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2017 Toyota Prius v Hits Canadian Showrooms

Although the Toyota Prius hatchback was totally redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Prius c and Prius v soldier on unchanged for the time being. The 2017 Toyota Prius v wagon (as we call it) or crossover (as Toyota calls it) is available in three trim levels. The base …July 26, 2016

The 2017 smart fortwo Gets a Cloth-covered Roof

From the 2017 model year on, it will be slightly harder to distinguish the hardtop smart fortwo from the fortwo cabriolet which is just arriving on the market. The pure and passion trim levels of the fortwo coupé will get a black fabric roof covering, while the prime version will …July 26, 2016

If the Human Body Evolved as Quickly as the Automobile

This is Graham. Although he might not be the most attractive man, Graham has an undeniable advantage over you and me; if he was involved in a car accident, he would have a much better chance of surviving. This humanoid is a creation of the Transport Accident Commission in Victoria, …July 25, 2016

Sonic Civic Celebrates 25th Anniversary of SEGA’s Video Game Star

A quarter of a century ago, video game creator SEGA unveiled a new character that took the world by storm, and quickly became one of the most famous in the industry alongside the Mario and Luigi brothers, Pac-Man and those pesky Pokémon. On July 22nd at the House of Blues …July 25, 2016

Here Is The 2017 Genesis G80

Hyundai keeps on dissociating its most luxurious models from its core brand: today, we discover the 2017 Genesis G80, a rebadged version of the Genesis sedan. Visually, the only way to discern the G80 from its previous career as an upscale Hyundai is the badges. The car comes with bi-xenon …July 22, 2016

A Lighter Mazda MX-5?

With a weight of 1058 kg, the MX-5 is one of the lightest cars on the market. This doesn't stop Mazda from wanting to shed even more weight on the car. According to Autocar , the director of the MX-5 project, Nobuhiro Yamamoto, is satisfied with the size of the …July 22, 2016

Dieselgate: Volkswagen's Cheat Device's Origin

Road & Track just unearthed some important information on the cheat device used by Volkswagen for their 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. In 1999, Audi was hard at work developing their 3.0-litre TDI powerplant. Everything was going smoothly, but it clattered too much when it was cold. Since they wanted to use …July 22, 2016

Forza Horizon 3's 150 First Cars

It's become kind of a tradition: a few weeks before the launch of the latest Forza Horizon, the developers from Turn 10 unveil part of the lineup that will be available in their virtual world. This time, we hear about Forza Horizon 3. Through the series' website, we just learned …July 22, 2016

Power 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 …July 21, 2016

Tesla'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. July 21, 2016

Toyo 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 …July 21, 2016

2017 Porsche Panamera: Faster, More Efficient and More Distinguished Than Ever

Unveiled for the first time worldwide at a special event in Berlin, the new Panamera features a much more classic silhouette than the first generation. The front overhang is shorter, the sides are more sculpted, the wheelbase is extended and the 20-millimetre sloping roofline all create a more direct link …July 20, 2016

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