Category: Reviews
EV penned by Nissan GT-R designer reaches prototype stage
Since stepping down as the head of Nissan design in 2017, Shiro Nakamura, the designer responsible for the R35-generation Nissan GT-R, as well as multiple other Nissan and Infiniti models, has been running his own design company SN Design Platform. The Tokyo-based design company will use the 2024 Paris auto show starting today to present the THK…
Mini launches hot JCW versions of Cooper and Aceman EVs
Mini has revealed its first John Cooper Works EVs The vehicles are based on the Cooper and Aceman Both feature a 54.2-kwh battery and electric motor rated at 255 hp Mini’s John Cooper Works performance treatment has been applied to an electric vehicle for the first time, simultaneously on both the electric Cooper hatch and the Aceman subcompact…
Bespoke Aston Martin DB12 marks “Goldfinger” 60th anniversary
Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition celebrates 60th anniversary of “Goldfinger” Special-edition Aston Martin features real gold accents, including gold-laced carbon fiber Production run to total 60 units It’s been 60 years since the James Bond classic “Goldfinger” hit theaters, and kicked off a partnership between the…
Nissan uses AI to check for paint flaws
Nissan has tapped AI to check for paint defects on new cars AI has improved paint defect detection by 7%, according to Nissan Nissan said AI is meant to enhance detection, not replace humans Nissan is using artificial intelligence to help spot paint imperfections on cars produced at its U.S. assembly plants. About three years ago, the automaker…
Porsche and Michelin developed new tires for the Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera GT owners have a new tire option A new variant of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is being developed for the Carrera GT This is the second time Porsche commissioned new tires for the Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT production may have stopped almost two decades ago, but Porsche is still working on ways to make its millennial supercar…
Brembo buys Öhlins for $405 million
Brembo on Friday announced its acquisition of Öhlins Racing, a well-known manufacturer of performance suspension components for cars and motorcycles. The purchase price—$405 million—is the largest every paid by Brembo to acquire another company, according to the company, which added that the deal is still subject to regulatory…
Pirelli developed new tires for the Ferrari 288 GTO
Pirelli is celebrating the 40 anniversary of the Ferrari 288 GTO by giving the 1980s supercar icon some new tires. The company revealed a newly developed Cinturato P7 for the 288 GTO at the 2024 GTO Legacy Tour, in which owners celebrated the car’s 40th anniversary with a meandering drive through Italy’s Dolomite Mountains to Ferrari’s…
2025 Chevrolet Colorado
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado? What does it compare to? The Colorado is a midsize pickup truck. Compare it to the mechanically similar GMC Canyon plus the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado a good truck? Overall, the Colorado is a very good choice. It’s powerful, comfortable, and has great…
What is a self-driving car?
A self-driving car is a vehicle that can transport passengers safely from point A to point B without any human intervention. These vehicles can range from privately owned vehicles to commercial fleet vehicles dubbed robotaxis to something in between, such as most recently Tesla’s Cybercab concept and its 20-passenger people-mover, the Robovan…
2025 Nissan Pathfinder costs $38,460, adds free oil changes
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover SUV costs $38,460, or $1,315 more than last year Three oil changes are included in the first two years or 24,000 miles of ownership The V-6 and 6,000-pound towing capacity carry over The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder three-row midsize SUV carries over mostly unchanged, except for a significant price increase…