The Nissan Maxima was once considered a poor person’s BMW, and Nissan likes to call it a “four-door sports car.” The current-generation Maxima falls a bit short of that reputation, and it doesn’t look like the sedan will be restored to its former glory anytime soon. Debuting at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2019 Nissan Maxima gets minor… Continue reading "2019 Nissan Maxima Debuts at 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show"
In its standard from, the Nissan Leaf is hardly the most exciting car on the market. It’s electric, affordable, and practical, but there’s nothing about it that tugs at the heartstrings of driving enthusiasts. It has potential, however, and the Japanese firm demonstrated just how far it can stretch the concept of electric mobility by turning a Leaf into a… Continue reading "2018 Nissan Leaf Nismo RC Packs a 332-Horsepower Electric Punch"
Google just made it easier to stay connected, entertained, and focused on the road ahead by rolling out an array of improvements to its Android Auto application. The updates focus on two main areas: Messaging and media. Digital Trends tested a prerelease version of the updated Android Auto app on a OnePlus 5. The card that shows media-related information is… Continue reading "Android Auto November 2018 Update Focuses on Messaging, Media"
With its boxy exterior and compact proportions, the Kia Soul was the first truly stylish vehicle from the Korean automaker, and is still being imitated by competitors. The Soul remains a distinctive design to this day, so Kia had a big challenge before it when it set out to launch a new version. The completely redesigned 2020 Kia Soul debuts… Continue reading "2020 Kia Soul and Soul EV Revealed at 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show"
We’ve often heard rumors of a battery-electric Audi Sport model; this is it. The Audi E-Tron GT concept made its public debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, but Digital Trends traveled to the firm’s home town of Ingolstadt, Germany, several weeks before the event to get a behind-the-scenes look at the design study, and to gain insight on… Continue reading "Audi E-Tron GT Concept Headed to Production in 2020"
The Toyota Prius is the quintessential hybrid, but that doesn’t mean it is a good fit for everyone. To date, the Prius has been front-wheel drive only, which has made the hybrid less appealing in snowy climates. But the 2019 Toyota Prius is ready to face winter, thanks to all-wheel drive. The updated Prius, which debuts at the 2018 Los… Continue reading "All-Wheel Drive 2019 Toyota Prius Debuts at 2018 L.A. Auto Show"
