Hyundai is flying Veloster N owners to the Nürburgring to watch its cars race
Hyundai is hosting an "N Homecoming" for fans of its budding N performance sub-brand at the 2019 Nürburgring 24 Hours race. Hyundai i30 N TCR and Veloster N TCR race cars will compete in the race. Hyundai considers the 'Ring to be one of two spiritual homes of N, along with Namyang, South Korea.
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV tries to balance power and efficiency with mild-hybrid V8
The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLE will get a V8 mild-hybrid powertrain when it launches in the United States later in 2019. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 makes 483 hp on its own, but can also get a 21 hp electric boost. Mercedes-Benz hasn't disclosed gas mileage figures for the V8 mild-hybrid model.
Live out your 007 fantasy with this special edition Aston DBS Superleggera
Aston Martin is releasing a limited-edition DBS Superleggera inspired by the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The Superleggera's ancestor was 007's car in that movie. Aston Martin will build 50 of the special edition cars.
Ford gears up to build rugged, capable hybrid trucks and SUVs
Ford is planning to put hybrid powertrains into big trucks and SUVs, and doesn't want to sacrifice things like towing capacity and off-road capability. A new hybrid system may help do that. The system debuts in the 2020 Ford Explorer, and will likely migrate to other vehicles after that.
Volvo’s new app walks you through what to do after an accident
Volvo's Accident Advisor sends information on what to do after an accident directly to a driver's smartphone. Drivers can also use it to notify their insurance companies and find a repair shop. Volvo is making Accident Advisor available free of charge on all 2015.5 model year and newer vehicles.
How Nissan’s ‘invisible-to-visible’ tech could pave the way for autonomous cars
Nissan is experimenting with what it calls “invisible-to-visible” (I2V) tech. Unveiled at CES 2019 and currently undergoing testing in Japan, it’s meant to connect cars to a virtual world. It will also be vital for future self-driving cars, says Nissan’s Roel de Vries.
Honda engineers build a Civic Type R pickup truck, just for fun
The Honda Civic Type R is far from the most obvious base for a pickup truck, but engineers at Honda's Swindon factory in the U.K. built a Type R truck anyway. Dubbed "Project P," it retains the stock Type R powertrain and can do 165 mph, but while hauling more stuff than a standard Civic.
Bentley’s behemoth Bentayga breaks Pikes Peak SUV record
The Bentley Bentayga set a record for production SUVs at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. In the hands of New Zealander Rhys Millen, the big Bentley beat the previous record by about two minutes. Bentley plans to sell a Pikes Peak Limited Edition Bentayga to commemorate the record.
Can’t wait for the new Ford Bronco? Icon is reviving the original
The Ford Bronco will return in 2020, but if you can't wait that long, California car customizer Icon will sell you a refurbished original. Icon's Old School BR looks like a stock Bronco, but hides a long list of modern upgrades, including a new engine and Apple CarPlay-compatible audio system.
The new Toyota Supra will go racing … but not where anyone expected
The Toyota Supra will make an unexpected return to racing next year. Toyota will run the highly anticipated sports car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, which is just about the last place diehard fans would ever expect to see it. The Supra is slated to make its NASCAR debut next year at Daytona.
Grilling the guys behind the Lucid Air, the luxe EV that makes Teslas look tame
Lucid Motors CTO Peter Rawlinson and design boss Derek Jenkins walk us through the Lucid Air electric car, and what they think makes this new, high-performance luxury sedan so disruptive.
