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Porsche Launches Online Sales Program 10.29.2019
Porsche has announced the launch of a joint pilot project with 25 of their U.S. retailers that will allow customers to shop for, order and even complete paperwork for purchasing new and used in-stock Porsche vehicles. The program covers all aspects of buying, financing or leasing a selected vehicle, including payment and trade-in calculators, credit approval, … Read More
Sporty EV 10.28.2019
We’ve known it’s coming… now the view is becoming a little clearer. Ford has revealed this teaser of their upcoming all-electric, Mustang-inspired SUV. It’s clear the boxy SUV design is out, and the flowing aerodynamic lines of a sporty ute are in. As usual in these situations, no specs yet. We’ll be watching for them when Ford’s electric powered SUV is… Read More
Suzuki Concepts at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show 10.25.2019
Suzuki has a minimal presence in the U.S. market these days but still fights above its weight class in Asia, and made a big splash at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show with a pair of concept vehicles that put the fun in functional: The Suzuki Waku Spo is a retro-styled compact PHEV that can shape-shift to keep up with driver's evolving lifestyles, going from coupe to… Read More
Tokyo Motor Show Features Electrified Concept Vehicles 10.24.2019
The 46thTokyo Motor Show is underway and electrification is a recurring theme of the concept vehicles being debuted. Nissan's Ariya concept is a near-future look at a midsize crossover EV, and reveals a whole new design direction for the company, based on Nissan Intelligent Mobility, their vision for changing how vehicles are powered, driven and connected to… Read More
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