The American car maker has disclosed information on the engine it will be using in the 2014 Fusion model, the 1.5 liter EcoBoost. The power output of the unit is at 178 Hp and 240 Nm between 1.500 and 4.500 rpm. 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine This new 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine will be replacing the 1.6 liter in the next...
The all-new Mercedes S-Class Plug-in Hybrid gets now leaked in patent images, something which tells us that we should expect an official debut quite soon. The fuel-efficient variant of the new S-Class will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 unit and an electric motor good for 109 horses. There are no details about the total output but expect fuel economy...
The Pikes Peak race is a popular hill climb challenge open to all vehicles, from electric sedans to diesel SUVs, either standard production or specially prepped for this event. The 2014 Range Rover Sport was one of the competing vehicles, and not only did it perform admirably, but it even set a record for production SUV. Range Rover Sport at...
Toyota revealed the 2014 Corolla sedan, a long-awaited model which is going to hit the U.S. market quite soon. The new Toyota Corolla comes with all the features you will expect from a 2014MY, including LED headlights, revised front and rear bumpers, new alloy wheels, a new front grille and a more aggressive shape overall. The new model is longer...
Mitsubishi unveiled the eK Wagon model in the Japan, a vehicle built in partnership with other Japanese carmaker, namely Nissan. The new eK Wagon and its twin brother eK Custom are powered by a three-cylinder unit producing 49 horses and 59Nm of torque. There is also a "more" powerful 64hp unit connected to a CVT unit. Mitsubishi eK Custom At...
The Spanish folks at Seat decided to partner with Maybelline New York, the well-known cosmetics company, in order to develop the Mii ColorShow edition. Limited to a total of 250 units, the new model will be sold in France and comes with a series of styling tweaks. At the exterior, you will get new 14-inch alloy wheels, special Deep Black,...
Novitec released initial details on their first Lamborghini Aventador tuning package. As you probably know, the Italians at Novitec Rosso are developing packages for Ferrari models. They also have the Novitec Tridente division which takes care of Maserati programs. Well, the first Aventador tuning kit announces the company's Torado division which will prepare kits for Lamborghini models. Lamborghini Aventador by...
Back in 1914, a certain event took place in Dodge city, Kansas, going by the name of Dodge City 300, that was a great success. In 1914 it brought in 17.000 spectators, while the 1921 edition brought over 20.000. Dodge City 300 In 1914, a Harley Davidson rider was officially supported by a factory, and while it lost, one year...
It seems that the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid gets leaked prior its official debut on June 20th. First details and photos show a revised model which benefits from new front and rear bumpers, restyled optical blocks, front grille and wheels. 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid More important, we get a closer look at the powertrain which sits under the bonnet. It...
Most car makers have one or several projects involving alternative fuels, and Fiat is no exception. But while most of the industry focuses on electricity or hydrogen powered vehicles, the Italian car maker says the best choice is natural gas. Fiat Panda The reason for their choice is that, compared to hydrogen, natural gas is much easier to handle and...
