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NewsTech troubles hurt vehicle reliability in latest J.D. Power study
Trouble with technology continues to impact vehicle reliability, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. The number of problems with infotainment, navigation and in-vehicle communication systems has increased, according to J.D. Power, and now accounts for 20 per cent of all customer-reported problems. Audio, communication, entertainment and …
NewsBatman Drives a... Jeep Renegade?
Those who like superhero movies should be eagerly anticipating the premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice . The movie will pit two of DC Comics' biggest heroes against one another and will be filled with action scenes. Seems as though the movie’s most recent marketing scheme comes from …
NewsHennessey Helps Dodge's Hellcats with Their Horsepower Problem
In Hennessey’s mind, every vehicle has a serious horsepower deficit: from the new Chevrolet Camaro SS to the Dodge Viper, the Corvette Z06 and the Cadillac CTS-V, anything with less than 500 horsepower can barely get out of its own way. Even Dodge’s overpowered duo, the Charger and Challenger SRT …
NewsBuy Peace of Mind with the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard
The large sedan you see in the above pictures may look like any other Mercedes-Maybach; in city traffic, it would be pretty invisible, silently gliding through the mass of cars. What most people won’t realize is that this is an S 600 Guard, an armored luxury limousine of the highest …
NewsVolvo unveils V90 wagon ahead of Geneva auto show debut
Volvo's top-of-mark 90 Series continues to grow, with the Swedish automaker unveiling the all-new V90 wagon ahead of its Geneva debut. The automaker says the handsome V90 is "a clear step forward in terms of aesthetics, materials and finish" in the premium wagon segment, with an upscale look that is …
News2017 Nissan Armada basically a rebadged Infiniti QX80
Nissan has unveiled the redesigned 2017 Armada and, in the process, duped us all. Because make no mistake about it, the new Nissan Armada is little more than a rebadged Infiniti QX80—and nobody should be complaining about it. Here's the thing: Building two or more vehicles on the same platform …
NewsToyota Tacoma TRD Pro returning for 2017 model year
The TRD Pro package will be available on the Toyota Tacoma for 2017, the second model year for the redesigned midsize pickup. Completely overhauled for 2016, the Tacoma was already plenty capable in TRD Off-Road guise thanks in large part to its optional crawl control function that can dig the …
NewsJaguar F-Type SVR 'developed to exploit car's full potential'
The first-ever Jaguar vehicle to bear the SVR badge will be a doozy when it hits showrooms. Detailed ahead of its Geneva auto show debut, Jaguar says the 2017 F-Type SVR will make 575 horsepower and 516-lb.-ft. of torque and will run from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 …
RecallsMillions of Toyota RAV4 Units Recalled
If you own a Toyota RAV4 that was built in the last 10 years, or if you frequently sit in the second row of one of these, you should pay attention to this: Toyota just announced they need to recall every single RAV4 built between 2006 and 2012. This represents …
NewsRam gives Power Wagon Rebel-like looks for 2017
Ram Trucks is overhauling its Power Wagon for the 2017 model year with rugged looks to match its robust off-road ability. Based on the Ram 2500, the Power Wagon takes the form of the Ram 1500 Rebel that was introduced last year and combines it with the function of what …
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