Honda has brought its new NeuV concept to the CES in Las Vegas, emphasising that its latest product can earn its owner money while the owner is at work, on holiday or even sleeping. Honda’s principal designer at it’s American research and development sector Mike Tsay explains: “We designed NeuV […]
Year: 2017
EPA gives 2017 Ford GT official fuel consumption rating
The numbers are in, and to the surprise of absolutely nobody on earth, it turns out the new Ford GT is quite thirsty. Despite its modern construction, high-tech twin-turbo powertrain and more than a decade separating it from its predecessor, the new Ford GT sips fuel at a supercar-like rate. […]
FCA confirms Grand Wagoneer & all-new pickup truck
The on-again, off-again Jeep Grand Wagoneer flagship, aimed at seducing the croquet set away from Range Rover and Bentley Bentayga owners is very much on again, a press conference at the Detroit auto show has confirmed. Following Ford’s announcement that plans for increased Mexican production have been scuppered in favour […]
2018 Ford F-150 unveiled, introduces diesel option
The world’s best-selling pickup truck, the Ford F-150, has come in for its 2018 facelift and mechanical upgrades, aimed at making it more fuel efficient. These include, for the first time, a diesel engine. The new 3.0-litre turbo diesel unit is the same as featured in Jaguar/Land Rover models such […]
Kia Stinger revealed as new RWD sports sedan
Kia has taken the wraps off the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger, also known as Kia’s first-ever rear-wheel drive sports sedan. The headline figures are impressive; with the flagship Stinger powered by a 3.3-litre V6 with two turbochargers, throwing 272kW/510Nm to the ground via an eight-speed transmission. Kia says the Stinger […]
Nissan suspends partnership with Daimler, cutting costs – report
Nissan has stalled on a collaborative effort alongside Daimler to produce luxury cars, according to a report in the U.S. Reuters published a report citing sources closely involved within the two companies claiming Nissan had suspended the seven-year partnership that included co-development of luxury vehicle platforms, in an effort to […]
Chevrolet Volt & Bolt set sales pace in December
Chevrolet is celebrating the New Year with strong sales of its plug-in hybrid models, including the debutant Bolt and a record-setting month of sales for the Chevrolet Volt. In its first month of U.S. sales, Chevrolet managed to ship 579 units of the new Bolt in December. This figure is […]
Trump warns Toyota, stern message against Mexican production
President-elect Trump has set his sights on a new manufacturer, after publicly calling out Toyota on its plans to sell Corolla models built in Mexico. Just days after targeting General Motors via Twitter, Trump is now shaping up to the world’s biggest manufacturer, Toyota. In response to Toyota’s plans to […]