In the cut-throat world of mid-size sedans it can be difficult to set yourself apart from the crowd. In the constant fight against the sales-domination of Camry of Accord, Hyundai’s Sonata brings turbocharged horsepower and a dynamic design. But now for 2018 the Sonata arrives with a more grown up look, and a more refined drivetrain. At the same time Toyota added crazy looks to … Continue reading Review: 2018 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited
It seems that car companies are diving deep into “debuting” cars in video games. The Ford GT was available first in Forza Motorsport 6 before it was in production, the Huracán arrived in Forza Horizon, and Porsche took the next step by announcing the new 911 GT2 alongside Forza 7. Now EA and BMW are teaming up for the new BMW M5. The BMW M5 … Continue reading BMW’s New M5 Hitting Consoles Before Showrooms With Need For Speed Payback
Cadillac’s modern creations are downright gorgeous. The sharp lines and aggressive stance counteract the subtle verticality present across the lineup to create something sophisticated and stylish. We are massive fans. Now, to celebrate Cadillac’s 115th birthday, a new Glacier Metallic Edition has been announced for the CTS-V, and we can’t believe how stunning it looks. The beauty overhaul starts with the paint. The Glacier Metallic … Continue reading Cadillac’s Limited Glacier Metallic CTS-V Is The Prettiest Yet
Today Ghost Games and EA announced the next iteration of the Need for Speed Franchise, Payback, and if the new trailer is anything to go by, it should be amazing. We don’t have any details, and quite frankly we are so taken aback by this stunning bit of video that we don’t know what else to say. Need for Speed….might be fun again, guys. This new … Continue reading Did Need for Speed Just Get Good Again?!
If you are fan of the three-pointed star, you should probably make your way to New York City for the 2017 NY Auto Show. Mercedes is set to show off the new AMG E 63 Wagon, E-Class Cabriolet and the fresh-from-Geneva Mercedes-AMG GT Concept in The Big Apple. That would be the first public showing of any of these new models on North American shores. … Continue reading Mercedes Chooses New York Auto Show For Trio Of American Debuts
If you have been eyeballing a new Jaguar, but didn’t think the brand’s wares were competitive enough, maybe head back to that dealer. The British marque announced that starting in May they are offering upgrade 2018 versions of the F-Pace, XF, and XE models. The biggest upgrade on offer is more power and performance thanks to a new 2.0-liter engine. Instead of taking the 2.0-liter … Continue reading Jaguar Enhances Its Lineup for 2018
The diesel engine is the king of mass-market fuel economy. Hybrids have become some pretty incredible machines in the last decade, but if you want fun, power and fuel economy, you still can’t beat the old oil-burning engine. Now that Volkswagen is essentially shut down on the diesel production front, General Motors has stepped in to take the crown of compressive combustion. In a show … Continue reading Chevy Cruze Diesel EPA-Rated At 52 MPG
Aston Martin has just unveiled the official name of its upcoming hypercar collaboration with Red Bull. The new Adrian Newey-design beast is no longer the AM-RB 001, instead it will be called Valkyrie. Because awesome cars deserve equally amazing names. To show off the name, and equally killer badge, Aston has unleashed a small clip into the wild world of the internet. The video is … Continue reading Aston Martin’s New Hypercar Gets The Best Name Ever
If you prefer the Goldilocks’ lifestyle of always taking the middle path, Nissan wants to talk to you about buying a new pickup truck. At the Chicago Auto Show, the Japanese auto-maker showed off the latest variation of its Titan pickup family, the King Cab. This new middle-sized body joins the larger Crew Cab and smaller Single Cab to complete the lineup. The new Crew … Continue reading Nissan Adds New King Cab Model To Titan Lineup
If you really want to have a cute-ute like the RAV4, but would prefer it to look a little less like a mall-machine Toyota’s new 2018 RAV4 Adventure might be what you are after. Opting for this new package will net owners large fender flares, black 18-inch wheels, black lighting surrounds, and lower body guards. Matching all this visual grunt is a few usable mechanical … Continue reading Toyota Adds A Bit Of Ruggedness With New Model Trims
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