[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The plug-in hybrid X1 will be good for more than 50km on a full charge, and outputs a combined 165kW and 385Nm from its petrol-electric powertrain. BMW has revealed a plug-in hybrid version of its compact X1 SUV, the xDrive25e. Power in the X1 xDrive25e comes from a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] All-Electric Volvo XC40 Manufacturer image In the world beyond internal combustion engines, three manufacturers made headlines this week with new-vehicle announcements. The biggest news came from Sweden, where Volvo announced an upcoming all-electric variant of the XC40 SUV. Hyundai also updated its all-electric Kona and hydrogen fuel-cell Nexo subcompact SUVs, and Toyota confirmed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As the two automakers continue to grow their alliance, Toyota will increase its stake in Subaru. It’s officially very official now: there will be a second-generation of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ twins. Overnight the two companies confirmed they will jointly develop the next-generation sports coupe, although no timeframe has been given…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Manufacturer image The 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid goes on sale today. Honda last redesigned its mid-size hybrid sedan for the 2018 model year alongside the non-hybrid Accord, and both cars carried over unchanged into 2019. If you’re shopping for one, here’s what you need to know. Related: Kicking Gas…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Lexus NX 300’s Black Line Special Edition is going bronze. For 2020, the compact SUV wears bronze-finished 18-inch wheels and color key fenders, blackout foglamps and grille surround, as well as bronze stitching and ornamentation in the cabin. Related: 2019 Lexus NX Knocks It Outta the Park in Crash Tests The model…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] McLaren’s legacy as one of the most accomplished motor racing outfits in history is secure. Long before it became a purveyor of fine production exotics, McLaren was building a racing legacy that’s matched only by a few of its rivals. It’s fitting, then, that in celebrating that legacy, the U.K.-based automaker is launching…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Never Say This to a Mechanic, DIY and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Mistakes people make when talking to a mechanic. Car repair fails. How to talk to a mechanic. What not to say to a mechanic if you want your car repaired correctly. 5 tips for automotive maintenance and repair.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Subaru Outback Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 3,500 model-year 2020 Subaru Outback wagons and Legacy sedans The Problem: The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt, which may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, reducing brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] How often do you see an ex-works Porsche race car hit the auction block? It rarely happens and this is one of the few that were sold publicly in recent history. This is a 1960 Porsche 718 RS 60, member of the 718 RS family of open-top sports cars built and raced by…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Nissan Murano Manufacturer image Most significant changes: SV and SL models gain Nissan Safety Shield 360 package as standard Price change: Price increases differ by model: $160 on the base S, $620 on the SV, $300 on the SL and $100 on the Platinum. The destination charge is unchanged at $1,045. On sale: Now…