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Sunday, October 13, 2019

GREAT DRIVES: WILL AN ASTON MARTIN FIT THROUGH THE CHUNNEL?

GREAT DRIVES: WILL AN ASTON MARTIN FIT THROUGH THE CHUNNEL?

THERE ARE FEW things more daunting than being dispatched onto English roads in a $125,000 sports car--a new Aston Martin DB7 coupe with wide, smooth-flanked, painfully vulnerable bodywork, in this case--and trying to remember to drive on the left, look right and navigate traffic circles clockwise. But there is one grea ... Continue reading

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

- Improvements in fuel cell technology offer up to thirty percent greater range, plus improved acceleration and performance - Totally redesigned on top of Toyota's latest modular platform to offer a superior driving experience, improved passenger comfort, and dynamic exterior styling Toyota City, Japan, Oct, 11 2019 - ... Continue reading

Twice round the world in the Porsche Taycan

Twice round the world in the Porsche Taycan

An extraordinary car requires an extraordinary launch. The first electric sports car from Porsche demanded a very special programme on which to give the world’s media their first chance to drive it – and Taycan Roadtrip Europe was just that. ... Continue reading

Hanergy Takes a Notch up in Solar Car Market

Hanergy Takes a Notch up in Solar Car Market

EV startup announced today that it plans to raise USD 25 million for 15% of its company share to fund its solar car program, including further developing its R&D in solar vehicle power system and establishing sales channels. ... Continue reading

2019 Japanese Grand Prix - Formula One

2019 Japanese Grand Prix - Formula One

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport the first team in Formula One history to win both titles six times in a row Valtteri claimed his sixth victory in Formula One, his third of the 2019 season and first at the Japanese Grand Prix Lewis finished the race in P3 claiming an additional point for the fastest lap – his fourth ... Continue reading

Nutson's Top Automotive News Nuggets, Week Ending October 12, 2019

Nutson's Top Automotive News Nuggets, Week Ending October 12, 2019

GM Strike; 48V Movement; Tesla Insurance Questions And Lazy Owners; Driver Assistance Semantics; California EV Power Cutoff, No Power No Charge No Go; Car Owners Confusing Mobility Desires; Porsche and Boeing Venture; Toyota Spiffs Up Fuel Cell Mirari; Black Flag For Ford GT Racing; Corvette C8.R Previews; New NASCAR B ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LC500h Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus LC500h Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Last year we reviewed the newly introduced Lexus LC500 coupe which matched its snazzy design to a very robust 471hp V8. That combination made for such a scintillating ride that the V8 powered coupe justified the Lexus tagline, "Experience Amazing." While the 354hp, V6/hybrid version of the same car merits many of the s ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Tucson Limited FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Hyundai Tucson Limited FWD Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

For 2019, horsepower is up but torque is down in the new 2.4 liter version of the Tucson. Hyundai has replaced the previous 1.6 liter turbocharged engine with a non-turbo straight 4 (Theta 2.4GDI) that makes 181 hp, 5 hp more than the old turbo motor. ... Continue reading

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