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 […]
Looking for a lower cost take on Jaguar’s new F-PACE but you want to combine it with a BMW i3? Nissan might has just introduced it- their concept vehicle, the Gripz. Exterior Conceived by designers in Europe and Japan, Nissan says the Gripz Concept, “blends the ability and practicality of a compact crossover with the excitement […]
Chevrolet has announced they’re giving drivers two new ways to avoid accidents in most 2015 models- a rear vision camera and rear cross traffic alert. Rear Vision Camera The manufacturer’s rear vision camera will work similarly to other brands’ technology. When a driver shifts into Reverse, the camera provides a view of the scene directly behind the vehicle […]
FIAT’s vehicle line is expanding in 2015 with the 2016 model year offerings to include the all-new FIAT 500X, an all-wheel-drive crossover. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the showroom to test drive one: 1.) Don’t leave home yet. The all-new FIAT 500X will arrive in FIAT studios in North America in the first […]
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 75,364 U.S.-market SUVs to inspect and replace, as required, their air-conditioning lines, as required. FCA US launched an investigation after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received two customer complaints involving smoke and fire. The Company discovered air-conditioning lines on some vehicles may have been installed in […]
As its on-sale date approaches, Toyota has announced that the fifth generation 4Runner is getting an Entune upgrade and an additional paint scheme for 2016. Both the SR5 and Trail grade models will feature Entune Audio Plus for MY 2016, which includes an AM/FM/MP3 CD player with eight speakers, integrated SiriusXM® All-Access Satellite Radio (with 3-month trial subscription), a […]
The Nissan Pathfinder is the largest of Nissan SUV’s until the Armada makes its debut later this year. The Pathfinder serves the large SUV role well with a vast interior and a third row that is actually worth mentioning. All Pathfinder trim levels feature a capable 3.5-liter 6-cylinder which sends 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft […]
If you watch enough TV, you’ll hear advertisements bragging about “savings passed on to the customer.” You’ve probably never heard that as part of a car commercial. The debut of the first-ever Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV and all-new fourth-generation RX luxury crossover SUV marks the arrival of new, multi-feature, integrated safety packages, each anchored by automated pre-collision braking and offered […]
Can a Volvo be sexy? The Swedish carmaker has given it a go with the completely redesigned XC90 which will go on sale in the US in Spring 2015. After 12 years of idle design, the fresh take on the XC90 features a sexier facia with creases taking precedence over clunky styling, a waterfall grill, […]
According to Infiniti, the the QX Sport Inspiration, “explores the brand’s vision for a next-generation, premium mid-size SUV.” Is the styling something you’re looking forward to? 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 […]
Scion’s best selling vehicle, the tC sports coupe, has added additional standard features for the 2016 model. Upgrades start with the new standard audio system, which features a large 7-inch Pioneer® touchscreen Display Audio system with AM/FM/HD radio™, voice recognition, Bluetooth® hands-free and streaming audio, and the Aha™ app which provides access to 100,000 Internet radio options. […]
Chevrolet is fine tuning the look of the front end of the Chevrolet SS for MY 2016 giving it a sportier appearance that, dare we say it, looks a little WRX-ish. Among the changes to the front end are: New, vertical ducts at the outer edges to direct airflow over the front wheel openings New […]
Toyota is using their used Prius batteries to power Yellowstone National Park‘s buildings and now General Motors is using batteries that have reached the end of their lives inside Chevrolet Volts to power the new Enterprise Data Center at its Milford Proving Ground. “Even after the battery has reached the end of its useful life in […]
Porsche Unveils New 2017 Macan GTS | Drive My Family
Want a family-friendly vehicle that is fun to drive? Porsche has announced it’s stepping up its game with the already sporty Macan with the new 2017 Macan GTS. According to the manufacturer, the new Macan GTS is based on the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine in the Macan S but features a unique calibration allowing the engine […]