How Would You Configure Your Ideal Kia Telluride SUV?
Last month, Kia announced pricing on its much-anticipated Telluride crossover. It may not be a body-on-frame SUV, but it has a cool design, a nice interior, and third-row seating, which should make it popular with families. Add in Kia’s excellent bumper-to-bumper warranty and its even better powertrain warranty, and we have a feeling the Telluride …
2020 Hyundai Sonata Tries To Win Back Former Design Glory With Bold New Look
Hyundai liked it when the whole world sang its praises for the revolutionary redesign it gave the sixth generation Sonata. Most of the industry did a double take when the attractive Sonata took the design risks it did, but Hyundai never followed up. Efforts have been made over the past couple years to liven the …
U.S. Safety Agencies To Investigate Fatal Tesla Crash in Florida
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said they are sending teams to investigate a fatal crash in Florida on Friday involving a Tesla Inc car and a semi-trailer. The two agencies are investigating several crashes involving the use of Tesla’s driver assistance system Autopilot including a fatal …
Peugeot To Showcase A 100% Electrified Stand At The 2019 Geneva Motor Show
PEUGEOT will be showcasing its new plans for an electric future at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, unveiling the all-new 100% electric PEUGEOT e-208 alongside the all-new PEUGEOT 208 petrol and diesel variants and hybrid 508 PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED Concept. Joining the new models will be a Plug-in Hybrid range and a revamped electrified …
Logistik Schmitt To Test Mercedes-Benz Eactros Electric Trucks
With the fully electric eActros truck, Mercedes-Benz Trucks demonstrates that it is already possible today to complete heavy distribution tasks locally emission-free and quietly in the Murg valley in Southern Germany. The official handover of the eActros to regionally based logistics company Logistik Schmitt took place last week on occasion of Daimler Trucks’ annual press …
Refreshing Or Revolting: 2020 Subaru Legacy
Subaru has fully redesigned the Legacy sedan, but you’d never know it. The model sits on a new platform and features new technologies, but the exterior design changes are pretty minimal. That’s not surprising given Subaru’s conservative attitude toward vehicle styling. The question is: Is the subtle approach effective or not? Let’s take a closer look …
2020 BMW X3 M And X4 M Are Performance Bargains With A Burly New Engine
We knew these two performance crossovers were coming, and here they are. Even at first glance, the BMW X3 M and X4 M are very clearly differentiated from their sister models, the regular X3 and X4. Unique front and rear bumpers pull them down visually, their massive air intakes are functional, and the non-functional outlet …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD First Look
For whatever reason, the powers that be at GM allowed the fancy-pants GMC brand to launch its Sierra version of the new heavy-duty pickups a few weeks ahead of the volume-selling 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD, but didn’t allow the “Professional Grade” folks to spill all the power, torque, payload, and towing beans. Chevy has just …
Audi Returns To Super Bowl With Audi E-Tron GT Commercial
Audi returns to America’s biggest night in football with a humorous 60-second commercial called “Cashew.” Known for memorable storytelling, Audi highlights the brand’s electrification strategy by offering a glimpse of the fully electric Audi e-tron GT concept car. “Cashew” will air on Sunday, Feb. 3 during the second quarter of the big game. San Francisco-based …
Porsche is Doubling Taycan EV Production
We learned late last year that Porsche would increase production of the Taycan to meet higher-than-expected demand for the electric vehicle that has yet to go on sale. Now, we’re learning that boost in production will be quite significant. Originally, the automaker planned to produce just 20,000 units a year. As it now stands, Porsche Taycan …