Automotive News (Page 597)

World lap record times are cool. But for the sport driver that employs their out-of-the-box factory racer for the everyday commute, 2017 Honda Civic Type-R brings a measurable injection of drive and ride refinement to a rarefied segment.

When the Ford Mustang hit the market back in 1964 with more success than any car before it or after it, the Motor Company toyed with all sorts of ideas to build on the popular sports car – including an all-wheel drive Mustang test car which still exists today.

Could there be a way to trick your Nissan Leaf into giving you move EV range? What if there was a way that you could simply plug your car the same way you always did and drive the same way you always drive yet were able to get 5% to 10% or more EV range? There may be a way to make this happen based on a simple adjustment you can potentially use in your Nissan Leaf. I just stumbled upon it today during my online travels and based on the research I was able to do, I would say this is worth a second look.

The Subaru WRX STI wins the Make Smoking History Forest Rally. The STI and EVO are still doing battle around the globe.

When Kia debuted the Stinger at the Seoul Motor Show last month, it did not have a 'Kia' badge. Instead, it was wearing a badge with a stylized E surrounded by a circle. Why is that?

Subaru unveiled the newly-refreshed 2018 Outback at the New York International Auto Show this month. Here’s 5 upgrades consumers will want to know about.

Unfortunately, with no fewer than 5 million auto accidents reported in the U.S annually, sooner or later, despite your best intentions, you’ll most likely find yourself involved in an auto accident. How well will your late model Civic protect you and yours in a traffic accident?

Are there ways to improve your Nissan Leafs performance? Is there a little blue pill that can help in this area? Well if you feel like your Nissan Leafs abilities are somewhat challenged, maybe we can give you some ideas to help improve on some of the Leaf’s inadequacy

The American Automobile Association has named the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf its Top Green Compact Car in its Green Car Guide.

Earth Day 2017: Riding on the heels of Auto Shanghai 2017, Honda’s announcement of a dedicated 2018 CR-V Hybrid for the world’s biggest emerging auto market has green car proponents in the U.S. asking, why not here?

Used Nissan Leaf prices are not cheap anymore. They have been increasing, but not for all. Three types of Leafs are not likely to see a price increase, at least for now.

The newly-remodeled 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, coming this summer, will ramp up the fun-to-drive meter. There’s 5 new upgrades consumers will feel when they drive it.

What would make the Hyundai Veloster a better car? Well, its engine is small, its gas mileage is 28 or so and slightly better on the highway. What would make it better? Let's look at all-electric Hyundai Veloster possibility.

You'll be better off waiting for the 2018 version to go on sale.

The revised 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI pricing has been announced, and all trims get a price bump. Do the upgrades justify the price increase?

Today I had the opportunity to stop into a local dealership that had almost 100 Nissan Leafs and about 80 or so Smart Cars, which were the electric version and not the gas version. I was inquiring as I was looking to find a used Nissan Leaf. I met the business owner and he explained that now was not the time to try and buy a used Nissan Leaf.

Hyundai's quirky hatchback has been a cult favorite over the last several years, but its future has been uncertain. Based on the latest spy photos, though, it looks like the second-generation Veloster will be here before we know it.

The current Jaguar XJ has been with us since 2010 and only got a refresh just last year. With most luxury manufacturers redesigning their flagship sedans, there comes the question as to when Jaguar plans on redesigning their contender.

New video has surfaced showing what we believe to be the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 blasting around the Nürburgring with very little camouflage – giving us a great look at the huge air inlets on the newest Chevy supercar.

Earlier this week Ford announced it was pulling its Ford Focus EV out of Europe and leaves doubts about Ford’s commitment to the Electric Car development it launched back in 2010-2011.

The redesigned Subaru WRX sports sedan gets numerous upgrades for the 2018MY and the base model doesn’t get a price increase in Canada. A new RS Package and safety tech is also coming.

Volkswagen has stretched the idea behind a concept vehicle well beyond what it once was. Instead of putting a mockup or clay model out there to gauge reaction, the automaker is now debuting "concepts" that are well along the production development train.

The 2017 Ford F450 Super Duty is the segment leader in towing capacity and some people seem to think that the F450 is considerably more expensive than the 1-ton pickups, so today we bring you a look at the cost of America’s strongest towing vehicle in the Class 3 segment.

A new video has been posted on YouTube by the crew from Hennessey Performance showing the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 making a hard run from a stop up to 180 miles per hour, with an in-car camera view which gives us a great chance to hear the LT4 roar at full throttle while also providing timing numbers along the way.

Some people buy Nissan Leaf and hope to drive it without taking into consideration Leaf's mileage and driving limitations. Leaf is a car for everyone if you are willing to change your thinking a little bit.

Watch this scary real-life video of a Subaru getting T-boned. What happens almost immediately is amazing.

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza now gets an A+ for having the best interior. The old model got a failing grade.

The reinvented 2017 Honda CR-V finds itself in some pretty heady company this year, while bumping bumpers with Alfa Romeo, Bentley and Buick for “Wards 10 Best Interiors.”

Audi made a big announcement today on Tuesday in the Electric Car Space. Its E-Tron crossover SUV made its first appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show. Funny how they chose Shanghai instead of New York City which is still happening this week.

If you thought auto show season was done, think again!