Posts By Ed M.
2017 Hyundai i30 Tourer – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.Hyundai is unveiling the i30 Tourer variant at the Geneva Motor Show 2017 in March.
It shares the same shape and design as the hatchback variant but offers more in the way of practicality due to the increased length of … Read More
2017 Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe & Convertible – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.The new 12-cylinder Bentley Continental Supersports is essentially a rolling superlative. Not only is it the most powerful Bentley ever, with its 700-hp W-12 engine, it’s also the quickest and the fastest Bentley ever, with its maker claiming a zero-to-60-mph … Read More
2017 Toyota C-HR Crash Test – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.
“C-HR” stands for “Coupe High-Rider,” despite this little ute’s having four doors and riding rather low for a crossover. A turbo 2.0-liter four pumps out 144 hp and teams with a CVT. Oddly, the C-HR is front-drive only; … Read More
2017 Fiat 500 Crash Test – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.The Fiat 500 brings Italian styling and flair in a subcompact two-door hatchback to the US market.Available in three trim levels: Pop, Lounge and Abarth; the 500 is powered by a 1.4-liter MultiAir four-cylinder engine producing 101 horsepower.
Two … Read More
2017 Audi Q5 Crash Test – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.2017 Audi Q5 Safety Features.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate. This increases the vehicles ability to turn while … Read More
2017 Land Rover Discovery Crash Test – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.
BASE PRICE: SE, $50,985; HSE, $57,945; HSE Td6, $59,945; HSE Luxury, $64,945; HSE Luxury Td6, $66,945; First Edition, $74,945
ENGINES: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter diesel V-6, 254 hp, 443 lb-ft; supercharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter … Read More
McLaren 720S Foldable Driver Display – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.The second-generation McLaren Super Series, which will be revealed next week at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, will feature an all-new driver interface that incorporates a revolutionary approach to information display and delivers unrivalled levels of driver engagement.
The … Read More
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio vs BMW i8 – Video
March 1, 2017 | Ed M.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio vs BMW i8 Half Mile Race.
The Smallest Rolls Royce Ever Built – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a seminal new concept in luxury, crafted for one very special customer, St Richard’s Hospital Pediatric Day Surgery Unit in the marque’s home town of Chichester, West Sussex.
The appropriately-named Rolls-Royce SRH will allow children … Read More
2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.In a category full of two-seat supercar coupes, the GTC4Lusso politely requests a table for four. The lusty 6.3-liter V-12 makes 680 hp at an eardrum-tickling 8000 rpm. That power routes through a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic; Ferrari claims a 0-60 … Read More
2018 Range Rover Velar
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.
The Range Rover Velar was made to fill the gap between the most affordable Range Rover, the Evoque, which starts from around $41,000, and the Sport that can be had from $65,000 and upwards.
DS 7 Crossback SUV Unveiling – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.In terms of engines, stealing the show is the E-TENSE, DS’s own hybrid powertrain, comprised of a 200 HP petrol engine, two electric motors (109 HP each), a new 8-speed Efficient Automatic Transmission, a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of … Read More
How Its Made – 2017 Honda Civic – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.
The 2017 Honda Civic is built by robots and humans as a team.
The Civic exemplifies automotive excellence and blends fun with efficiency and practicality. Precise steering, a solid chassis, and a well-tuned suspension provide both a compliant … Read More
Volvo Trucks Concept With Hybrid Powertrain – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.Volvo Trucks first unveiled the Volvo Concept Truck in May 2016, and has now developed and enhanced the vehicle even further. In addition to the improvements in aerodynamics, rolling resistance and reduced weight, the new version also features a hybrid … Read More
BMW i8 Carbon Aerodynamic Accessories By AC Schnitzer – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.The most advanced sports car of our time has now been optimised further by some AC Schnitzer innovations. At the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2017, the Aachen-based tuning specialist will launch the plug-in hybrid BMW i8 from Munich … Read More
2017 Lexus RC F GT3
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.Lexus is increasing its focus on motorsport in 2017 with the RC F GT3, aiming to strengthen the performance image of its brand with a growing audience of race enthusiasts worldwide.
The all-new car, now homologated by the sport’s governing … Read More
Audi LTE-V – The Future Is Connected – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.
Thanks to the future mobile communication technology LTE-V, the data transfer modules in the cars are also directly connected to each other.
500HP Audi TT RS-R By ABT – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.The standard 2.5 liter petrol engine in the current Audi TT RS already provides an impressive 400 hp (294 kW). After optimization of the motor management by ABT Sportsline, the data sheet for the sportscar now boasts an impressive 500 … Read More
Drag Race – 2017 Honda NSX vs Porsche 911 Turbo vs Nissan GT-R – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.
All three of these are quicker to 60mph than a McLaren F1, so DRIVETRIBE needs a new performance benchmark. How fast are these trio to 150mph?
Kia Stinger Extreme Winter Testing – Video
February 28, 2017 | Ed M.
The Kia Stinger is being plunged into the depths of Arctic winter for the latest stage in its development, ahead of its market introduction in the second half of 2017. Moving from the company’s European test base at … Read More