2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD review
The 2019 Hyundai Kona tries to woo buyers with outlandish styling, but its true appeal is under the skin. A well-designed interior and entertaining driving dynamics add some substance to the Kona’s style. The Hyundai Kona competes against a legion of small crossovers, including the Ford EcoSport and Honda HR-V.
Jaguar Land Rover built an A.I.-equipped car that responds to the driver’s mood
Jaguar Land Rover is testing a system that uses a driver-facing camera and artificial intelligence to read a person's mood. The automaker believes this tech could be used to reduce stress while driving. Jaguar Land Rover is toying with other similar ideas under its "tranquil sanctuary" concept.
One of Jaguar’s highest profile models will be reborn as an electric car
The Jaguar XJ is going out of production, but it will soon be redesigned as an electric car. The XJ has been Jaguar's flagship model for 50 years. Jaguar and sibling brand Land Rover are preparing to ramp up electric-car production. The electric XJ will be built at the same factory as the current car.
Extreme E’s electric SUV will race in some of the toughest environments
Extreme E is a new race series for electric SUVs spun out of Formula E. Teams will race the Odyssey 21 off-roader in extreme environments (hence the name) around the world to highlight the effects of climate change. Extreme E is expected to launch in 2021, with other details to follow at a later date.
Porsche Taycan battery pack has foot garages to make the car hug the road better
The Porsche Taycan electric car has indentations in its battery pack called foot garages. They're designed to move rear-seat passengers closer to the floor in order to lower the car's center of gravity. Porsche said this was the only way to fit the battery pack without making the Taycan too tall.
BMW continues to define the concept of style over substance with the 2020 X6
nd itThe 2020 BMW X6 aims to be the best at the SUV coupe concept it invented. The third-generation X6 features more muscular styling, more powerful engines, and several new tech features. Production on the 2020 BMW X6 begins in August and it goes on sale in the United States in November 2019.
Volkswagen Type 20 concept wraps modern tech in a classic shape
The Volkswagen Type 20 concept is a classic 1962 Microbus updated with features like an electric powertrain, facial recognition, and a holographic infotainment system. It was built to celebrate the expansion of Volkswagen's Silicon Valley research center. Volkswagen has been in Silicon Valley since 1998.
Subaru and Mazda join Toyota’s self-driving car development venture
Five Japanese automakers -- including Subaru and Mazda -- will each invest in a self-driving car joint venture started by Toyota and SoftBank. The goal of the venture, dubbed Monet, is to develop mobility services around self-driving cars. Other new investors include Suzuki, Isuzu, and Daihatsu.
How GM’s Cruise self-driving cars navigate around double-parked vehicles
Self-driving cars need to do more than obey the speed limit. They need to be able to handle unusual scenarios. Here's how GM's Cruise self-driving cars handle one of the most common of those scenarios: Double-parked cars. Self-driving cars regularly encounter double parking in San Francisco.
The Chrysler Voyager returns as a minivan for budget-conscious families
The 2020 Chrysler Voyager revives a nameplate from minivan history to replace base versions of the Chrysler Pacifica. The Voyager is identical to the Pacifica, but with less standard equipment and a promised lower price. Chrysler relies heavily on minivan sales, as its only non-minivan is the 300 sedan.
2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Tremor is as unstoppable as an earthquake
Among many updates for the new model year, the 2020 Ford F-Series Duty gets a new Tremor off-road package. Additions like 35-inch tires, new dampers, and a locking rear differential add more rock-crawling capability to Ford's heavy-duty trucks. Ford also claims it will out tow the Ram Power Wagon.
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe first drive review
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 sits below the flagship W12 model in Bentley’s lineup, but that doesn’t matter from behind the wheel. The V8 version adds an extra layer of sensation, and still offers more performance than the average driver will ever need. It’s the best kind of downsizing.
Audi’s 429-horsepower SQ8 TDI proves diesels don’t have to be slow
The Audi SQ8 TDI is a sportier version of the Audi Q8 SUV. Its diesel powertrain means the SQ8 TDI won't come to the United States, but it will give European buyers a new performance SUV option. Under the hood sits a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 making 429 hp and 664 pound-feet of torque.
2020 Ford Explorer first drive review
The 2020 Ford Explorer emerges from a redesign on a new rear-wheel drive platform, boasting hybrid and sporty ST models for the first time. The Explorer’s redesigned interior boasts bigger screens, and a new digital instrument cluster. But will that be enough to beat other midsize three-row family SUVs?
Bentley will offer a hybrid powertrain on every model by 2023
Bentley is preparing to electrify its entire lineup. The storied British automaker will offer a hybrid version of every model by 2023, and will launch its first electric car by 2025. The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid SUV will kick things off. Bentley isn't offering any details on the timeline of other models.
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 thunders into the muscle car ring with 760 hp
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 revives one of the greatest names in American muscle cars, and finally gives Ford some ammunition in the horsepower war with Chevy and Dodge. Debuting at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the GT500 boasts over 700 hp. That makes it the most powerful Ford production car ever.
After years of Le Mans misfortune, Toyota becomes impossible to beat
Toyota scored a one-two finish at the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans, its second win a row at the legendary French race. Toyota is the first Japanese automaker to win Le Mans twice, but its wins came without any real competition. The two Toyota TS050 hybrid race cars traded the lead throughout the race.
New Toyota tech will automatically shut off engines, apply parking brakes
Toyota is launching two new safety features for the 2020 model year. One will automatically shut off a car's engine when stationary, and the other will automatically shift into park and apply the parking brake to prevent rollaways. Toyota has not specified which vehicles will get the new features.