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The Land Rover Discovery Sport Dynamic made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this autumn. Here’s what you’ll find when it goes on sale at a dealership near you: images courtesy of Jaguar-Land Rover

Every time you check Twitter, it seems like there’s another vehicle being recalled. It’s no wonder that with the amount of recalls Americans are not nearly as satisfied with their vehicles as they were 10-20 years ago. New data from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index suggests that domestic manufacturers are taking the brunt of the dissatisfaction while […]

The past decade has been filled with bold model redesign and new product introduction. Chrysler looks forward to 2016 by celebrating it’s 90th year in business with a fleet of limited edition anniversary models. “Ninety years ago, Walter P. Chrysler laid the foundation for a philosophy that still works today – craftsmanship, beautiful design, innovation and technology, […]

Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 1,900 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles in North America after some restraint parts could have been damaged during shipping from the supplier prior to installation in the vehicle. If damaged during shipping, the affected restraint parts might not conform to the requirements of FMVSS 209 for seat […]

It won’t be “all new” in 2016 but the world’s best selling SUV over the last 25 years, the Ford Explorer, will have new technology, a new engine, and a new trim level to entice buyers. The new Explorer will have a new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine under the hood delivering at least 270 horsepower and […]

You’ve seen how small the other vehicles in its portfolio are. Does the smart fortwo make sense for your family? We’ve deciphered their press releases and come up with the five things you need to know before you head to the dealership. It will have two seats. Yep, just two. It’s top comes off. With […]

When the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze goes on sale in spring 2016, it will start at $17,495. If you want the Cruze with an automatic transmission, you’ll see the price start at Cruze LS $19,995. Suggested retail pricing for all models: L manual – $17,495 LS manual – $18,995 LS automatic – $19,995 LT automatic- $21,995 […]

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners who subscribe to OnStar will start seeing the addition Groupon and ExxonMobil as AtYourService partners as new functionality is added later in 2016 to RemoteLink apps. “The AtYourService platform is all about delivering daily relevance and value to our connected customers, enhancing their ownership experience,” said Mark Lloyd, consumer […]

Berkeley County, South Carolina has been chosen as the site of Volvo Cars‘ new $500 million high tech manufacturing facility. Boasting an annual projected output of 100,000 cars, the factory, near Charleston, will produce vehicles that will sell in the United States and be exported to other countries. Volvo Cars estimates that the plant will […]

Inspired by Infiniti’s acclaimed “Powerful Elegance” design philosophy – characterized by flowing sculptural lines and strong, muscular proportions – the QX Sport Inspiration lays down markers for the brand’s vision of a next-generation, mid-size premium SUV. Featuring the brand’s signature design cues and an array of innovative details, the concept boasts a powerful, purposeful exterior […]

December’s Popular Science magazine bestows accolades on the all-new for 2015 Nissan Murano with its “Best of What’s New” award, an honor given to products that represent a “significant step forward.” How far forward? The magazine gave it the honor based on it’s overall design and suite of available technology. But what, more importantly, can you expect when […]

Kia’s luxury sedan is getting a new engine and is available in three trim levels for MY 2016. Potential K900 buyers will find an all-new 3.8-liter, 311-horsepower V6 engine standard. The engine size helps define the K900’s trim level with offerings called V6 Premium, V6 Luxury and V8 Luxury. Also for MY 2016, all V6 time level K900s […]

Coming on the heels of a complete redesign in 2014, the 2015 Kia Forte gets a refresh which includes a host of standard premium features not commonly found among its competitors in the compact sedan market. In addition to added features, Kia added structural reinforcements that not only reduce cabin noise, but have earned the […]

Cadillac is adding new fuel-saving technologies to their line-up in an effort to raise fuel economy ratings and reduce emissions in 2016 models. Among the innovations the automaker is installing for the upcoming model year are Active Fuel Management and Automatic Stop/Start technologies along with widespread use of a new 8-speed transmission. According to Cadillac, their, “all-new six […]