B&B released photos and details on their new tuning package for the Audi SQ5 TDI. The diesel powerplant receives a power boost but also a series of styling tweaks. To be more specific, the stock 3.0-liter V6 TDI unit benefits from a total of three kits, gradually increasing the total output. We start with the 1K Comfort package adding 27hp...
If you were interested in the new Range Rover Evoque but wanted a high-performance nine-speed gearbox, you can be happy now as the British carmaker announced the introduction of a nine-speed ZF transmission. It will be available towards the end of this year with pricing to be announced quite soon. 2014 Range Rover Evoque The new automatic gearbox will be...
It seems that the Chrysler Group is once again in the visor of the NHTSA, with a pending investigation targeting their Jeep Grand Cherokee. The investigation was triggered after three separate reports placed the headliner at risk of catching fire. Jeep Grand Cherokee All three owners that encountered the problem stated that they smelled something burning and saw smoke coming...
There are a select few people in the world that have enough money to actually afford anything, or almost anything. And because some things are unique, they are that much more valuable for them, even if just because it's exclusive. F1 License Plate One such item resides in Afzal Kahn's possession, in the form of the single F1 British license...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently bestowed a top safety rating for the 2014 Subaru Forester SUV. This rating isn't really shocking, as the vehicle has improved on the already good previous model, and also having received similar ratings a few months back. 2014 Subaru Forester Crash Test The NHTSA put the 2014 Forester through a series...
The fresh released Range Rover is going to benefit from a hybrid version as the British carmaker released first official information in this regard. The 2014 Range Rover Hybrid will pack a 3.0-liter SDV6 diesel and an electric motor for a total output of 340 horsepower and 700Nm of torque. 2014 Range Rover Hybrid According to the company, the Range...
The German folks at Mercedes decided to release full details and photos on the plug-in hybrid version of the new-generation S-Class. Scheduled to debut in world premiere at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, the new S500 Plug-in Hybrid packs a 3.0-liter V6 powerplant and an electric motor for a total output of 435 horsepower and 480Nm of torque. 2014 Mercedes...
The Frankfurt Motor Show is just around the corner and Volkswagen decided to announce the introduction of the Caddy BlueMotion van. The new model is going to be the most frugal version in the range with a 1.6-liter TDI producing 102 horsepower and 250Nm of torque. 2013 Volkswagen Caddy BlueMotion Fuel economy figures are rated at 4,5 liters/100km and CO2...
Ferrari pulled the wraps off the new 458 Speciale, a sportier variant of the well-known 458 Italia model. Power is provided by a 4.5-liter V8 powerplant capable to produce 605 horsepower and 540Nm of torque. With such power, the 0-100 km/h sprint is possible in just 3 seconds while hitting 200 km/h from standstill takes 9,1 seconds. Ferrari 458 Speciale...
The new Opel Insignia was intensively promoted as an eco friendly car and widely praised for its incredibly low CO2 emissions of only 99g/km. This feature made it a class-leading unit at this chapter. Even so, new information suggests that Opel Insignia may as well be the most aerodynamic car in the world, on its class. Can this really be...
