Alfa Romeo’s working on a new 8C plug-in hybrid supercar
Despite the untimely and sad death of former FCA CEO, Sergio Marchionne, the show must go on and Alfa Romeo's reportedly working on a new mid-engined, gas-electric plug-in hybrid supercar called the 8C. Speculation suggests over 800 total horsepower and a starting price in the hundreds of thousands.
You’ll need $68,000 to land a tech-rich 2019 Audi A7 in your driveway
Have you been eying the latest rendition of Audi’s tech-savvy A7 Sportback? Well the deal just got a little sweeter as Ingolstadt’s finest just announced the pricing list for the new 2019 Audi A7. Most of all, it includes a new entry-level base model, which starts at a cool $68,000 for the Premium model.
Elon Musk tweets about privatizing Tesla Motors, causes an investor frenzy
Elon Musk is in the news again over some tweets on Twitter about openly expressing the idea of transitioning Tesla Motors into a private company, prospectively starting stock share prices at $420 per share. This ultimately has industry analysts and investors going crazy trying to make sense of it all.
Checking the pressure in your car’s tires is vital — here’s how to do it
Checking your tire pressure is just as important as making sure there's gas in the tank. Late-model cars come with a built-in tire pressure monitoring system that warns the driver if a tire needs air. If yours doesn't have it, however, you'll need to check the pressure manually. Here's how.
Volvo’s Polestar performance brand is working on a Tesla Model 3 competitor
Volvo’s dedicated performance division, Polestar, is upping its ante by gearing up to take on the Tesla Model 3. According to a new report, the Polestar 2, will sport an all-electric powertrain with a range up to 350 miles and an output of up to 400 horsepower. It will cost $40,000 to $66,000 U.S.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan brings Stuttgart luxury to the masses
Making its debut in North America is the world’s first-ever Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan as the model enters its fourth-generation. At launch, it will be available as the A 220 and the A 220 4MATIC, making the choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive the only model differentiator for now.
BMW M joins the hybrid gas-electric movement with its future cars
It seems everyone’s catching on to electrifying performance models with hybrid technology. Word on the street is that BMW’s renowned M Division will be hopping on the hybrid electrification bandwagon with its performance cars. That means that cars like the M3 and M5 will get gas-electric propulsion.
Lamborghini’s Aventador successor goes semi-electric with a new V12 hybrid
It seems like it was only last year when Lamborghini didn’t think new models featuring electrified powertrains would be in their pipeline in the “short term.” Now, the company’s position on electrification seems changed according to a recent interview at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Aston Martin shoehorns V8 Vantage S running gear into a Cygnet for Goodwood
Recently, at the world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, Aston Martin engineers shoehorned the V8 and seven-speed Sportshift II transmission from a V8 Vantage S into the body of a Cygnet, along with other modifications, all just to celebrate going fast and the sport of speed.
Subaru appoints new president, plans new hybrid, SUV, and autonomous tech
Subaru appointed some new company leadership. Commemorating the moment, new president Tomomi Nakamura announced his ambitious plan to introduce a new hybrid model, a new "global SUV," a new design language, a push towards more electrification and autonomous driving tech by the early 2020s.
The next-gen Volkswagen Beetle will morph into an electric four-door vehicle
Volkswagen will succeed the current Beetle with a completely new all-electric model with a total of four doors, as an addition to the company's future lineup of mainstream all-electric vehicles. The Beetle will join other future models like the ID Buzz microbus as the company seeks to produce more EVs.
The 2019 BMW X5 is here to replace that aging family SUV
Hot on the heels of the reveal of Audi's new Q8 flagship crossover SUV, BMW one-upped its rivals by revealing the 2019 BMW X5 crossover SUV. The new X5 enters its fourth generation, growing in size slightly while gaining a list of new features with BMW's latest connected and digital services.
2019 BMW X4 M40i first drive review
We hoon and bond with the 2019 BMW X4 in its top-specification M40i at and around BMW’s Performance Center in South Carolina to learn that the X4 still can boogey. But the ride is better and it overall does well to succeed upon its previous successes with more style and better performance all around.
The Porsche 911 Speedster Concept continues a long-standing tradition
Germany’s renowned luxury performance brand and prancing horse, Porsche, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. And to commemorate the “70 years or Porsche Sports Cars” occasion, the company unveiled the new 911 Speedster Concept: 500 horsepower of pure open-top, unbridled, lightweight 911 performance.
Almost a quarter of Tesla Model 3 orders refunded, according to report
According to a report citing April 2018 data from Second Measure, a financial analytical firm that analyzes anonymized credit and debit card transactions, Tesla refunded almost 23 percent of the Model 3's $1,000 pre-orders. This presumably stems from the numerous production and quality issues.
Some of our favorite picks of the best station wagons in history
Station wagons can be awesome for offering car-based performance with extra practicality. They also prove that mom and dad can be fast and cool. But they are hated by some consumers for being stereotypical parent vehicles. Either way, we choose our favorite station wagons from history.
Mercedes-AMG unleashes details on U.S.-bound E53 lineup for 2019
After an initial reveal in Europe, Mercedes-AMG officially released details of the U.S.-bound version of the all-new, E 53 sedan, coupe, and cabriolet. Highlights include an all-new 48-volt electrical system and the return to straight-six power with the same turbocharged unit from the latest CLS.
Bose’s revolutionary adaptive suspension gets a reboot for 2019
Bose, the same company that brings you some of the most popular audio gear, conceptualized a revolutionary adaptive car suspension design in 1980. Thanks to advances in technology and a new proprietor, it will finally reach production in 2019 as the world's first digital car chassis technology.