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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
In the hands of a qualified driver, the Porsche 918 Spyder is an incredible machine that can hit -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoblogFiled under: Green , Shanghai Motor Show , Volvo , China , Sedan , Hybrid , Luxury Volvo slots a gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain into the long-wheelbase version of the S60 luxury sedan for debut at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Sho...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedGeneral Motors is rolling out new software this month for dealerships to make it harder for them to mistakenly sell a new vehicle that's subject to a recall, without first performing the recall work as required.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoblogFiled under: Etc. , Hyundai , United States , Emerging Technologies , Technology Hyundai has a patent for a way to disable smartphone features, like calls and texting, by using specific software and antennas inside the vehicle. It can ev...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Automaker News FeedThe steering committee of Volkswagen's supervisory board will likely meet by Friday to try to resolve a leadership crisis at the carmaker, sources told Reuters.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsBuick is teasing its latest Verano before it is revealed at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. This image, which shows the car’s rear quarter panel, was released by the brand to tease the upcoming Chinese-market Verano, called the Wei L...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsContinental is a German supplier that provides all kinds of components to automakers, from turbochargers and transmission-control units to radar sensors and instrument clusters. Chances are you know them for tires, but this company is fa...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsJeep has announced pricing for a host of new performance upgrades. Many of the new performance parts announced by Jeep were used to make the Easter Jeep Safari Concepts (pictured above.) Two different lift kits will be available for the...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsProduction of the all-new 2016 Jaguar XE has begun in England. The British automaker’s new BMW 3 Series rival will be produced at the company’s Solihull plant and will be the first Jaguar model ever assembled there. The facto...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsCadillac has lopped $10,000 off the price of the ELR while also adding more power and features. For 2016, entry to the ELR will cost $58,495 after federal tax credits, a full $10,000 cheaper than the car’s previous $68,495 price a...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsPro skier Jon Olsson is selling a member of his one-off fleet of absurdly powerful performance cars. Olsson, 32, has a reputation for commissioning specially modified versions of exotic vehicles before driving them like you or I m...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsTesla’s latest battle in its war to sell vehicles directly to customers ended in victory. The American electric car manufacturer will be allowed to sell its products without franchised dealers in Maryland. A new bill passed by the ...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsA new Walt Disney World restaurant is offering Amphicar rides. For those unaware of the Amphicar, it was manufactured between 1961 and 1968 and was a bimodal vehicle that offered the capability of traveling on land and sea. About 4,000 o...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsLand Rover has announced that it will be launching a new division to support its older models on today’s roadways. The British automaker is launching a heritage division that will be managed by Jaguar Land Rover’s special ope...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsVolvo will debut a new plug-in hybrid during the Shanghai Motor Show next week. The S60L Twin Engine is a plug-in hybrid version of the company’s extended wheelbase S60. A 2.0-liter gasoline engine works with a 68-hp electri...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsFerrari is looking to enhance the experience offered in its showrooms. The Italian automaker has teamed up with developer ZSpace to create a unique augmented reality app that will allow shoppers to not only get more information on Ferrar...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoGuide.com NewsJaguar is testing its new performance crossover at the Nürburgring. When Jaguar first announced the F-Pace, the brand said it would prioritize performance driving, so it’s no surprise to see the crossover hitting the race track. Th...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Autoline Daily - Video- Renault-Nissan Outsell GM - Interior Suppliers Scramble - Chevrolet Spark EV Price Cut - Cadillac ELR Improvements - EV Charging Improvements - Hyundai Writes a Message to Space
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
When it comes to compact luxury crossover SUVs, a good way to go is the Honda CR-V. But if that model doesn’t float your premium boat, then you should be considering the 2016 Acura RDX. In a nutshell, both the CR-V and RDX share mu... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from MotorAuthority
Volvo will use next week’s 2015 Shanghai Auto Show to launch a new plug-in hybrid sedan based on the long-wheelbase version of the S60, the S60L, which is on sale here as the S60 Inscription. The sedan is called the “S60L T6 ... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
In theory, the convertible is an automobile body style that can give you either open air or a roof over your head. However, anybody who's ever owned one will attest that the design is flawed from conception. The roof is an essential part... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Automaker News FeedFaurecia said its first-quarter sales rose 13.8 percent, helped by currency tailwinds and a recovery in European vehicle demand.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedTesla will be granted up to four licenses in Maryland if the governor signs a bill supported by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoblogFiled under: Videos , Ferrari , Smartphone , Technology , Performance Ferrari has introduced a wildly innovative new sales tool, allowing customers, with the help of augmented reality, to view their ideal car right in the showroom. Conti...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News - LeftLaneNewsThe sixth-gen Transporter will feature an evolutionary design.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from The Truth About Cars
The Cadillac ELR may be heading off into the sunset soon, but the premium PHEV still has a few tricks left up its sleeve. After federal tax credits, the 2016 ELR will start with a price of $58,495, just $9,000 less than the original pric... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoSpies.com News
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive WorldToyota announced today that it will build a new plant in Mexico and expand its joint venture, Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), in China. These investments are grounded on its plans to construct production lines that are more comp...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
On any given day, the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and its 4-door sedan brother are the bee’s knees in terms of muscle. With 707 ponies and 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) sent to the rear axle, who in the name of all things holy needs mor... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News - LeftLaneNewsProduct chief Mark Reuss hints that a Buck production model based on the Omega platform is currently under consideration.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TheMotorReport -Volvo’s XC90 SUV is set to welcome a new flagship model at the Shanghai Auto Show, with one of its primary features satisfying China’s love affair with rear leg room. Dubbed ‘Excellence’, this XC90 is described by...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Wide Open Throttle (WOT)The Porsche-Piech clan will discuss last week's disparaging comments. The Porsche-Piech family, which has a controlling stake in Volkswagen Group, will meet over the next few days to address the leadership feud between VW Group superviso...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedThe average dealership gained more from FandI last year, even though retailers' overall sales penetration for products such as extended service contracts and GAP dropped a fraction of a percentage point. On average, FandI accounted for 39.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedWells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, two of the biggest banks in auto finance, adopted opposite lending strategies in the first quarter.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from HomeNot the cheapest Sentra model, but economical and value-packed for less than $19,000.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoblogFiled under: Volkswagen , Long-Term Garage , Hatchback , Performance We check in with our Carbon Steel 2015 Volkswagen GTI after its first two-and-a-half months in the Autoblog long-term test fleet. Continue reading 2015 Volkswagen GTI: ...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoSpies.com News
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedFiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne says he will produce data to back up his ongoing calls for consolidation in the auto industry.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoblogFiled under: Buick , Cadillac , GM , Sedan , Luxury The idea of a big, rear-drive Buick sedan could be revived if GM decides to hand the Cadillac CT6's Omega platform to the near-luxury brand. Continue reading Reuss says Cadillac CT6-bas...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedCadillac said it will slash $10,000 from the price of the light-selling ELR plug-in hybrid for the 2016 model year. The sticker price will drop to $65,995, including shipping, from $75,995, after 18 months of miniscule sales of the sleek...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
Made in Pitesti, Romania, the Dacia Duster is a low-cost compact sport utility vehicle produced with the help of parent company Renault. Riding on a mildly updated platform of the Clio Mk2, the Duster is now available in Commercial forma... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News - LeftLaneNewsThe new factory will build the Corolla, shifting production away from an Ontario plant.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedBarrett Teague, Black Book's new vice president of lender solutions, says dealership FandI managers are never far from his mind. In part that's because he's been an FandI manager himself. Teague, 43, joined Black Book on April 6.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Auto news - CNNMoney.comThey're relatively cheap now but these models have already caught collectors' eyes and are expected to increase in value in years to come
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
BMW’s marketing machine is a keen unit that knows how the world goes round. The people are specialists, and they surely have an idea of how to attract people not only to test the products they are selling but also to buy them. In t... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from AutoSpies.com News
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
Getting along with your parents is perfectly natural, but as we grow up interests become somewhat different than those of our elders. How many out there can say their father is their best friends? Well, that is exactly the story of Jonat... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from MotorAuthority
You have an S13 with extra steering angle? NASA has an electric buggy with 180-degree steering on all four wheels. But is drifting really drifting if you’re not sliding the rear wheels? ALSO SEE: Car Thief Captured After Programmin... -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from autoevolution news
Land Rover finally has a price tag for 2016 Range Rover Evoque facelift's Stormtrooper styling and new Ingenium diesel engine. The Indian-owned car producer released full pricing for the -
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Wide Open Throttle (WOT)New model costs a whole $10,000 less than before. It’s hard to know whether the Cadillac ELR ’s slow sales were caused by this plug-in hybrid’s astronomical price or by its lackluster powertrain shared with the Chevrolet Volt, but ...
