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An Autonomous Bus by Mercedes-Benz

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

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 …July 20, 2016

A 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 …July 20, 2016

Atieva : 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 …July 20, 2016

The Super Auto Show will be hosted in ICAR’s fully renovated facilities!

Mont-Saint-Hilaire, July 19th 2016 — The ICAR circuit is undergoing major renovations of its facilities that will be ready for the Super Auto Show. Mazda Canada will be on site to offer a chance to test drive its most popular models. Visit the Mazda booth for more information about their …July 19, 2016

BMW 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 …July 18, 2016

75 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 …July 18, 2016

JF Dumoulin Once Again Demonstrates He Can Adapt To Any Situation On Track

Trois-Rivières (Québec, Canada), July 17 th , 2016 – Jean-François Dumoulin was well on his way to his best qualifier lap so far, when a caution robbed him of the top-5. In eighth place on the starting grid of the Toronto Pinty’s Grand Prix, the driver of the #04 Dodge …July 18, 2016

2017 Ford GT Service and Maintenance: Not for Everyone

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

If you look quickly at the 2017 Ford GT, you might be tempted to think it isn't that technologically advanced: after all, it shares its engine with a F-150 pickup, right? As you may guess, it's a little more complicated than that. Every dealer that wants to service the GT …July 17, 2016

A More Affordable Tesla Model X: Here is the 60D

Tesla just launched a more affordable version of its new SUV, the Model X. From now on, buyers that want to drive around in one of the Californian automaker's SUVs without spending the $106,000 for the 75D model can now opt for the 60D, which is on sale for "only" …July 17, 2016

An Aston Martin to Celebrate the Supermarine Spitfire

The story of Aston Martin is closely linked with Great Britain and the Second World War. During the conflict, the automaker's factories were converted to build airplane parts. Paying tribute to this past and to honour a Britannic legend celebrating its 80th birthday, Aston Martin launched a special version of …July 16, 2016

Yet Another Recall for the Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder has been recalled on several occasions since its launch. It never had any major problems, but the German manufacturer preferred not to take any chances and contacted every single owner of the supercar, asking them to bring them in for repairs. The first recall was about …July 16, 2016

Dieselgate: California Rejects Volkswagen's Proposed Engine Fix AND Fines Them

California hasn't finished railing on Volkswagen concerning their polluting diesel engines: not only did the state refuse the automaker's proposition for fixing the 3.0-litre TDI engine, but the government also strapped them with a USD$86,000,000 fine. This fine is added to the USD$14.7 billion fine that was given to Volkswagen …July 16, 2016

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