Poll: BMW i8 or Audi R8? |
- Poll: BMW i8 or Audi R8?
- 2008 Honda Accord Probed by NHTSA Over Airbag Issue
- Someone Already Drove the 2016 Chevy Volt. Here’s What They Thought
- 2017 Chevy Equinox Sheds Nose Camo in Spy Photos
| Posted: Eight is said to be a lucky number in some cultures. Here we have the Audi R8 and the BMW i8, two futuristic-looking, sexy sports cars that both hail from Germany. But the cars take two very different approaches to performance. The R8 is powered by a beautiful sounding 4.2L V8 with 430 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the BMW i8 is a gas-electric hybrid, with a combined total system output of 357 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. The i8 is the new kid on the block, but even though the R8 has been around for nearly eight years, it is still hailed as one of the sexiest cars for sale right now. Both cars are over $100,000, both have head-turning looks and both have serious performance credentials. Which sexy sports car would you rather have? Have your say in the poll below. BUT FIRST: Compare the specs for these two cars side by side The results of our last few polls were quite interesting as well. We asked if you'd rather have a Porsche 918 or a McLaren P1, and the 918 won. In the poll before that, we put a BMW M5 against a Cadillac CTS-V, and the Caddy took the win. Loading, please wait...  |
| 2008 Honda Accord Probed by NHTSA Over Airbag Issue Posted: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening a new investigation looking into the 2008 Honda Accord. NHTSA is looking at 348,000 Accord models over concerns that the airbags may not deploy in a crash due to a flaw. The association has received 19 complaints about the problem, including one that says that the airbag failed to deploy in a head-on collision. Faulty airbag modules are to blame according to NHTSA, as they do not communicate the proper diagnostic trouble codes to mechanics. According to NHTSA, this "raises concern about the readiness of the entire supplemental restraints system." Honda says that it is aware of the investigation and that it plans on cooperating with NHTSA as the review continues. The vehicles will be recalled if NHTSA deems it necessary. [Source: Automotive News] Discuss this story at our Honda Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Someone Already Drove the 2016 Chevy Volt. Here’s What They Thought Posted: A senior user on AutoGuide.com's GM-Volt forum was one of the first people to get the chance to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, and his initial impressions were positive. Driven at GM's Canadian headquarters, user kickincanada, who owns a 2012 Volt, drove the premium trim level model. At the time, it was one of only six other new Volts in the country. "The new 2016 Volt is clearly improved in almost every way," he said. Here's what he had to say about driving dynamics:
SEE ALSO: 2016 Volt to Get 53 Miles of Electric Range The first thing he thought when he got into the car, though, was how much it felt like the higher-end Cadillac ELR. He noted the Volt's new premium-looking interior and the better layout. "Everything is beautifully laid out, the interior materials are more upscale, and visibility is improved over GEN 1. The shape of the A frame pillars seem to be better positioned." The forum user was also able to test out Apple Car Play, and said "the Apple integration with your existing iPhone is fantastic." See the source link below for more of the forum user's impressions of the regen mode and some of the other features offered. Stay tuned for AutoGuide.com's full review of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt in the coming months. [Source: GM-Volt Forum] Loading, please wait... |
| 2017 Chevy Equinox Sheds Nose Camo in Spy Photos Posted: The 2017 Chevy Equinox has already shed a little bit of camouflage, giving us a better look at the front grille. Spy photographers caught the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox testing for the first time earlier this week and now we have a new set of photos showing the crossover without camo on its nose. For the next-generation, Chevy is opting to downsize the Equinox, which will be built on the same platform as the Buick Envision. Although the redesigned Equinox was expected to debut sooner, it appears that General Motors is giving time for the Buick Envision to establish itself in the marketplace first, since it'll be arriving in dealerships late next year. SEE ALSO: 2017 Chevy Equinox Spied for the First Time Taking a closer look at the Equinox's new headlights, they appear to be influenced by the new Cruze, while the horizontal slats found on the grille seems consistent with what's found on the Traverse crossover. Our spy photographers also caught video footage of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox testing, which you can watch below. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Discuss this story at our Chevrolet Forum Loading, please wait... |
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