Besides the 2015 GMC Yukon XL, those driving GM’s fullsize SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Suburban have filed complaints to the NHTSA regarding the nauseating rides at speeds of 40 to 50mph. Apparently, the drivers have reported suffering from dizziness, headaches and even ear discomfort, somewhat Read more…
FCA is doing what FCA does best: recalling more vehicles. Last year the company issued a recall of nearly 900,000 examples of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango over potential fire problems, and has to do so again this time for the same thing as the possible fires haven’t Read more…
The pickup truck segment is replete with capable models, each bringing an edge of its own. The 2016 GMC Sierra Denali, despite the questionable merits of its appearance, has been crowned Pickup Truck of the Year for 2016 by Truck Trend. The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali delivers 420hp and 450lb-ft Read more…
The pricing reveal for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder shows us that it hasn’t really changed from the 2015 model. An entry-level Pathfinder S running on a FWD begins at $30,680 including destination charge. One step up is the Pathfinder SV with 2WD as well going for $34,000 with a Cold Read more…
The crossover market is the most lucrative segment in the U.S. right now, with the Audi Q5 being one of the big players inside. But within the segment there aren’t much or any options for performance, the word that Audi is going to give the Q5 an RS treatment will Read more…
The success of the Ford Mustang for 2015 is largely due to Ford’s EcoBoost engine fitted into the equation, leading to one of the sprightliest muscle cars out there. But the EcoBoost treatment is not only reserved for the lower trims, as the Shelby Mustang is about the go light Read more…
In getting ready for the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, Subaru is setting up to showcase several car concepts based on the STI, previewed first by the STI Performance Concept inspired by the Subaru BRZ seen in the 2015 New York Auto Show. That concept is a dazzling visual meal, and Read more…
Some of the reasons that made GMC Sierra Denali clearly a winner would be its best-in-class power, amenities and technology. There were 7 all-new, revised contestants competing for Truck Trend magazine’s winning title, but Sierra took the glory for its interior, functionality and “Empirical,” and even scored second in highway testing and exterior looks. (more…)
Tesla has given its growing customer base a reason to rejoice for this festive season through reports of production finally beginning to accelerate for the electric crossover. According to Clean Technica, about 800 to 1,000 units are being churned out at this point which would do well to shave off Read more…
There is a good deal that the hybrid version of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu takes from the Chevrolet Volt. Google’s most searched car adopts the dual electric motors, regenerative braking, and transmission from GM’s marquee EV, though a higher displacement 1.8L four-cylinder engine is used instead. The extra horses that Read more…
While the new Honda HR-V that accompanies the CR-V on the frontline in driving sales performance of the Japanese brand, the most important nameplate in Honda’s roster for 2016 will definitely be the Honda Civic. The Civic lineup for the coming year is acknowledged as the most diverse of all Read more…
While most of the industry is only willing to go as far as semi-autonomous driving, the landscape for totally autonomous vehicles doesn’t seem to be expanding. Automakers like Nissan, GM, Volvo, Audi, Jaguar, and even Tesla have revealed plans that would still need driver input for most of their vehicles’ Read more…
Perhaps this is a game of one-upmanship between the two German luxury automakers. In response to the lavish interior previewed in the upcoming Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW is setting the stage for a concept interior to be showcased in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January that will feature an infotainment Read more…