[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Revised front- and rear-end design hidden beneath the subtle camouflage The facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan has been photographed up close and personal at a petrol station during cold weather testing in Sweden. Interestingly, this prototype is wearing a just a subtle matte disguise instead of the company’s usual mind-bending fare. Nonetheless, we can…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The way things are going, Volkswagen should be renamed as Volkscandal. Instead of focusing on rebuilding the “Volks’” trust after the Dieselgate fiasco, the German automaker continues to roll on the same saga. This time, the company has sold Pre-production prototypes that didn’t meet regulatory approval in the U.S. and Europe. Dear VW,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The trials will run for two years, and involve a pair of RX 450h SUVS. Lexus and Telstra are teaming up for a two-year connected vehicle trial in Victoria, as they seek to explore how the technology could help lower the road toll. The tests will see a pair of tweaked Lexus RX…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Toyota Prius; Cars.com photo by Mike Hanley When you think about impressive performance, maybe a car with a quick quarter-mile or zero-to-60-mph time is the first thing to come to mind. But you can also look at performance through the lens of efficiency, and the restyled 2019 Toyota Prius is a standout…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Skoda announced the Rapid’s replacement in July this year, and now, the company has launched its successor under the nameplate “Scala.” That was quick! Although we crib and cry when a car is teased for ages and not launched, we must admit that we missed that phase with the Scala. We saw just…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In this week’s Design Review we are going to talk about a supercar from the 1990s that never reached production but managed to generate a lot of publicity and won its place in the hearts of motoring enthusiasts – the Italdesign Nazca C2. But first, let’s learn more about its background. The Nazca…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The moment we’ve all been waiting for isn’t around the corner. GM has made it official that the mid-engined, C8 Corvette won’t be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Ford will, however, launch the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500. Did Chevrolet chicken out at the last moment and tried to avoid direct comparisons with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Infiniti Detroit auto show electrified crossover concept Manufacturer image Infiniti will celebrate its 30th birthday, as well as the forthcoming birth of its electric future, with a new crossover design concept at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Related: Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept a Car James Bond’s Q Could Get Behind…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Exceptional engineering, thanks to a triumph of new technology under the lid. But will that be a drawcard for buyers? Pros and Cons Pros Invisible and novel tech Spacious, refined, quiet, and comfortable. Cons We anticipated better fuel economy The usual CVT complaints. Tony Quiroga • There’s a new kind of engine under…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We are prepared for the all-out invasion of electric cars from the Volkswagen Group. Audi showed a clear path to electrification with the E-Tron SUV, the Aicon, and even that crazy PB18, but now we have been introduced to the gorgeous Audi E-Tron GT. As a saloon, the E-Tron GT tends to be…