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Audi Unveils a TDI RS5

To celebrate Audi's TDI engine, the Ingolstadt manufacturer just unveiled an interesting concept: it started life as a standard RS5, but the engineers decided to drop the 420 HP V8 out of it, and shoehorn in a diesel engine instead. Not any diesel, though: it is a V6 strapped with …June 3, 2014

The First Volkswagen XL1 was Delivered

The Volkswagen XL1 is a feat of engineering used to prototype various technologies that will eventually be used on the more mundane vehicles in the brand. After years of development, the first client has taken delivery of their XL1. The happy customer had to pay about $150,000 for this car, …June 3, 2014

The Bravado Banshee is for Sale

The youngest among you already know what this car is, but for the rest, here is a quick recap: the Bravado Banshee is a car in the Grand Theft Auto series. It is one of the fastest and most fun to drive, with ample power and limited grip. To promote …June 3, 2014

A Long-range Electric Battery Pack Made In Canada

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

The aluminium producer Alcoa, in partnership with Phinergy, just unveiled their latest battery pack for electric cars. It is made of aluminium and uses air, and could hold more energy than current lithium batteries. How much more? According to Alcoa, their electric vehicle now has more than 1600 km of …June 2, 2014

Rumours: The 2015 Mustang Could be 135 kg Heavier

If we are to believe the latest information to come out of the rumour mill, the 2015 Ford Mustang could be between 90 and 135 kg heavier than the outgoing model. It's Steeda, a renowned part manufacturer for Ford, that dropped this info. They supposedly made the discovery while working …June 2, 2014

Another 1.3 Million Recalls for Ford

Another recall landed on my desk this morning, this time targeting Ford. More than 1.3 million vehicles have to be repaired for various problems. The biggest part of this huge number comes from the 2011-2013 Explorer and 2008-2011 Escape. These vehicles were found to present various power steering problems that …June 2, 2014

Update Required for Chrysler's 9-Speed Gearbox

Chrysler's latest gearbox has caused them a lot of trouble over the last year, from the delayed launch of the Jeep Cherokee to various bad reviews about the complex transmission. Now, the engineers may have found a way to fix it for good. The manufacturer just issued a new software …May 30, 2014

Mitsubishi's Offering to Vision Gran Turismo

The latest manufacturer to join the Vision Gran Turismo program, where designers have a chance to design a vehicle that represents the future of their respective brands, is Mitsubishi who quietly unveiled the XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo. Based on the XR-PHEV Concept shown at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show, …May 30, 2014

The Cadillac Elmiraj is Still in the Cards

The sexiest prototype Cadillac has ever made, the Elmiraj, may still become a production model, according to GM. The car has been shown around the auto show circuit since its debut, and Cadillac has gauged the public's reaction to evaluate if a big luxury coupe would be financially viable. So …May 30, 2014

Miners Tests the 2015 F-150 Unknowingly

The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 is a big gamble for the American manufacturer. It is their best-selling product, not to mention the most popular vehicle in North America. When the latest version was unveiled, there was quite a ruckus over the use of aluminium. People were worryied that this material …May 29, 2014

The End for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T

While the Hyundai Genesis Coupe was (and still is) an excellent car, its basic architecture harks back to the bygone era of 2009. Even with an important upgrade in 2013, the car is still due for a complete makeover soon. Usually, this means that the manufacturer will slowly drop variants, …May 29, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Golf: Spot the Differences

It is quite obvious that there are a few differences between the USA and Europe. The currencies, the languages, laws… or the typical inhabitant’s mentality. And from now on, you can add to that list the specs of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf! The VW Golf is sold worldwide. Just like …May 29, 2014

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