[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…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Concept previews a new production car, and a new platform Infiniti will debut a fully electric crossover concept car at the 2019 Detroit motor show, which takes place in the middle of January. The concept car reportedly previews not only an upcoming production model, but also a new platform. The as-yet-unnamed concept also…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Jaguar I-Pace is the first all-electric SUV from the legendary British manufacturer and, while it is filled with high-end technology to the brim, it seems to fall short in one important area: accident prevention. More precisely, it seems that the car’s automatic emergency braking system, or AEB, only hits the brakes when…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Minor changes to the exterior, and a larger infotainment screen are the major upgrades The updated BMW X1 has been spied again, this time during cold weather testing in Europe’s northern reaches. As we’ve seen in earlier spy photo sets, the revised X1 will feature slimmer headlights with updated graphics, a revised double-kidney…