With only 500 examples produced over two years, the Lexus LFA was a rare bird. The first Lexus supercar had a deafening, high-revving 4.8-liter V10 and a lightning fast sequential six-speed automatic transmission that could get it up to 202 mph. The V10 engine revved so fast that a digital tachometer was required, since an…
Photo: Kia Over the years, Kia has come up with quite a few intriguing concept vehicles, with some of them even becoming production models available for purchase. From the many variations of the iconic Soul to the latest Futuron all-electric SUV, there have been plenty of eye-catching debuts. As a huge fan of all things…
The gnarly concept it’ll be based on. We’ve speculated and guessed and wondered about a potential Toyota Supra successor for years and it finally seems as though the time for conjecture is over—because according to Autocar, it’s a done deal: the next-generation Toyota Supra will arrive in 2018 shortly after its partner car, the BMW…
An early teaser from Ford indicates a two-door Bronco will be available Photo: Ford Motor Company A new prototype of the 2021 Ford Bronco has been spotted testing in the while, and it confirms a few things: This is going to be the boxy-styled Bronco you remember and love and it’s going to be available…
Mike Manley’s putting together a crew It’s been a little over a month since Michael Manley was named the new CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately, shortly after he was promoted to the position, the former CEO, Sergio Marchionne, passed away from health complications. That event required the undivided attention of both Manley and FCA…
Photo Credit: Jenn Harris/Los Angeles Times They say that pizza is like sex: even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. A similar principle applies to the Corvette: even when it’s got an ugly paint job, it’s still a Corvette. Don’t worry, though, that’s not actually a paint job—those are pepperoni decals covering this delicious-looking…
Tesla robots assembling cars in Fresno Photo: Tesla Motors Automakers are divided over the topic of whether people or robots are best used in the process of assembling cars. Tesla, for instance, is trying to automate as much as it can. “You really can’t have people in the production line itself,” said Elon Musk in…
While the XC90 SUV is the most popular Volvo in the US, the XC60 is the company’s bestselling vehicle globally The Volvo brand might not have the same level of prestige currently attached to its name as European rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but the Swedish car manufacturer did make a significant dent in the luxury car market…
Rapper Nelly made an appearance at SEMA in 2008 While the SEMA show in Las Vegas isn’t open to the public, it’s still pretty cool to watch livestreams and stay up-to-date on the debuts occurring each day. On top of this, the show holds themed special events with celebrity guests throughout the four-day occasion. Here…
A vehicle identification number guide posted to GM’s internal service and parts operations website has revealed one very interesting bit of information about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette: that it will be coming with an a dual-overhead-cam V8 engine called the LT5. It’s described as displacing 6.2 liters with direct injection, variable valve timing, and an…
The 2017 Acura MDX is the company’s flagship SUV and it combines elegant exterior styling with loads of standard safety features, which helps keep this luxury crossover safe while out on the roadways. Known for its reliability and quiet interior, the 2017 Acura MDX carries a starting MSRP of $43,950. The new Acura MDX competes…
The HUMMER Hx could serve as inspiration for a future GMC model Photo: © General Motors When the national average price of gas began to fall to levels that hadn’t been seen in five years, the common refrain was that the public would begin demanding Hummers all over again. The Hummer brand, once one of…
Volkswagen has made a tenacious effort to begin reinventing its lineup by imbuing it with a wave of electric vehicles (EVs). Turning to zero-emissions EVs as a promising path for the brand’s future, VW has been busy designing and revealing electric vehicles in its I.D. family. Beginning with the first I.D. Concept at the Paris…
2020 Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially the amount of love for the 2020 Kia Telluride. The all-new vehicle was named “CUV of Texas” by members of the Texas Auto Writers Association, beating out the Mercedes-Benz E63 S Wagon. Not only that, the SX trim of the Telluride was the “Mid-Size CUV”…
Buick seems like it’s taking a page from Beyonce’s playbook, at least when it comes to its less-is-more marketing approach. In 2013, Beyonce released her self-titled album with zero promotion, only for it to sell more than 600,000 copies in the first three days of its availability. Buick must be hoping to achieve similar success with…
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