Thursday, January 26, 2017

2017 Niro Crossover Hybrid Starts At $23,785 Soon


The all-new 2017 Niro crossover hybrid, offered in FE, LX, EX, Touring and limited-production Launch Edition trim levels, starts at $23,785 for the FE and runs up to $30,545 for the top-of-the-line Touring model (including $895 destination charges). Three option packages are available.

2017 Kia Niro Crossover Commercial In Super Bowl


The all-new 2017 Kia Niro crossover, with fuel economy of up to 50 miles per gallon, will be featured in Kia's Super Bowl commercial airing in the third quarter of the game and stars Melissa McCarthy.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Hyundai Will Shoot Super Bowl Commercial During Game


Hyundai, the official car and SUV of the NFL, will film a 90-second documentary during Super Bowl LI and will run it in the first commercial break after the game ends and just before the trophy ceremony. Director Peter Berg (Patriots Day, Deepwater Horizon, Lone Survivor, among many others) will shoot, edit and produce the 90-second documentary in real time. 2017 will mark the ninth time in the last 10 years that Hyundai has participated in the game.

Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h In Super Bowl Commercial


“Man & Machine,” a 60-second Super Bowl spot features the Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h coupes with movement artist Lil Buck and music from recording artist Sia. A 30-second version of “Man & Machine” that also includes the all-new LS 500 will air during the second quarter of Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5 with the New England Patriots going against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston.

2018 Ford Mustang Convertible


The new 2018 Ford Mustang convertible, like the hardtop, has a 12-inch all-digital instrument cluster that can be customized, MyMode with memory function, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection for greater confidence behind the wheel and is powered by either a 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine or 5.0-liter V8 (for the GT pictured above) with an all-new available 10-speed automatic transmission and MagneRide suspension. The convertible is likely coming this Fall with the new hardtop coupe.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

2018 Ford Mustang Coming This Fall


The new 2018 Ford Mustang has a new front and rear-end design, and a host of new features including a 12-inch all-digital instrument cluster that can be customized, MyMode memory function that remembers your driving preferences, new MagneRide™ suspension technology and Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection. The new Mustang is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine or a reworked 5.0-liter V8 engine for the Mustang GT (pictured above) and both models offer manual or all-new available 10-speed automatic transmissions. Ford SYNC® Connect with FordPass™ is available on Mustang for the first time. The new Mustang goes on sale in North America this Fall.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

VIDEO: Hyundai's Derek Joyce On Ioniq Lease


Hyundai Motor America Product PR Manager Derek Joyce explains Hyundai  “Ioniq Unlimited” electric vehicle subscription-based ownership for the zero-emission, eco-focused 2017 Ioniq Electric which begins in California in early this year.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept


The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept offers hints at the future of "Nissan Intelligent Mobility," the company's roadmap to achieve zero emissions and zero fatalities.

Audi Q8 Concept - A Year Away From Production


The Audi Q8 concept, on a 9.8 foot wheelbase, is the basis for a production plug-in hybrid model that Audi will launch on the market in 2018. The Audi Q8 concept uses a 3.0 TFSI producing 333 horsepower combined with an electric motor that generates total system output of 443 horsepower integrated into the eight-speed tiptronic transmission.

Lexus LC 500 Starts At $92,975 In May


The all-new Lexus LC 500, a new flagship 2+2 performance coupe powered by 471 horsepower 5.0-liter V8, matched with a direct shift 10-speed automatic transmission will have a starting MSRP of $92,975 (including delivery, processing and handling fee of $975). The LC 500h, powered by 354 horsepower 3.5-liter, V6 full hybrid powertrain will have a starting MSRP of $97,485. They arrive at dealerships this May.

2018 Toyota Camry Has A New Look


The eighth-generation 2018 Toyota Camry sedan, on a two inch longer wheelbase and available in LE, XLE, SE and XSE trims, has a new 3.5-liter V6 with D-4S Fuel Injection and an all-new 2.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine, which comes paired to a new 8-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission and a next-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). All 2018 Camry’s have 10 standard airbags and Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology®. All Camry’s also come equipped with a standard backup camera.

2018 Honda Odyssey Arrives This Spring


The new 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan will be powered by a 280 horsepower 3.5-liter, direct-injected i-VTEC™ V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ connected to a 9-speed automatic and, for upper grades an all-new, 10-speed automatic transmission when it launches at dealerships nationwide this Spring. New features include a Magic Slide™ second-row seat and CabinWatch which, using a camera, lets the driver and front passenger keep tabs on passengers both day and night via the 8-inch Display Audio screen while CabinTalk enables the driver to talk to second and third-row passengers through speakers and rear entertainment system headphones. A new hands-free power tailgate with foot activation is available.

Monday, January 9, 2017

2018 Lexus LS Sedan Is Longer, Lower, Lighter


The all-new, fifth-generation 2018 Lexus LS flagship sedan, on a 123-inch wheelbase is 1.3-inch longer, lower and more than 200 pounds lighter than the current LS long-wheelbase model, and is powered by an all-new 415 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine with all-new twin turbos matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 2018 Lexus LS goes on sale in U.S. near the end of this year.

All-New Audi SQ5 Arrives This Spring


The all-new Audi SQ5, second-generation SQ5, offers a 354 horsepower 3.0-liter TFSI® engine mated to eight-speed tiptronic® transmission and arrives this Spring. The available S sport package has a sport adaptive air suspension, which lowers vehicle height by 30 mm (when in auto mode) compared to the standard adaptive suspension.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse Coming This Fall


The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, with available seating for up to eight and a longer wheelbase than the current model, will have a new 3.6L V-6 and nine-speed automatic transmission that's expected to offer nearly 10 percent more horsepower delivering a GM-estimated 25 mpg highway (FWD) with an estimated 5,000-pound trailering capacity when properly equipped. The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Traverse goes on sale this Fall with two new trim levels, the RS with a 2.0L turbocharged engine and the High Country.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250, Mercedes-AMG GLA45 This Summer


The newly redesigned 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 is powered by a 208 horsepower 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine mated to a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission and the new Mercedes-AMG GLA45 has a 375 horsepower AMG 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine tied to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission with a zero to 60 mph time of 4.3 seconds. The refreshed 2018 GLA will go on sale in the U.S. this summer.

2018 GMC Terrain Arriving This Summer


The all-new 2018 GMC Terrain has a choice of a new 1.5L and 2.0L turbocharged gas engines matched with new nine-speed automatic transmissions and an all-new 1.6L turbo-diesel. The 2018 Terrain goes on sale this summer in SL, SLE, SLT and Denali models.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Is Longer


The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, powered by a 184 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct injection TSI® engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, is 185.2 inches long, making it 10.7 inches longer than the current version to accommodate an optional third row and it has up to 57 percent more cargo capacity. The Tiguan is either front wheel drive or has an optional 4Motion with Active Control all-wheel-drive.

2018 Kia Stinger Coming Later This Year


The all-new 2018 Kia Stinger five-passenger fastback sports sedan will offer a standard estimated 255 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Theta II engine or an available 365 horsepower 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 Lambda II engine with an expected 5.1 second zero to 62 mph time to a top speed of 167 mph. The Stinger features a second-generation eight-speed rear-drive automatic transmission. The Stinger is planned to go on sale in the U.S. late this year.

2018 Ford F-150 Coming With New Engines This Fall


The new 2018 Ford F-150, with new front and rear styling in XL to top-of-the-line Limited trim levels, offers an all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke® V6 turbo diesel, an all-new standard 282 horsepower 3.3-liter V6, an all-new second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a 5.0-liter V8 also paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission for the first time. The new 2018 F-150 goes on sale this Fall.