This Just In
We've got the latest in automotive news and trends from around the world and right here in our studios at Maryland Public Televison. This Just In is what's happening now!
Tesla Truck 11.22.2019
There’s a new contender in the truck wars. Tesla has announced their Cybertruck. The angular and very polarizing design includes an exoskeleton. Tesla says it’s made from Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled stainless-steel. Besides the obvious durability consideration, they say the idea behind the exoskeleton is by putting “the shell on the outside of the car” it… Read More
The Latest News from AutoMobility LA 2019 11.20.2019
AutoMobility LA is one of the world's premier auto shows, and the 2019 edition is up and running. We're on site, covering the show from corner to corner and we'll have the latest news and debuts right here, so check back for updates over the next two days. 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible Lexus leads off our coverage of AutoMobility LA with the drop-dead gorgeous… Read More
Ford Mustang Inspired Mach-E Crossover Electrifies LA Debut 11.18.2019
Despite numerous spy photos over the last few months, followed by leaked production photos and preliminary pricing and specs, not to mention the various teaser Ford press releases touting features such as its giant center touch screen with advanced Sync connectivity, and of course maximum EPA-estimated 300-mile range, the standing room only Los Angeles crowd of… Read More
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