Tag: tech
IIHS crash testing key force in vehicle design
While we have a government agency tasked with vehicle safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), no institution proves the theory that the free market pushes trends and change more than top do...
Motoring Minute: AMG BiTurbo V8
All new from Mercedes-Benz is a breakthrough performance AMG BiTurbo V8 engine that will be the back-bone of their high-performance model line-up across the board for several models. Calling it a technological mast...
Start Up: 2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins
When Nissan introduced the all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD powered by Cummins last January, the truck world listened. But only now, do we finally have something to hear. This week Nissan unveiled another video chapter...
Under The Hood: 2016 Kia Optima 2.0 GDI Turbo
In the 2016 Kia Optima, the company's 2.0 liter turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder engine is somewhat de-tuned from previous versions, this one offering up 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. This ...
Under The Hood: 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack
The SRT 392 HEMI or 6.4 liter V8, whichever you prefer has been offered in the Dodge Charger for some time. Before the 707 horsepower supercharged Hellcat V8 came along, it was to top of the ladder for performance in ...
Under The Hood: 2016 Audi Q3 Quattro 2.0 TFSI
Because the the 2016 Audi Q3 is still based on the older A5 or Golf V architecture, it was not updated with the latest generation of the 2.0 VW/Audi EA888 engine. This means that it's one generation back of what most ...
Under The Hood: 2016 Lexus GS-F
The Lexus GS-F 5.0 liter V8 is an engine exclusive to the brand with a very high feature content compared to the 5.7 liter V8 which is shared with some Toyota products. It's got a lot of expensive hardware and a high-...
Under The Hood: 2016 Subaru WRX STi
The Subaru WRX STi engine legendary, but in large part because it's been around for some time. The EJ257 2.5 liter turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder boxer engine is virtually identical to the 300 horsepower E...
Under The Hood: 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI
The 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EA888 in the Volkswagen Golf is the newest engine in the brand's family of cars. It's now the base engine for the Golf, the SportWagen, Beetle, and Passat here in North America...
Under The Hood: 2016 Lexus RX450h Hybrid
The Lexus RX 450h Hybrid, and before it the RX400h was one of the first hybrid-powered crossover SUV's on the market. Back then and now, it comes with a powertrain that actually bucks the trend of hybrids and is quite...
