2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
Jun 11, 2018
The Hardtop 2 Door, formerly referred to as the Mini Cooper, has good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It hasn’t been rated for passenger-side small overlap protection. ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2018
WRX STI engine output enhanced to 310 horsepower thanks to new air intake, high-flow performance exhaust. Standard smartphone integration on all WRX and WRX STI models through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. ... Continue reading
2019 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Preview - Love, Specs, Prices and Options
Jun 6, 2018
June 6, 2018; Today, BMW launches the all-new 4th generation 2019 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle with two variants, the X5 xDrive 40i and the X5 xDrive 50i. Since its introduction almost 20 years ago, the BMW X5 has been built exclusively in Spartanburg, SC. To date, more than 2.2 million X5’s have been sold worldwid ... Continue reading
Tesla Model 3 Gets CR Recommendation After Braking Update
May 30, 2018
By Patrick Olsen May 30, 2018 10 SHARES Consumer Reports now recommends the Tesla Model 3, after our testers found a recent over-the-air update improved the car's braking distance by nearly 20 feet. The software update came a week after Consumer Reports published test results that showed stopping distances for the Mode ... Continue reading
2018 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally
May 29, 2018
ELKHART LAKE, Wis.--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) held its annual Spring Rally last week at Road America – one of the world’s premier road racing tracks. Over the course of two days, more than 80 media members from across the country had the opportunity to put more than 90 vehicles through their p ... Continue reading
All New 2019 Acura RDX Arrives in Showrooms June 1, 2018
May 29, 2018
Most extensive Acura product redesign in a decade heralds new era for Acura design, performance and luxury Acura exclusive platform, powerful new turbo engine, available next-generation SH-AWD™ and top-of-class class power-to-weight ratio yields quickest, best handling RDX yet Dramatically upgraded interior features ... Continue reading
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Updated With Features
May 29, 2018
Hyundai’s Ioniq line-up continues to improve its product offering for the 2019 model year, with new and broader applications of active safety features, enhanced voice-recognition features and standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models. ... Continue reading
2019 Nissan 370Z Coupe, 370Z NISMO and 370Z Roadster Official Pricing and Specs
May 29, 2018
The flagship 370Z NISMO returns to the simpler 370Z NISMO name for 2019, removing the "NISMO Tech" nomenclature used for the 2018 model year. Otherwise the 370Z NISMO carries over all of the significant changes from 2018 – including the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT600 high-performance tires and addition of the EXEDY ... Continue reading
May 27, 2018
The design of the engine is exceptional with so-called ‘reverse’ porting. The exhaust ports lie on the inside of the 90 degrees V of the cylinder banks, while intake ports are placed on the V’s outside., a ‘ Hot V’ design. It is not new but Cadillac has put the twin-scroll turbochargers as well as the catalyt ... Continue reading
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Family Receives New Engine & Improved Performance
May 23, 2018
For the 2019 model year, Mercedes-Benz will introduce two new model designations to the E-Class lineup with E 450 and E 450 4MATIC variants. ... Continue reading
2019 RAM 1500-Pickup Truck Wins "Best Family Car" Of The Year
May 22, 2018
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 22, 2018 -- FCA US LLC brands take home the most awards of any manufacturer at the annual competition FCA US brand wins top honor as overall 'Best Family Car' for the third consecutive year 2019 Ram 1500 wins top honor as overall 'Best Family Car' Ram 1500 wins 'Best Family Pickup Truck' for th ... Continue reading
About Engine Options For 2019 Chevrolet Silverado With Specs
May 18, 2018
Each engine/transmission combination is matched with exterior design and interior features to create distinct personalities for each Silverado trim, based on three broad customer profiles: High Value, High Volume and High Feature ... Continue reading
May 18, 2018
“Dynamic Fuel Management enables only the cylinders needed to deliver the power you want, seamlessly delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy.” Compared to Active Fuel Management, which alternates between eight- and four-cylinder modes, DFM features 17 cylinder patterns. That greater authority mixes cy ... Continue reading
About All-New 2019 Hyundai Veloster and Hyundai Veloster Turbo
May 15, 2018
The Veloster merges the design appeal of a sport coupe with the versatility of an additional passenger side rear door in an asymmetrical two-plus-one configuration for easier rear-seat access. From the front, available LED headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights flank a striking new grille design. Functional air curt ... Continue reading
Big 7 Passenger Subaru Ascent Production Begins In Indiana
May 8, 2018
LAFAYETTE, Ind., May 8, 2018 -- Official production of the Subaru Ascent, a new three-row SUV that will seat up to eight passengers, began at Subaru's Lafayette, Indiana plant yesterday. The addition of the vehicle to the production mix signifies the addition of approximately 200 jobs and $140 million in equipment and ... Continue reading
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