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NewsPower And Gadgets For The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty
As time goes on, we are getting closer and closer to the time where the torque ratings in heavy-duty pickups will reach the magic four-digit number. Ram offers 900 pound-feet of torque in the 3500, Ford manages to squeeze out 860 pound-feet out of their 2016 F-Seroes Super Duty and …
ElectricTesla's Plan Enters Phase Two
Back when Tesla Motors was founded, Elon Musk had a four-part plan: Create a low-volume car, which would necessarily be expensive Use that money to develop a medium-volume car at a lower price Use that money to create an affordable, high-volume car Provide solar power. That was 10 years ago.
NewsToyo Tires Ferret: To Go Anywhere
Toyo just launched a nice little promo video where they showcase their most recent creation, the Ferret. The truck was created to highlight the Open Country tire. Based on the chassis of a 1959 English military vehicle, the vehicle has been thoroughly modified. Apart from the tires, there is also …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesAn Autonomous Bus by Mercedes-Benz
In addition to autonomous cars and trucks, Mercedes-Benz went one step further by showing an autonomous bus in front of a crowd in Amsterdam. The vehicle completed a 19.3-km course, went through tunnels and intersections and negotiated tricky corners without a single input from the driver. The Future Bus Concept …
NewsA Koenigsegg One:1 Crashed on the Nurburging
Earlier this week, Koenigsegg was testing its most recent supercar, the One:1. They were putting the car through its paces on the Nurburgring. Something went wrong, though: the driver lost control in Adenauer Forst, a wooded section. After entering a turn too fast, the car went off-road and through a …
ElectricAtieva : A New Challenger to Tesla's Reign
Up until now, Atieva was a relatively unknown Californian business. Die-hard fans of electric systems might have seen the name on a battery pack, but that’s about it. Today however, the small firm just put the automotive world on hold: in the above video, you can see its first drivetrain …
NewsBMW 1 Series Sedan: Only for China
Here, BMW’s least expensive sedan is the 320i. Starting at $39,990, its entry price isn’t for everyone. It seems like Chinese buyers have another option: in addition to the 2 Series Active Tourer sold in Asia and Europe, they can now opt to get a smaller four-door BMW. It is …
News75 Years Of Jeep
In 1941, the US Army figured it would have to throw its full weight into the war that was raging overseas. Among the many tools needed for battle was a small all-terrain vehicle. The Army sent a list of specifications to every car manufacturer; the delays for producing a prototype …
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