Honda has announced the 2016 Pilot's 3.5-liter V6 engine is capable of developing 280 bhp (208 kW). Honda has announced the 2016 Pilot's 3.5-liter V6 engine is capable of developing 280 bhp (208 kW). Unveiled back in February at the Chicago Auto Show, the third generation Honda Pilot will be available with a 3.5-liter V6 engine which now we have learned will produce 280 bhp (208 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque at 4,700 rpm. The direct-injected i-VTEC engine benefits from cylinder deactivation technology and can be paired to six- and nine-speed automatic transmissions, with the latter featuring shift-by-wire with paddle shifters. The 2016 Honda Pilot also benefits from an Intelligent Traction Management System controllable via a button from where the driver will be able to switch between various operating modes. AWD-equipped models come with Normal, Mud, Sand and Snow modes while FWD versions have Normal and Snow. Depending on selected mode, the system … [Read more...] about 2016 Honda Pilot 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 280 bhp [video]
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2017 Audi A4 scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating
Improved small-overlap performance and active-safety gear result in high marks. The all-new 2017 Audi A4 receives a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That’s a big improvement over the outgoing A4, which didn’t receive the prestigious commendation because of poor performance in the challenging small-overlap crash test. The 2009-2016 Audi A4 received Good ratings in every IIHS test except small-overlap, where it was slammed with a Poor rating because “The driver's space was seriously compromised by intruding structure” during the test. The new 2017 A4 , however, also received a Good rating in the small-overlap test thanks to its redesigned front crash structure. “The driver's survival space was maintained very well… The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury,” IIHS said in a statement. IIHS Top Safety Pick+ winners must … [Read more...] about 2017 Audi A4 scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating
Toyota Puts The Spotlight On The 2019 RAV4 With Promo Videos
Footage provides a closer look at the regular model as well as the XSE Hybrid, Limited, and Adventure versions. We’ve seen it live from the New York Auto Show and in our nifty side by side comparison, and now it’s time to check out the next-generation RAV4 in action courtesy of promo footage. There should be a video in there for you as Toyota is being quite generous by showing not only the regular model, but also the thrifty XSE Hybrid, the rugged Adventure grade, and the fancy Limited trim. Update: 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Debuts With Trail-Ready Tweaks 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid First Drive: Electric Boogaloo Most Expensive 2019 Toyota RAV4 Costs $41,341 2019 Toyota RAV4 First Drive: That’s So RAVen Slightly shorter yet with a 1.2-inch longer wheelbase, the 2019 RAV4 benefits from a unibody chassis that is 57 percent more rigid compared to its predecessor. If you plan on taking it off the beaten path, you’ll be happy to hear … [Read more...] about Toyota Puts The Spotlight On The 2019 RAV4 With Promo Videos
New Ford Fiesta tech details and powertrain specs finally revealed
Ford packs a bounty of safety assists into the little hatchback, and occupants get a much nicer cabin, too. Ford gave the world a good luck at the next-gen Fiesta's rounder design yesterday , but the Blue Oval held back most of the technical details about the latest version of its popular hatchback until now. When the model arrives, it looks to pack a ton of cutting-edge technology in a compact package. Depending on what customers want, they can choose between the higher-riding Active model, sporty ST-Line, luxury-oriented Vignale, and stylish Titanium. (pictured from left to right below) The new Fiesta five-door measures 159.1 inches (4,040 millimeters) long, which is 2.8 inches (71 mm) more than the current model. At 68.3 inches (1,734 mm) wide, the latest model is also 0.5 inches (12 mm) broader than the present one. It rides on a 98.2-inch (2,493-mm) wheelbase – an increase of 0.2 inches (4 mm). Ford reports that the new Fiesta is a sharper handler now because … [Read more...] about New Ford Fiesta tech details and powertrain specs finally revealed
Self-Driving Cars Will Lead To More Highway Hanky Panky
People may pass on roadside motels and sleep as the car drives itself. There’s been plenty of physical and digital ink spent discussing how self-driving cars will change society. There will likely be monumental shifts in the types of jobs available as the need for drivers drops drastically. However, there are other, social changes that could occur, which a new paper published in the journal Annals of Tourism Research explorers. According to the paper, “sex on the go” will become common as self-driving cars become the norm. People won’t need to pay attention behind the wheel, so they may explore partaking in some fun actives in the relative privacy of their vehicle. The study goes on to state that the driverless car could turn into a sex tourism venue, including prostitution. Some R-Rated Inspiration: 10 R-Rated Road Trips For Consenting Adults Only "Sex is a part of urban tourism and commercialized sex is part of that too, so it is quite likely that … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Cars Will Lead To More Highway Hanky Panky