Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Land Rover Discovery Starts At $50,985 Mid-2017
The all-new full-size Land Rover Discovery three-row, seven-seat SUV, cutting more than 1,000 pounds from the weight of the outgoing LR4, offers a 340 horsepower supercharged 3.0L gas V-6 engine mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission or a 254 horsepower turbocharged diesel V-6. The new Discovery features a flexible seating that’s instantly configurable from Apple and Android smartphones using remote Intelligent Seat Fold technology. In the US, the all-new Discovery has a maximum towing capacity of 8,201 pounds and will go on sale from mid-2017, priced from $50,985 (including the $995 destination/handling charge).
Friday, September 23, 2016
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Coming First Quarter 2017
The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, five-passenger, four-door SUV, approximately 400 pounds lighter than the current model, is offered with a 170 horsepower 1.5L turbo engine mated to a six-speed automatic, a 252 horsepower 2.0L turbo engine matched with GM’s new nine-speed automatic transmission, or a 136 horsepower 1.6L turbo-diesel engine linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2018 Equinox goes on sale in the first quarter of 2017 in North America.
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Starts At $20,535 On Monday
The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback, available in five trims, is equipped with a 174 horsepower 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, and 180 horsepower in the Sport and Sport Touring trims and mated to either a sporty CVT (all trims) or a 6-speed manual transmission. The LX with 6-speed manual transmission that achieves 30 city/39 highway/33 combined MPG has a starting price of $20,535 (including $835 destination charge). The 2017 Civic Hatchback joins the 2016 Civic Sedan and Coupe as the third body style in the 10th-generation Civic lineup, arriving in showrooms starting next Monday.
2017 Mercedes-Benz B250e Starts At $39,900
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz B250e, has a 177 horsepower electric motor, and, depending on driving cycle, has a range of 87 miles (EPA) with a charging time at 240V in the United States of less than 2 hours and can be charged from any standard domestic power socket. For a starting price of $39,900, the B250e drives from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds to an electronically limited top speed of 100 mph. By pressing a button on the console prior to charging, the maximum charge level of the battery will be increased for the next charge cycle. The higher-capacity charge can provide up to approximately 17 additional miles of range.
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT, powered by a standard 173 horsepower 2.0-liter gasoline direct injection engine mated to either a 6-speed manual, or 6-speed automatic, transmission, starts at $19,635 (including $835 freight charge) and delivers EPA rated fuel economy of 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway/27 combined mpg.
smart electric drive Coming In Spring 2017
The new smart electric drive (ED) has an 80 horsepower electric motor that works at the rear of the vehicle and transmits its power via a constant ratio to the wheels. A fully charged battery has sufficient power to cover approximately 99 miles with the maximum speed electronically limited to 81 mph to maximize the range. The U.S. range and overall electric motor specifications to be announced at launch. The high-performance on-board charger cuts charge time giving the U.S. preliminary new generation charge time of 2.5 hours vs. the previous generation charge time of 5.5 hours). The new smart fortwo electric drive will be launched in the U.S. in spring 2017 and the smart fortwo cabrio electric drive in summer 2017. The smart forfour will not be available in the U.S.
2017 Subaru Crosstrek Starts At $22,550 In November
The 2017 Subaru 2.0i Crosstrek with a 148 horsepower 2.0-liter Subaru BOXER engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive starts at $22,550 (including $875 destination & delivery charge). The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has a 6-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters and is optional on the 2.0i Premium that starts at $23,370 with additional features like the All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer). Lineartronic CVT is standard on Limited which starts at $26,090. For 2017, a new Premium Special Edition adds additional equipment and is priced at $26,690. The 2017 Crosstrek models will arrive at retailers November 2016.
2017 Audi A4 Offers Six-Speed Manual Transmission For $40,350
The 2017 Audi A4 powered by a 252 horsepower 2.0 TFSI® engine now has an optional six-speed manual transmission that accelerates the car from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, a 0.7 second improvement over the previous generation. The quattro® with ultra® technology, and the Sport plus package offers S model performance in the entry level variant with S line interior, dynamic steering, sport adaptive suspension, and 18” wheels. The A4 quattro manual starts at $40,350 (including $950 destination charge). The 2017 A4 is also available with a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel drive or available quattro® all-wheel drive.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Chevrolet Bolt EV Later This Year For $37,495 Before Rebates
The Chevrolet Bolt EV capable of going an EPA-rated 238 miles on a full charge, has a base price of $37,495 (including destination charge) for the well-equipped LT trim. Depending on individual tax situations, customers may receive an available federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a net value of $29,995. The Bolt EV will be available at select dealerships in late 2016.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Audi R8 In 68th Annual Emmy Awards TV Commercial
Audi of America returns for the sixth consecutive year as the official automotive sponsor and vehicle provider for the Television Academy for the 68th Annual Emmy® Awards. The 2017 Audi R8, with either a 540 horsepower V10 engine or a 610 horsepower V10 plus engine, stars in a new commercial called “Desolation”. The 2017 Audi R8 features Audi Virtual Cockpit, which replaces the classic instrument panel, Audi connect® with 4G LTE connectivity and available Google Earth™ satellite maps. The spot will also air multiple times during the Emmy Awards telecast on Sunday, Sept. 18. “Desolation” was created by Venables Bell & Partners.
Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept
The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept next-generation SUV is powered by three motors with an electric-only range of 75 miles and a combined hybrid cruising range of over 745 miles. The triple-motor powertrain, with one unit at the front and two at the rear, delivers full-time four-wheel drive.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadsters Arrive In The Fall Of 2017
The AMG GT Roadster with 469 horsepower and the AMG GT C Roadster with 550 horsepower produced from 4.0-liter V-8 engines with twin turbochargers mated to AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions have a fabric roof that opens and closes in around eleven seconds, up to 31 mph. The AMG GT Roadster accelerates to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and to a top speed of 188 mph and the AMG GT C from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds to a top speed of 196 mph. The AMG GT Roadster has "C" (Comfort), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport Plus) and the individually programmable setup "I" (Individual) modes while AMG GT C adds a "RACE" setting. The Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster will arrive in US dealers by Fall of 2017.
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2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid EV Starts At $35,435 Now
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has 27 miles of all-electric range and can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger and has a total estimated range of 590 miles. Sonata PHEV’s Nu engine produces 154 horsepower and 140 lb. ft. of torque and the total system output is 202 horsepower. A 2.0-liter Nu four-cylinder GDI engine coupled with the electric motor allows the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid to operate just like the Sonata Hybrid once the onboard battery charge is depleted. Available now starting at $35,435 (including $835 freight charge).
2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo Coming This Fall
The new 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo has a new 188 horsepower 1.6-liter direct injection gas turbocharged engine that delivers 64 more horsepower and 52 more lb-ft of torque than the non-turbo 2017 Sentra S, SV, SR and SL trims and also offers an enhanced body structure, revised steering system, larger front disc brakes, new 6-speed manual or Xtronic transmission with manual mode and unique suspension tuning. The 2017 Sentra SR Turbo includes a standard power sliding glass moonroof and SR Turbo badging. The available SR Turbo Premium Package includes Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, leather-appointed seating and Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers. The new Sentra SR Turbo joins the popular Sentra sedan lineup later this Fall in Nissan showrooms nationwide.
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Coming Next Summer
Thursday, September 8, 2016
2017 Audi A4 ultra With 31MPG Rating Goes On Sale This Fall
The 2017 Audi A4 ultra FWD, starting at $35,850 (excluding $950 destination charge) for the Premium trim level, offers a more efficient variant of the 190 horsepower 2.0-liter TFSI® engine, to produce a 31-mpg combined EPA-estimated fuel economy (27-mpg city and 37-mpg highway). The A4 ultra’s 2.0T engine utilizes a combustion method with shorter compression and longer-expansion phases. The compression ratio was increased from 9.6:1 to 11.7:1, further improving the engine’s efficiency and allowing for greater power and torque delivery. The A4 ultra goes on sale this Fall.
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S Coming at Year End
Bentley Motors' new flagship for the Flying Spur line is the Flying Spur W12 S with a 626 horsepower 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine powering an all-wheel-drive system capable of 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds to a top speed of 202 mph. Customer deliveries start at the end of the year.
New Land Rover Discovery Debuts Sept. 28
The Land Rover Discovery full-sized, seven-seat SUV, going on sale in U.S. in mid-2017, will come in Discovery and Discovery Sport models. Its world premiere is September 28, ahead of the Paris Auto Show.
Genesis G90 Starts At $69,050 At The End Of The Month
The Genesis G90 flagship luxury sedan, which will compete at the top of the premium luxury car segment, has a starting price of $69,050 (including $950 freight charge), with an all-new 365 horsepower 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The G90 also offers a 420 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 GDI engine with a starting price of $70,650 and adds premium amenities. Standard safety & technology features include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Driver Attention Alert, Smart Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning, Dynamic Bending Light and High Beam Assist, Multi-view and forward-view cornering camera and front and rear parking sensors. The G90 will be available in Genesis retailers at the end of this month, and is offered in both rear-wheel and all–wheel drive.
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