Shane McGlaun

VW is showing off a new concept SUV in Detroit this week and the car looks really cool. It's called the VW Tiguan GTE Active Concept and it is the first VW SUV to use the Modular Transverse Matrix and is based on the second generation Tiguan. Power comes from a plug-in hybrid system making 148hp … [Read more...] about VW Tiguan GTE Active Concept is a Hybrid Off-roader

The Chevy Bolt may well be the first affordable EV that people actually want to buy. The car claims to get 200 miles per charge putting it very close to the Tesla Model S at 240 miles per charge. While that Tesla starts at $70,000 the Chevy Bolt starts at $37,500 before the federal tax rebate for … [Read more...] about Chevy Bolt EV goes 200 miles per charge

Chevrolet has pulled the wraps off the 2017 Cruze Hatch. That car shares the same tech and driving attributes as the 2016 Cruze sedan with a new hatchback body. Chevy figures the new Hatch version will bring a "functional and sporty" choice to buyers. The hatch has the same 106.3-inch wheelbase as … [Read more...] about 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatch Hits Dealerships this Fall

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that it is currently in the development phase for an all-new aluminum space-frame architecture that will be the underpinnings for all future Rolls models. The new platform will start hitting the streets in early 2018. Rolls has announced that it has now begun the … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce Working on Aluminum Space-frame Architecture

  Anyone with the green to buy a brand new Bentley has the opportunity to customize their car to suit their tastes and perhaps their tastes alone. In the past, you could opt for all manner of fabric, wood, or carbon fiber trim inside your Bentley. Buyers how have a new trim option in the … [Read more...] about Bentley buyers can Now Choose Stone Veneer Trim

Tesla has a very different sales plan than traditional automobile makers. It has no dealership network owned by third parties and doesn't use traditional sales people. Instead, Tesla relies on direct sales through its own stores and online platform. This approach allows Tesla to maintain greater … [Read more...] about Tesla Made $16 million in Sales from One Owner’s Referrals

I've always had a bit of a thing for the sweet VW camper vans and Microbuses that VW sells in Europe that we don’t get here in the States. These iconic vehicles have a rich history and a dedicated fan base, making them a beloved symbol of freedom and adventure. A new concept car is set to be … [Read more...] about VW Concept Car Heads for CES 2016 Unveil

Chevrolet has announced the 2016 Trax Midnight Edition, which is a version of the little crossover clad in all black. The Midnight Editions are a common theme for GM models and can be purchased on trucks and other GM vehicles. Midnight Editions get black wheels, black trim, and other dark … [Read more...] about Chevy Trax Midnight Edition goes all Black

A company called Classic Recreations has been producing Shelby Mustang Continuation cars for a while now. These are essentially modern built versions of the 1966 GT350CR and 1967 GT500CR Mustangs. The company has announced a new powertrain option for the cars in the form of the twin-turbo EcoBoost … [Read more...] about Classic Recreations Crams EcoBoost V6 into Shelby Mustang Continuation Cars

The thought of buying anything motorized from Craigslist is enough to give the bravest of souls a bit of anxiety. Craigslist items are notoriously hazardous and often don’t meet the description when you get them home and fully inspect them. A very strange item has turned up on Craigslist in … [Read more...] about Craigslist Jet-powered Go Kart is a Death Machine

If you are a fan of the Mercedes S-Class, but really want a drop-top version rather than a closed-top ride, the order banks are now open. Mercedes is now taking orders for the S-Class Cabriolet. The car can be ordered in the S 500 version or the AMG S 63 4Matic in Europe. The S 500 version gets a … [Read more...] about Mercedes S-class Cabrio Order Banks Open

In the US we have our own car-truck mash up with the Chevrolet El Camino. That vehicle has been out of production for a long time, but car/truck fans in the UK have been able to get hands on the Vauxhall Maloo for a while. The latest version of the Maloo is the Maloo LSA and while it is a bit odd … [Read more...] about Vauxhall Maloo LSA is Awesomely Ugly