Ram EcoDiesel scores ‘best ever’ fuel economy among half-ton pickups
The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is now among the most fuel-efficient half-ton pickup on the market, according to Chrysler. The 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 was introduced to the Ram 1500 last year, along with...
View ArticleVolvo previews new fuel-efficient 2015 Drive-E powertrains
LAS VEGAS – You may have been wondering what’s been going on at Volvo lately. Since the Swedish automaker was snatched up by China’s Geely Automotive from America’s Ford Motor Co. four years ago, the...
View ArticleIt’s Mine: Jim Cooper’s 1939 DeSoto Coupe
Changes in society can be tracked many ways. To some extent, this is even true in the automobile world. Over the years, there have been quite a few vehicle configurations that were conceived to meet...
View ArticleIntense 5-minute film will make you want a motorcycle
Releasing this beautifully shot and dramatic short film called Blood & Oil in the middle of winter is cruel torture for motorcycle riders. Looking outside my window, a thick wall of snow seems to...
View ArticleGallery: Century of Speed celebrates 100 years at the salt flats
The 2014 Grand National Roadster Show featured a very special exhibition, the Bonneville a Century Of Speed, celebrating 100 years of speed on the salt. Many historical cars and motorcycles were on...
View ArticleBugatti Veyron concept making second public appearance since 1999
The Bugatti Veyron concept will be making its second public appearance this week since its debut nearly 15 years ago. When the Veyron concept was revealed at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, it was promptly...
View ArticleFirst drive: 2014 Bentley Continetal GT V8 S
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The hardest thing about this auto-journalism gig (as if there can be anything even remotely difficult about testing expensive and exotic cars), is trying to figure out metaphors...
View ArticleAudi to debut RS4 Avant Nogaro at Geneva Motor Show
Audi will be marking the 20th anniversary of its Porsche-engineered RS2 Avant with a special edition of the RS4. Known as the Nogaro, a throwback to the colour of the original RS2 Avant, the...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: Audi
Audi S8 With 520 hp – the S8 is Audi’s big sports sedan. Its 4.0 TFSI paired with quattro all-wheel drive accelerates the car from zero to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, yet consumes on average just 11.3...
View ArticleThese are the ‘Lowest Cost to Own’ cars for 2014
When you’re in the market for a new car, ownership costs are just as important as purchase price. You might be able to score a sweet deal off the showroom floor, but that effort could be meaningless if...
View ArticleTop Gear uses gruelling car chase to test BMW, Porsche
In true Top Gear fashion, the British TV giant with a seemingly bottomless budget has filmed what it thinks is the ultimate movie car chase scene, all for the purpose of testing the agility and speed...
View ArticleFind out how Ford uses tape, yes, tape, to perfect design
Ford designers have opened up their studios to give us a peek into their secret design weapon: Tape. Even in the days of extremely accurate 3D computer animation, automotive designers at Ford still...
View ArticleFreshened Volkswagen Taigun Concept revealed at Auto Expo in India
Volkwswagen has taken to the Auto Expo in New Delhi, India, to unveil its newest small crossover concept. Officially known as the Advanced SUV Concept Taigun, the CUV is identical to one showed at the...
View ArticleAudi preparing a Tesla Model X rival?
Audi is reportedly preparing an all-new Q8 e-tron SUV, which will be targeted at the upcoming Tesla Model X. According to a report out of Autocar UK, Audi will use technology derived from the R8 e-tron...
View ArticleThe stunning Hyundai concept you didn’t even know existed
While building a gallery of the bizarre cars on display at the Indian Auto Expo 2014, I came across a few photos of the Hyundai HND-9 Venace, and my mind was blown. Why hasn’t Hyundai been promoting...
View ArticleToyota brings TRD Pro to its trucks
For weeks, Toyota had been hyping a TRD Pro version for its Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma, leading off with a commercial teaser that sparked a lot of debate over whether the new model would bring...
View ArticleNissan reveals diesel-powered Frontier in Chicago
Nissan has announced an all-new diesel engine for its Frontier pickup at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. Known as the Frontier Diesel Runner, the truck will be powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder...
View Article2015 Subaru Legacy an all-wheel-drive, 36-mpg family sedan
Although we already knew what it looked like, Subaru has fully revealed the 2015 Legacy at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. Understandably, it’s toned down considerably from the concept version that we...
View ArticleSportier Nissan Versa Note SR debuts at Chicago Auto Show
Nissan has revealed a sportier-looking Versa Note SR hatchback at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The changes are mostly cosmetic, including a new front grille, darkened headlights and standard fog...
View ArticleNissan Titan Diesel power numbers leaked
Hot on the heels of the diesel-powered Frontier, a report out of TFLTruck suggest a pair of seriously impressive power numbers for Nissan’s upcoming diesel V8 Titan. The Cummins V8 engine is rumoured...
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