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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW

2017 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax; Three years ago Toyota took great pains to iron out flaws and place a stronger finish on the cabin presence and related features – the glossy interior finish, lower center console compartments, and smart connectivity technology are standouts. ... Continue reading

Ram Unveils Special-edition 2018 Hydro Blue Sport +VIDEO

Ram Unveils Special-edition 2018 Hydro Blue Sport +VIDEO

Ram today pulled the wraps off a new, special-edition 2018 Ram 1500 Hydro Blue Sport. “The custom look and high-impact colors have been well received in the marketplace and this new Ram 1500 Hydro Blue Sport will surely stand out on dealers’ lots and in customers’ driveways,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep & Ra ... Continue reading

The New Lotus Exige Cup 430: Unlimited Edition

The New Lotus Exige Cup 430: Unlimited Edition

The new Lotus Exige Cup 430: Unlimited Edition Full-production model is most extreme Exige ever conceived New engine installation, delivering 430 hp and 440 Nm New design generating 220 kg of downforce 407 hp per tonne provides unrivalled performance 0-60 mph in 3.2 secs. ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Review - Kia Cadenza Limited By John Heilig

2017 Kia Review - Kia Cadenza Limited By John Heilig

2017 Kia Review - Kia Cadenza Limited By John Heilig ... Continue reading

Truck Review: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E Review By John Heilig

Truck Review: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E Review By John Heilig

The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E ENGINE: 3.5-liter SOHC V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,000 rpm/262 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm WHEELBASE: 125.3 in. ... Continue reading

"Autonomous Vehicles Will Revolutionize Mobility and Transform Society" Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO of Toyota Canada Inc.

"Autonomous Vehicles Will Revolutionize Mobility and Transform Society" Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO of Toyota Canada Inc.

According to Larry Hutchinson, President and CEO of Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), the autonomous vehicle is a great opportunity for the automotive industry and will change society as we know it. Just don't expect it to happen tomorrow. ... Continue reading

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Closes on a Successful Note

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Closes on a Successful Note

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which was held for ten days from October 27 (Friday) through November 5 (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, closed November 5 at 18:00 on a successful note. We would like to thank everyone who joined us this ... Continue reading

MOOG Wins AAPEX New Product Showcase Award

MOOG Wins AAPEX New Product Showcase Award

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 8, 2017 -- Federal-Mogul Motorparts' industry-leading MOOG® Steering and Suspension brand has once again been recognized for its premium-quality products. The MOOG Complete Knuckle Assembly was recently awarded an Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) "New Product Showcase" award in the ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

Coupled with the red exterior is a black interior with heated white seats that is as striking as the outside. The front seats are comfortable with a decent amount of side support. You aren’t going racing in a CX-5, unless there’s a new class we haven’t heard of yet, but it’s nice to have that support for more s ... Continue reading

The First-Ever BMW M3 CS.

The First-Ever BMW M3 CS.

The excellent dynamics of the first-ever BMW M3 CS are rooted not only in unique suspension set-up ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinium AWD Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota RAV4 Platinium AWD Review By Steve Purdy

The relatively lithe, 3,500-pound RAV4’s powertrain is a tepid but adequate 2.5-liter, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder making just 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The conventional 6-speed automatic transmission is calibrated to make it quite responsive on the low end. Acceleration is good on full thro ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio: A Future Vision

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio: A Future Vision

The technological goal of the project is to enable Lamborghini to address the future of the super sports car in five different dimensions: energy storage systems, innovative materials, propulsion system, visionary design, and emotion. ... Continue reading

New Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Motorcycle Melds Street-Carving Agility With Long-Haul Capability

New Harley-Davidson Sport Glide Motorcycle Melds Street-Carving Agility With Long-Haul Capability

Whoever said you can't have the best of both worlds has yet to ride the new Harley-Davidson Sport Glide motorcycle. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen GTI Goes Rally: VW Gives Sneak Preview of New Polo GTI R5

Volkswagen GTI Goes Rally: VW Gives Sneak Preview of New Polo GTI R5

The GTI for rallying: With the Polo GTI R5, Volkswagen returns to rallying under a new guise. In the second half of 2018, Volkswagen will make the 270 hp rally version of the Polo available to professional teams and aspiring drivers to enable them to compete in championships across the globe – including the FIA World ... Continue reading

Yamaha NIKEN Leaning Multi-Wheel Motorcycle Coming To USA +VIDEO

Yamaha NIKEN Leaning Multi-Wheel Motorcycle Coming To USA +VIDEO

New Model Becomes World’s First 3-Wheel Leaning Production Motorcycle. Production of the NIKEN, and subsequent distribution for sale in the US market, has been confirmed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, and will begin in the second half of 2018. ... Continue reading

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