The all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is coming but before it officially arrives on the sales floor, Ford Motor Company is investing heavily into the plant that will construct it. At the automaker’s Kentucky Truck Plant, Ford will invest $1.3 billion for an all-new body shop, facility upgrades and retooling to build the new aluminum-bodied […]
With deliveries to dealerships arriving in August, Mercedes-Benz USA has announced pricing and product information for the 2016 GLC, G-Class, GLE (ML facelift), C450 AMG 4MATIC sedan, and GLE Coupe. GL-Class For MY16, the GL-Class includes 5 years of mbrace services as standard. Cinnabar Red metallic (151) is no longer a color option with Mercedes teasing […]
Mercedes-Benz has a new plug-in hybrid sedan hitting the market in 2015- the S550 Plug-In Hybrid. Here’s what you need to know: 1.) The S550 Plug-In Hybrid is the first Mercedes plug-in hybrid vehicle in the US but not the automaker’s first hybrid vehicle- that was the 2010 S400. 2.) F1 technology was infused in the […]
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 […]
This summer Acura introduced the mid-size luxury sports sedan, the TLX, which replaces the outgoing TL, and is positioned in the Acura lineup between the entry-level ILX luxury sedan and the brand’s flagship sedan the RLX. Here’s what you know before you drive one: 1.) Designed under the theme “Red Carpet Athlete,” the TLX promotes the […]
It’s new. It’s improved It’s on sale soon. The all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental made its debut at the North American International Auto Show this week. Here’s what you need to know: 1.) It’s modern and fresh. The 2017 Continental takes design notes from the current Lincoln line-up with luxurious overtones. 2.) The safety system is […]
Honda has completely redesigned the Pilot for 2016. The much beloved full-size SUV is going to be sleeker and trendier on the outside. Here’s how it was made more family-friendly on the inside: Redesigned center console – The next generation Honda Pilot comes with a center console that looks like the 2015 Toyota Highlander and […]
It’s not a midlife crisis but for MY 2017 GMC Acadia Denali has gotten a facelift and shed 700-pounds. The new model is also debuting a new 2.5L engine. Featuring a new front fascia more in line with the GMC Canyon and Sierra, the Acadia Denali puts forward a strong chrome grille with angular headlights […]
The 2016 BMW M2 was revealed at the North American International Auto show as the new entry-level model from the German automaker. Under the hood potential buyers will find a newly developed M TwinPower Turbo technology 3-liter, 6-cylinder engine that, “produces 365 bHP and 343 lb-ft of torque between 1,400 and 5,560 with an overboost function […]
Can we just pause for a second and get a round of applause for the R&D team over at Acura, please? Acura has become the first luxury brand to earn a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating for its entire model line. “As the first luxury brand to earn the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating across its entire model line, Acura […]
Volkswagen considers the safety and satisfaction of its consumers and passengers a top priority. As such, Volkswagen of America today notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will be issuing a voluntary safety recall affecting the steering wheel clock spring on approximately 420,000 Volkswagen vehicles in the U.S. Certain 2010-2014 Model Year […]
BMW strives for perfection in their automobiles and the all-new 7 Series is no exception to the focus. As they begin to market the 7 Series as “sheer driving pleasure,” here are seven things about it that make their “new BMW masterpiece” stand out. 1.) More dynamic handling. Sure it doesn’t sound luxurious at first […]
While the Buick Envision has been selling like hotcakes in China, it doesn’t make its U.S. debut until 2016. Before it arrives at dealerships, here is what families need to know. They’re calling it a four-door, five-passenger compact crossover. That means that Buick is positioning the Envision to complete with the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, […]
10 Things to Know About the Mercedes S550 Plug-In Hybrid | Drive My Family
Mercedes-Benz has a new plug-in hybrid sedan hitting the market in 2015- the S550 Plug-In Hybrid. Here’s what you need to know: 1.) The S550 Plug-In Hybrid is the first Mercedes plug-in hybrid vehicle in the US but not the automaker’s first hybrid vehicle- that was the 2010 S400. 2.) F1 technology was infused in the […]