Holden’s introduction of the stylish and sporty Astra alongside the elegant Cascada convertible marks the beginning of an exciting product onslaught by Holden, promising to deliver 24 major vehicle launches and 36 powertrain combinations in the next five years. The European manufactured Astra and Cascada are both designed and engineered in Germany, at Opel’s Russelsheim ...
One of the cornerstones of the British car manufacturing industry, Jaguar Land Rover recently announced profits of £2.6 billion for the last year, in what represents another milestone for the brand. The figures represent a rise of £133 million on the previous year, which was itself a new high. Bu, what’s causing the high? And ...
Land Rover confirmed in January that the 2016 model year Range Rover and Range Rover Sport would be getting the company’s turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel with 254 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque, but there has been a lingering question of the price for the new engine option. Now, that conundrum has finally been answered ...
Hyundai is coming to the plug-in hybrid sedan party a bit late. No surprise there. Company execs are fully aware of that fact and were eager to say, “Hey, no big deal,” at a media briefing on the new 2016 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid in California last week. The press materials for the new ...
Drivers can save a lot of cash by choosing to purchase a used vehicle. However, the vehicle needs to be thoroughly inspected before signing any paperwork. Here are six signs that a used car is in good condition. Healthy-looking motor oil The appearance of the motor oil can reveal a lot about the condition of ...
The Ford GT supercar is finally going outside to play, and it has been captured for the first time prowling the streets near Ford’s compound in Dearborn, MI. Due in late 2016, the GT has been one of Ford’s most closely guarded projects and was developed under a veil of secrecy. The prototype revealed at ...
On any given weekend, you’re bound to find gaggles of Porsche 911s zipping around most any race track. Now Porsche has revealed its latest competition model at no less fitting a location than the Nürburgring. The new 911 GT3 R replaces the existing version, slotting in below the 911 RSR. It’s based closely on the ...
Knowing when the right time to service your truck is not rocket science, however in today’s day and age, it sure can feel like it sometimes. In reality, diagnosing truck problems is not the incredibly impossible task it appears to be. In fact, it’s more of a human thing than you might suspect. Similar to ...
If you’re a fan of the Batmobile (no, not that Batmobile), we’ve got good news for you. BMW is building a concept that pays tribute to the original 3.0 CSL, and it’s being unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on May 22. Judging by the teaser image pictured here, it’s going to be hot. ...
Of all the parts that compose a 4×4’s drivetrain, the wheels are perhaps the most misunderstood. Many drivers choose wheels based solely upon appearance, and while looks are important, function is equally vital. If you choose the wrong wheels, you can cause safety and drivability issues. In this guide, you’ll get some tips for choosing ...
