagen Releases More Details on 8th Gen Golf 2.27.2020
Following an initial reveal last fall, Volkswagen has released more photos and details of its all-new 8th generation Golf. The car was to be shown publicly at next week's now canceled Geneva International Motor Show. The gas-fueled 2021 Golf GTI was to be presented alongside its hybrid and diesel versions. The later versions are VW’s latest moves to keep the… Read More
Porsche Takes Autonomous Driving Into the Repair Shop 2.27.2020
Porsche is testing an autonomous driving system to be used in maneuvering vehicles inside crowded repair shops, port facilities, and other close quarters driving situations. Part of a collaboration with Kopernikus Automotive, Porsche is demonstrating the technology in a workshop on the company’s premises in Ludwigsburg. For the system, the partners rely… Read More
Five Shades of Blue Rule the Lincoln Color Palette 2.26.2020
The most popular automotive paint colors are white, black, silver and grey, with those four covering about 80% of new cars sold today worldwide. While Henry Ford famously offered the early Model T only in black as a way to save money, Lincoln has long emphasized blue hues in its product offerings, as key to the calming and soothing experience that company aims to… Read More
Polestar Reveals Precept Concept Ahead of Geneva Debut 2.25.2020
Polestar, the EV sub-brand joint venture of Volvo Car Group and parent company Geely, will present a vision of the brand’s future direction at next week's Geneva Motor Show. The Precept concept is a full-electric four door grand tourer, and showcases the brand's commitment to developing new, more sustainable interior materials, as well as continued development… Read More
Volvo Debuts New S90 and V90, Announces Mild Hybrid Availability For Every Volvo Model 2.24.2020
Volvo Cars has introduced refreshed versions of the S90 sedan and the V90/V90 Cross Country, including a refined exterior design and a new, state-of-the-art sound system by Bowers and Wilkens, and has announced across-the-board availability of the company’s 48 volt mild hybrid powertrain options. In terms of exterior design, Volvo designers have finessed both… Read More
Drop Top Luxury 2.20.2020
Depending on where you live there are already signs of spring. That has us thinking about dropping the top and going for a drive. Fortunately, Bentley has a new option for that. That company has announced the new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible. The newest addition to the Bentley stable comes with a unique double diamond front grille, 22 inch wheels and a… Read More
Nissan Begins Testing New Vehicle Subscription Service in Houston 2.19.2020
Nissan is the latest car company to experiment with a subscription model. The company is test-marketing a new service in which drivers can pay a fixed price per month, then swap cars as often as once a day to suit their needs. Called Nissan Switch, the program is available in two tiers: Select includes the Altima, Rogue, Pathfinder and Frontier for $699 per… Read More
Hyper Fast 2.18.2020
With the Geneva International Motor Show just a few weeks away, we’re starting to get glimpses of what we can expect. The Czinger 21C hypercar will make its global debut in Switzerland. There aren’t many specifics right now, so here’s what we know so far. The hybrid powertrain can generate 1250 horsepower. With that kind of force, the company says the Czinger… Read More
Hagerty Backs Proper Driver’s Ed for Teens 2.18.2020
In many states, when teens reach the age of being able to apply for a driver’s license, the requirements can be painfully inadequate beyond a willing parent and a credit card. With so many schools dropping traditional driver’s education due to budget costs, and the expensive nature of many private driving schools, more and more teens are hitting the roads with… Read More