Volkswagen is heavily considering adding an all-wheel-drive variant of the Golf hatchback to its North American lineup, The Truth About Cars has learned. Dr. Hendrik Muth, vice-president of VW’s product marketing and strategy, explained during a recent media event that the addition of...
The Volkswagen GTI will lose its two-door variant in the U.S. as the automaker jettisons low-volume offerings in its post-diesel scandal world. Mark Baruth broke the story at Jalopnik after a Volkswagen product manager mentioned the cancellation during the company’s recent Golf Alltrack media...
A leaked document could have just revealed the specifications for the highly anticipated 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. A user on FordRaptorForum.com has posted screenshots from Ford’s eSourceBook application showing that the high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine being used in the new Raptor...
Tesla has revealed the cause of a Model S fire that happened last month in France. The sedan caught fire during a test drive in Biarritz, France, and after an investigation, a Tesla spokesperson has confirmed to Fox News that a loose electrical connection was the cause. Two guests and a Tesla...
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack will be priced from $26,670 including destination. This off-road focused Golf SportWagen variant is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 170 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque and will initially be offered with a six-speed...
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is just one of those cars that leaves a mark on anyone who drives it. All of your AutoGuide.com editors have been lucky enough to pilot a few MX-5 Miatas in their careers, so we asked them: What’s Your Favorite Mazda MX-5 Miata Memory? Here’s what they said: Jodi...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) accidentally gave a preview of the upcoming Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV. The automaker posted a video on its YouTube channel that had footage of a crossover boasting Alfa Romeo’s signature front end at the Fiat Cassino plant in Italy, where the Alfa Romeo Giulia...
Another fatal Tesla Model S crash has come to light that reportedly occurred earlier this year in China. The Chinese media is reporting a fatal crash that happened in January of 2016 that involved a Tesla Model S driving on a highway before crashing into a street sweeper truck on the side of...
Ford and HARMAN are working together to revolutionize the in-vehicle audio experience. The two companies have announced the new B&O PLAY sound system that will be heading exclusively to Ford’s global vehicle lineup starting next year. According to Ford, “B&O...
Toyota is bringing back the Supra and we finally have spy photos showing the new sports car. The photos show a fixed roof coupe that appears to have proportions similar to the FT-1 Concept, the stunning show car that teased this new machine. The style all around the development car is toned...
What car would you buy with a budget of $100,000? That’s the question we asked our editors and their answers are quite interesting. We asked our editors to consider any car that gets the closest to $100,000 without going over and would accommodate them year long. The car would have to be...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has finally tested the second-generation Chevrolet Volt. Although the Chevrolet Volt was redesigned for the 2016 model year, IIHS didn’t test it until now as part of a testing program of electric vehicles. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt earned...
Volvo is teasing the new V90 Cross Country before it makes its official debut at the end of September at the Paris Motor Show. While its styling will largely stay the same as its V90 counterpart, the Cross Country model will no doubt feature plastic cladding around the wheel arches and rocker...
The next installment in the tire-shredding Gymkhana series is here. By now you likely know the formula: race car driver Ken Block, an exotic location, a fast car and lots of screeching tires belching smoke into the air. Gymkhana nine does not disappoint, bringing together all of those classic...
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is an exciting addition to the Japanese automaker’s already fun lineup. The MX-5 Miata is an iconic car, and the RF continues the roadster’s tradition of being a lightweight and immensely fun driver’s car, all while giving it more practicality and a...