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Chinese Choices 10.22.2019
The choice of Chinese vehicles is coming to American markets. Zotye USA has announced deals with 100 dealers to sell the Chinese made SUV’s and cars in the U.S. The cities include Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Las Vegas, and Tampa. The company is keenly aware of the appetite for SUVs. They plan to sell two SUV’s and a car at their U.S. dealerships. Chairman and… Read More
Ford to Exhibit More Than 50 Customized Vehicles at 2019 SEMA Show 10.21.2019
Ford is going all out for this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association show, taking place November 5-8 in Las Vegas. The company will boast the largest OEM exhibit at SEMA, displaying more than 50 customized vehicles and highlighting the all-new Escape, Explorer and Expedition SUV's. “There’s a growing hunger for consumers to personalize their SUVs, which … Read More
Audi Shows Electrified 2020 A6 55 TFSI e quattro 10.21.2019
As part of its long range goal of electrification, Audi is debuting 5 plug-in hybrid models during the second half of 2019. The latest model to join the electric portfolio is the midsize 2020 Audi A6 55 TFSI e quattro sedan. Like all Audi plug-in hybrid models, it also combines two highly efficient drives to achieve a system output of 270 kW (367 PS). Its… Read More
Hyundai to Reveal All-Terrain Concept Vehicle at SEMA Show 10.18.2019
The annual Las Vegas aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA show is where we go to find the latest car and truck accessories, and many carmakers also use the venue to introduce concept and project vehicles as a means to gauge reactions from industry insiders before showing them to the public. This year, Hyundai will reveal the Veloster "Grappler" concept, a… Read More
Electric Future 10.17.2019
Ford is moving ahead with their electric strategy. The blue oval company has announced an ambitious charging system for electrified vehicles. Ford plans a public charging network, with more than 12,000 places to charge, including fast charging, and more than 35,000 charge plugs. The idea is to address one of the main concerns customers have about EVs… where to… Read More
Volvo Cars launches Volvo XC40 Recharge EV 10.16.2019
MotorWeek was on the scene at the Hubble Studio in Los Angeles, California where Volvo pulled the sheet off its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) the XC40 Recharge.Volvo is not new to the world of vehicle electrification, already offering plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of every model they sell. The XC40 Recharge, however, relies solely on battery power. The 78… Read More
BMW Announces All-New 2 Series Gran Coupe 10.16.2019
BMW has just announced the compact 2 Series Gran Coupe, giving entry-level BMW buyers an extroverted, performance-oriented model that is packed with technology and style with the usability and space of a four-door. The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is powered by a 228-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, while the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe derives motivation from a tuned… Read More
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray First Drive 10.15.2019
Last week John Davis, Host of MotorWeek, along with other jury members of the 2020 North American Car of the Year Awards, had the opportunity to be among the first to drive the all-new, rear mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. While all the specifications and major systems of the car are well known by now, like most things in life, it is how everything… Read More
Audi allroad Returns To U.S. 10.15.2019
Following the success and enthusiast fanfare of past generations, the A6 allroad makes its U.S. return in 2020 with a specially tuned adaptive air suspension and quattro with ultra technology. The new A6 allroad is equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 TFSI® engine that gives it the power to match the vehicle’s versatile character and distinctive design.… Read More
Volkswagen Unveils Production Atlas Cross Sport at Chattanooga Plant 10.11.2019
Following the appearance of a concept at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, MotorWeek was on site where today Volkswagen of America, Inc. unveiled the production model of its new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport at the company’s factory in Chattanooga, TN. The five-seater midsize SUV features a sleek coupe-like design as well as advanced connectivity and… Read More