Volkswagen will introduce its all-new MIB II infotainment system to buyers when it’s 2016 vehicles begin arriving in showrooms this quarter. The next-generation system’s features are divided into “three key areas” according to the automaker: Security & Service – connected car services and advanced telematics Guide & Inform – enhances the navigation and advanced infotainment […]
Nissan is kicking some tail at the dealerships with sales of their Rogue. The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are standbys that some customers are only willing to look at. Now, Hyundai has revealed its 2016 Tucson and we’re pleasantly surprise. Not that we expected less, it’s just that the Tucson has always felt a little behind […]
Hyundai’s 2015 Elantra GT carries over the styling, handling, and power of the previous year’s model all while lowering the price of their Tech Package. For a base price of $18,800 ($600 less than the 2014 model), the Elantra GT comes standard with a 172-watt AM/FM/SiriusXM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six-speakers and iPod®/USB/auxiliary input jacks. […]
America’s best-selling SUV, the Ford Explorer, gets a makeover for 2016. Before it gets to the showroom floor this summer, here’s what you need to know (in eight handy infographics): images courtesy of Ford
Earlier this month, Volvo announced renewed energy in their family-friendly offerings by debuting three new products, the Volvo S60 Inscription, Volvo S60 Cross Country, and XC90 R-Design. All three models are slated to hit United States showroom floors in the second quarter of this year. “These two new products, added to the all-new XC90 unveiled in LA, are a […]
The 2016 Volt is engineered to offer customers more of what they want: range, range and more range. The Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system delivers 53 miles of pure EV range, based on EPA testing. That is nearly a 40-percent improvement over the first-generation Volt. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will […]
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. has announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 1,124,000 Model Year 2006-2012 RAV4 and Model Year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with lap-shoulder seatbelts in both second-row outboard seats. There is a possibility that, in the event of a very severe frontal crash, the […]
In-car smartphones use is hot. For phones that get too hot to handle, Chevrolet has a solution- an industry-first cooling system built into the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Active Phone Cooling, available in the 2016 Impala, Volt, Cruze and Malibu, will allow wireless charging while simultaneously externally cooling the phone using the vehicle’s HVAC system. No other automotive manufacturer offers […]
Jaguar-Land Rover revealed the Land Rover Discovery Sport Dynamic at the Frankfurt Auto Show, highlighting off a refined exterior, off-road capabilities and the option of a diesel engine. Exterior enhancements including Narvik Black exterior details, body-coloured mouldings and door claddings and the choice of a unique new 19″ wheel design in Satin Dark Grey, or a 20″ […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has notified that it has been informed that certain driver’s side airbags that use non-desiccated SDI and PSDI-5 inflators from Takata, which are also installed in Volkswagen cars, are potentially defective. The recall effects approximately 680,000 Volkswagen vehicles in the United States. Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Volkswagen Passat […]
For the last 20 years, publisher Ward’s Auto World has rated powertrains in their 10 Best Engines feature. Entrants are chosen from the previous year winners and all-new or improved engines in US market vehicles with a base price under $60,000. To come up with the best of what consumers can buy, the 10 winners from […]
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ is markedly more sophisticated than previous generations due to the brand’s focus on three areas most desired by today’s luxury midsize sedan customer – quality, performance and style. “Our customers are looking for three attributes in a luxury midsize sedan – technologies that ease their everyday experience, a beautiful design that is […]
Subaru is offering to to donate to to the National Park Service when you purchase a new vehicle as part of their Share the Love campaign and Honda is showing some love to the country’s national parks with their float, “Nature’s Hope,” which will lead the 127th Rose Parade. According to Honda, “The float depicts […]
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There are now 27 cities where Nissan vehicle drivers can charge their LEAFs for free during the first two years of its ownership or lease. “Nissan LEAF is an ideal option for Orlando commuters — in addition to the $7,500 federal tax incentives and HOV lane access*, LEAF buyers can enjoy two years of free public charging,” […]