[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New Giulia-based coupe is expected to be available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, as well as the Giulia Quadrifoglio’s 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6. A second rendering of the Alfa Romeo GTV has been leaked well ahead of its expected debut, revealing what is effectively a coupe variant of the Giulia sedan. If this photo…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Each year automakers (and automotive outlets alike) try to outdo one another with funny stories that are also borderline believable, as is the April Fools tradition. It’s the one day of the year where companies that are known for their serious image allow their PR departments to let their hair down and announce…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A new head of design comes to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars with the appointment of Jozef Kabaň, the 46-year-old designer who had the same role at parent company BMW since 2017. Kabaň comes with a distinguished and versatile resume, having completed his studies in Bratislava and London, graduating with a Master of Art in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Ford Escape Cars.com photo by Aaron Bragman Competes with: Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4 Looks like: A cleaner, sleeker Escape with plenty of luxe SUV cues Drivetrains: 180-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder or 250-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder, both with eight-speed automatic transmissions; Escape hybrid, plug-in hybrid have 2.5-liter four-cylinder with electric motor and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With a longer tray and bigger payload (in some guises, at least), the Musso XLV is how Ssangyong plans to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. To see how it goes, we took one for a spin in Korea. Pros and Cons Pros Refined powertrain Nicely presented cabin Generous spec is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As some of the older readers out there are sure to remember, the ‘80s was chock-full of movies in which cars played a starring role. The 1958 Plymouth Fury from Christine comes to mind, as does the 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance (a.k.a. Ecto-1) from Ghostbusters. And of course, any movie car list would…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ssangyong is preparing an electric Korando capable of towing a caravan, and the local arm is interested. A hybrid will follow, but details are hard to come by. Ssangyong will reveal a hybrid version of its mid-sized Korando SUV in the second half of 2021, following in footsteps of a pure-electric model set…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Ford Escape; Cars.com photos by Aaron Bragman I’m not sure how flattered Porsche will be at the inevitable comparisons between Ford’s all-new 2020 Escape compact crossover SUV and its own sporty Macan crossover SUV, but it’d better get ready, as based on looks alone, comparisons are bound to be made. Frankly, this is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford is launching its assault on the Aussie plug-in market with its mid-sized Escape SUV, debuting electrified tech, a fresh exterior and Focus-inspired cabin. Ford will kickstart its rollout of electrified vehicles in Australia with the new Escape, released today and set to touch down in 2020. The new mid-sized PHEV will face…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Palm Beach, Fla. – Barrett-Jackson will sell 16 vehicles, all at No Reserve, from the renowned William “Chip” Watkins Collection during the 17th Annual Palm Beach Auction, April 11-13, 2019, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The Chip Watkins Collection features 16 vehicles, representing seven decades of automotive performance, including a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Roadster…