Categories: Technology

MINI has high hopes rolling on its fleet of all-wheel drive models, and it has unveiled the next member of the group, the 2016 MINI Clubman ALL4, which brings the ALL4 system to a smaller platform, while also ushering in new levels of efficiency and performance.

Tesla is preparing a much needed refresh for its state of the art Model S sedan, but a new report suggests that the updates could share their theme with the brand's recently launched Model X crossover; it would also serve as a new chapter in the company's evolving styling language.

With the 10th generation Honda Civic Si currently on dealer lots, it is only a matter of time before the performance oriented Si model makes its appearance. However, if a new report is to be believed, look for the next generation Si to bring more power and technology than before.

In a bid to comply with stricter emissions standards, Porsche has reportedly given the green light for a production version of the E-Sedan concept which will allow the brand to enter a whole new frontier of the automotive market.

The electric car segment is still a relatively new frontier for many automakers; however, the leaders in this eco-friendly segment could come from two unexpected companies, according to a new report that was recently released by a Morgan Stanley analyst.

The saga of Mercedes-AMG's upcoming supercar entry has been long and murky with various reports claiming that the project is currently in a state of limbo with its future uncertain. However, if a new report is to believed, it appears that Mercedes-AMG has given the car the green light for production and development signaling a very strong future for the currently unnamed model.

With the recent resurgence of Lincoln these days, it is easy to forget that just a few years ago Ford was ready to put the proverbial axe to Lincoln. With sales that were on life support, and models that failed to standout in the crowded luxury market, things looked bleak for Ford's luxury division. However, thanks to new models such as the MKC crossover, as well as the updated MKZ, sales have seen a 7.3 percent increase through the month of October and look to continue their trend upward through the month of November. While the 2017 MKZ debuts a new and improved styling language, Lincoln representatives revealed that the brand still plans to keep a calculated pace in its revival plans.

When the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo was first unveiled, it was thought that it would preview many of the design cues that would make their appearance on the next generation GT-R supercar. However, if rumors are proven to be correct, it also previews the year when the next generation will arrive. That could mean a long delay—as long as 10 years potentially—leaving the GT-R in the dust when rivals such as Ferrari and Lamborghini update their offerings for the foreseeable future. 

Looking to appeal to a niche segment of the luxury CUV market, Land Rover has unveiled the 2017 Evoque Convertible. This could herald a new suite of technology updates that will eventually trickle down to other members of the Land Rover lineup when it makes its official debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Motor Show later this month.

While the kangaroo has often been known in popular media as a cute and cuddly mammal that hops along Australian forests and prairies all day, the stories hide the reality of just how dangerous things can become when these adorable animals and their wicked kicking power begin bounding across the road (similar to the problem faced by U.S. motorists in high deer areas). Volvo has stepped up to the challenge of curbing driver-roo crashes, and has developed an all new technology that can detect kangaroos.

With the recent launch of the updated Volvo XC90, Volvo has revealed that it is strongly considering a Polestar-tuned version to compete against rivals from BMW and Audi, while also allowing the XC90 to fully embrace its fun-loving side in what would be the Swedish firm's first formal entry into the growing performance SUV segment.