[VIDEO] Man Crashes Porsche 918 Spyder In Saint-Tropez After Showing Off For Friends

A man crashed his expensive Porsche 918 Spyder into a tree to avoid running a person over Photo: Kristina Champin via YouTube It’s understandable that after spending more than $800,000 on a sports car you want to show it off, but a crowded parking lot usually isn’t the best place to test performance engines. Related: 2015 Porsche…

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Silicon Carbide Chip Could Achieve 10 Percent Higher Fuel Efficiency for Toyota Hybrids

(Left to right) PCU with silicon power semiconductors(Production model); PCU with SiC power semiconductors(Future target) Whenever a Toyota Prius crosses your path, chances are your immediate thought is its excellent fuel efficiency—and at 50 mpg combined, it’s a fair first thought. But what if you could drive a Toyota hybrid and get up to 10…

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Say “Aloha” to Hyundai's New Compact Crossover, the KONA

Now that the automotive industry has realized that crossovers have become the next big thing among consumers, companies are scrambling to develop and launch new compact SUVs to fill their lineups. Hyundai Motors has faced this reality as it’s openly struggled with how to overcome its production ceiling and turn its sedan-saturated lineup into one…

SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Baojun 310 Wagon

Yesterday SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the all-new Baojun 310 Wagon, three months after the model made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2017. The Baojun 310 Wagon combines the affordability of an entry-level passenger car with the practicality and spaciousness of a wagon. The car extends its long wheelbase to 2,750 mm, and can double its…

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Overview

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Exterior The 2014 VW Jetta Hybrid delivers the styling that has caused car-buyers to fall in love with Jetta, only with an advanced hybrid powertrain. The 2014 Jetta Hybrid comes with standard 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler to heighten its already sporty appeal. LED lighting is also available in…

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Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Among 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars

2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid has been announced as part of Kelley Blue Book’s Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars for 2014 list. The Q50 Hybrid is a balanced fusion of performance and efficiency, generating 360 horsepower while returning an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. “With its…

Porsche Says Goodbye to Diesel

Porsche has announced it will no longer make diesel-powered vehicles, preferring to direct its future investments in hybrid and electric technology. This may not come as a huge surprise to Porsche fans, who had likely noticed the automaker did not have any diesel models in its portfolio since February 2018. Likewise, diesel models only represented…

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2014 Lexus ES Hybrid Overview

Xenon headlights are now standard for the Lexus ES Hybrid, while ventilated seats are offered as an option for those sedans with the NuLuxe leatherette upholstery. The Display Audio package also now offers Siri Eyes Free compatibility for newer iPhones 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid Exterior Some might think that the 2014 ES Hybrid has such…

Mercedes-Benz Nomenclature Changes Announced

Mercedes-Benz Nomenclature Changes Announced for 2015 Mercedes-Benz’s 2016 model year lineup will be coming at us next year with a handful of new and different names. Don’t get too excited, though. It’s still going to be the typical luxury vehicle alphanumeric language, but at least it will be considerably more streamlined. “After more than 20…

2013 Ford Fusion Energi Overview

2013 Ford Fusion Energi The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi is redesigned with more dramatic styling, better fuel economy, and MyFord Touch technology. 2013 Ford Fusion Energi Exterior The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi took styling to another level for the 2nd generation of the model. The elegant poise, curvaceous sheet metal, and wider body give it…

Fiesta with EcoBoost Engine Nabs Four Awards from TAWA

The 2014 Ford Fiesta with Ecoboost engine technology picked up four awards yesterday. Mondays aren’t always bad for everybody; in fact, Monday of this week was actually quite a fulfilling day for the Ford Fiesta with EcoBoost engine technology. The tiny but powerful subcompact picked up four awards at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA)…

Mitsubishi Posts Crossover-Fueled Sales Increase in April

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Outlander crossovers helped the brand post its best sales since 2007 Mitsubishi might not be having the greatest April ever in regards to its reputation, but the Japanese carmaker isn’t letting that get in the way of its April sales numbers. According to a recent report, Mitsubishi Motors North America…