Less than three percent! Three! Before we get high on our “the American people deserve better” horse, let’s break down the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety‘s (IIHS) evaluation and rating process. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is a system designed to make it easier to install a child seat properly. Studies have shown that child restraints […]
Today Jaguar unveiled an updated, more connected XJ, its premium sedan, bringing the model in line with what competitors offer. Exterior The all-aluminum luxury saloon car will come in four trim levels- XJ Luxury, Premium Luxury, Portfolio and XJR in addition to the newly Autobiography and R-Sport options. On the vehicle’s exterior, Jaguar has added all-LED lights, […]
After major changes coming down the line for 2014 and 2015, Nissan is keeping things rather status quo for MY 2016 so far with the exception of the Maxima. Here’s the brand’s breakdown: 2016 Nissan Altima, LEAF and Sentra Details on the new 2016 Altima, LEAF and Sentra will be available closer to its arrival at […]
Audi has taken its flagship sedan and added some chutzpah. A variant of the Audi A8, the A8 L 4.0T Sport model boasts an enhanced 4.0T twin turbo V8 engine achieving 450 hp. Enhancing the model’s sportiness are more prominent rocker panels to give the vehicle a wider stance and larger air intakes than the standard model. A new […]
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 […]
Buick aims to raise much needed money for after school programs through a test-drive initiative they call “Drive For Your Students.” Through the program Buick aims to partner with over 100 communities across the US to raise a maximum of $10,000 in each community. Public high schools will partner with their local Buick dealer to […]
Customers who lease a new or certified pre-owned Audi vehicle during the Season of Audi, from November 4, 2015- January 8, 2016, will receive an offer for a pair of exclusively-designed TOMS sunglasses featuring the four rings. The limited edition TOMS sunglasses are matte grey and feature stylish red and white detailing on the arms with the Audi […]
Embracing the future of vehicle technology, Ford and Toyota have reached an agreement to implement Livio SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology in future Toyota and Lexus models. “We continue to investigate new technologies that both enhance and safeguard the driving experience of Toyota and Lexus owners,” said Shigeki Terashi, Senior Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation. “The in-car […]
BMW premiered the 2015 BMW Concept M4 GTS at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California on August 13, 2015 revealing it to be first M3/M4 special production vehicle to be sold in the US. “While the BMW M4 Coupe embodies the ideal combination of motor sport genes and unrestricted everyday usability, the BMW Concept M4 […]
The Pacific Northwest is charged up and ready to go. Now, Soul EV drivers can go even further thanks to new charging stations and dealers selling the vehicle. Twelve of 20 dealers are located in Washington state and eight in Oregon. In addition to each dealer being equipped with two Level-2 chargers (40 total in the PNW […]
It’s one of the best-selling vehicles Lexus makes and now it’s made in the United States. Today the first-ever U.S.-produced ES 350 rolled off the assembly line at Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky plant. “This is really a proud moment for us and brings us full circle,” said Wil James, president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. “To be the […]
While the cost isn’t changing as MINI moves from MY 2015 to MY 2016, what potential buyers will find on the lot will change with updates coming to the MINI Hardtop, Countryman and Paceman. MINI Hardtop MINI will now categorize the two-door and four-door 2016 Cooper Hardtop as a SULEV, super ultra-low emitting vehicle due to updates […]
Remember how great it was the first time you rode in a car with electric seats? Get ready to have your mind blown. The new Lincoln Continental Concept features 30-way seats. Who knew there were 30 ways to adjust a seat?! “The next frontier to serve the luxury automotive client is a seat that conforms to […]
Tesla (Finally) Introduces Their SUV | Drive My Family
Boasting 250 miles of range, seating for seven and a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds, Tesla‘s new SUV is remarkable just for those reasons alone. Add in the fact that the company has outfitted the new Model X with technology that you won’t find anywhere else in the automobile market. Safety is a priority […]