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Kia Soul EV Coming to North America

The Korean manufacturer confirmed it will be releasing its first all-electric model in North America in 2014 - the Kia Soul EV. According to reports, the small electric SUV would have a range of 200 kilometers. It would go from 0 to 100 km/h in 12 seconds and its top …October 3, 2013

Audi Q1 for 2016?

A possible entry level Audi vehicle, called the Q1 could be brought to production for 2016, according to a new report from German magazine AutoBild. Entering the lineup just below the Q3, it would be the smallest Audi and use a 1.4-litre gasoline engine with likely a diesel option and …October 2, 2013

Tesla S Cited for Unintended Acceleration

So far, everything has gone pretty well for the powerful Californian manufacturer of electric cars and their famous Tesla Model S. But recently a complaint was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for unexpected acceleration. The person stated that his wife was behind the wheel in their …October 2, 2013

BMW X5 eDrive: Production Slated for 2015

The Bavarian manufacturer recently unveiled its X5 eDrive rechargeable hybrid model at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. Yesterday we learned that the vehicle will indeed be produced albeit in very limited numbers. This rechargeable hybrid includes a 245 horsepower four-cylinder 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo engine, coupled with a 95 horsepower …October 1, 2013

Bugatti Loses $6.27 Million Per Vehicle Sold

In fact it’s the Volkswagen group that loses this amount each time a Bugatti Veyron is sold. This is further evidence that several luxury manufacturers owe their existence to the fact that they depend on other auto giants. For example: - Ferrari and Maserati belonging to the Italian Fiat group; …October 1, 2013

It is already available in South Korea as the K9, and it is considered the flagship of the Korean manufacturer. For the North American market, it was supposed to be called the Quoris but in the end, Kia will call it the K900. The large luxury sedan designed by Peter …September 30, 2013

Desrosiers Top Ten Sales Report for Canada

The Ford F-Series pickup will lead all automotive sales in Canada this year according sales reports compiled by automotive marketing firm Desrosiers. Selling close to 85,000 units so far in 2013, the F-Series outsells the RAM pickup by about 1.5 times and doubles the next closest competitor, the Honda Civic …September 30, 2013

Ford Produces Two-Millionth EcoBoost Engine

Ford has produced its two-millionth EcoBoost engine according to a press release by the manufacturer. Number two million was an inline four-cylinder that went into a Ford Escape which rolled off the assembly line in Louisville, Kentucky. Ford offers five different types of EcoBoost engines which are produced at factories …September 30, 2013

Subaru Legacy and Outback Among IIHS Top Safety Picks

The Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback were among only nine other vehicles to earn IIHS top safety ratings for the 2013-2014 model year, the manufacturer said in a press release. A total of 74 cars were tested in the moderately priced and luxury midsize passenger cars & SUVs. Among the …September 30, 2013

Fiat 500L Abarth in the Works

Although it is not confirmed by the Italian brand Abarth, there is every reason to believe that a Fiat 500L bearing the insignia of the scorpion is in preparation. The supped-up version would face the Mini Countryman Cooper S. The Abarth Fiat 500L would be powered by a four-cylinder 1.4-liter …September 29, 2013

Cadillac to Unveil 2015 Escalade in New York on Oct 7

The newly redesigned 2015 Cadillac Escalade will be unveiled on October 7, according to a press release by the American luxury car manufacturer. Cadillac hired indie rock photographer and director Autumn de Wilde to produce a series of portraits and even a short film for the global reveal in New …September 28, 2013

Mandatory Backup Cameras Not Before 2015

It’s been several years that the U.S. government is mulling about making backup cameras in cars sold in the United States mandatory. This regulation would very quickly have repercussions in Canada since it would cost more for manufacturers to have a different application for Canadian models. However the project is …September 27, 2013

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