2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase Spied Testing
Land Rover already revealed the normal and Sport versions of the new Range Rover, but there’s more coming.
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Under the Hood: What is Carbon Fiber?
Dietary fiber is good for the body. Among its many benefits, plant-based roughage speeds digestion, helps stave off hunger and can even lower cholesterol levels. Doctors are always urging their patients to eat more of the stuff.
Cars of the Future to Trade Welding for Glue
In the continuing quest to make cars lighter and tougher, automakers are turning to advanced structural adhesives in order to use more aluminum and exotic composites.
Detroit Electric Delays Production by a Month
Detroit Electric, a brand revived after seven decades, will have to wait another month before production of its new SP:01 kicks off.
Detroit Electric SP:01 Looks Like a Reborn Tesla Roadster
Unveiling its first new vehicle in over 70 years, the resurrected Detroit Electric car company debuted the SP:01 in the motor city last night.
Plymouth Prowler Commended by SRT
Call it what you want and remember it how you will, but SRT is recognizing the Plymouth Prowler as a significant forefather to much of its current line.
Jaguar F-Type, Range Rover Make US Debut: 2012 LA Auto Show
Jaguar Land Rover brought its two new key models to bow the night before the show: the F-Type sports car and 2013 Range Rover SUV.
Next-Gen Audi R8 Will Not Share Porsche Platform
The sprawling Volkswagen Empire is in the process of consolidating its vehicle architectures. To help quell the industrial chaos Porsche was put in charge of sports-car development, but now it’s reported the next-generation Audi R8 will not share Zuffenhausen’s latest architecture.
GM Turns to Magnesium Sheet Metal to Lighten Vehicles
General Motors is pioneering the use of magnesium sheet metal on its vehicles with the possibility of double-digit fuel economy gains.
GM’s New Welding Tech Heralds Increased Fuel Savings
General Motors just announced a new welding process it already implements in some cars that allows for increased use of the lightweight material, ultimately offering improved fuel economy.
Range Rover Diesel Hybrid not Coming to America
Earlier this month, the 2013 Range Rover officially debuted with the announcement of a diesel hybrid variant coming later in the year. It’s now been confirmed that America won’t be seeing the diesel hybrid, at least not anytime soon.
2013 Range Rover Debuts, Diesel Hybrid Confirmed
The 2013 Range Rover debuted today along with the announcement of a diesel hybrid version to come later in 2013.
2014 BMW M3 to Lose Manual Gearbox, or Will It?
One of the most illustrious names in German sport sedan history, the BMW M3 will transition away from its naturally aspirated engine roots in the upcoming model meant to bow at next year’s Geneva Motor Show, doing so without a manual transmission.
Next Generation Ford F-150 to Shed 700 Pounds
Ford engineers are currently looking at overhauling the brand’s popular F-150 pickup truck for its next-generation model with a very significant change that could prove controversial. The American automaker could be building its next F-150 with a large aluminum body, potentially lightening its truck by 700 lbs.
2013 Ford F-150 Limited Debuts with Loads of Aluminum
Introducing the latest level in its growing lineup of luxury-trimmed trucks, Ford debuted the F-150 Limited today to best its previous “Platinum” top tier.
New Cars Are Shedding Pounds in the Name of Efficiency and Performance
From in-car technology to turbocharging, there is perhaps no other trend that’s fundamentally changing new cars more than the move to dramatically reduce the weight of modern vehicles.
2014 Audi R8 To Get Carbon/Aluminum Hybrid Structure
As a result, combining both carbon fiber and aluminum seems like a good compromise, plus using both materials in the car’s construction will likely reduce the weight of the R8’s skeleton by some 45 lbs.
Audi A2 May Return To Lineup Amid Strong Demand For A1
The Audi A2 was well ahead of its time when it launched in 1999, and it paid dearly for its advanced nature, with a short lifespan and disappointing sales. But the A2, which was capable of getting 78 mpg in some trim levels, appears set for a renaissance. Times have changed, and the demand for a...
Porsche 911 To Lose Weight, Use Aluminum Extensively
The next Porsche 911 is expected to shed roughly 100 pounds of weight, thanks to an aluminum intensive chassis that will be shared with the next generation Boxster and Cayman. The news, courtesy of Motor Trend, seems to suggest that power upgrades won’t be as substantial, with the reduced weight helping to bring the majority...
Next-Gen Audi A4 To Drop 300 Pounds
The current Audi A4 is one of the few cars on the market to have grown in size and decreased in weight, a smart philosophy in a world where performance and efficiency are now placed on a similar footing. The next-generation A4 is set to go on a crash diet, dropping 300 lbs through the...
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