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2015 VW Phaeton Edges Closer to Reality
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As we previously reported, much of the car’s engineering will be shared with the next generation Audi R8, which will mean some form of aluminum monocoque construction.
GM Releases Updates on Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production
Besides the change in schedule, the production hiatus as also resulted in a slight shuffle of trim and equipment packages. As a result, early and late-build 2012 models will differ in some of their features and options
Lincoln Outlines Hospitality-Inspired Customer Experience
One of the biggest thrusts is really taking the idea of customer service to a new level, so initiatives such as the Lincoln Academy are underway, designed to fundamentally change the way in which Lincoln representatives work with clients.
Chrysler Launches In-Car Wireless Charging
Mounted below the center stack and in front of the console, it features an integrated charging grid that allows a smart phone or other portable device to be charged when placed on top of it
2013 Ford Explorer Sport is the SHO of Crossovers: 2012 New York Auto Show
Rated at the same 350 horsepower as the Taurus SHO and delivering 350 lb-ft of torque, the Sport is designed to deliver that extra dose of pizzazz without sacrificing fuel economy
VW Passat AllTrack Just a Concept, for Now: 2012 New York Auto Show
However, given the success of vehicles like Subaru’s Legacy Outback here and even Audi’s AllRoad, it seems like a no brainer to us for a North American spec version to made available to dealers.
2013 Ram 1500 Gets 8-Speed Auto, Air Suspension: 2012 NY Auto Show
Now, with air suspension, the idea is to significantly reduce that compromise, providing a setup that’s able to cope with a wide variety of conditions.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Arrives in America with 406 Lb-Ft of Torque: 2012 NY Auto Show
Thanks to trickery such as AdBlue fluid injected into the exhaust and what Porsche called selective catalytic reduction technology, the 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 is able to pass tough Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards and hence become certified for sale in the US.
2013 SRT Viper is Still Mean, Now Beautiful Too: 2012 NY Auto Show
Under the hood is a 8.4-liter V10, but it’s gained new high strength forged pistons, lightweight composite intake manifold, aluminum flywheel and changes the exhaust.
2013 BMW M6 Cabriolet Breaks Cover: 2012 New York Auto Show
Other cool features include the M DCT shifter, enabling drivers to program the car’s suspension, steering and throttle/ transmission shift response for specific conditions and even steering wheel mounted M buttons, that allow for pre-set dynamic calibrations.
2013 BMW X1 Finally Arrives in America: 2012 New York Auto Show
Built in Leipzig, Germany, the US spec X1 comes initially in three different flavors, sDrive 28i, xDrive 28i and the xDrive35i, the latter which BMW is billing as a US market exclusive.
Chrysler, Ford US Sales at Highest Level in Four Years
A number of analysts believe the growth in auto sales last month can be partly attributed to this year’s unseasonably mild winter, which had consumers flocking to dealers earlier than the traditional spring selling season; other factors include a plethora of new models hitting the streets as well as lower unemployment statistics and easier access...
Nissan Reveals Production Spec NV200 Yellow Cab: 2012 New York Auto Show Preview
The NV200 is also the first New York City cab to be crash tested and certified with a full driver/passenger partition and sports front and rear occupant curtain airbags, with seat mounted units for the front row.
Bush Senior Defies Republican Stereotype, Buys Chevy Volt
The Volt, which has become a symbol of all that’s wrong with the Obama administration among a number of conservatives (including Fox news, which has gone out of its way to criticize the car from just about every angle),might finally be getting a break.
Full Buick Lineup Gets IIHS Top Pick Status
That means each model in the current 2012 Buick lineup has been awarded Top Pick status, the only one that hasn’t is the new Encore compact crossover, since it hasn’t hit the market yet.
Survey Shows Younger People Less Interested in Driving
According to Michael Sivak, head of the Institute’s human factors group, the lower rate of license applications is “consistent with the hypothesis that access to virtual content through electronic means reduces the need for actual contact among young people.”
Gas Prices Reach an Average of $3.90 Per Gallon
That said, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, most Americans are spending less on fuel today than they did a generation ago, with 3.7 percent of national spending going to gasoline, as opposed to around 5 percent in the early 1980s.
Ford Transit Diesel Coming to America
Also, in order to enable fleet operators to better keep track of their costs and monitor emissions output, Ford is also introducing a new tool dubbed The Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator.
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition, First US-Spec Model Arrives
Powered by a 562 horsepower version of the 4.8-liter V8 (up 10 hp from the regular LFA), the Nürburgring Edition is capable of galloping from 0-60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and topping out at 202 mph
Details Released on 2013 Hyundai Elantra
On the higher trimmed Limited, a power driver’s seat with standard lumbar has been added, while Dual zone automatic climate control now forms part of the Technology Package option.
Lotus Teams up With Mansory for Bespoke Program
The two firms previously partnered on the Evora GTE, resulting in the chrome red Swizz Beatz example and also the Lotus F1 edition, finished in raw carbon fiber.
NADA Says Dealerships More Profitable Than Ever in 2011
According to the NADA findings, the biggest increase in terms of sales at the dealer level last year concerned new vehicles (15.6 percent), followed by used vehicles (9.8 percent), while parts and service sales were up by around 5.7 percent.
Nissan NYC “Taxi of Tomorrow” Ad Campaign Emphasizes Innovation
Other ads for the future taxi play on Nissan’s larger overall marketing strategy, which emphasizes “innovation for all.” Examples include “innovation for NYC, “the cab that goes to the corner of innovation and cool” and “the future of the auto industry? We’ll take you there.”
Innovative Thinkers Share Secrets in Jaguar’s Backseat Stories
Now, Jaguar is putting its own take on the backseat theme, by launching a new series on its official You Tube channel, called Backseat stories, designed to tie in with its new “Alive,” ad campaign
