June 2016 Automotive News Archives

Subaru Outback refreshed and updated for 2017	New Mercedes-AMG GT R ready to tear the track apart
FCA’s shifter problems have caused 68 injuries	Quebec passes two laws to increase cyclist protection
Toyota announces recall of over 3 million cars worldwide	All-new 2017 Porsche Panamera finally revealed
Toyota using new children-sized virtual crash test dummies	Mitsubishi Ground Tourer concept to be unveiled in Paris
Volkswagen reaches $15B settlement with U.S. regulators	Electric car in Switzerland goes 0-100 in just 1.513 second!
Mill BLACKBIRD, the car that replaces them all!	Tesla Model S for your kids at under $500 USD
Dodge Viper bowing out after 25 years with 5 limited-edition models	Mazda MX-5 RF steals spotlight at Goodwood Festival of Speed
2016 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is released	Toyota Mirai may land in Canada soon
FCA to stop using Takata airbags next week	McLaren 570S Sprint teased before Goodwood debut (video)
Powerful ad in South Africa reminds drivers to buckle up	Over 55,000 Hyundai Santa Fe, Elantra, Sonata vehicles recalled
Honda Civic Tourer available with in-car bicycle rack	SAAB name officially dropped, NEVS brand takes over
Volkswagen AG to stop making over 40 models in coming years	Former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn Under Investigation in Germany
FCA wants to clarify cause of “Star Trek” actor’s death	Tesla Model S crosses flooded tunnel like it’s no big deal
Aston Martin DB11 up close and personal	First Porsche boutique in North America opens near Montreal
Aston Martin DB11 to make track debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed	Honda CR-Z sport hybrid compact gets axed
IBM partners with Local Motors on self-driving shuttle	Some 9,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Ram vehicles recalled in Canada
One-off 1938 Mercedes-Benz, bombed in 1942, is restored	2017 Jaguar F-PACE First Drive
VW Golf GTI’s 40th anniversary celebrated at Goodwood Festival	Ford GT built from 40,000 LEGO pieces on display at Le Mans
Rolls-Royce presents futuristic VISION NEXT 100 concept	Volkswagen aims for 30 all-electric models by 2025
2016 BMW i3 Review	Bentley announces Goodwood Festival of Speed lineup
2017 Fiat 124 Spider First Drive	Daimler invests over $10 billion in green technologies
LEGO Volkswagen Beetle set ready to hit the shelves	Nissan develops the world’s first bio-ethanol fuel cell
Canada’s largest EV charging network is launched	2016 Porsche 911 Grand Tour
Mercedes-Benz TecDay: Mapping the future of mobility	2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow unveiled as limited-edition model
2017 GMC Acadia introduces Rear Seat Reminder	General Motors to hire 700 engineers in Ontario
2016 Toyota Prius Review	Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4 “square” on sale in the U.S. next year
Vehicle software complaints on pace for another record year	Tesla under fire after suspension repair cover-up
Volkswagen reportedly manipulated emissions tests in Korea	Volvo announces TomTom as global navigation provider
Ford Focus RS RX, Ken Block star in fourth Project RX video	Tesla Model S 60 and 60D added to electric sedan lineup
Top 10 most valuable car brands in 2016	2016 Ford Shelby GT-H prototype to be auctioned
All-new Porsche Panamera teaser (video)	Visit Hyundai showrooms with Google Street View!
Kia Sedona recalled in Canada, 2006-2012 models are affected	Over 20 million self-driving cars to hit the road by 2035
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Review	GMC Yukon SLT Premium Edition coming to dealers soon
Nissan sued by South Korea over faked emissions tests	Hyundai’s Genesis brand plans all-electric luxury sedan
“No Speeding, No Remorse” is SAAQ’s latest message	Range Rover Evoque copied, JLR sues Chinese maker
Gas-only cars to become illegal in Norway by 2025	All-new 2017 Audi A5 Coupe and S5 Coupe unveiled
Mazda faces class action in Quebec due to poor mileage	GM, European automakers announce new Takata recalls
Volkswagen #PinkBeetle is the Twitter fan’s car	Nissan’s largest euro plant now running on solar and wind power
Uber gets $3.5 billion USD backing from Saudi Arabia	Defective Takata airbags still used by four automakers
Mazda3 production hits 5 million units	Tesla Model 3 charging via Superchargers won’t be free
2016 International Engine of the Year awards announced	New 2017 Audi A5 world premiere set for June 2nd
26 Kia and Hyundai vehicles to have EV tech by 2020