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Fiat-Chrysler Merger Talks With Renault Back On? 8.21.2019
After their merger talks collapsed in June, an Italian newspaper reports that a merger between Fiat-Chrysler and Renault may be back on the table. If serious talks are being held, then it can be assumed that both the French Government, and Renualt alliance partner Nissan, have shifted the opposition that originally derailed the plan. Earlier this month… Read More
Porsche Partners with Apple Music 8.20.2019
MotorWeek is at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia for an early preview of the all-electric Taycan where the German automaker announced a partnership with tech-giant, Apple. When the Porsche Taycan hits dealers later this year, it will be the world’s first vehicle with Apple Music integrated into its infotainment system. Instead of relying on… Read More
Porsche Taycan Completes 24-Hour Nardo Endurance Run 8.20.2019
More about Porache's upcoming Taycan all-electric car. Porsche has also announced that they have completed an impressive 24 hour endurance run for the Taycan. At the famed Nardo test track in Italy, a pre-production Taycan completed 2,128.1 miles while maintaining an average speed of between 121 and 133 mph. The peak air temperature during the run was 107 degrees… Read More
Audi Racing 8.19.2019
As some of the world’s finest and rarest automobiles are on display in California for Monterey Car Week, Audi brought their latest addition for those with a need for speed. The Audi R8 LMS GT2 made several appearances at the famous automotive gathering. It was the first time a North American audience saw this race inspired Audi following its global debut at the… Read More
More Details Emerge On 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Pricing 8.16.2019
After Chevrolet stunned most of their fans with the announcement that the all-new, mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray would have a base price of under $60,000, more details about what will be carried to a sticker’s bottom line are starting to emerge. It is now official, the starting price is $59,995, and that is including a destination charge of $1,095. That’s for… Read More
Coupish Flare 8.16.2019
Luxury SUV makers have been adding a bit of flare to their line-up with “coupish” versions of their boxy high riders. There will soon be an option wearing the INFINITI badge. They’ve announced a new addition called the QX55. Right now we just have this image, but it clearly has the sporty coupe-like roofline that some SUV buyers appreciate. They say the design… Read More
Dodge Reveals 717-horsepower Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition 8.14.2019
Dodge is continuing to push the boundaries of traditional American muscle car performance, introducing the most powerful Charger ever, the 717-horsepower 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition. It raises the performance bar even higher with the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world. Fifty years ago, Dodge… Read More
Acura Type S Concept Previews New TLX 8.14.2019
The latest automaker to use something other than a traditional winter auto show to preview a new concept or model is Honda’s performance-luxury Acura brand. The venue is the annual Monterey Car Week, and the car is the Type S Concept. The Concept is a thinly vailed example of how the redesigned 2021 TLX will appear. Moreover, it marks the return of the vaulted… Read More
Off-Road Ranger 8.14.2019
Ford is giving customers of their mid-size Ranger more options to make it their own. They’re introducing the Ranger FX2 Package. The idea is to give their two-wheel-drive trucks more off-road capability. The FX2 Package includes an electronic-locking rear differential and off-road-tuned suspension to improve traction and performance. A front underbody guard… Read More
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Surprise! Young Buyers Say They Need Car Dealers! 8.13.2019
A new poll of the youngest new car buyers turns on its head almost everything currently assumed about what this ultra-tech savvy generation wants in a vehicle purchase experience. While it is widely assumed the so called Z-Generation wants to do almost everything online including buying a car, a joint poll by Harris and Urban Science indicated that they not only… Read More