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GM Rumored to be Planning An Electric Cadillac Escalade 11.15.2019
On the eve of Ford’s official unveiling of the Mustang flavored all-electric MACHe crossover utility, Automotive News reports that GM is planning to build an EV version of the full-size Cadillac Escalade SUV. According to their sources at LMC Automotive, the Escalade will likely be built alongside an EV version of the GMC Sierra pickup, and two other vehicles,… Read More
Porsche Tops J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index for Second Consecutive Year 11.14.2019
The J.D. Power SSI Study, now in its 33rd year and redesigned in 2017, measures satisfaction with the sales experience among new-vehicle buyers and rejecters. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the new-vehicle purchase experience from a customer’s perspective. It also measures satisfaction with brands and dealerships that were shopped but ultimately… Read More
Toyota Introduces Camry AWD and Avalon AWD 11.13.2019
Just in time for winter weather, Toyota is adding all-wheel-drive capability to its Camry and Avalon sedans. Developed and assembled in the U.S. exclusively for North America, the Dynamic Torque Control AWD system, adapted from the 2019 RAV4, is designed to maximize grip in slippery conditions while reducing the drag and fuel economy losses typically associated… Read More
Kia Reveals Styling Direction of Next-Generation Sedans 11.12.2019
Kia has released exterior images of its new domestic-market K5 fastback sedan, which should reach the U.S. as the next-generation Optima next year. Styling direction takes a bold new turn, with a wide grille that flows into the headlights, which feature a "heartbeat" -themed daytime running light that resembles a heart rate monitor's zigzag line. The crisply… Read More
Free AARP Classes Explain New Car Safety Tech 11.12.2019
If you have bought a new car lately, it probably has advanced safety features like automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and radar cruise control, not to mention a multi-view rear camera. Unfortunately, while these systems do indeed maker cars safer, dealers don't always fully explain their operation before the car leaves their lot. That can lead to… Read More
Chrysler Launches Five Star Voyager 11.08.2019
The 2020 Chrysler Voyager, the latest addition to Chrysler brand’s legendary minivan lineup, has earned a five-star overall safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Five stars is the highest possible rating awarded by NHTSA. Voyager is the latest Chrysler brand minivan to earn the rating, joining Chrysler Pacifica… Read More
Future INFINITI 11.07.2019
It’s been 30-years since INFINITI brought their brand of luxury to the market. Like other automakers, they’re focused on the future. INFINITI will be launching 5 vehicles in three years beginning with the QX55 next year. It's a coupish version of the QX50 midsize luxury crossover. For those of you keeping track, the QX55 is not the first INFINITI SUV with a… Read More
Chrysler Launches Ultra-Safe Voyager Minivan 11.07.2019
The 2020 Chrysler Voyager Front driver-side impact Front passenger-side impact Overall frontal impact Front seat combined barrier and pole side impact Rear seat combined barrier and pole side impact Driver side barrier impact Rear passenger side barrier impact Side barrier impact Overall side pole impact The 2020 Chrysler Voyager’s crashworthiness benefits from… Read More
Kia Futuron Concept Debuts in Shanghai 11.06.2019
Kia Motors has revealed its new Futuron Concept at the 2019 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, where it will be on display to the public until November 10th. The all-wheel drive SUV coupe proposes new designs for future electric vehicles from Kia, and the Futuron name itself is a mashup of ‘future’ and ‘on’, hinting at the switched-on,… Read More
Ford Debuts Bronco R Race Prototype 11.05.2019
Ford has tapped in to its motorsports heritage to debut the Bronco R race prototype that will compete in the 2019 Baja 1000 as a test of the upcoming production Bronco's chassis and architecture. “Like the original Bronco, we kept Bronco R’s design authentic and simple, with a roll cage on a production-style frame, and a five-piece lightweight body on top,”… Read More