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Here is the Italian Police's Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

If you were thinking of going to Italy and enjoying their Autostrada, watch out: the Italian Carabinieri just took delivery of a beautiful Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. The National Police will drive around the country in this 510-horsepower sleek sedan. Trying to run away from these Ferrari-engined cars is a …May 9, 2016

Two Million Hyundai Vehicles Sold in Canada

Hyundai just sold its 2,000,000th vehicle in Canada. The lucky customer was a resident of Val-Bélair, Québec, who bought a 2016 Tuscon. This comes after another important landmark, as last month, the manufacturer sold its 500,000th Elantra in our country. Worldwide, Hyundai has sold more than 100,000,000 vehicles so far. May 6, 2016

They Did It! Toyota Builds a Hatchback 86

In the land of kangaroos and koalas, Toyota's people have gone mad. They asked the main office in Japan if they could take a Toyota 86 (formerly known here as the Scion FR-S) and create a one-off hatchback. Don’t celebrate too quickly, though: Toyota has no intention to mass-produce this …May 6, 2016

Tesla's Bioweapon Defense Put to the Test

To prove that their Bioweapon Defense system is more than a marketing scheme, Tesla decided to put it to the test. The automaker placed its Model X in a plastic bubble full of polluted air, 83 times more than what the EPA considers "good-quality air". Tesla says that you could …May 6, 2016

Google to test autonomous tech on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Nearly 100 of Chrysler's new hybrid minivans will take part in Google's self-driving test program later this year. Announced by Chrysler parent company FCA, the collaboration between the two firms will see "around" 100 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans fitted with all the necessary technology to participate in the Google …May 6, 2016

Takata Airbag Recall: Another 40 Million Cars Added to the List

Takata just announced that between 35 and 40 million cars had to be added to the recall list. The total number now hovers around 69 million units… Every single airbag made by Takata has to be recalled. For now, the side-impact and rear airbags aren’t affected. This means that there …May 5, 2016

Google Will Drive Around in a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

An important partnership was hammered between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and tech giant Google on the topic of the self-driving car. Google’s team will work on their autonomous technology by using a fleet of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids, chosen for its interior space. The Pacificas will first be tested on private …May 5, 2016

Reworked EcoBoost, 10-speed transmission coming to F-150

Ford says a reworked version of its 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 will make more torque and come mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission in the 2017 F-150. Torque numbers jump to 450 lb.-ft. in the second-generation of the twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre, from 420 lb.-ft., thanks to a bevy of new features and …May 5, 2016

Volkswagen Dominates the Nürburgring

The competition to determine who’s the fastest on the Nürburgring rages on: Volkswagen just announced they reclaimed the title of the "who’s-the-fastest-FWD-sports-car-automaker" feud from rival Honda. Previously, the Japanese manufacturer accomplished a track lap of 7 minutes, 50 seconds and 63 hundredths with the last generation of the Civic Type …May 4, 2016

A Ferrari That Will Anger Purists

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Ferrari’s CEO Sergio Marchionne once said that they would never produce a fully-electric Ferrari. However, a team based in San Diego obviously didn’t listen to him, and created the very first zero-emissions Ferrari. Electric GT recently hatched a plan. They salvaged the shell of a 308 GTS that suffered an …May 4, 2016

A Ten-Speed Automatic Transmission for the 2017 Ford F-150

Ford recently announced details for the new 10-speed automatic transmission and revisions to the twin-turbo, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 that will power the 2017 F-150 this fall. This will be the first time a 10-speed transmission will be available in a mass-production vehicle. According to Ford, this will give the truck …May 4, 2016

Porsche announces 2017 Cayenne Platinum Edition

Porsche is taking the Cayenne platinum, announcing new Platinum Edition models that "will be recognizable by their distinctive sporty appearance." Set to hit the market for the 2017 model year, the Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition variants "offer a high level of content at an attractive price," according …May 4, 2016

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