Category Archives: Technology

Rear-wheel-drive versus front-wheel-drive: the age-old debate

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Igor Magun

These days, front-wheel-drive has become the drivetrain layout of choice for most manufacturers. Even BMW, famous in the past for criticizing the layout, has given into the temptation with their FWD Concept Active Tourer. But many of us gearheads have … Continue reading →

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Next Nissan GT-R due by 2017, could go hybrid

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Igor Magun

The Nissan GT-R, or Godzilla as many like to call it, has been receiving a lot of minor changes ever since it launched in 2007 – little refinements here and there to make it faster, not that it was slow … Continue reading →

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The trickle-down effect: What expensive technology do you want to see go mainstream in the future?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Igor Magun

Cruise control, anti-lock brakes, traction control – these are all examples of technologies that started life in high-end cars commanding more money than the majority of us could afford. But nowadays, you’d be hard-pressed to find a car that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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AOL Autos announces 2012 Technology of the Year finalists – here’s my pick

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Igor Magun

Awards can be pretty important in the automotive world. Give an automaker an award and they’ll bang on about it for a pretty long while, before hopefully moving on to another one. And in this day and age, what more … Continue reading →

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The plea for more diesel cars in North America

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Igor Magun

From the few Europeans that I’ve met, it seems that everyone and their mother has at some point owned a diesel automobile on the other side of the pond. Here in North America, however, we appear to have some sort … Continue reading →

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Has in-car infotainment just gone too far?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Igor Magun

So there I was, looking at the BMW 3-Series on BMW Canada’s website, and the Infotainment section caught my eye. I figure I’m a pretty modern guy, so I have a look at it. But if I’m honest, I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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General Motors partners with Teijin Limited to put carbon fibre into broad automotive use

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Igor Magun

Carbon fibre: it’s the holy grail of materials in the world of cars. Being both lighter and stronger than steel, it’s been put to good use in race cars and high-end sports car for several years. However, it’s always come … Continue reading →

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BMW North America CEO: EVs “won’t work for most people”

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Igor Magun

BMW’s North American President and CEO Jim O’Donnell said that EVs “won’t work for most people” during an interview with The Detroit News, despite BMW’s recent commitment to the electric vehicle market.

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The car nut’s ultimate guide to April Fools’ Day 2011

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Igor Magun

April Fools’ Day always brings about quite a few pranks throughout the automotive industry. We’ve gathered the best of 2011 into one mega-post for your enjoyment.

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BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer confirms 5 Series “New Energy Vehicle” for China

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Igor Magun

Norbert Reithofer, CEO of BMW, has confirmed a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series, dubbed the New Energy Vehicle, for the Chinese market.

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