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2017 Fiat 500X Urbana edition priced at $24,195
Fiat has introduced a new special edition version of the Fiat 500X SUV, called the 2017 Fiat 500X Urbana edition. Based on the Fiat 500X Trekking model, the 500X Urbana Edition blacks out several of its parts, like the mirror caps, door handles, headlights and taillights. It also rides on 18-inch matte black wheels. A copper-accented 500X logo has also...
Volvo acquires Luxe to provide concierge services for its owners
Volvo has announced that it has acquired Luxe, a US based premium valet and concierge service. Volvo decided to buy Luxe so that it can offer digital customer experiences, such as pick-up and drop-off services, adding a new level of convenience for Volvo owners. “Our vision is a future in which technology simplifies life so you never have to stop...
Jaguar E-type Zero electrifies the iconic E-type
Jaguar has turned one of the most beautiful cars ever made into an electric car, with the debut of the Jaguar E-type Zero. The electrified E-Type is being showed off at the Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest in London, alongside the upcoming electric Jaguar I-Pace. On the outside the E-type Zero retains the classic shape of the original, but under...
Could an electrified Lincoln lineup revive the brand?
Lincoln is reportedly jumping on the electric bandwagon, like Volvo, Maserati and Jaguar. By 2022 Lincoln will offer a hybrid version of its entire lineup. The news isn't too surprising, since Lincoln already offers a hybrid version of the MKZ and a report about a hybrid Navigator SUV recently surfaced as well. Could the new hybrid lineup give Lincoln an...
BMW says its latest concept is not the i5
Yesterday BMW announced that it is bringing a new electric concept car to the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. The concept previews a new model that will slot in between the i3 and i8 models, but BMW is now saying that it is not a preview of the i5. It was originally thought that it would be a preview of...
Audi is bringing two autonomous concepts to Frankfurt
In addition to showing off the new A8, Audi has announced that it will reveal two new autonomous concept cars next week at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The first concept features level 5 autonomous driving capability and a fully electric powertrain, while the second has level 4 driving capability. Audi has released a teaser photo of the new concept,...
Ford Ranger Raptor will debut in 2018
Ford has released a teaser video of the Ford Ranger Raptor, which is going to arrive at some point in 2018. The Ranger Raptor will mimic its bigger brother, the F-150 Raptor with its off-road prowess. This teaser video for the Ranger Raptor keeps most of the details under wraps, but Ford did state that the Ranger Raptor will have...
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage starts at $13,395
Mitsubishi is giving the small Mirage some interior enhancements for the 2018 model year. The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage now come standard with a 7-inch touchscreen audio system with a rearview camera and steering wheel controls. The 2018 Mirage also gets a new center console with a USB port and a driver's seat armrest. If you step up to the SE...
Every Jaguar and Land Rover will be electrified starting in 2020
Over the past few years electric cars have gained traction in the market with introductions like the Chevy Bolt, Model 3 and even the new Nissan Leaf. Now some automakers are making plans to electrify their entire lineups, like Volvo and Maserati. Now we can add Jaguar and Land Rover to that list. Starting in 2020 every Jaguar and Land...
Kia Proceed concept unveiled ahead of its Frankfurt debut
Kia has unveiled its newest concept, the Proceed concept ahead of its debut next week at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept features features a sleek profile that should easily satisfy both wagon and hatchback fans. The Proceed concept was designed in Europe and is a preview of the next generation cee'd. The "extended hot hatch" styling of the...
