New Car Review: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Review by Rob Eckaus - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO
Jan 24, 2019
Porsche wowed the automotive world when the 911 based GTS RS was announced. Speculation about how they were going to top the prior generation 997 chassis GTS RS 620 horsepower was rampant. ... Continue reading
Today's NADA End-of-Day Auto News Recap - January 23, 2019; Ford, Porsche, Toyota, BMW/Volkswagen
Jan 23, 2019
NADA End-of-Day Automotive News Recap Ford Motor Co. is trying to drive past a difficult 2018 with a slate of new vehicles and an aggressive overhaul of its operations, but with the problems that plagued the iconic carmaker last year poised to remain in 2019, analysts are skeptical of the company's promise to improve e ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe- 2018 That Was The Year That Was
Jan 23, 2019
Who would have thought that a year full of Ferrari and Maserati supercars would end on a test drive of a GMC Canyon Denali?! Well folks, it did. Must admit the genteel folks in leafy Belvedere are not used to seeing trucks unless Xfinity turn up to fix broken down TV connections which do with monotonous regularity but ... Continue reading
BMW Investment in Urgent.ly. To Compete With AAA
Jan 23, 2019
January 23, 2019 (Mountain View, CA) – BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Urgent.ly, the leading global mobility and roadside assistance platform. Urgent.ly provides the quickest, safest and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-ti ... Continue reading
2018 BMW 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid Review By Senior Editor John Heilig
Jan 23, 2019
Under gas power, this is pure BMW. Performance is quiet, almost leading you to believe that it’s on electric drive all the time. Almost no road noise intrudes into the cabin. This is what you expect from a 5 ... Continue reading
Renault Twingo and the EDC automatic gearbox: a perfect combination for city driving
Jan 22, 2019
Revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, New Renault Twingo is available for the first time with the EDC automatic gearbox. The EDC gearbox does away with the tiresome task of shifting gears in congested traffic. ... Continue reading
California Court Upholds Emission Reduction Standards
Jan 22, 2019
Federal appeals court rules that the state’s low-carbon fuel standard is a valid measure to protect residents’ well-being. SAN FRANCISCO January 22, 2019; A federal appeals court ruled that California’s low-carbon fuel standard is a valid measure to protect residents’ health and well-being and does not violate ... Continue reading
Trash talking for true, unobstructed driving
Jan 22, 2019
Amid the onerous government shutdown, the environment becomes one of the biggest victims, with the least voice to say “enough.” Tourists from all over the country are descending on Joshua Tree National Park and leaving tons of trash behind. Forty-year-old Sabra Purdy, who co-owns a rock-climbing guide service, Clif ... Continue reading
Volvo's Gustafsson Sells Subscriptions – No Cars Displayed At NAIAS
Jan 22, 2019
Without a single car or SUV on display, Volvo CEO Anders Gustafsson commanded a respectable crowd as keynote speaker of the North American International Auto Show last week. He addressed Volvo’s global sales record in 2018 and its pitch for subscription sales to bolster millennial business. ... Continue reading
Ford Powering Police Vehicles with Hybrid Technology
Jan 22, 2019
A panel of 30 or more police officers from departments as large as Los Angeles or a country sheriff helped shape the look and safety features of the 2020 Police Interceptor Utility, available as a hybrid sedan, F-150, Expedition SSV, Transit PTV and SSV Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. The modified Explorer is expected to command ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Develops Cyber Defense Technology for Connected Cars
Jan 22, 2019
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has developed a multi-layered defense technology that protects connected vehicles from cyber attacks by strengthening their head unit’s defense capabilities. The technology will help realize more secure vehicle systems in line with the increasing popularity of vehicle ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Group Reveals Life-Changing Technology to Assist Hearing-Impaired Drivers
Jan 21, 2019
The technology delivers true ‘freedom of mobility’ by providing hearing-impaired people with a safe and comfortable driving experience A heart-warming campaign video illustrates the possibilities for automobiles to help hearing-impaired drivers interact with their external environment SEOUL, Jan. 10, 2018 — Hyund ... Continue reading
Jan 21, 2019
Winter Tips Racer and driving expert Jordi Gené offers several practical tips on safe driving on snowMaintaining control of your vehicle requires anticipating what lies ahead and taking it easyWhen parking outside, you should leave the wiper blades up so they do not stick to the windscreen - Adverse weather conditions ... Continue reading
2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001 Sold For $2.5 Million For Charity
Jan 21, 2019
The first 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition with famed Gulf racing theme sold for $2.5 million just hours after the first 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 was auctioned – Ford donating all $3.6 million in proceeds to long-time charity partners $2.5 million from the sale of VIN 001 of the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition benefits U ... Continue reading
Enjoy The Drive - Joshua Trees National Park
Jan 21, 2019
Surrounded by twisted, spiky trees straight out of a Dr. Seuss book, you might begin to question your map. ... Continue reading
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