Any time Volvo unveils a new model, the world must take notice. Indeed, the Swedish manufacturer isn’t exactly Speedy Gonzalez when it comes to renewing its lineup, and if you need proof just think of the XC90 which spent more than 12 years on the market without being really updated. It wasn’t until 2014 that a second generation made its way to the market. The XC60 arrived in 2009 and spent almost 8 years without ...

If there was ever a vehicle that felt the wrath of environmentalists, it was the Hummer. Although it wasn’t the most polluting vehicle of its era, it nevertheless became a symbol of everything that was ecologically wrong with the automotive industry. Times have changed. Hummer no longer exists as a brand, but there are still models out on the road. One of these models will never again emit any pollutants thanks to Austrian company Kreisel ...

It is big, massive, imposing … and so far it has not been very well received. Saying that its style is polarizing would be an understatement. Measuring more than 5 meters in length and equipped with 23-inch wheels, the BMW X7 Concept will be presented next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We do not really have much more details about the X7, besides the fact that it will position itself above the X5 in ...

If you are visiting Ann Arbor in Michigan this week and you feel like a pizza, do not be surprised if you see a Ford Fusion in the street but no delivery boy in sight. You will have to go outside and pick up your pizza by entering a four-digit code that will open the back window. You can then take your pizza which will be in a heated compartment. A Ford engineer will be ...

Japanese carmaker Toyota plans to introduce a new performance line for some of its vehicles, and this new range could be presented next month in Japan. American site Automotive News first reported the news this week. Very few details exist about this new series, but according to preliminary information it would be similar to the F range offered by Lexus. That means it could be simple aesthetic additions, or these same additions with more powerful ...

German manufacturer Audi recently decided to review the names of its models. The transformation isn’t as important as last year’s Mercedes-Benz lineup name overhaul, but all Audi models around the world will be affected. The end result is pretty easy to understand, but the Audi press release explaining the changes is quite complex to decipher. And that’s us being polite. In simple terms, all Audi models will receive a new digit to the right of ...

Introduced on the Nissan Serena minivan in Japan last year, ProPilot technology aims to simplify driving for Nissan owners who have it included on their vehicle and thus improve overall comfort. ProPilot is not revolutionary in the industry, and we find similar technologies among German manufacturers, in particular. However, such devices remain reserved for expensive luxury vehicles while Nissan wants to offer it for the first time in North America on the next generation of ...

Nokian tires are known as some of the best in the world, especially when it comes to their winter tires which dominate comparison tests year after year. Now, the Finnish manufacturer is looking into finding ways for motorists to get information about the condition of their tires quickly. According to Nokian, one out of every four accidents is attributable to worn tires. The new system developed by the company and named SnapSkan uses a special ...

Have you ever wondered what was driving Minnie Mouse? Me neither, but Honda, on the other hand, yes. It would be a heavily modified Honda Odyssey 2018 that features ears and a buckle on the roof. The whole is embellished with a pink painting with white peas. The car was unveiled as part of the D23 EXPO, a Disney event that took place in Anaheim, California a few weeks ago. There is not much to ...

Mercedes-Benz offers one of the most complete model lineups in the automotive industry. With its new 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class midsize pickup, the German automaker once again demonstrates that no niche is out of reach, even for a luxury car manufacturer. The new 2018 X-Class’s underpinnings come from the Nissan Navara, known to us as the Nissan Frontier. Unveiled in concept form last year, the production X-Class offers curved lines with a rear-end that no doubt ...