Mercedes-Benz to Offer Choice of Sounds of Silence

As most of us have noticed, electric vehicles are eerily silent when moving at low speeds. By law, they are now required to make sounds to warn pedestrians that they are in motion. Well, Mercedes-Benz announced that they are working on a whole new sound selection for the electric Mercedes-Benz – they call it “selectable…

BMW X5 – the Best Midsize Luxury SUV

Motor Trend latest ranking shows that BMW X5 is now considered the best midsize luxury SUV. Motor Trends cites improved handling and dynamics, smooth and strong acceleration, and “sublime” interior as the main criteria that gave X5 the top spot. They also point out that if you want to put sports cars to shame, you…

Volkswagen to Surpass Tesla Electric Car Production by 2022

If you were paying attention to Volkswagen announcements recently, you know that it has introduced Volkswagen ID.3 – an all-electric vehicle. Apparently the diesel emissions fiasco caused Volkswagen management to do some soul searching, and the company has done a full 180 and jumped into the electric car race. But more significant than introduction of…

Electric Volkswagen ID.3

It’s been in the works for a while, but come September, Volkswagen is expected to unveil in Frankfurt its new, electric Volkswagen ID.3 It’s hard to get any details, but like all electric cars, it’s likely to be a lively, fun to drive vehicle. In the meantime, Volkswagen has given out some data – naturally…

Porsche Recalls 100,000 Vehicles

In June 2019 Porsche announced that it was recalling 100,000 vehicles for rollaway risk. The vehicles recalled are 2003-2010 Porsche Cayenne and 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera. If you own one of these vehicles, you will receive notification. It appears that the problem is due to the gear selector cable bushing. The bushing might come loose, and…