When Volkswagen revealed the updated Golf in early November, there was one glaring omission: the Golf R. Now, details for the new European R have finally been revealed and it’s getting 10 more PS (9.8 hp). With about 305 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque — that’s 14 lb-ft more — the...
Volvo announced it will introduce Microsoft’s Skype for Business smartphone app to its new 2017 90 Series vehicles. Accessible through the large center touchscreen, drivers of the Volvo XC90, S90, or V90 can view a list of scheduled meetings, their contact lists and with a simple tap, “Join...
If you’re shopping for a car, minivan or truck, the list will help you find the safest vehicle you can buy in 2017. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced its Top Safety Pick+ award winners for 2017, and new for this year, each vehicle must earn a good (the highest...
The Infiniti QX50 Concept will have its global debut at the Detroit Auto show next month and previews a new entry into the popular midsized luxury crossover segment. The Infiniti QX50 Concept is an evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration Concept that the Japanese brand has shown before, so...
Nissan will add the overseas Qashqai crossover to its U.S. lineup, with the model debuting at next month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, multiple sources tell . Pressed into domestic service to satisfy a crossover-hungry marketplace, the compact Qashqai will slot just below...
Scrolling through car auction sites is a sacred past time for many automotive enthusiasts. With the new year coming up, auctioneers are getting ready for a whole new year of dockets. Here are 10 of the most interesting (a mix of really awesome and really awful) cars up for auction at the...
Shopping for a car and don’t know what to get? Each year, reviews all the new cars available in the market, making us some of the luckiest people on Earth. But really, we work so hard at our jobs to help make your purchasing decision more informed, not because we love getting behind the...
Drivers have been asking for a Subaru BRZ STI since the little rear-drive sports coupe came into existence, but Subaru is toying with their emotions again. Instead of giving enthusiasts what they want, the Japanese automaker will debut a Subaru BRZ STI Sport Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in...
The very first brand new Ford GTs have just been delivered, but nostalgia for its predecessor is still strong, making this auction car a very special one. The very first functional Ford GT prototype that was built in 2003 and was inspired by the legendary Ferrari-crushing GT40s that won Le Mans...
We’re all probably Hot Wheels fans, but we have all been outdone by Bruce Pascal, an American diecast diehard whose toy collection exceeds $1-million. Recently profiled on , Pascal admitted he has well over 3,000 Hot Wheels and that he is hoping to raise the profile of the collectibles,...
In the news dead zone between Christmas and New Years, it’s stuff like this that keeps us going. In what might be the most random slightly automotive-related thing to ever pop up in our inboxes, a pair of chairs from U.S. President Barack Obama’s campaign motorcade are up for auction....
Lamborghini is jumping on the green bandwagon and has confirmed that its upcoming Urus SUV will be available as a plug-in hybrid. Lamborghini has said in the past that hybridization cannot be avoided, and this is the first time the Italian automaker will use the technology. According to a report...
Ford is charging ahead in its goal to make a driverless car and will debut an updated version of its Fusion Hybrid development vehicle next month. Ford says the technology is getting closer to production levels and will debut next-generation updates for its driverless car at the Consumer...
Toyota has come out with an all-new Tacoma TRD Pro for 2017, taking things further than its previous TRD Pro-branded off-roaders. While the Tundra and 4Runner can also be had with the TRD Pro package, the new 2017 Toyota Tacoma sets itself apart in this group thanks to its unique off-road...
Automakers love to stun and surprise with radical concept cars, and this year was no different. As 2016 comes to an end, takes a look back at the best concept cars that debuted this year. Some are so wild that they likely will never see production, while others preview a future model that...