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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid – First Drive Review w/ Video [60 Photos]

Ioniq launches for 2017 as the first direct Prius rival in years. Yes, I hear you — there are dozens of Prius rivals! And you are right: hybrids and EVs have gained traction in midsize sedans, luxury cars and SUVs at a rapid clip recently. But no car actually tries to out-do Prius in 2017. Not the cancelled Honda Insight. And not the plug-in Chevy Volt, or battery-only VW eGolf. The reasons for this are many. Mostly because Prius has beaten them all. Ridiculously good mileage – no matter what. A formula that surprisingly has never been cracked by another …

Mar 24, 2017 Read more

How to Switch to LED Headlights

As automotive technologies go, lighting has given us an example of the “elbow curve” in terms of development over the last twenty years. There was a time back in the annals of history, often referred to as “the 90s,” when halogen lights were what cars came with. Some cars had good ones, which made them slightly brighter than the lights on cheap cars. And then Xenon technology became cheap enough to offer as an OEM. Luxury automakers quickly spotted an opportunity to distance themselves from the proverbial Yugos and Skodas of the world. Xenon was followed by HID, and most …

Mar 24, 2017 Read more

2017 Lexus ES350 – HD Road Test Review w/ 2 Videos – By Tom Burkart

The Lexus ES was refreshed for the 2016 model-year to enhance its styling and luxury equipment, along with a new build location as the first Lexus to be made in the USA. Its upgrades are fairly skin-deep, however, so we worried this car would be left behind by all the new midsize luxury models. Vehicles like the Lincoln Continental or C-Class are all significantly fresher than the ES350 outside and in. The ES has a huge target on its back — even from upstarts like the latest Avalon, Acura TLX and even Kia Cadenza. These rivals often have the latest turbo …

Mar 24, 2017 Read more

2017 Genesis G90 5.0 Ultimate RWD – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

The hunt for the elusive Luxury buyer is on with the all-new Genesis division. We recently tested the G80 sedan, and came away mightily impressed – a dynamic, stylish, beautifully-equipped competitor to the BMW 5 series. But for the price of a lowly turbo 4-cylinder Bavarian, the G80 had 5.0-liters of rip snorting V8 muscle. While Genesis is on safari for luxury brand competitors, it doesn’t stop at the G80, because with the larger G90, the brand is taking on the big game – Lexus LS, BMW 7-series and Mercedes S-Class. So, does it come home with a trophy, or …

Mar 24, 2017 Read more

2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinum – Road Test Review – By Carl Malek

With all the new entries that have entered the compact SUV segment over the past few years, it is easy to forget about one of the pioneers in this hotly contested segment, the Toyota RAV4. Designed to bring a compelling blend of safety, versatility, and value to a segment that was in its infancy at the time. The RAV4 would emerge as one of the leading compact SUV entries on the market, while also proving to be a huge sales success for Toyota at the same time, but can the current generation RAV4 confidently follow in the tire tracks of …

Mar 22, 2017 Read more

2017 Hyundai SANTA FE Ultimate – Road Test Review – By Tim Esterdahl

Overlooked by many consumers, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is the sleeper pick by many journalists as the best full-size CUV on the market. Why the disconnect between consumers and critics? No idea, it is really that good. The Hyundai Santa Fe has been around for years and in 2012 a longer-wheel base model called the Limited hit the sales rooms. As opposed to the smaller Sport model, the Limited offers a third-row – a key item for family shoppers. It also received a different grille design, optional 19 inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust tips and its overall shape …

Mar 22, 2017 Read more

This Exact 1952 Mercedes-Benz W194 Won Lemans

Just parked up on the lawn in front of the Mercedes stand! Read into the details of W194 number 7 and you quickly learn this exact car won LeMans. Impressive! Of course, this tanker aero design hides a Super Light alloy spaceframe with giant structural sills. Escape was via the future-icon gullwing doors. This car went on to race at the Nurburgring and as a timer in the Carrera Panamericana. 1952 Mercedes-Benz W194 Number 7

Mar 21, 2017 Read more

1980 Lancia BETA Monte Carlo Turbo at Amelia Island [22 Photos]

This Group 5 rally racer won the WRC championship in the silhouette category for two years running for 1980 and 1981. It was a bleeding-edge technological showpiece that ran a carbonfiber chassis and part-kevlar bodywork. Great to meet this stunner at the Amelia Island Concours 2017, where it actually lives locally in the stunning collection of John Campion. We had the pleasure of seeing its home garage before the concours and almost had to sit down from excitement. So much Martini Racing and so many authentic Lancia race-winners! The Beta Monte Carlo turbo’s most dramatic angle and aero needs came …

Mar 21, 2017 Read more

1971 Bizzarrini 128P Prototype Speedster at Amelia Island Concours [28 Photos]

A barchetta speedster as a racecar!? This car is inspired by the top can-am spyder style LMP1 racecars of its era — all giant wings and scoops galore. A simple rollbar and twin plexiglass cowls instead of a windshield means this is a helmets-on affair at speed. The pure definition of street speedster cool! This flowing and curvy design style was the anti-wedge. Counter-programming versus the sharp Countach and Esprit look, perhaps. Curvy panel surfaces like these would take decades to go mainstream. 1971 Bizzarrini 128P Prototype

Mar 21, 2017 Read more

1957 Fiat-Stanguellini 1200 SPIDER AMERICA [24 Photos]

I promise you have never tripped over something so lovely. This TINY Fiat Stanguellini is even tinier than a doorstop. Its ultra rounded nosecone/intake is a joyous production version of the rocket/jetage themes in high auto design of the era. 1957 but conceived in the hearts and minds of the world’s car-designers together about 1953. Tailfins, streamlined aero and UFO-like body shaping. Without advanced CAD-CAM there was no way to know what truly worked in wind tunnels. So if it looked right, it would fly right was the old adage. This 1200 Spider America flies right. A bite-sized dream. Is …

Mar 21, 2017 Read more

2017 Nissan ARMADA Platinum – Road Test Review – By Tim Esterdahl

In a segment long dominated by the Chevy Tahoe and the GMC Yukon, the 2017 Nissan Armada arrives to take them both head on. With a huge interior and plenty of horsepower under the hood along with a very unique style, it is bold challenger, yet does it truly measure up? Yes and it might just surprise many large SUV buyers. Fresh off a one-year hiatus, the 2017 Armada is back with new looks, improved V8 and loads of safety and security tech. It continues Nissan’s push to be more than a low-budget volume seller and instead be a major …

Mar 21, 2017 Read more

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Streamliner at Amelia Island Concours [40 Photos]

The 540K Streamliner is always a delight to see and photograph. A few things to note: the machine is HUGE! It is truly enormous by all dimensions, including its width. A massive scale for a road car. The next is that this machine was as otherworldly and advanced in 1938 as it seems today. Nothing approaching such a streamlined design was ever applied to a closed, luxury grand tourer of a car. This machine excelled at a core MB trait: extreme high speed and extreme luxury. Their hotrod limos and perhaps the S-Class Coupe still embody most of the …

Mar 20, 2017 Read more

1939 Bentley 4.25-Litre Embiricos Coupe – Amelia Island RM [31 Photos]

This Bentley really stops your eye dead on sight. Teardrop fenders with sharp upper edges? Pinched, gangster glasshouse? Suicide doors and fastback tail? What is this! A Bentley true and true, with its bodywork a recreation to one-off Embiricos Coupe specification. From its rounded waterfall of a grille to its sleek tail… we adore this car! Someone else does too. It sold for $671k at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2017 auction. Lot 154 1939 Bentley 4¼-Litre “Embiricos” Coupe Recreation by Bob Petersen Engineering Chassis no. B119MX Engine no. W9BC Sold for $671,000 1939 Bentley 4.25-Litre Embiricos …

Mar 20, 2017 Read more

2017 VW Golf R 6-Speed Manual – HD Road Test Review

How does the Golf R’s halo/hero status match up with reality in your garage? Well, it scores huge with 5-second sprints and a $36,475 price right off the bat. Then you get Golf R into its race mode and HANG ON for its throaty brummm up redline/supralegal speed. It’s been a thrilling few months of hot hatch and performance car reviews around here – so we feel well-placed to judge this hot hatch king. Focus RS will be the main competitor for comparisons, but also feedback on how Audi S3 differs too. Longtime Subaru WRX fan/owner helps to appreciate Golf …

Mar 20, 2017 Read more

2017 GMC Acadia DENALI – Road Test Review – By Tim Esterdahl

GMC angling to be a “premium brand” these days — a long way from their trucks’ deserved reputation as rebadged Chevrolets. GMC has definitely changed, but not everything makes sense. The 2017 GMC Acadia Denali is a perfect example of this. It is essentially a rebadged Chevrolet Traverse with upgraded features and luxury. Do these luxury features push it to another level above the Traverse? Absolutely, yet they may do more harm than good. The 2017 GMC Acadia is one of several SUV models offered by GMC these days as the brand works to find complements to its better-selling Yukon Denali and Sierra …

Mar 20, 2017 Read more

2017 Rolls-Royce DAWN – Bespoke Inspired By Fashion

The Dawn might be the best Rolls-Royce yet! Stunning grace and top-down proportions. Swapping the Wraith’s heavy, buttressed roof lightens the look of the car dramatically. The tail of the Dawn is then perfect for a perfectly horizontal tonneau cover and trunklid. Truly elegant. This Inspired By Fashion creation is from the RR Bespoke team. Andalusian white paintwork is a shimmery spectacle in bright sunlight. THe cabin wears blue silk detailing featuring a profile headshot of the Spirt of Ecstacy. So, looking at her from the side, that is. Little details, of course. But the roof in bright blue …

Mar 18, 2017 Read more

2017 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Convertible [24 Photos]

The new Mercedes-Maybach strategy is to offer multiple special variants of production Mercedes models. It makes more sense than the stand-alone Maybach brand — but appeals to the same types of people. People who want/need to one-up their wealthy neighbors. Yes, this S650 looks quite different than an S550 Cabriolet. It is a gilded, glittery dream versus that plebian weakling! But the S650 basically looks and feels exactly like the S65 AMG. Same grille and lower brightwork garnish, same seats and cabin with stenciled woods. Different wheels and perhaps different suspension tuning for the slightly-quicker V12TT engine variant also mark …

Mar 18, 2017 Read more

2017 Porsche Panamera TURBO – Startup/Exhaust Video + 44 Photos

The new Panamera Turbo is all about headline numbers versus the rest of the range. 3.4-seconds to 60-mph. 190-mph top speed. All-new 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 with 550HP and a snarl worthy of the Porsche crest. The exterior is indeed very evolutionary from up front. New PDLS+ and LED matrix lighting sets the car apart as the new model, as do the new intercoolers behind every nose hole. Intercooler as fashion statement! They are bright silver so definitely stand out to the eye — in the best way. Around the side and rear end, the car looks much …

Mar 18, 2017 Read more

How to Change the Exterior Color of Your Car with Plasti-Dip

This how to Plasti-Dip your car guide will make changing of car color fast and easy. For those who are not familiar with Plasti-Dip, it is a new product being used to change the color of your car temporarily. It is usually in liquid form used to vinyl-wrap cars, and you can spray it on like regular paint. As it dries up it becomes flexible that protects the paint underneath. If applied properly, it can make your vehicle looks good on the outside and keep the finish of the car well-maintained (innovatecar.com). The Plasti-Dip can survive the harsh weather both …

Mar 15, 2017 Read more

2017 VW Jetta GLI 2.0T 6MT – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

Crave the delectable deliciousness of a German Sport Sedan, but don’t have the coin for an Audi, BMW or Benz? We’ve got a solution for you. The Jetta GLI sedan. Yes, a Jetta. With all the heavy-duty incentive, low-low financing, come-on-down-to-your friendly V-Dub dealer ads for garden variety Jettas, you might have forgotten VW’s love letter to the Sport Sedan. And it’s a tough world for sedans these days. With the heat for crossovers and the newfound interest in hatchbacks, the pickings for the discerning sedan driver on a budget are few. In the spectrum of things, there’s the hard-edged …

Mar 15, 2017 Read more

1965 Prince INFINITI R380 – First-Ever USA Show for Porsche-Beating Racer [50 Photos]

Infiniti has adopted the design and sports credentials of the Prince marque from its glory days of the 1950s and 1960s. The firm is best known for creating the Skyline and was acquired by Nissan in 1966 — the same year a pair of these stunning, magnificent beasts took one-two in the Japanese Grand Prix. It was a pride match for the locals in Japan. Porsche 904s and 906s beating Skyline front-engine racers on Japanese tracks that inspired the entire vehicle. Mid-engine endurance racer. With a 1964 Brabham spaceframe to start from, the company crafted its ultra-shrieking straight six making 200 …

Mar 14, 2017 Read more

5 Motorcycles to Ride This Spring

Dust off your helmet and pull the cover off your bike — spring is here (or at least almost here… sorry East coast people who are covered in snow) and it’s time to get out and ride. The change in weather means you can once again enjoy the open road aboard your two-wheeler, and if you’re in the market, 2017 has brought at least five new ways to do that. These five new bikes have something to offer for everyone, from first-timers to seasoned road warriors. Motorcycle technology continues to advance at an amazing rate, and that means each year, …

Mar 14, 2017 Read more

2017 Maserati LEVANTE at Amelia Island Concours [22 Photos]

The new Levante in Blu Emozione paintwork is gorgeous and quite unique in its design. We love its serious, toothy nose and sharky hood/grille edge. Not as sure about the rear three-quarter angle or the slightly narrow-looking rubber. The truck is even more special on the inside, where it is lined with Zegna cashmere, leathers and suedes from roof to floor. Quite pretty. Not a huge back seat but decent trunk room versus F-Pace or the Cayenne/Macan. The Levante starts from $74k with 350HP while the S kicks off from $84k with a tuned V6TT making 424 ponies. 2017 Maserati …

Mar 14, 2017 Read more

2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4×4 at Amelia Island Concours [45 Photos]

Ever wanted a truck that was so outrageous it might stop traffic dead on sight? Welcome to the G-Class 4×4-squared. This G550 4×4 even upstages the G65 parked right beside it. This “normal” twin-turbo V12 G-wagen looks like a child’s toy parked next to the 4×4! The G65 and this G550 are actually priced pretty similarly. The 4×4 comes in G550 and G63 variants, with this G550 coming in at about $220k. The G65 is just a few thousand more and will be MUCH quicker. But not nearly as outlandish. 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4×4

Mar 14, 2017 Read more

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S – Autocross Drive Video

The new 718 Cayman and Cayman S certainly are not baby Porsches any more! These are proper track stars in any configuration. The price gap between the Cayman and 911 is now pretty wide — about $75k ($54k base) plays about $90k and up for the big brother. As ever, most of the goodies you will really want are optional and can take the price of the 911 in particular easily into the 130s for a Carrera 2S. So Cayman seems like a viable, smart choice. Power from the new 718 Cayman S comes from a turbo four for the …

Mar 14, 2017 Read more

2017 Porsche 911 GT3RS – 180MPH Ride Along

Hearing and feeling the 911 GT3 RS pull a smooth-yet-violent launch start followed by savage fullthrottle all the way to 180-mph was a life highlight we got to enjoy this weekend. Granted, the queasy stomach feeling from all the launch and acceleration G-force did ruin me for mere mortal vehicles. Even Focus RS felt a but slow getting out of this Porsche. The other most memorable element? The ring in your ears from the boxer six at full chat. Not sure if it is the fuel pumps or the simple engine harmonics — but this is a heavenly sound …

Mar 14, 2017 Read more

Design Analysis: 2018 Lexus LS500 at Amelia Island Concours [23 Photos]

A car whose in-person effect was knee-weakening? This new LS500. So, so new and so revolutionary for the Lexus icon. Wait until you see this car’s unreal side sculpting and ultra-LWB, fastback-like proportions. Its nose wears a next-gen level of sculpting throughout the bumper and hood. The grille almost takes a back seat to the intensely low, long and muscular fenders and slim LED headlights. The new DRL’s little lashes are intriguing too. The LS and its ultra low new nose and long hood lead the eye to the windshield. Check out the rake angle! This is seriously streamlined and likely …

Mar 13, 2017 Read more

2017 Mercedes-AMG C63S Cabriolet at Amelia Island [25 Photos]

Even parked up between the V12TT SL65 and S65 AMGs… this new C63 Cab has real style and presence. Massive wheels and fenders are overflowing with performance and aggression from all sides. The C63’s active exhaust and Sport+ mode engage a deep, ripping bark from the exhaust was enough to draw a crowd of hooray’s from the Ritz parking area. Its cabin impressed too. Far better looking than new SL… The C43 starts at $61k while the C63 is priced from $73k in the USA. 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63S Cabriolet

Mar 13, 2017 Read more

1957 Jaguar XKSS 716 at Amelia Island Concours [41 Photos]

A ‘racecar for the road’ is almost cliche these days in how often it describes sports and supercars. But this XKSS was a revolution in its time: it added bumpers, road lights and a luggage rack to the LeMans-dominating speed of the XKD. Of, and a windshield, softtop and side glass! But beyond these detail mods, the XKSS is pure racecar. In person, its otherworldly curves and body flow are spectacular to behold. The curt front end metal wraps the oval intake and glassed-in headlamps with no flab whatsoever. Just like a bubble flying through the universe. But this bubble …

Mar 13, 2017 Read more

Amelia Island 2017 – 1930 Alfa Romeo 1750GS Testa Fissa [27 Photo]

Here is a stunning racer that stands proud even in a line of million-dollar one-offs at Amelia Island Concours 2017. What really spoke to us about this Alfa Romeo is its artful, graceful and yet quite serious racing bodywork. The chassis is fully shrouded for aero smoothness — right down to the louvered frame section down below, covered arrow steel for the front suspension, and teardrop tail with zero shutlines. It is basically a one-piece clamshell for most of the metal! Even the windshield is a nice flip of metalwork. Quite special in the flesh. This car raced extensively in …

Mar 13, 2017 Read more

267MPH 1987 Oldsmobile AeroTech at Amelia Island Concours [36 Photos]

What the Oldsmobile AeroTech lacks now and arguably lacked then? Brand appeal. But what it brings today 30 years after its rollout and stunning 250-mph plus top speed runs? Importance. This is an important machine. An extreme aerodynamics, tire and engine prototype, the AeroTech showed the world what it would take to cross into seriously dangerous speeds. Its tires, brakes, cooling and streamlined underbody taught General Motors important lessons. Most significant? The move to shrouded lighting, smooth surfaces and wind tunnel testing. Beyond just showing off as a very ambitious GM prototype, the AeroTech has now even outlived its Oldsmobile …

Mar 13, 2017 Read more

2018 Lexus LC500h at Amelia Island Concours [44 Photos]

Kicking off the slew of posts we have to write from the always-fun Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Amelia Island’s tight layout in the Ritz Carlton hotel in northeast Florida makes for a thrilling sensory overload. Every step means a one-off car you’ve never seen, never imagined. Needless to say, you can’t believe your eyes — so much HOT metal! Amelia excels in new-car promotions as well as the pre-war etc Concours categories. After all, 10k rabid car fans in one place? Oh, and they are wealthy!? Let’s do a ride-and-drive! Alfa, Rolls, McLaren, Porsche, Infiniti and Jaguar were the stands. …

Mar 11, 2017 Read more

2017 Ford Explorer Platinum 4×4 – HD Road Test Review

As recently as ten years ago, all you had to ask for was a seven-seat SUV. The options were pretty limited and you found your way into various full-size Suburbans or Expeditions. These days, car shoppers have to get a lot more specific. There are over 50 SUV and crossover models capable of seating seven. But they are certainly not all equally capable. The Ford Explorer aims to be one of the largest mid-size SUVs out there – one with real seating in the third row and decent luggage room with all seats up. The Explorer is very-much an SUV versus a …

Mar 09, 2017 Read more

2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

Is the new Sentra NISMO heir to the SE-R throne? That depends on who you ask. And really, ask the right person. Why? Well there’s a lot of snobbery, and it seems to come from people who haven’t taken the trouble to even drive the car. And they’re missing out. From the enthusiast camp, the issue seems to be the expectations based on the NISMO name – that you should expect BMW M Division, Mercedes AMG level commitment to performance. While we think that’s true in the GT-R NISMO and 370Z NISMO, when it comes to models like the Sentra …

Mar 09, 2017 Read more

Working on a Racecar With Leaf Springs

Racing isn’t the first application that comes to mind when leaf springs are mentioned. This simple technology dates back to medieval times in its most basic form, and now cars with leaf spring suspension arrive at drag strips around the country every weekend — and win. Like the venerable Chevy small block, leaf springs offer racers an affordable, robust solution that has evolved over time to remain competitive with newer, more expensive technologies. Getting the most out of your leaf-sprung racecar means understanding how to properly build and tune a leaf spring suspension. Let’s take a look at a few …

Mar 09, 2017 Read more

2017 Brabus 550 Adventure G-Class 4×4² – Geneva Debut

Brabus starts with G550 4×4-squared mod with one of the most pumped-up factory trucks of all time: the G-Class 4×4. This widebody, lifted offroad special now has a huge bump in power, sound and jungle capability. Brabus sells the complete vehicle — which is convenient one-stop shopping for the world’s millionaire travelers! 2017 Brabus 550 Adventure G-Class 4×4² World premiere at the Geneva Auto Show 2017 BRABUS 550 ADVENTURE 4×4² The exclusive extreme off-roader with 404 kW / 550 HP, 800 Nm of torque and exclusive BRABUS equipment BRABUS 550 ADVENTURE 4×4²: The world’s largest independent …

Mar 07, 2017 Read more

2.5s, 1020HP 2019 Artega SCALO SuperElletra By Touring Superleggera

Here is a surprise for the 2017 Geneva show! A full-electric supercar that is headed for production — and hell-bent on beating the Tesla Model S P100D’s acceleration. Tesla loves to take their jumbo hatchback sedan to dragstrips to make fools out of the hottest gas-powered metal anyone can find. And with its very-annoying Ludacris mode much ballyhooed as a unique Tesla trait. But what about a real EV supercar that is designed from the start as a speed demon? Enter the latest project from Touring SuperLeggera and German supercar startup Artega. They call it the SCALO SuperElletra. The showcar …

Mar 07, 2017 Read more

2017 Fittipaldi EF7 By Pininfarina – Geneva Debut LIVE

What if Sony’s Gran Turismo physics engine was SO GOOD at predicting which cars would win races… that you could designa car expressly to excel in Vision GT and have it be a world-challenger right from the start? That is the idea behind the Fittipaldi EF7 by Pininfarina. This concept car launches the new Fittipaldi Motors today in Geneva. Aiming to rival Ferrari and McLaren and the rest, the EF7 takes a design-led approach that is holistic: light and ultra strong chassis, race-levels of grip and speed, and aerodynamics to make the EF7 unbreakable on any track surface. We love …

Mar 07, 2017 Read more

2017 McLaren 720S Reveals Active Aero and Hyperflowing Design [w/ Track Video)

Hyper-flowing? That is not a word and is vague at best to describe the milky, smooth and rounded look of the new 720s. The machine actually looks like a direct successor to the F1 flagship of the 1990s. In a great way! But the look is certainly evolved even versus the latest P1 that just wrapped up production. The ideas for this new Super Series McLaren are to leverage P1-style active aero, new chassis software for the full-hydraulic suspension that can tweak each corner massively in milliseconds, and overall make the most of the revised V8TT. This 4.0liter unit now …

Mar 07, 2017 Read more

2.8s 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT Concept – LIVE Geneva Debut in 40 Pics

Does this car live up to its preshow hype!? YES! A four-door fastback supercar with the space of Panamera but the speed of 911 Turbo? Quite a potent blend. The concept wears much body adornment and even a hybrid ERS powertrain teaser. But this shape is certainly en route to buyers VERY SOON with the standard (!) turbo V8s we have come to know and love from AMG. Look for pricing around 200k when this car makes its way to showrooms about a year from today. Worst thing about it so far? The name? This is the AMG GT … …

Mar 07, 2017 Read more

2017 Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept – Geneva Debut w/ Video

We can’t wait for the next generation of ‘small’ Bentleys to start arriving! No longer saddled with its Audi and VW platform, the Bentley range is set to take a big leap up the performance charts. The revolution started with the Speed 6 concept and now continues with this hybrid Speed 6e cabriolet. Its beauty is nothing short of a stunning! Still a high bathtub shape in profile, but look closer. Intricate details like the lower sills and even the hood are carved out, scultped for aero and cleanly proportioned like no recently Flying B. The cabin of this two-seater …

Mar 07, 2017 Read more

Aston Martin Unveils VALKYRIE, Rapide AMR and Vantage AMR Pro [Video + 60 Pics]

When Aston Martin first unveiled its new hypercar to the world, we were big fans of nearly everything about it. From the slick styling to the promise of impressive performance numbers, everything seemed to align perfectly. That is, except the AM-RB 001 moniker which was reminiscent of a typical part code at your local Autozone store. Thankfully, Aston Martin has rectified this error with an all new moniker. Dubbed “Valkyrie,” this beast was created in a joint effort between Aston Martin and Red Bull with the Valkyrie showcasing Red Bull’s advanced vehicle technologies, as well as subtly previewing a new …

Mar 07, 2017 Read more

Road Test Review: 2017 Kia Niro EX – By Carl Malek

Its not too often that we encounter a new vehicle that manages to hit that proverbial sweet spot between practicality, efficiency, and, style. While many vehicles out on the market strive to achieve this deceptively difficult feat, very few succeed. Kia aims to change all that with the 2017 Kia Niro a CUV that not only aims to bring style to the green vehicle segment, but also underpins an all new green car platform for both Kia and Hyundai. The exterior styling of our Metal Stream hued EX grade tester was a tasteful blend of style and practicality. …

Mar 05, 2017 Read more

2018 Alfa Romeo STELVIO – 70 Dynamic Pics On Namesake Road

Feeling like every day there is a brand-new SUV from a luxury brand? You’re right. Bentayga and Levante join F-Pace and even a Maybach G-Class for 2017. The class of 2018 includes this stunner: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The big press launch just took place in Europe and offers a great look at the truck in the wild. Certainly a wild look! Ultra rounded fenders, nose and hood lead to a very-low and bubbly hardtop shape. Big wheels and fenders enforce the machine’s performance credentials — if the giant Alfa V grille didn’t do it! The top model matches the …

Mar 04, 2017 Read more

2017 Citroen DS7 Crossback – Yay or Nay?

And now… for something completely different! Citroen is a favorite around here thanks to its wild designs, brave vision and often-odd product lineups. Long a hero of urban France, the brand actually has great reach into central/south America and much of Asia. One place in Asia, in particular. No prizes for knowing it! The CHinese market has embraced Citroen’s designer flair and euro drive manners. Especially its upscale DS brand. This new DS7 Crossback is the closest thing to a globally-competitive flagship SUV from any of the French brands. This five-seater is stunningly luxurious, high-tech and high-style. A 300HP plugin-hybrid …

Mar 04, 2017 Read more

Road Test Review: 2017 Lexus ES 300h – By Carl Malek

Lexus has been on a roll the past few years. With the recent introductions of the sleek LC coupe, and the technology packed 2018 LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, the Japanese luxury brand is firmly focused on adding a new dimension to its ongoing battle with German luxury rivals. The 2017 Lexus ES sedan aims to bring this new-found spirit to the brand’s core audience, but can it still stand out among a crowded field of luxury sedan contenders? Crisp exterior styling is typically a proven formula when it comes to drawing stares, …

Mar 04, 2017 Read more

VIDEO: First Bugatti Chirons Roll Out! w/ Animated GIFs

These three new Chirons are the first-ever customer vehicles. Just 70 Chirons are expected to be made in Molsheim this year — with more than half already in some stage of production. With every inch customizable, the build process is not rapid. But that is what it takes to make the fastest car in the world. Enjoy.

Mar 03, 2017 Read more

2017 INFINITI Q60 Black S Concept

Buckle up, bros! THe hottest-ever Infiniti just debuted with the Black S badge. This race-ready M4 GTS rival is packing ERS hybrid tech to rocket the machine out of corners — even faster than stock! The Red Sport 400 — aka the red S in the Q60S badge — is already a hero over here. Adore. SuperCoupe of the Year. SO this variant with its extreme aero, grip and powertrain upgrades? Nothing short of elation. More details to follow. 2017 INFINITI Q60 Project Black S Concept Mar 3, 2017 Introducing Project Black S – an exploration of …

Mar 03, 2017 Read more

Infographic: Key Stats and Findings from the 2017 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study

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2017 Audi S3 – Photo Slideshow + 50 Extra Pics!

50 pics of the new S3 that didn’t make it into the review — but too pretty not to share! In addition, a video slideshow of the review pics (not these..) for those who want to just lean back and soak it in. That mansion in some of the pics is Drayton Hall, a home completed in 1742. This makes it one of the oldest surviving structures in the United States. 2017 Audi S3 Quattro S-tronic – HD Road Test Review 2017 Audi S3 2017 Audi S3 Quattro S-tronic – HD Road Test Review

Mar 02, 2017 Read more

2017 Audi S3 Quattro S-tronic – HD Road Test Review

This big question you have for yourself when spending near $50k for a compact exec car is: does the performance upgrade make up for its lack of scale? For the same money as the revised 2017 S3, you can find yourself in a (small-engined) fullsize luxury car like Genesis G80 or even Audi’s own A6. While that is a rational thoughtline for your brain, it all goes out the window in real life. The money spent upgrading an A3 to this S3 quattro sedan with S-tronic all goes directly to your cheeks. To help you smile bigger, and laugh harder! …

Mar 02, 2017 Read more

2017 Maserati LEVANTE By Brabus-StarTech

Levante is pretty intense in the flesh. A macho chin and shark nose up front, but ultra low roof tapering to nothing in the back. But how to take some of Maserati’s trim and style choices up a few big notches? StarTech to the rescue. This Brabus brand has a full line of Levante parts available for shipping worldwide. Pick a few or go for the works…! Granted, finding tires for the 23s on this Geneva showtruck might be tricky. Such is life… in the fastlane. Scratch that: this truck runs centerlock 21s. More info below the gallery. 2017 …

Mar 02, 2017 Read more

2017 Cadillac ATS 3.6 Performance – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

Drive this Cadillac and you’ll never want an Electric Vehicle. Ever. We’ve been having this discussion lately. While some of our friends are having eye-watering fantasies about driving the new Tesla to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, we’re rather meh on the whole deal. And you can blame this Cadillac ATS for that. The Caddy doesn’t try to redefine the sport sedan segment – and it doesn’t need to. What the ATS does is remind you about everything a great sport sedan brings to the table, lays it out in front of you, and invites you to dig in. …

Mar 02, 2017 Read more

2018 Range Rover VELAR World Debut w/Video

Hey handsome! Check out the latest and greatest Range Rover in history: the new VELAR! The RR Velar is another genius product that fits the five-seat super-sport SUV niche. Yes, there was open space for new customers above the Evoque bu below the seven-sear Range Rover Sport. This Velar is set to hoover them up. Next-gen powertrains and tech abound – but there’ll be time for all that later. First things first: how gorgeous is it? VERY! An ultra-streamlined new aesthetic for the bodywork hugs the ground like no Land Rover before. The ultra wide track appears straight …

Mar 01, 2017 Read more

2017 KIA Soul Turbo – Road Test Review – By Ken “Hawkeye” Glassman

Kia sells a full lineup of excellent vehicles, from small economy sedans and crossovers, to mid and full size sedans and Suv’s . They even build a luxury sedan rivaling some of the best from Japan and Europe. They have many hybrid models, and even a fully electric car. But their best-selling model is the Soul. This compact crossover is designed to appeal to the young Millennial generation, but even this old greybeard find it an engaging vehicle that provides a lot of features, roomy interior, gas mileage economy in a fun package. For 2017, Kia has upped the fun …

Feb 26, 2017 Read more

2017 VW Golf TSI SEL (Wolfsburg Edition) – Road Test Review w/ Video

Three tentpole themes define the VW Golf SEL for 2017: its discreetly sporty drive manners, its intense build quality, and how the SEL might be sweet spot of the Golf line. Some clarity into the SEL vs Wolfsburg trims, too. This post is centered on the very-good performance drive video below. We start outside the car and hop in to floor it down some country roads. Then a right turn into one of the twistiest roads we have here by the Atlantic Ocean here in South Carolina. Fun to Drive There we find the Golf’s mid-spec 1.8-liter turbo plays very nicely …

Feb 25, 2017 Read more

Launch Gallery – 2017 Land Rover DISCOVERY

Ahhh-roooo-bahhh! Definitely lives up to its One Happy Island tagline. The hilly island is the perfect backdrop for the all-new Discovery. Just kidding! Many of these pics were labelled Aruba… but that is the name of the color. =] Photos from Utah. Aruba does have awsome cliffs and red rock… but much more ocean and flora all around. Our real clue was seeing snow in one of the photos. The 2017 Discovery arrives around April/May to US showrooms with pricing from $50k to $74k. Two engines: the supercharged gas six or a turbodiesel that adds about $8k to the base price. …

Feb 22, 2017 Read more

TECHART Reveals 718 Boxster and Cayman w/ 50HP PnP Powerkit

How sexy are these? We love all Porsches in Miami blue but this TechArt Cayman and Boxster are extra special. Their gorgeous new LEDs and intake details are so sexy when paired with the bodykits and wheel/tire changes by the TechArt crew. TechArt has a plug-and-play Powerkit available for the 718 lineup now, too. 15 minutes adds 50HP! Sprint pace drops a third of a second into the high 3’s. Impressive. TECHART Reveals 718 Boxster and Cayman Leonberg, February 22nd, 2017 TECHART intensifies the sporty character of the Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster models. …

Feb 22, 2017 Read more

2017 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition – HD Road Test Review

Is the coolest Maxima in ages also the best? We found out over a week of driving the 2017 Maxima SR Midnight and came away impressed, if full of caveats. And understanding some of the fanboy hate for the Maxima’s drivetrain these days. We didn’t get too bogged down by worries about how true a 4DSC the Maxima really is in this generation. You see, describing Maxima as a four-door sports car sets some pretty unrealistic performance expectations. Let’s explore this complex car for what it is: a stylish and comfortable full-size sedan that is blessed with a standard 300-horse V6. Breaking …

Feb 22, 2017 Read more

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC By VAETH – Not Quite GLC500 But Style Is Hot

Slammed stance, great grip and pipes… annnnd it’s a diesel. Wham. Slight disappointment but an interesting look regardless. For example, why not remove the 220d from the trunk? And why with this deeply lowered suspension… are there running boards? The hood is definitely open in these pics, by the way. Oh well. The power bump is modest but also well-priced for an ECU reflash. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC By VAETH VÄTH LAUNCHED A GLC Photos: Jordi Miranda VÄTH in Hösbach near Aschaffenburg gained worldwide recognition with their two business segments, automobile technology and engine technology. Vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and AMG are …

Feb 21, 2017 Read more

2017 Nissan TITAN Pro4X V8 – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

The full-size pickup truck is as American as BBQ, and it sells like hot cakes. But it’s not something just Ford, GM and Dodge have noticed. While Nissan and Toyota both have made strong inroads in the compact pickup truck market, they’ve long wanted a slice – even a sliver – of that huge Full-size pie. Well for 2017 we have an all-new bigger, better, Titan. Did Nissan get the recipe right, or are they going to end up being extra crispy? Well, they’ve certainly given it their best shot. Outside of the Nissan badge on the hood, this …

Feb 21, 2017 Read more

2017 Ford Ranger By MR Car Design Is Global Raptor Junior

Wow, it is hard to get used to saying Ford Ranger again! But we’ll need in a few years here in the USA. Global truck guys, of course, have never lost their Ranger. This upfit by MR Car Design is Germany is a fun Raptor Junior of a baja upgrade. 2017 Ford Ranger By MR Car Design A dazzling FORD RANGER by MR CAR DESIGN Photos: MR Car Design e. K. The experts of MR Car Design in Erftstadt, near the Rhine, are very well-respected for their exclusive tuning, as well as for the refinement of sports cars and luxurious …

Feb 21, 2017 Read more

2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe By FOSTLA.de Is Dripping Blue Chrome

Have you ever seen a real car that looks more like a digital dream? A rendering — too good to be true. Well, this latest wrap by Fostla.de achieves a rare blue chrome matte blue that is as unique as it is seductive. These new matte finishes are still highly metallic and have more of a satin look than a dull effect, in the flesh. 2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe By FOSTLA.de FOSTLA.DE reveals an AUTOMOBILE METAMORPHOSIS Photos: fostla.de Fostla.de, located in Hannover, is the first place to look for a truly spectacular vehicle makeover and a significant upgrade …

Feb 21, 2017 Read more

2017 Lexus RX350 – Design Analysis Video with 40 New Photos

Here are some very pretty photos and an informative video walkaround of the best-selling Lexus RX. Count the vehicle as a solid follow-up to the smooth, comfy and quiet Lexus crossover hero. As dull/proven as the powertrains are, it is really the exterior design of the new RX350 that future-proofs such a familiar machine. The cabin will seal the deal among previous owners not wild about the new full-frame grille! It is much more luxurious and one of the smoothest-riding SUVs we’ve ever driven. For a half-dozen more articles and drive reviews of the Lexus RX, be sure to check …

Feb 21, 2017 Read more

2017 PAGANI Huayra Roadster – Official Debut

Pagani’s latest creations always shake the Earth a little bit for hypercar fans. This is a machine that makes a 918 Spyder feel like a Boxster. And so it is for the most beautiful Pagani yet: the Huayra Roadster. Twin rooves come standard: a glass targa panel and a soft-top kit for the frunk. Both promise an easy way to enjoy the AMG V12’s 770HP right over your ear. Added bonus for the Huayra Roadster? You have a much better view of the rear wings and their g-force reactive moves around corners. These slim planes of carbon create active …

Feb 20, 2017 Read more

Widescreen Mega Gallery – 2017 INFINITI Q60 RS400 in 130 Original Photos

The Q60 Red Sport 400 could be our favorite car of the year. Granted, we are early in 2017. Would love to drive something as joyful as this RS400! We just crowned the Q60 RS400 our SuperCoupe of the year in the full review over here. But with 2200 words and five videos.. that URL got pretty crowded. So here is a photo-focused post. Just 130 beautiful photos of this beautiful car. Enjoy! Photo Slideshow Video 2017 INFINITI Q60 RS400

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2017 INFINITI Q60 Red Sport 400 – HD Road Test Review

The Infiniti Q60 is a rolling climax. This is a car whose excellence is the stuff of dreams. Made real, this design and powertrain come together to become the stuff of legends. One week with the car is far too short. We can still hear its ultra-smooth twin-turbo surge toward its redline. Still feel its back wheels break traction in the smoothest, most nonchalant drifts and burnouts ever. And still see its stunning beauty as it becomes more special, more breathtaking from each angle. With pricing from $51k but power that nearly matches the BMW M4 costing $25k more, the …

Feb 20, 2017 Read more

McChip-DKR Takes Lamborghini Aventador SV to 800HP

Just a downpipe upgrade and new engine management from McChip-DKR so far on their Lambo project. Getting to 800 ponies just takes this $14k upgrade! One forgets that without turbochargers, tuning race-like engines takes serious expertise. Just not nearly as easy to crank up the power electronically. Every additional pony will make this lucky person’s SV the fastest out there. MCCHIP-DKR Lamborghini Aventador SV MCCHIP-DKR AND ITS PERFORMANCE PLUS KIT FOR AN AVENTADOR Photos: mcchip-dkr GmbH & Co. KG Mcchip-dkr in Mechernich is very well known as the expert for sophisticated chip tuning and nifty software maximization. In addition they …

Feb 17, 2017 Read more

O.CT Tuning Matches with 800HP Huracan Spyder!

When in doubt, supercharge! Forced induction and forcing its way into the 2-second club is this new OCT800 Huracan Spyder. Lamborghini Huracan Spyder O.CT800 Supercharged by O.CT Tuning „NOW IT’S GETTING WILD“ HURACÁN O.CT800 SUPERCHARGED by O.CT TUNING Let’s get the bull really furious – Huracán with 805 PS (= 592 kW) / 810 Nm As expert for supercharger modifications, the O.CT Tuning team dared to take a closer look at the bull from Italy – the Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Spyder – and put it to the test. With an in-house developed supercharger-kit, the Lambo – with the justifiable title Huracán …

Feb 17, 2017 Read more

2018 Mercedes-AMG GTR x Marauder AMG Twins for Miami Boat Show

The new AMG Marauder 50-foot race-boat will need to be extra special to upstage the 2018 AMG GTR! This hottest-ever AMG GT is a personal favorite thanks to its stunning design and performance. Being bright green helps us go from like to LOVE. Here is the release for the cigarette racing collaboration – plus the launch image pack for the GTR. 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R Driving Performance on land and on the water Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing celebrate 10 years of collaboration by unveiling the stunning new 2017 50′ Marauder AMG inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT R Feb 16, …

Feb 17, 2017 Read more

MANSORY Geneva Showstoppers – Top Five Wildest One-Offs

If you ever ask yourself, ‘ Hey, I wonder what Mansory has been up to lately,’ you are in for some fireworks. Mansory’s exotic customs are some of the most lavish and exclusive in the world. And the latest set does not disappoint! Most striking are the cars they use as their starting points. Seriously special metal to begin with… then gilded and leathered and ostriched to the max! Gatorskin cabin? Cobalt inlays? Diamonds to match? They do it all. For 2017, Mansory is bringing their new Rolls-Royce Dawn, Bentley Bentayga, AMG GT and a pair of G-Wagens. Their G63 …

Feb 17, 2017 Read more

USA-Bound 2017 Lotus Exclusive EVORA 410 Honors Submersible Bond Esprit

Two pieces of cool news in this new Lotus Exclusives special: a salute to one of the coolest movie cars of all time AND news that a US-legal version of the Evora 410 is headed to the USA around May of 2017. The Lotus Exclusive team rebodied parts of the Evora Sport 410’s nose and tail to make it a true homage to the 1970s Lotus Esprit S1 that James Bond used so deftly to escape the bad guys on a mountain road… before driving off a cliff! Oh no! But wait: in one of the greatest Bond (and action …

Feb 17, 2017 Read more

2019 Aston Martin AM-RB 001 Hypercar Nearing Production

Aston just revealed some major technical partners for their new flagship hypercar program! Paired with Red Bull Advanced Technologies (and their awesome F1 wind tunnel!), Aston Martin is prepping the run of 150 savage road cars for arrival in calendar 2019. As you’d expect, the technical suppliers list reads like racing royalty: Cosworth engine, Ricardo box and Multimatic tub. Unlike the latest plugin fashion, the AM RB1 is set to be a shrieking purebred of a racer. Not even forced induction for this savage beast. Just mid-engine V12 power and extreme aero/grip. Love it. Favorite design elements include the …

Feb 15, 2017 Read more

2017 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

Heads up: you need to be on the lookout for 5-0. In this case, it’s not Steve McGarrett and his task force careening around on Oahu. It’s a luxury sedan from Hyundai’s newly-minted Genesis division, and in this case, it’s looking to take on the existing marks including the highly-prized BMW 5-series. And you know what? We might opt for the G. It’s that good. First, some housekeeping. The name Genesis has been around for a bit. In 2009, we had the first Hyundai Genesis sedan, and then it was freshened up for 2015. For 2017, though, the Hyundai has been …

Feb 15, 2017 Read more

Widescreen Gallery – 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack – 33 New Photos!

Bonus time! Here are 40 extra photos of the car that didn’t make it into our glowing review of the Challenger last week. Enjoy! We certainly did. =] 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack HD Road Test Review – 2016 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T Scat Pack

Feb 14, 2017 Read more

2017 Jeep Cherokee TRAILHAWK – HD Road Test Review Plus 2 Videos

True or False: The Cherokee Trailhawk is just as serious an upgrade as any M car from BMW — but tailored to making the Jeep unstoppable offroad versus chopping its track laptimes. Preposterous comparison? M car versus Trailhawk package? We might have thought so too until spending a week in the Trailhawk and testing out its off-road drive systems (on video below!) on some deep mud/clay here in South Carolina. The transformation of the Cherokee in off-road beastmode is as dramatic as any Sport Plus on a high-performance car. Perhaps even more-so for how intense the drivetrain becomes in its 4Low …

Feb 14, 2017 Read more

2017 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet – Ragtop V12TT G-Wagen!?

HOLY ****! You are not going to believe the latest G-Class mutant from Mercedes-Maybach. It is dubbed the G650 Landauletand incorporates the hardcore suspension and chassis mods from the 4×4-squared, a monster V12TT powerplant… and an open-roofed limo cockpit! So much to take in. Soak up the official details and 25 photos of this incredibly fun new way to spend $750 large. Love it! 2017 Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet The new Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet: Strictly limited: open-air luxury both on- and off-road 13. February 2017 Stuttgart *Fuel consumption combined: 17.0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 397 g/km Stuttgart. A …

Feb 12, 2017 Read more

Insider: What You Should Know About Buying a New Car

There comes a time in most people’s lives when it is time to buy a new car. Perhaps you are starting a family, moving to a new place, or your old clunker finally gave out on you. Whatever the case, there are similar guidelines to follow to make sure you get the car you need. Here is what you should know before buying a car. Consider Selling Your Old Car Need some extra cash to invest in your new car? There is no better way than to get rid of your old car. There are many car buyers on the …

Feb 11, 2017 Read more

4.4s, 475HP 2018 Dodge Durango SRT Revealed + Video

There is something hypnotic about watching the new SRT Durango churn all four wheels in a hard burnout! The video below is the perfect intro to such an awesome machine. The best part of this burnout!!? He never actually moves an inch! But the idea of the SRT392 engine with AWD and all the Hellcat-inspired suspension/grip upgrades seems insanely smart. The numbers speak for themselves. A 4.4-second launch matches the SRT392 itself thanks to the four-paw grip. The SRT Durango also has a giant tow rating and herculean bellow for all seven passengers to enjoy! 2018 Dodge Durango SRT …

Feb 08, 2017 Read more

2017 VW Golf SportWagen S 4Motion – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

Is the Golf Wagen 4Mo the cure for Diesel-departum depression? If you’re a VW fan, you know by now that the diesel (TDI to the faithful) is a goner. And that’s a big bummer to Wagon fans. We know a lot of VW Wagon owners who just looooove the great fuel economy of the TDI – making it an especially adept long range cruiser, and a great alternative to a small crossover. While you can’t get that TDI Wagen (or is it wagon?) anymore, for 2017, VW is sweetening the deal by offering the Golf SportWagen for the first time …

Feb 07, 2017 Read more

HD Road Test Review – 2016 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T Scat Pack

What is the best part of driving a near-500-horsepower car every day? Is it the thunderclap of this 6.4-liter V8 on startup that makes you feel as powerful as Thor? Or might it be the savage ingear power on the highway? Or is it the sheer bloodlust feeling of all that HEMI power beneath you? Knowing that a floored throttle — or anywhere close — will create a riotous crackle of engine, exhaust and squeeling tires is quite intoxicating. For us mere mortals, driving a car with such godlike power and pricing of about $40k is the absolute dream come …

Feb 07, 2017 Read more

2017 BUGATTI Chiron – Factory Tour Shows Incredible Build Process

How does one create the highest-performance vehicle in the world? Despite being faster than any other road car once built, the Chiron takes a very measured few steps into this world. Hand-assembly over two months and extensive testing at every step of the way is not a fast process — but is required to make sure these bleeding-edge pieces of technology are ready for primetime. And quality is critical: most of the 70 or so cars the Molsheim plant can produce annually will head to far corners of the globe. Repairing any issues is not a simple trip down to …

Feb 07, 2017 Read more

NEVS To Build Electric 9-3s In China

In an announcement released earlier today, National Electric Vehicles Sweden (NEVS) has revealed that it will be building an electric version of the 9-3 in China over the next few months. For those not familiar with NEVS, it is the company that bought out the remnants of Saab following the brand’s last gasp under the ownership of Spyker. While NEVS currently has the rights to continue building the aging and increasingly obsolete 9-3 sedan, it could not purchase the Swedish firm’s iconic Griffin logo, and actually lost the rights to the Saab name itself in 2014 after entering bankruptcy. According …

Feb 01, 2017 Read more

2017 VW Jetta 1.4T SE Manual – HD Road Test Review

The Jetta has been the target of scorn for many years here at Car-Revs-Daily. We quietly laughed at each redesign on the Jetta’s descent into bland hell over the last decade. All the while, longing for the cool little sedan of our memories. The one from the clever “Synchronicity” ads with the windshield wipers/world timed to the beat. The one almost as big and nice-driving as a base BMW. The one with an unpretentious exterior and surprisingly high-quality cabin. The 2017 Jetta is well on its way back to greatness. Three levels of turbo gasoline power are available, and we’re …

Feb 01, 2017 Read more

The 10 Best Ferraris Ever Built

Universally held as the most illustrious auto marque on the planet, the brand that Enzo Ferrari built is one of the oldest names in motorsports and one of the few automakers that can honestly call their cars works of art. But which Ferraris most truly represent the brand? Which are the best? It’s a difficult question to answer. In addition to their legendary style and performance, Ferrari builds many different models. It’s not uncommon for an exotic marque to limit production to only a single model. Lamborghini currently offers two, not counting convertibles. Ferrari offers seven, and while this wasn’t …

Jan 31, 2017 Read more

2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD – Road Test Review + New Photos!

The new Pathfinder is quite the looker in this flashy Sandstone paintwork! It is quite unusual for a family crossover to attract as much attention as this beauty received in our care for a week. The facelift definitely works at reinvigorating the Pathfinder’s style, then. But the 2017 refresh for the Pathfinder is actually more than skin-deep. An all-new 3.5-liter V6 is the big news under the redesigned hood – upping the tow rating to 6000-pounds and juicing the 0-60 times as well. Is the refresh enough to make the Pathfinder top of the class with the Toyota Highlander, …

Jan 30, 2017 Read more

2017 GMC Acadia SLT-1 FWD – HD Road Test Review

You know the shorthand details on the all-new 2017 Acadia from GMC: it is 700-pounds lighter and overall far more carlike than its predecessor. While still seating six or seven with its three-row seating. Another few changes slipped out of the big news, though: the Acadia is gorgeous now, and runs a gorgeous 26-mpg highway via its standard front-drive, four-cylinder power. This is pretty huge news versus the Acadia’s at the top of the range with their big V6 engine and ubiquiotus AWD and huge wheels. A rarity in the car-reviews business, then. We have ourselves an entry-level model to …

Jan 30, 2017 Read more

2017 Infiniti QX30 Premium AWD – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

Is the best new Mercedes an Infiniti? It might be. Because sneaky folks that they are, Infiniti started with a fine small SUV, the Mercedes GLA250, and then kept the good bits, massaged some of the other bits, and did a pretty major overhaul of the exterior and interior. The result is a unique blend of performance and style. But is it enough to lure buyers of the three-pointed star to the sideways Pac Man? Well on looks alone, yes. While the GLA has that Euro-sensible look, like a taller hatchier version of the CLA sedan, the QX30 in comparison, …

Jan 30, 2017 Read more

How To Stay Safe When Working On Your Car

Pop the hood on your modern car and you get — well, a lot of plastic, mostly. Despite the fact that car repairs are becoming less and less a chore you can do at home, it’s still possible to save a few bucks by changing your own oil, swapping your own brake pads and understanding how to change a tire. There are risks involved, though. The reason Mom and Dad wanted that cushy desk job for you is that turning wrenches is hard on the body. Beyond the usual wear and tear, the prospect of being crushed under the weight …

Jan 24, 2017 Read more

British Upstart Eadon Green Aims For Morgan With Black Cuillin Coupe

These days, many startup automotive companies are created to build and craft a futuristic vehicle filled to the gills with technology aimed at disrupting the established order. However, the folks at Eadon Green are doing the opposite, and are determined to bring fierce competition to the benchmark leader of the modern classic genre, Morgan Motors. Unlike Morgan which has a pedigree dating back to the early 1900’s, you will not find Eadon Green in the dusty pages of a history book. But that is not stopping the London based company from bringing a car to the Geneva Motor Show. Dubbed …

Jan 23, 2017 Read more

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit – Road Test Review – By Carl Malek

In the sport of mountain climbing, reaching the summit is always the endgame. All of the blood, sweat and careful planning needed to reach this tiny patch of real estate is certainly worth it once you get there. Jeep aims to replicate this feeling with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee model lineup. Like the fore-mentioned rock formation, the Summit represents the pinnacle of Jeep luxury and capability. But can it still stand out against a crowded field of luxury SUV contenders aiming to take advantage of low fuel prices and increased demand from a new generation of customers? …

Jan 23, 2017 Read more

2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD – Road Test Review – By Ken “Hawkeye” Glassman

Ford launched the Fusion back in 2006, slotting in between the smaller Focus sedan and the larger Taurus. It was an excellent offering in the crowded mid-size sedan marketplace and it was well received by the press community, and buying public. The second generation came along in 2013, with improvements and more model options, and sales got even stronger. For 2017, a mid-cycle update brings a new model to the Ford table with the Fusion Sport. Unlike the Lexus F-Sport designations, which mainly consist of a lot of badging, and styling modifications, Ford has really put the extra money …

Jan 23, 2017 Read more

2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T AWD Touring – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

An exciting new twist with the 2017 CR-V. Five of them, in fact!~ Honda’s really got us spinning with the all-new CR-V. And while it already was one of the very best, they’ve done a lot of things – big and small – to make sure it keeps its leadership position. Twist 1: It will turn heads: CR-V’s have always been modern, contemporary vehicles, but not Wowzers. Until now. First of all, the new CR-V looks noticeably bigger, and it is. Give partial credit to the smaller HR-V being offered so its big brother can stretch out. The …

Jan 23, 2017 Read more

2016 INFINITI QX60 3.5 AWD – HD Road Test Review – By Tom Burkart

Is carlike handling and seating for seven too much to ask for in the luxury car market? Mainstream brands seem to have this formula pretty well nailed with the Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot. But name a three-row, car-based crossover from a luxury brand that really delivers easy access, kid-friendly tech and a price less than $75k! Sure, there is the Mercedes-Benz GLS or the Audi Q7. But both of those big, heavy trucks drive like forklifts around town and in carpool lanes. Yes, you have the Lexus GX460 or Range Rover Sport to consider. But those third rows …

Jan 18, 2017 Read more

2017 Honda CIVIC Sport 6MT Hatchback – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

Civic loyalists, your car is back! If you’ve wanted a performance Civic hatch, it’s been a long wait. The last one was in 2003! In Si form, that Civic five-door was a neat little car. We especially liked the rally-style shifter mounted high on the center console, the sport bucket seats, and the large (for Honda) 2.0-liter with i-VTEC. And while not a nose-bleed revver like the smaller Civics, it was still fun to drive hard. But that was 14 years ago! And while we’ve had plenty of enjoyable Civics to drive, they’ve only been offered in Coupe and Sedan …

Jan 18, 2017 Read more

4.0s 2018 BMW M4 CARBON Leads 4 Series Refresh

The 4 series will bring some updates to its style, tech and powertrains for the 2018 model year. Some news out of the UK market this morning offers a first look at the refreshed M4, 430i and 440i Coupes, Gran Coupes and Convertibles. Detail tweaks to the lighting — adding a more boxed element to the LED DRLs, primarily — in what BMW calls its new Icon Adaptive LED lighting will now be available on the M4. The M4 Carbon is a fresh option package that pulls some of its race-ready pieces from the $130k M4 GTS. The new M4 Competition …

Jan 17, 2017 Read more

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class by BRABUS – First Look

Well that didn’t take long! Brabus has revealed their first steps at refining the W213 E-Class today, with upgrades to the aero, styling, power and sound. Mostly plug-and-play modules for the ride height and the engine power mods — which is great for overseas clients to do themselves. Also some design upgrades and added aggression via a new performance exhaust. 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class by BRABUS Red-hot: Exclusive BRABUS refinement for the new E-Class Mercedes-Benz continues the long success story of the E-Class with the W 213 model series, and BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 …

Jan 16, 2017 Read more

2016 VW Golf R – Road Test Review – By Lyndon Johnson

You read the headline correctly: This is a review of a 2016 VW Golf R — not a 2017. Why are we just now getting to review this model? Because when a car is this good, every media outlet wants to drive it. Luck of the draw meant we got this Lapiz Blue example of the 2016 Golf R late in the calendar year. That’s how it goes sometimes. The Golf R is now available as a 2017 model, with an MSRP starting a little bit north of $35K and topping out at $40,475. We hear you saying it: “Forty-large …

Jan 16, 2017 Read more

2016 BMW Z4 M Sport sDrive35i – HD Walkaround, Obituary and Photo Gallery

BMW Z3/Z4: 1993-2016. Soon gone, but never forgotten! As the last few Z4s are sold to customers, we mark the end of the line for the plucky and stylish BMW Z roadster. It ceased production in August. The BMW Z3/Z4 used to be a huge tentpole for the brand. In the 1990s the Z3’s arrival in stores was the most hotly anticipated arrival in the marque’s history. A big lead time between when the Goldeneye Bond film gave us the first look at the car helped build excitement. The fact that it would be made stateside was also huge …

Jan 13, 2017 Read more

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