May 19, 2018
Tesla Model X tows Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, sets world record
A Tesla Model X P100D has towed the newest member of the Qantas airplane fleet, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, down a less used taxiway at Melbourne Airport in Australia.
Read MoreMay 18, 2018
2018 Paris Motor Show won’t have VW, Ford, Nissan, Opel, Mazda, Volvo
Volkswagen is the latest brand to announce it will not attend the 2018 Paris Motor Show, joining a list including Ford, Nissan, Infiniti, Opel, Mazda and Volvo.
Read MoreMay 17, 2018
2019 Honda Insight production begins in Indiana
Production of the 2019 Honda Insight production has begun at Honda’s factory in Greensburg, Indiana. All Insights for the North American market will be made here alongside its Civic and CR-V platform mates.
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May 16, 2018
BYD etymology: What does its letters stand for and name mean?
BYD is a Chinese car company that’s garnered as much attention for its electric vehicles as it has for its copycat designs, but what do the letters BYD stand for?
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May 15, 2018
2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2014-2018: Facelift differences compared
The KL Jeep Cherokee has been given a big facelift for the 2019 model year. We compare it side by side with 2014-2018 model to see what’s changed.
Read MoreMay 14, 2018
Backup cameras now standard in all new cars sold in the USA
Backup cameras are now required by law to be fitted as standard to all new cars, under 10,000 lb (4,535kg), sold in the US.
Read MoreMay 12, 2018
Rolls-Royce Cullinan etymology: What does its name mean, come from?
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the super-luxury brand’s first ever crossover, and departs from the company’s celestial naming theme. So, where does the name come from, and what does it mean?
Read MoreMay 11, 2018
Tanker of delicious chocolate spills all over Polish highway
A truck in Poland carrying a tanker full of delicious, delicious liquid chocolate had an accident, and spilled its entire contents across a four lane highway, causing massive traffic delays.
Read MoreMay 9, 2018
Cadillac ATS sedan axed for 2019, coupe lives on for now
The Cadillac ATS sedan will die out with the 2018 model year, Cadillac has confirmed, but a replacement won’t be appearing straight away. The coupe lives on for the time being.
Read MoreMay 8, 2018
Kilauea’s lava swallows Ford Mustang on Hawaii’s Big Island
Nature 1, Mankind 0. Watch this timelapse video as lava pouring out from Hawaii’s Mount Kilauea consumes a Ford Mustang parked by the side of a road.
Read MoreMay 7, 2018
Lincoln Nautilus etymology: What does its name mean and come from?
In 2018 the second generation Lincoln MKX was facelifted, and given a new name (Lincoln Nautilus). What does its name mean? And where does it comes from?
Read MoreMay 5, 2018
Smart to become all electric by 2020
Smart will sell only electric cars by the end of the decade, Dieter Zetsche, Daimler’s CEO, has revealed at the company’s annual general meeting.
Read MoreMay 3, 2018
2019 Ram 1500 production troubles will cost another $300 million to fix
Fiat Chrysler is struggling to get production of the 2019 Ram 1500 up to full speed with quality and supply problems slowing down output of the critical new pickup.
Read MoreMay 2, 2018
2018 Hyundai i20 facelift vs 2014-2017: Facelift changes and differences
The 2018 Hyundai i20 has been given a substantial facelift with an updated exterior design, new transmission and more safety tech. See how different the update hatch is in this side-by-side comparison.
Read MoreApr 30, 2018
Ford kills Fiesta, Fusion, Taurus in US; only cars left are Mustang, Focus Active
Ford in the US will drop every non-SUV passenger car from its range, except the Mustang and Focus Active, citing declining sales and a lack of profitability.
Read MoreApr 29, 2018
Cars banned from Central Park starting June 27, 2018
The New York City government will close all of Central Park to automobile traffic June 27, 2018, except for police, emergency services and Parks Department traffic.
Read MoreApr 21, 2018
2018 Tesla Model 3 production stopped to “improve automation”
The Tesla Model 3 production line has been “paused” for four to five days as the company tries to sort out its automation problems, and improve output, which is running far behind schedule.
Read MoreApr 6, 2018
Volkswagen Atlas: What does its name mean? Where does it come from?
Replacing the Touareg as a mainstream competitor to the Toyota Highlander, the Volkswagen Atlas has an easy to pronounce “conventional” name, but what does it mean?
Read MoreApr 4, 2018
Toyota Avensis axed in the UK, Europe likely to follow, as sales collapse
The made in UK Toyota Avensis looks as though it be dropped from Toyota’s European range, with the car already being phased out from company’s UK range.
Read MoreApr 1, 2018
What are the meanings of Porsche’s car names? From 911 to Panamera
Porsche is one of the most iconic sports car brands in the world, although half of its sales are now SUVs. What do the brand’s car names mean and where do they come from?
Read MoreMar 31, 2018
Volkswagen Tanoak: What does its name mean? How is it pronounced?
The Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak is an excellently styled and attractive midsize pickup concept car, but what does its name mean and where does it come from?
Read MoreMar 24, 2018
2020 Aston Martin Varekai to be its first SUV, based on DBX concept?
The Aston Martin Varekai name has been registered, and it could be used for the company’s first SUV, which will be built in Wales and based on the DBX concept.
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