Kia has refreshed the Forte for model year 2017 updating the design, giving the model a new powertrain and adding technology. Here’s what you need to know. Kia says the new exterior styling is more sophisticated than the last generation’s styling. In the front potential buyers will see a new front bumper, Kia’s signature “tiger […]
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. […]
2014’s Buick ad campaigns centered around people not being able to tell a Buick’s a Buick. And, from the look of things, they’re getting even further away from the look they’ve been known for with the unveiling of the new Avenir Concept. The Avenir – French for future – is the creation of a global […]
The 2017 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe arrive in showrooms today. Among the popular trim levels usually offered by the automaker, there’s a new Sport Special Edition buyers can choose from. For the 2017 model year, all trim levels of the Accord received enhancements including new styling, a more rigid body, upgraded chassis and upsized wheels […]
Whether or not you were planted in front of a television screen to watch the Super Bowl, you’ll probably want to watch the commercials. Acura NSX – Acura somehow convinced Van Halen to let them use Runnin’ with the Devil in ad (the first time ever that they band has okayed it) and used it as the […]
It’s fresh. It’s fully loaded. It’s ready for families. Meet the all-new 2016 Hyundai Tuscon: 1.) The new Tuscon looks a lot like the rest of the fleet. Sculpted body forms and sporty contours for an athletic, bold and slightly aggressive appearance make the Tuscon fall in line with the brand’s car offerings. On the front you’ll […]
MINI introduced their highly anticipated 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop at the North American Auto Show last week and with it, the most powerful engine the company has ever made in a production level vehicle. “This is undoubtedly an exciting time at MINI as we relaunch the John Cooper Works sub-brand as a true model […]
The Nissan Juke has been around for about 6 years and has been eliciting mixed reactions just as long. We imagine polling based on its styling would result in 49% for, 49% against, and 2% who just don’t know. After spending a week in the sporty trim line NISMO RS, our thoughts on the vehicle […]
Mitsubishi has completely redesigned the Mirage for MY 2017. Here’s what you’ll find when you get to the dealership in spring 2016. images courtesy of Mitsubishi
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 105,458 compact sedans in the U.S. to inspect and replace vacuum-tube assemblies and certain other components, as required. Some of the affected vehicles may be subject to oil migration that could affect their brake systems’ power-assist feature. Foundation brake function is unaffected. However, if this condition occurs, the […]
Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 600 2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. In certain vehicles it is possible reduced pump performance of the brake hydraulic control unit may decrease electronic stability control and related systems including roll stability control, anti-lock braking system, emergency brake assist, curve control, trailer sway control, traction control […]
Families are getting nearly a dozen new SUV and crossover options this year and next with the Jaguar F-PACE being the latest announced production model fitting the family-friendly bill. The F-PACE has been in the works for a while but by another name- the C-X17 concept. “We received such an overwhelmingly positive response to the C-X17 […]
Ready to experience the Ford’s newest vehicle technology? The Ford Smart Mobility Experience visits five cities this summer and autumn. Residents of and visitors to Louisville, Orlando, Seattle, Denver and Los Angeles will be able to experience Ford’s connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data as well as the company’s driver assist technologies that […]
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Inspired by Buick’s most loyal customers, the automaker today reveled the new 2017 Enclave Sport Touring Edition. The flagship SUV will officially makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show next week but details have been revealed ahead of time. Standard features include: Choice of three premium exterior colors: White Frost Tricoat, Crimson Red […]