news

It will use a brand new powertrain for its Frankfurt debut

Kia has finally revealed its Frankfurt Motor Show concept. The concept that was unnamed until now, goes by the name Niro, and it shows Kia’s concept of a next generation B-segment crossover for city car drivers. The Niro is a tiny, two-d...

It gives a better glimpse at the front and interior

Volvo has released two new teasers for its Concept C Coupe. Unfortunately, it still has not revealed many details about the car, but Volvo is going to reveal the car on August 29 before the Frankfurt Motor Show. One hint about the Concept C Co...

It would be a way to get even more power for hybrids

Automotive parts developers ZF and Levant Power are developing a regenerative electric suspension system for hybrid cars that could give even more power to hybrid vehicles.  “We look forward to working closely together with Levant P...

Peugeot is trying to diversify out of Europe

Peugeot boss Maxime Picat told the Financial Times that PSA Peugeot-Citroën and GM are working on a partnership that would have the two auto companies merge together in South America.  Given the shrinking European market, PSA is doin...

It uses a new EcoBoost engine and brand new styling for the S-Max

Ford will show a concept for the next generation S-Max at the Frankfurt Motor Show that adds a sleek design and modern look to the MPV market. It also includes new infotainment technology like SYNC, MyFord Touch, car-to-car communication and parki...

Most of the technology is already available

Nissan says that autonomous driving technology will be commercially viable in multiple cars by 2020 for affordable prices. It is also working with MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Oxford and The University of Tokyo to further develop the techn...

It gets a new grill with dual-projector headlights and more chrome.

Dacia will refresh the Duster at the Frankfurt Motor Show with an upgraded exterior and more off-road looks.  The front of the trucks gets a new grill with chrome strips and a lower air intake. There are new dual-projector headlights with...

It is keeping it secret until the show

Citroën is bringing a concept called the Cactus to the Frankfurt Motor Show. Unfortunately, it has not provided much information on the concept. It appears to be a compact crossover with Citroën's slightly odd styling.  It a...

The Leaf is among the bestselling vehicles in Norway

Norway is attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of electric cars on August 31. Nissan is contacting Leaf owners in Norway and are asking them to attend. The Norwegian EV Association will also be attending the r...

Appeal could still overturn the ruling

The first decision has come on France and Daimler's ongoing dispute over the use of an older refrigerant in its cars. The court ruled that the cars using the R134a may be sold in France temporarily until the court makes its final decision. ...