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The diesel engines scandal has had a very negative impact on Volkswagen’s image all over the world. In the United States, the German manufacturer will try to return in the good graces of consumers by offering a 6-year or 72 000-mile warranty, the equivalent of more than 115 000 kilometers. This is one of the most generous warranties in the automotive industry, and a clear improvement over the 4-year or 80,000-kilometer warranty offered currently on ...

Land Rover’s Range Rover models are known for their comfort and off-road capabilities, but certainly not for their fuel economy. The Range Rover Sport P400e should improve the British manufacturer’s reputation with its hybrid plug-in engine. Combining a 2.0-liter, 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine with an 85 kW electric motor, the new Range Rover Sport P400e’s plug-in hybrid engine will produce a total of 404 horsepower with 472 pound-feet of torque. With your foot to the ground, ...

Its performance was far from extraordinary, but the Suzuki Samurai remains an almost mythical vehicle, especially for off-road enthusiasts. The Samurai was indestructible despite appearances, and now it has been reborn in some way. It is now called the e-Survivor, and in all honesty its connection with the Samurai exists only in the hearts of those that miss Suzuki’s small off-roader. The e-Survivor will be presented at the Tokyo Auto Show next month, and even ...

Long criticized for its treatment of women, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that it would let women drive starting in June 2018. The news came through the state news agency, but very little additional information was provided. Ultra-conservative country in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia was the only place in the world where women were not allowed to drive. Despite the good news, there is still a long way to go before the ...

An Albertan who was recently arrested at 101 km/h on a road limited to 100 km/h saw his ticket canceled after his girlfriend posted the story on social media. Mathieu Gagne was handed the ticket after he decided to overtake a policeman who was traveling below the speed limit in Sturgeon County which is located north of Edmonton. The policeman immediately pulled over the driver from Bon Accord, Alberta. He was given a $ 78 ...

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 ...

Being on a budget no longer means that big sacrifices need to be made. In 2017, it is possible to get a car that features AWD and a better than decent level of equipment for $30,000 or less. The following list contains 10 of our favorite going into 2018. 2018 Ford Ecosport This perky little ‘ute promises to deliver on its name, and it’s cute too.  2018 Honda HR-V Only the HR-V’s outer dimensions are ...

Raising the sport and performance bar is something that Porsche’s done since the very beginning. The 911 was never going to be a supercar-beating sporty coupe! Its rear engine design was flawed from the start. Today, the 911 is one of the most decorated sports cars in the history of motorsports. Porsche’s at it again with the new 3rd generation Cayenne. Whomever said that a truck couldn’t be driven on a track and tackle some ...

The endless desire for crossover from the car buying public the world over is inspiring automotive brands to push utility vehicle design boundaries. The T-ROC is the German giant’s latest CUV and it positions itself just below the recently arrived Tiguan. Although there are great similarities between the compact T-ROC and the Audi Q2, the VW features some very distinct styling features. The front fascia is an evolved and sportier design over that of the ...