The Munich based tech-start-up Sono Motors has taken advantage of the strong Bavarian sun this summer to test the final development of the charging system of its Sion solar electric car that lets you charge as you drive. With the price of 16,000 euros (battery excluded) and integrated mobility applications, the Sion is especially appealing to families and city commuters. The battery will be available for a monthly rent or one-time purchase. At current prices, the battery will cost less than 4,000 euros. The vehicle is to be launched onto...Continue reading »

According to a study by German economics professor Ferdinand Dudenhöffer—reported on by German paper Der Spegiel—Ferrari makes around €69,000 of profit (roughly $80,000) on every car it sells. That’s an extraordinary amount of per-car profit for today’s auto industry, but I’m not too surprised. Mainly because the 812 Superfast you see here has nearly $140,000 in options, or nearly the price of a new 911 GT3. The 812 Superfast carries a base MSRP of $335,275, and with options, this yellow car we sampled came out...Continue reading »

When a new car is updated and refreshed, it usually nets minor improvements in nearly every area. That doesn’t appear to be the case with the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro sports car. The EPA has posted fuel economy for each version of the Chevy Camaro at FuelEconomy.gov, and a few of them actually became worse for the new model year. The most surprising decrease is found with the 2019 Chevy Camaro SS with an automatic. One of the major changes for 2019 SS was the inclusion of the 10-speed automatic found in the ZL1. With more ratios, one...Continue reading »

The Toyota 86, along with its platform sibling, the Subaru BRZ, remains one of the most fun-to-drive cars money can buy for those of us who grew up in the golden age of Japanese sport coupes. No other cars on the market so precisely channel the driving feel of greats like the Nissan 240SX, Honda Prelude, and Toyota’s own Corolla GT-S. However, the Toyobaru twins have been around for more than six years. For 2019, Toyota wants to add a little spice to the familiar recipe by introducing a new 86 TRD Special Edition. The Toyota 86...Continue reading »

There’s nothing as exciting as the freedom and joy of riding a motorcycle. Nevertheless, if you aren’t well prepared, it can be dangerous for you. As a rider, you need to know your limitations and familiarize with your surroundings to ensure a safe and exhilarating experience. Before hitting the road with your bike, here are some safety tips to consider: Defend Yourself When it comes to riding a motorcycle, defense is often the right offense. You can easily avoid dangerous situations by ensuring you are alert when riding. From the...Continue reading »

With plans to make two-thirds of its global automobile sales from electrified vehicles by 2030, Honda is introducing a new Honda SmartCharge beta program that allows electric vehicle customers to reduce the environmental footprint of charging their car while earning monetary rewards. Honda is the first automaker to introduce a program of this kind, and will roll out the program to Honda Fit EV customers. Electric vehicle customers typically plug in and charge their vehicles when they arrive home after work, but this early evening charge...Continue reading »

The BMW i8 has been a technological pioneer and the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid sports car since it arrived in 2014. Now in 2018 it is joined by a new model that adds further allure to the arena of sustainable driving pleasure. The all new BMW i8 Roadster takes the combination of emissions-free and high-perfromance motoring and adds open-top thrills. It is unique in offering such performance and silent acceleration with the pure sensation of roof-down driving. The i8 Roadster is on sale now with prices starting from £124,735...Continue reading »

Lexus will unveil a uniquely painted LFA this weekend to celebrate the debut of its RC F GT3 contender in the Total 24 Hours of Spa endurance race. The reveal of the LFA Art Car also marks the 10th anniversary of the Lexus “F” performance brand and showcases the brand’s passion and dedication to creativity and design. The bespoke livery of this one-off vehicle was designed by Portuguese artist Pedro Henriques who transformed the supercar’s exterior with a striking black-and-white theme. His design unites the lines...Continue reading »

Volkswagen Group Canada announced the formation of Electrify Canada, a new company that will build an ultra-fast electric vehicle DC charging network across Canada, similar to Electrify America in U.S. The initial plan includes the installation of 32 EV charging sites near major highways and in major metro areas in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. Each charging site will have four chargers on average and use the non-proprietary DC fast charging technologies (CCS and CHAdeMO). Charging power will range from 150kW to 350kW...Continue reading »

The version of the Genesis G70 that will be sold on the automaker’s home peninsula, and found it to be a compelling alternative to the likes of the the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I got my first crack at the car in its North American production form this month in the southeastern hills of Maine. That means this version has been tuned for a country with fewer speedbumps and more enthusiast drivers, and provides an opportunity to dig a little deeper into what the G70 means for the brand at home and abroad. For...Continue reading »