This guy designed Nissan’s beastly GT-R. Here’s what he’s doing next
Known to fans as “Godzilla,” the Nissan GT-R is one of the most formidable performance cars around. Hiroshi Tamura is in charge of keeping this monster sports car in fire-breathing shape. He spoke with Digital Trends about what the future holds for the GT-R and 370Z, two cars that embody Nissan's performance ambitions.
2019 Honda HR-V Touring review
The 2019 Honda HR-V is part of a growing crop of subcompact crossovers. But while some competitors settle for cramped interiors and front-wheel drive, Honda made sure the HR-V was a true utility vehicle. For 2019, the HR-V adds Touring and Sport trim levels, as well as an updated infotainment system.
This 600-horsepower 2019 Shelby GT-S Mustang is the ultimate rental car
Shelby American developed this GT-S Mustang for the Sixt rental car company. Shelby has a long history of building high-performance Mustang rental cars for Hertz, but this is the first time it's worked with another company. The Sixt Mustang rental cars will be available in certain regions this summer.
Chinese automaker Zotye wants to start selling cars in the U.S. within two years
China's Zotye Automobile is aiming to launch its T600 small crossover in the United States in late 2020 or early 2021. The T600 could be the first Chinese-branded passenger car sold in the U.S. Other Chinese automakers are also eyeing the U.S. market, but Zotye is already signing up dealers.
2019 Ford F-150 RTR gets a light dose of off-road, style upgrades
Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR Vehicles is turning its attention to the 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck. RTR gave Ford's bestseller new suspension components and tires, as well as more extroverted exterior styling. The Ford F-150 already gets plenty of attention from tuners like Roush, Shelby, and Hennessey.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe gets a tech upgrade, keeps quirky styling
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe debuts at the 2019 New York Auto Show with an upgraded infotainment system that incorporates Mercedes' digital assistant. The SUV launches later this year with turbocharged four-cylinder power. Mercedes-Benz will also roll out an updated GLC around the same time.
Kia’s HabaNiro concept is an autonomous electric car that knows when you’re sad
Debuting at the 2019 New York Auto Show, the Kia HabaNiro concept is supposed to preview the future of the everyday car. That future will include artificial intelligence tech that can read the driver's emotions, according to Kia. The HabaNiro's electric powertrain also provides 300 miles of range, Kia says.
With drift mode, Kia’s Stinger GTS lets you unleash your inner hooligan
Debuting at the 2019 New York Auto Show, the limited-edition Kia Stinger GTS gets a trick all-wheel drive system that should enable plenty of sideways action. But don't get your hopes up; only 800 buyers will get to try it. Kia will also offer the Stinger GTS in regular rear-wheel drive form.
2019 Audi TT RS gets subtle cosmetic surgery ahead of its trip to the Big Apple
The 2019 Audi TT RS gets a minor face-lift, but it keeps its signature turbocharged inline-five engine. The updated TT RS makes its United States debut at the 2019 New York Auto Show. The Audi TT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with a special-edition version also hitting showrooms.
Acura will take the green flag in IndyCar, but just for one race
Acura will slap its logo onto an IndyCar racer for the first time since 1994. An Acura-liveried car will race in the NTT IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Long Beach. But the livery will be the only different thing about the car. Acura is making this one-off return to highlight its sponsorship of the race.
New Hyundai digital key app lets drivers replace car keys with a smartphone
Hyundai is working to make key fobs a thing of the past. It is launching a smartphone app that allows owners to unlock their car doors and start the engine. This digital key will be available this fall on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan. Hyundai says the app will be useful for car sharing and in-car delivery.
Hellcat engine fits in the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler, but there’s an issue
The 6.2-liter supercharged V8 Hellcat engine fits in the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, Jeep boss Tim Kuniskis confirmed in an interview with Australian media. But the fit would be too tight to pass federal crash tests, he said. That effectively nixes the idea of Jeep offering the Hellcat in either vehicle.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid review
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid stands out as the Japanese automaker's first production plug-in hybrid model. It borrows its powertrain technology from Toyota, but it manages to still feel like a true Subaru. Is this Subaru-Toyota team effort a good plug-in hybrid? Hop along for the ride as we find out.
