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Challenger AWD, Barracuda And Durango SRT in Dodge's Future

In the next few years, the Dodge lineup will change significantly. According to an article published by Automotive News , the American brand has pushed back the update of a few models. The Journey for example, which was supposed to share its platform with the Chrysler 200, will be produced …September 6, 2016

The Infotainment System: A Brief History

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Look inside a modern car and you can’t miss the gigantic screen in the middle of the dashboard. But did you know that the origins of the infotainment system can be traced a long way back? In 1930, for $130 (about $1,700 in today’s dollars) drivers could obtain a small …September 6, 2016

Hennessey Gets on the Case of the Ford Focus RS

Only months after the Ford Focus RS was unveiled, tuners are already scrambling to give the small hatchback more power. Mountune was the first outfit to come up with upgrades: developing 370 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, this version fully complies with the manufacturer’s warranty. It’s now Hennessey’s turn …September 2, 2016

Here is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe

Sporty SUVs are quite popular right now: they offer a mix of big engines, size and lots of cargo room. Now, let’s suppose you want an SUV that is somewhat powerful, somewhat big and somewhat spacious. What do you get? Well, you could look at the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 …September 2, 2016

Pininfarina Wants to Build a Hydrogen-Powered Supercar

Hydrogen-powered fuel cell

At the Geneva Auto Show, we saw the latest vehicle built by Italian design studio Pininfarina, the first to come after the company was bought by Indian industrialist Mahindra. The H2 Concept is a low-slung, futuristic supercar that relies on hydrogen instead of regular fuel to power its engine. When …September 2, 2016

Group B's Unknown Contender: An MG Metro 6R4 For Sale

Group B rally cars seem to be changing hands quite a lot recently. A few weeks ago, we reported that you could buy a beautiful Peugeot 205 T16 in homologation trim. Last year, there was also an Audi Quattro up for grabs. Now, it’s time for a less successful competitor …September 2, 2016

Only Two More Events To Go For Jean-François Dumoulin

Trois-Rivières (Québec, Canada), September 1 st , 2016 – At the wheel of the #04 Spectra Premium / Bernier Crépeau / Groupe Bellemare/ MIA / Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi car, Jean-François Dumoulin wishes to stand out this weekend on the road circuit of the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario. The fifth …September 1, 2016

The Last Vehicle Reveal Before Forza Horizon 3's Launch

Every day that passes brings us closer to the official launch of Forza Horizon 3, the latest installment of the Xbox’s most successful racing franchise. With a car selection ranging from the world’s fastest supercars to the slowest and most rugged off-road trucks, there is something for everyone here. Turn …August 30, 2016

Departing in Italian Fashion: A Hearse Based on the Maserati Ghibli

Here, when someone's time has come and must be driven to his or her final resting place, we are used to see large American vehicles do the job: whether it’s a Lincoln Town Car or a Cadillac Deville, the sight of an American car painted in black and hauling a …August 30, 2016

End of the Line for the BMW Z4?

According to Bimmer Today , BMW might have quietly pulled the plug on their Z4 roadster. The website states that on August 22nd, a Z4 painted in Valencia Orange rolled off the assembly line in Regensburg. Behind it however, there weren’t any other Z4s; this was the last of the …August 29, 2016

A Record-breaking, 2400-hp Volvo Truck

A few short years ago, Volvo managed to beat the speed record for a truck. To do this, they created a hybrid vehicle from the ground up. Now, the Swedish manufacturer wanted to find a way to showcase their dual-clutch, I-shift transmission. So what better way to do it than …August 29, 2016

Chinese Techrules Recruits Italian Giugiaro

Two of the cars that captured a fair amount of interest at last March’s Geneva Auto show were the Techrules AT96 and GT96. These Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle concepts (TREV) are actually quite fascinating and could mark the next step in the alternatively powered hypercar. The AT96 is the track version …August 28, 2016

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