Is the Fit fit for the road? In March of this year Honda provided an early-production 2015 Fit to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for testing consideration in the IIHS 2014 award year. The Fit achieved GOOD ratings in four IIHS test modes, and a “marginal” rating in the small overlap frontal crash test. “Honda’s […]
You wanted a hybrid RAV4 and Toyota has now given it to you. With that, they’ve refreshed the exterior styling, technology, safety offerings, handing options and comfort level for MY 2016. The snoot nose of the RAV4 stays (sigh) and becomes bolder with the addition of LED headlights, daytime running lights and Hi-Lo Headlights. Toyota […]
Twenty-five years ago, Volvo debuted a a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-cylinder transverse engine. It was the first Volvo available with AWD. Dubbed “Project Galaxy,” the car would signal a new series of Volvo automobiles that accentuated the pleasure of driving. The Volvo 850 ceased production in 1996. This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Taking design cues from both current Mazda models and Infiniti, Mazda has unveiled its all-new 2016 CX-9. Here are 10 things families need to know about the revamped model: The 2016 CX-9 is available in a new color- Machine Gray. The color and clear coat are usually reserved for Mazda’s concept vehicles but now it’s available in […]
Quiet luxury. It sounds like a spa treatment. It’s actually what the all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX strives to achieve. For the automaker, quiet luxury all starts with craftsmanship. “Craftsmanship sits between the worlds of engineering and design,” said Stacy Swank, Lincoln craftsmanship supervisor. “Our role is to bring those worlds together to enhance the experience for […]
Want to own a BMW? It just got a little more expensive thanks to “a modest inflationary price increase” for a handful of 2015 model year vehicles. The following prices go into effect on January 5, 2015: Model Current MSRP New MSRP Change 428i Coupe $41,450 $41,700 + $250 428i xDrive Coupe $43,450 $43,700 + […]
You wanted more premium technology features to match the other premium features of the Kia K900 and now the automaker is delivering the goods. The next generation of the company’s UVO infotainment and telematics system, is debuting exclusively on the 2016 K900. Advanced technology features include local search by Google, remote vehicle command and control and […]
If you own a 2016 GMC Canyon, Sierra and Yukon and an Android phone, it’s time for a visit to your local dealership. Select 2016 GMC Canyon, Sierra and Yukon models equipped with the 8-inch IntelliLink system are now eligible for an infotainment system upgrade that will add Android Auto to the vehicle. The upgrade can be performed […]
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 […]
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 37,000 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles for a potential issue with adaptive cruise control. When passing a large, highly reflective truck, the adaptive cruise control radar in some of these vehicles could incorrectly identify the truck as being in the F-150 lane of travel when it […]
Want a Tesla but don’t want to pay upwards of $69,000 for a new car? Good news! The Model S, a family-friendly sedan offering 5+2 seating (yes, you ready that correctly) is available for retail customers to lease starting at $5,000 down and $932 a month. For those of you looking to convince your significant other that […]
Land Rover has lowered the roof and taken the curtain off of it’s latest offering- the all-new Range Rover Evoque Convertible. Billed as the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible, the Evoque Convertible fits four adults and can have its roof stowed in 18 seconds and raised in 21 seconds at speeds reaching 30 mph. The […]
The Nissan Pathfinder has been synonymous with family-friendly for years. Does the latest version hold up to its reputation? Has the Pathfinder been able to keep up with the competition? We took it out for a quick drive to test it. Handling: Nissan nailed it with the way the Pathfinder rides. While not truck-like, the […]
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It looks like more BMWs are headed to Texas. BMW Group has announced the official opening of its newest Vehicle Distribution Center at the Port of Galveston, which will serve 45 BMW and MINI dealers in the 5 states that make up BMW’s Southern Region. BMW Group is expected to import approximately 32,500 vehicles through the […]