As its on-sale date approaches, Toyota has announced that the fifth generation 4Runner is getting an Entune upgrade and an additional paint scheme for 2016. Both the SR5 and Trail grade models will feature Entune Audio Plus for MY 2016, which includes an AM/FM/MP3 CD player with eight speakers, integrated SiriusXM® All-Access Satellite Radio (with 3-month trial subscription), a […]
GMC has announced that pricing on its 2017 Acadia will start at $29,995 when it goes on sale this spring, a base price $1,905 less than the 2016 base model. The lineup and starting at MSRPs include: Acadia SL FWD – $29,995 Acadia SLE FWD – $33,375 Acadia SLE AWD – $35,375 Acadia SLT FWD – $39,275 Acadia SLT […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, Golf GTI 4-door, and Jetta models the rating of 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+, when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking system. Additional passive and active safety systems include Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard the following optional features: Adaptive Cruise […]
The 2016 Lexus CT 200h is offering 40+ miles per gallon in addition to new safety technology. Here’s what you’ll see when you get to the showroom: all images courtesy of Lexus Read more It’s sporty, it gets great gas mileage, and it’s fun to drive. No, it’s not a sportscar. It’s the 2016 Lexus […]
In January, Ford introduced the all-new 2017 Ford Fusion, complete with technological innovations that make it stand out in its class. Here are five reasons it stands out: It combines all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The combination is a class-exclusive and is set to outpower the 2016 BMW 340 with a projected 325 horsepower […]
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 1,300 2015 Ford Transit dual-rear-wheel vehicles to replace rear axle shafts. The rear axle shafts could fracture, either causing a loss of motive power without warning while driving, or unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged – increasing the risk […]
Chevrolet has announced that it will sell a select number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverados with eAssist technology. In the Silverado, eAssist will use technology already in place in the Malibu Hybrid and Volt. With eAssit, Silverado drivers are expected to achieve up to 13 percent better fuel economy in city driving. “Silverado already leads the full-size truck […]
Not to be confused with GEICO, Ford is using geckos as inspiration as it seeks new adhesive technologies in partnership with Procter & Gamble. As part of its bid to make vehicle production, assembly and disassembly more sustainable, Ford’s adhesive research aims to innovate a new substance that makes adhering foams to plastics and metals […]
Toyota has Lexus. Nissan has Infiniti. Ford has Lincoln. Now, Hyundai has Genesis. In an announcement this week, Hyundai announced the brand will now operate Genesis as its own luxury, ‘human-centered’ brand with a number of new Genesis-branded vehicles set to debut by 2020. To differentiate the new brand from other Hyundai vehicles, Genesis vehicles will […]
Fit and finish is important in the new for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. How important? Engineers at GM’s Wentzville Assembly Plant used a laser scanning system to scan mockups of interior and exterior portions of the trucks to test the fit of parts and assemblies that come from 5 GM assembly plants and […]
Honda has always been one of the go to manufacturers for a solid vehicle that is easy to drive and will last forever. Intuitive design has also been a hallmark of their vehicles; however, we have noticed a trend in the most recent models where that design is interrupted by a quirky element that doesn’t […]
Need a charge? You will soon have access to 120 new DC Fast charging locations across 19 states as part of a partnership between BMW and Nissan. The DC Fast charging network is now available in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, […]
Lexus 300h is going from comfortable and classic to bold in 2016 with a design makeover inside and out. Under the Hood The vehicle’s hybrid system combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine with an electric motor to generate 200 total system horsepower. The 2016 model will be able to run on electric motor or gas engine […]
Toyota Prius C | Drive My Family
The Prius is all-new for 2016 and now Toyota has announced that its smaller sister is getting a safety upgrade and special edition for MY 2016 as well. Safety Upgrades The new-for-2016 Toyota Safety Sense-C system (TSS-C) equips the car with driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams. In addition the Prius c is equipped with nine airbags […]