Production-spec Porsche 911 Speedster debuts in New York
What is it? With a nod and wink to the Porsche 356 Speedster that debuted in 1948, Porsche presented the production version of the 911 Speedster — a lightweight roadster with 502 horsepower and a...
View Article2020 Sonata proves Hyundai still cares about midsize sedans
What is it? Hyundai is playing the long ball with the eighth-generation Sonata. Unlike the current car, the new model is dripping with style and character. From the bold headlight treatment, dynamic...
View Article2020 Subaru Outback is more of the same — and then some
What is it? Like thunder follows lightning, the Subaru Outback follows the Legacy into 2020 thoroughly redesigned with a new look, revised platform and powertrains, and more safety tech under the skin....
View ArticleHyundai promises 2020 Venue will be its smallest, most stylish CUV yet
What is it? Yet another cute little crossover from South Korea, this one they claim will be the smallest and most affordable in its now seven-strong SUV lineup. Why does it matter? Well, putting...
View Article2019 Mazda CX-5 finally gets a diesel for North America
What is it? Mazda’s long-awaited diesel finally arrives in Canada. Why does it matter? Mazda has been trying to bring its oil-burner to our shores for years. There’s been all sorts of theories — I’m...
View ArticleThe new Cadillac CT5 blends coupé-ish styling and sedan practicality
What is it? Cadillac’s first (recent) four-door coupe, the CT5, which Cadillac’s president – and former General Motors Canada head honcho – Steve Carlisle proclaims as “elevating every drive” and...
View Article2019 Audi TT RS is a sleeper of the highest order
What is it? The 2019 Audi TT RS has been reworked to give it a sharper look and more road presence — this is, after all, one of the best sleeper rides on the road. Up front, the TT RS sports a matte...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz GLC gets a facelift in New York
What is it? The latest Mercedes-Benz GLC gets subtle visual tweaks and more power, as well as an enhanced infotainment system and yet more advanced driver aids. Already the company’s hot seller,...
View ArticleThe HabaNiro Concept is Kia’s all-electric Everything Car
What is it? Kia has just unveiled its vision of the future—an all-electric, all-wheel-drive ride with Level 5 autonomy. It is a funky looker with a two-tone theme. Essentially, it has a white exterior...
View Article2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 sedan is one snappy little four-door
What is it? Yet another AMG performance product from Mercedes-Benz, this one smaller but no less rapid. Why does it matter? It’s a sedan, a fairly limited-edition performance sedan at that, which means...
View ArticleVolkswagen Atlas Basecamp concept channels its inner mountain biker
What is it? The Volkswagen Atlas Basecamp concept was designed with endurance mountain biking in mind and is the brainchild of Alex Earle, exterior design manager at Volkswagen’s California design...
View ArticleIs Volkswagen finally ready to challenge Tacoma and Ranger in the small...
What is it? Not a full-size truck and not an SUV either, the Volkswagen Tarok Concept is VW dipping its toe in the small-truck waters to see if should dive in and swim. Clearly envious of the stampede...
View ArticleNew York Auto Show: Little buzz in Big Apple
NEW YORK—Well, this might be the Big Apple but it certainly isn’t a green one. Tasked with covering what’s new and whiz-bang with electric vehicle reveals at the 2019 New York Auto Show on Wednesday of...
View ArticleOur hits and misses from the 2019 New York auto show
There were, admittedly, not too many blow-me-away supercar reveals, flashy performance models or boutique sports cars being shown off. Sure, Porsche showed us a 911 Speedster; and Nissan a...
View Article4 Key crossover introductions from the New York Auto Show
Welcome to New York City and the annual auto show held in Hell’s Kitchen. While there were some beautifully fast cars like the Audi TT RS along with sexy concepts — notably the Genesis Mint EV — the...
View ArticleAttention to Detail: A New York auto show gallery
You've seen all the big storylines and roundups, but every auto show is filled with clever features and design details that we just can't stop thinking about. From wild lighting signatures on concept...
View ArticleFirst Look: 2020 Land Rover Defender
It is the remake of the most historic Land Rover of them all, the lineal champion, as they say in boxing, reaching back all the way to the company’s very beginnings in 1948. When old coots get together...
View ArticleAudi’s AI:Trail quattro concept is a moon rover for planet Earth
The four-seat AI:Trail quattro is Audi’s take on the future of the recreational vehicle and follows on from the Aicon, AI:Me and AI:Race in a series of concepts that explore the shape of the future....
View ArticleFirst Look: 2020 Mini Cooper S E
Based on the Mini three-door hatch, the Cooper S E is a new all-electric ride that promises to put a smile on the driver’s face. The electric motor twists out 181 horsepower, 200 foot-pounds of torque...
View ArticleFirst Look: Hyundai 45 Concept
A bit of a head-scratcher for no other reason than this concept vehicle draws on the infamous Hyundai Pony for its inspiration. The ‘45’ comes from the fact that it is four-and-a-half decades since the...
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