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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, […]

Escape customers have said what they want and Ford has listened. For model year 2017, the popular Ford crossover will be getting the latest driver-assist technologies, connectivity, interior improvements and two new EcoBoost engines. The 2017 Escape, scheduled to launch in the spring, will feature available SYNC® Connect mobile access and driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control and collision warning with […]

You want more? You’re getting more. Cadillac has announced that the 2016 ELR will get a boost in in power, torque, and connectivity. The 2016 model will have 25+ percent boost in power and torque, faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 seconds (to 6.4 seconds), higher top speed, retuned chassis and steering for better handling, more […]

Have you missed a recall? FCA has begun contacting customers whom the company deems eligible for recall-completion incentives. “Remedies are available, we are servicing vehicles and we encourage affected customers to contact their dealers,” says Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President – Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance. “It is imperative that all vehicles implicated by recalls […]

Ready to customize your Silverado? Chevrolet is adding a $1,595 Black Out package for regular- and double-cab 2015 Silverado 1500 WT models. The package includes 20” black painted aluminum wheels, P275/55R20 all-season blackwall tires, deep tinted glass and black bowties. Prices start at $28,895. The package is available for order now, and customers can have any color they […]

Most newish model vehicles can detect oncoming traffic, lane lines, and curbs. But, if you’ve ever relied on them to detect motorcycles and pedestrians, you’ll find that many lack the finely tuned radar to do so. Ford announced this week that they’ll be rolling out their new Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection that will advance their […]

Set to arrive in dealerships in Spring 2016, Mercedes-Benz is promising a vehicle that’s “athletic and sporty” with an interior that “raises elegance and style to a sporty level.” Meet the MY17 C-Class Coupe. “Our new C-Class Coupe continues the philosophy of our exciting coupes. It combines thrilling design with agile sportiness and modern luxury. […]

Ready! Set! Sprint! The all-new 2016 Ford Focus RS is off the line and able to do 0-62 mph in just 4.7 seconds. Powered by a specially engineered version of Ford’s new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine producing a projected 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque, the RS is set reach a top speed of 165 mph. In […]

Lexus Safety System + and Toyota Safety Sense are getting a safety upgrade. By the end of 2017 automatic emergency braking (AEB) will be available on every new vehicle by the end of 2017. Models that will not offer the systems standard by the end of 2017 include Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, 4Runner, and 86, and Scion iA. Mirai […]

Family car time is about to get even safer. Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that 20 automakers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. auto market, have committed to making automatic emergency braking a standard feature no later than Sept 1, 2022. […]

With Ford’s ParkingSpotter technology quickly evolving, BMW looks to launch its own version of the technology. Their “research project,” dubbed Dynamic Parking Prediction (DPP), is already able to predict the availably of parking spaces using movement data from vehicle fleets. Here’s how DPP works: Thousands of vehicles from a test fleet supplied anonymous movement data generated when […]

It may not be all-new, but the 2016 Lexus 570 has had everything retouched, except for the door panels. Under the Hood The 570’s power and hauling capability come from the 5.7-liter V8 engine, which produces 383 horsepower and delivers 90-percent of its 403 lb.-ft. peak torque at just 3,600 rpm giving it 7,000-pound towing capability. […]

Get ready to swoon. Jeep and Mopar have just revealed pictures of seven concept vehicles they’ll be testing out on the challenging terrain during the 50th Annual Easter Jeep Challenge in Moab, Utah, March 19-27. The line-up includes: Jeep Crew Chief 715 –  a salute to legendary Jeep military service vehicles Jeep Shortcut –  inspired […]

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 […]