My 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen and Unitronic
Update: After three weeks of driving the Golf with its new tune, we've noticed a remarkable improvement in fuel consumption. We are still "testing" the performance potential however we've so far calculated a 20+% reduction in fuel consumption. This may not apply to all but we are extremely happy with the purchase so far.
Unitronic Performance is based in...
The new 2023 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance saves the V8; adds electrification
The new S63 gets 791 horsepower and an even more impressive 1,055 lb-ft of torque
The full size sedan is capable of a 3,3 seconds sprint to 100 km/h (or 62 mph).
Unfortunately, the range in electric mode will be quite limited with less than 30 kilometers. Malaga, Spain - The three-pointed star brand from Stuttgart may be working...
GMC Sierra EV: Interesting, But Not Before 2025
Birmingham, Michigan - The fight has always been fierce in the pickup truck segment, and electrification isn't going to change that. In fact, it's going to become a war, as there will be more fighters than ever to win over consumers.
At General Motors, we already know that we'll soon be offering electric versions of familiar models like the Chevrolet...
Valérie Limoges Makes History in the Nissan Sentra Cup
For the first time in Canadian racing history, a female driver has clinched a class title in Canadian road racing.
When Quebec’s Valérie Limoges and her Nissan Sentra car #220 crossed the finish line in third at Circuit Mont-Tremblant in the final 40-minute race of the 2022 Nissan Sentra Cup, the 42 points she earned were enough to secure top...
Hyundai Elantra N and Kona N: serious or just showing off?
Many shrugged when Hyundai told us a few years ago that it would launch a performance division named N. Associating the Korean firm's products with sportiness is not as natural as linking the letters AMG to Mercedes-Benz, M to BMW, or RS to Audi.
So once the announcement was made, the automotive world moved on. Behind the scenes, however, a...
Audi’s quattro AWD is Evolved
Like Audi models, there are different versions of quattro.
We drive a new S3, RS 6, and RS e-tron GT around Circuit Mecaglisse to sample the systems. Not all all-wheel-drive systems are equal – this is a fact. Above all of them is quattro which, for all intents are purposes, is the one that started it all. Be it...
Is 2022 the Year of the EV?
Roughly 25 to 30 new EVs are on the way in 2022.
Even more EVs are expected to launch in 2023.
The charging infrastructure is also growing. 2022 will see many new electric vehicles become available for purchase. Nearly all automakers including a handful of start-ups plan on introducing and selling new EVs next year. And although there are...
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross: The 24 Hidden Easter Eggs and Where to Find Them
It’s no secret that Toyota likes to throw in a few Easter Eggs into their new cars and trucks. Their latest model, the 2022 Corolla Cross, is no different as it features 24 hidden as well as subtle Easter Eggs that you might not notice at first glance. The Easter Eggs are located all over the vehicle and some...
5 Things You Should Know on the 2021 Toyota Venza
The Venza made a comeback in Toyota's lineup last year;
Now features a 2.5 Litre 4-Cylinder Hybrid powertrain;
Paired with an ECVT it boasts a combined fuel economy of 6.1 L/100 km. Toyota introduced the all-new Venza for the 2021 model year. The Venza is a midsize crossover SUV that brings a new level of sophistication to the segment...
The Risk of Resurrecting Past Icons; Mistake Were Made?
Betraying fans with underwhelming new iterations of living legends is also risky.
Manufacturers are lying to themselves and us; nobody wins.
The backlash of such mistakes may be greater than ten of thousands of negative comments on the internet. The last ten weeks or so have been ripe with what could and will be called big blunders on behalf...
