Automotive

BMW to Produce Plug-In Hybrid Versions for All New Models

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During this week’s New York International Auto Show, BMW’s North America CEO Ludwig Willisch confirmed that they would begin fitting all their new model cars with plug-in hybrid technology. The move to create a completely hybrid range to match that of their regular engine models comes as a surprise, because BMW has stated that such technology is already … Read more

Honda Civic 10th Generation Concept

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Honda has unveiled a new Civic Concept at the on-going New York Auto show. The Japanese automaker has vowed that the sporty Civic will bring the company back to its performance roots. The 10th generation model features a new 1.5-liter VTEC turbocharged engine, LED headlights and taillights, and uses a slimmed down silhouette, leaving behind the cab-forward design seen … Read more

Subaru STI Performance Concept

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Subaru has unveiled the STI Performance Concept car at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The concept car boasts a compact 2-door build, a wider and more aggressive body than the Subaru BRZ, while a large rear wing and flared wheel arches accentuate the sporty aesthetic. The latest silhouette showcases much of the same features as the … Read more

2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder

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Porsche has unveiled its latest offering, the 2016 Boxster Spyder. The German automaker has developed an adept roadster with the new Spyder, with the capability of producing 375 horsepower with its 3.8-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. In addition to its elegant interior, the car exclusively uses a manual gearbox, and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 … Read more

McLaren 570S Unveils New Sports Series

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McLaren presents its new Sports Series of cars with the 570S. The brand which is known for producing supercars such as the 650 or hypercars like the P1, has never ventured below the category of top-tier performance vehicles. The new 570S will incorporate plenty of the basic components as the company’s other high-end models, including a 3.8-liter twin-turbo … Read more

Yamaha 03Gen Scooter Concepts

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Yamaha has revealed two concepts for its 03Gen Scooter. The concepts feature three wheels and a futuristic silhouette. According to Yamaha, the 03Gen-f touts a “racing” feel, and the concept is currently in its advanced stages. The second concept is the 03Gen-x, which is versatile, as it caters to both urban city riding, as well as off-road adventures. Below is a video … Read more

Range Rover SVAutobiography by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations

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Jaguar Land Rover presents a first look at the supercharged Range Rover SVAutobiography, a new Special Vehicle Operations which focuses on ultra high-performance and luxury with a limited run of vehicles. The new Range Rover SVAutobiography boasts a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, which produces over 550 horsepower, which makes the SVAutobiography the most powerful Range Rover ever built. … Read more

40 Years of the Porsche Turbo With Magnus Walker

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Released 40 years ago, the Porsche 911 Turbo has undergone a lot of modifications, some of which include the switch from an air-cooled to a liquid-cooled engine, the adoption of a midship layout, and the upgrade from a five-speed transmission to a seven-speed transmission. To compare and see the progress made, Magnus Walker test drives the original 1975 model alongside its 2015 counterpart for a thorough analysis of the two. Watch the video above for the outcome.

Mercedes-Benz Unveils the GLE550e

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Mercedes-Benz have revealed its first-ever plug-in hybrid SUV, the GLE550e. The GLE-class replaces the ML-class in Mercedes-Benz’s new branding strategy. The new utility vehicle sports a 329-hp V-6 engine with a 85-kilowatt (114 hp) electric motor found in between the engine and the seven-speed automatic transmission. The two systems combined together is said to have a … Read more