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Honda Has To Pay A $70 Million Fine

After a thorough investigation, the NHTSA has just announced their verdict on Honda’s responsibility regarding some missing accident and repair reports: the Japanese manufacturer has been accused of having failed to report more than 1,700 cases of injuries and warrantied repair. Honda will have to pay a fine of 70 …January 9, 2015

Build The Engine In Your Corvette Z06 Yourself

With the last generation of the Corvette, enthusiasts – real ones – had the opportunity of participating in an important event in their car’s life: anybody who bought a Z06 or a ZR1 could go to the assembly plant where their engine was made, and actually take part in the …January 9, 2015

Volvo S60 Cross Country: The High-Riding Sedan

The lifted sedan market has never been overflowing with competition: at one time, we had the Subaru Outback sedan and the older among you might remember the AMC Eagle sedan. Volvo decided that there was a niche there: by taking the suspension and plastic cladding from the V60 Cross Country …January 8, 2015

Office-K Pushes The Definition of Tacky

Some supercar owners find that their expensive cars don’t quite stand out at the select clubs they visit. What’s the point of having a red Ferrari 458 if everyone else has one? This is where tuners can help: in exchange for a briefcase full of your hard-earned money, they can …January 8, 2015

The Looks Of The 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota finally decided to modernize their mid-size Tacoma pickup, after selling it for more than a decade without many changes. Some may say that Toyota got scared because of the GM Colorado/Canyon duo, but truth be told, it was more than time for the Japanese manufacturer to inject some new …January 8, 2015

BMW Unveils The Next Generation Of iDrive

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

BMW’s infotainment system, iDrive, has quite a reputation: its launch was marred by a few problems, and it was known for being less than convivial to use. However, it has gotten a lot better in the last few years. At this year’s CES, the Bavarian manufacturer unveiled the next generation …January 8, 2015

Audi Prologue Piloted Driving Concept Unveiled At CES

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomously driven cars are on their way (and there is nobody behind their steering wheels!), and Audi wants to be among the first to offer this technology to their clients. After showcasing an RS7 that lapped the Hockenheimring at high speeds and an A7 that completed the drive from San …January 7, 2015

A Farewell To The Land Rover Defender

68 years ago, Rover’s engineering director, Maurice Wilks, was walking on Red Wharf Bay’s beach with his brother Spencer, who was Rover’s marketing director. While talking about an eventual car that could go anywhere and work on a farm, Maurice took a stick and drew a continuous line in the …January 7, 2015

Toyota Offers Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Patents For Free

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Toyota recently unveiled the Mirai, a singularly styled sedan that relies on a hydrogen fuel cell for power. Hydrogen is going to be a pretty big fuel source in the coming years; not only will it eventually cost less than petroleum distillates, it also has huge environmental benefits: instead of …January 7, 2015

Volkswagen Golf R Touch: A Screen To The Immediate Future

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

At Las Vegas’ CES 2015, Volkswagen presented an even more technological version of the Golf R: not only does it feature a top-of-the-line AWD system and turbocharged engine, but the Golf R Touch Concept also boasts a few surprises inside. The first thing that hits you when you see the …January 6, 2015

BMW Laser Headlights: The Next Generation Is Coming

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

After a gruesome fight between two German automakers, BMW was the first to market their laser headlight technology in the i8 (Audi followed shortly after with the launch of their R8 LMX). Now, the Bavarian brand is ready to unveil the second generation of this tech; at this year’s CES, …January 6, 2015

Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury In Motion Concept: An Autonomous Egg

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Spy shots have been circulating on the Internet in the last few months of a futuristic vehicle that Mercedes-Benz was planning to unveil at CES. Rumours were also flying around, but we can now see the Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury In Motion Concept in the flesh. First impression: it looks …January 6, 2015

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