Category: Reviews
Software-based smart tires under development at Pirelli and Bosch
As the only part of a car that actually touches the road, tires can have a major impact on both performance and efficiency. Tire manufacturer Pirelli and automotive supplier Bosch both believe that making tires an extension of vehicle sensing systems can help enhance both. The joint development agreement was announced Tuesday for tires with…
Volvo bails on vehicle subscriptions in favor of leasing
Volvo ended its Care by Volvo subscription program in August, Automotive News (subscription required) has learned. The program was introduced in the U.S. in 2017 and covered not only the vehicle but also maintenance and insurance in the one monthly price. Volvo now plans to return its focus to traditional sales and leasing models. A spokesperson…
2024 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix preview: Europe’s final round
Round 17 of the 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend in Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea The race is held on the 3.7-mile Baku City Circuit Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Williams’ Franco Colapinto both crashed during practice Round 17 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes place this weekend in Baku, home of the Azerbaijan Grand…
2025 Nissan Kicks
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Nissan Kicks? What does it compare to? The redesigned Nissan Kicks competes with a growing range of small crossovers priced from $20K to $32K, including the Chevrolet Trax, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Kia Soul, and Toyota Corolla Cross. Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks a good SUV? The redesigned 2025 Nissan…
2025 Subaru BRZ base price rises to $32,265
The Subaru BRZ gets more expensive for 2025 A new Sport mode has been added to models equipped with a manual transmission The 2025 BRZ includes the STI-enhanced tS model launched for 2024 Subaru’s BRZ sports car enters the 2025 model year with few changes, but it still sees a substantial price increase. The 2025 BRZ is due at showrooms early next…
Volkswagen kills DSG transmission in non-enthusiast vehicles
The dual-clutch automatic transmission’s rarity at VW just increased. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission is now dead in the U.S. aside from some performance vehicle applications. The 2024 Taos subcompact crossover SUV was the last mainstream…
2025 Volkswagen Taos preview
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos? What does it compare to? The 2025 Taos is a compact five-seat SUV. It squares off with the Hyundai Kona, Subaru Crosstrek, and Kia Seltos. Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos a good SUV? The 2025 Taos arrives with fresh design details and more tech while retaining a comfortable and spacious interior. Last…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? What does it compare to? The 2025 Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup truck. Compare it to the mechanically similar GMC Sierra 1500 as well as the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good truck? The 2025 Silverado is a strong overall choice…
DS imagines a modern Citroën SM
Stellantis’ DS brand has reimagined the Citroën SM for the modern era with a concept The concept perfectly blends modern and retro design cues DS developed the concept as part of its design research for models due at the end of the decade The Citroën SM was an engineering marvel of the 1970s, with features like hydro-pneumatic…
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Zora spied: C8’s new hybrid flagship
Chevrolet is testing a new hybrid Corvette that will likely be called a Zora New hybrid will serve as a flagship model and pack hypercar levels of power A debut next year is expected If you thought the 2025 Corvette ZR1 with its 1,064 hp was the end of the performance road for the C8-generation Corvette, then you’d be wrong. Chevy has a plan to…