Shane McGlaun

The production version of the electric hypercar from Aspark called the Owl is set to happen at the Dubai Motor Show. The Owl is a pure electric hypercar billed as the fastest accelerating car in the world. The ride can go 0-60 mph in 1.69 seconds. The car uses four PMSM motors to make 2012 hp and promises a driving range of 450km with a top speed of 400 km/h. The lithium-ion … [Read more...] about Production Aspark Owl to debut in Dubai

VW has announced the pricing on the 2020 Passat, which will start at $22,995. The car is powered by a VW 2.0-liter turbo, direct-injection TSI engine that makes 174 horsepower. The vehicle uses a new torque convertor with new software to pump torque to 206 lb-ft. Power goes to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic. The 2020 Passat has the same … [Read more...] about 2020 VW Passast Pricing Unveiled

Honda has announced details on the 2020 CR-V crossover that is refreshed for the year. The vehicle gets new wheels, new bumper and grille, and more. The biggest change comes to the base model CR-V LX. The base car gets a new 1.5L turbo engine making that the only engine across the line. The engine makes 190hp and 179 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a CVT … [Read more...] about Refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V adds a new base engine and more

Hyundai has announced a new SUV that is an entry-level offering that has a budget price and includes standard safety equipment that you might not expect for the money. The Venue can be had in base SE form with a 6-speed manual transmission for $17,250. Stepping up to the 6-speed Smartstream IVT automatic raises the price to $18,450. The SEL is $19,150, SEL with convenience … [Read more...] about 2020 Hyundai Venue starts at $17,250

Chevrolet has announced the official 0-60 mph times for the 2020 Corvette C8. The automaker says that the Z51 package will reach 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, which is blazing fast. The base version of the car is very nearly as quick with a 0-60 mph time of only 3 seconds. The better acceleration for the Z51 comes thanks to its extra five horsepower and five pound-feet of torque. … [Read more...] about 2020 Corvette C8 Z51 hits 60mph in 2.9 seconds

Dodge has rolled out a new factory-built drag racing car that is meant for use in sportsman class racing sanctioned by the NHRA and NMCA. The car is the 2020 Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, and it is a track-only drag racer designed to run the quarter-mile. Production will be limited to only 50 units, and for now, there is no mention of pricing or when the cars can be … [Read more...] about 2020 Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak aims at sportsman racers

Lotus is working on expanding its portfolio of vehicles thanks to its owner Geely. Geely has committed $2 billion to revive Lotus. Reports claim that one of the cars on the table is a new version of the Lotus Elan convertible. Insiders claim that the Elan has a "strong possibility" of making a comeback in the next few years. The insiders claim that the car will target the … [Read more...] about Lotus may revive the Elan to battle Porsche Boxster

The car in the images here is a 2006 Lamborghini Concept S with a split cockpit that separates the driver and passenger in what otherwise appears to be a fairly stock Gallardo. The Concept S is heading to auction with RM Sotheby's, and the auction house notes that there were plans to build 100 of the cars, but that never happened. This single example is the only one made. It … [Read more...] about 2006 Lamborghini Concept S with a split cockpit heads to auction

Hennessey has announced that the very first production Maximus 1000 is going to be on display at SEMA 2019. The truck is a Jeep Gladiator that has had its V6 removed and a Hellcat V8 engine put in its place. The Hellcat engine is tuned to deliver 1000 hp and 933 pound-feet of torque. Hennessey says that the Maximus 1000 can reach 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The truck has all … [Read more...] about Production Hennessey Maximus 1000 heads to SEMA 2019

Mazda unveiled a new racing car this month called the Mazda3 TCR. The race car will hit the track as part of the 2020 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge starting with a four-hour endurance race during the Rolex 24 weekend on January 26, 2020. The car is based on the 2019 Mazda3 hatchback and is compliant with all TCR racing regulations. The car uses a turbo 4-cylinder engine that … [Read more...] about Mazda3 TCR racer hits the track in 2020

The US will soon get a new EV that is the small and efficient Mini Cooper SE. The little EV is set to hit the US in March 2020, and the pricing has been announced. The Cooper SE will start at $29,900 plus an $850 destination fee. Mini notes that in some states between state EV rebates and federal incentives, the price could be as low as $17,900. The EV promises the same fun … [Read more...] about Mini Cooper SE EV priced at $29,900 in America

Subaru has issued a massive recall that covers over 400,000 vehicles in the US. The recall is for two issues, with one having to do with engine computer problems. The second issue is much more serious. Subaru says that 466,000 Imprezas from 2017 to 2019 and 2018 and 2019 Crosstreks have an engine computer that might keep powering the ignition coil after the motor is shut … [Read more...] about Subaru recall covers 400,000 cars and could mean new engines for some