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 …
2020 Land Rover Defender: Everything We Know
Details have been scarce, but a new Land Rover Defender is coming. What we know so far is that it will come to the US and will likely share some components with other Jaguar Land Rover products. Even though the company is not releasing any details, here’s everything we’ve been able to glean. Will Debut …
Japanese And Korean Cars Dominate IIHS Safety Picks — Double Last Year
Double the amount of cars from last year are IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recipients. The number went from 15 for 2018 up to 30 for 2019 model year vehicles. This huge jump is even more significant, because the IIHS made its testing requirements harder to meet. There were 17 more models that just missed the …
Hyundai Lands Two Electrified Vehicles On Wards 10 Best Engines List
Hyundai earns two out of the ten coveted spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition for the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV and 2019 Kona Electric CUVs. The recognition highlights the compelling powertrains achieved through sophisticated fuel-efficient architecture and performance of the engines. This marks the tenth time Hyundai has earned a WardsAuto 10 …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Continues Success In Europe And North America
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues to be popular with customers in Europe and North America, with the real-world benefits of the plug-in hybrid vehicle being recognized with recent sales performances and awards. At the AutoMobility show in Los Angeles, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV received Green Car Journal’s 2019 Green SUV of the Year award and …