Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. has announced four FCA US vehicles as segment winners in its 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). The Jeep® Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Fiat 500L were named “Best-in-Class Ideal Mid-Size SUV”, “Best-in-Class Ideal Large Car”, “Best-in-Class Ideal Sporty Car” and “Best-in-Class Ideal Compact Car,” respectively. The 2018 Ideal Vehicle Awards are based […]
Archives for September 2018
CHARTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GTI IN AMERICA
A new infographic illustrates the ever increasing performance of each generation of Volkswagen’s GTI. The graphic focuses on the GTI’s American history, celebrating its evolution with an overview of the car’s performance. Charting horsepower, the graphic reveals how the hot hatch has improved from the MkI through today’s MkVII. “As European car enthusiasts, we’ve always appreciated the […]
The Colorado ZR2 Bison joins Chevrolet’s midsize truck lineup as an all-new performance variant. Bison is Chevy’s first collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premium off-road aftermarket manufacturer. Through constant innovation, Chevy has gained more than a quarter of all midsize truck sales in less than four years in the marketplace. In consecutive years, […]
HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR REDESIGNED 2019 ELANTRA
Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its redesigned 2019 Elantra, starting at $17,100 for the SE model. Entry SE M/T adds rearview camera with five-inch color screen, Bluetooth handsfree phone connectivity, and steering wheel audio controls. Automatic transmission equipped models maintain the same $1,000 price walk as the 2018 model year. The 2019 Elantra […]
PORSCHE 70TH ANNIVERSARY EXTENDS TO ATLANTA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AS FEATURED MARQUE FOR 2018 SHOW
Coinciding with the brand’s 70th anniversary and its well-known Rennsport enthusiast weekend on the west coast, Porsche will maintain its prominence in the Southeast as the featured marque for the 2018 Atlanta Concours d’Elegance, September 29-30th, at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. More than 15 car brands will be on site and luxury brands including Porsche, Lexus, Mercedes, Karma and Bentley will offer […]
THE 2019 SANTA FE IS FUELING QUALITY TIME IN HYUNDAI’S NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
Too often when families are home together, they’re not really together, as digital distractions keep them from spending quality time. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most Americans spend less than two hours of quality time with their families each week. But when families are out together, there is an opportunity to […]
NISSAN IS CALLING ALL TITANS IN NEW PURPOSE-DRIVEN TRUCK CAMPAIGN
When is a TITAN more than a truck? Nissan’s new marketing campaign, Calling All TITANs, seeks to celebrate everyday heroes using pickup trucks to improve the world around them. These TITANs of the community, neighborhood and outdoors are driving change from behind the wheel of Nissan TITAN trucks. “We have seen that TITAN customers are the […]
NISSAN ANNOUNCES U.S. PRICING FOR 2019 ARMADA
For the 2019 model year, Armada adds to its comprehensive suite of standard features – including class-above 8-passenger seating, best-in-class1 standard 390 horsepower and towing capacity2 of 8,500 pounds for both 4WD and 2WD models (when properly equipped). For 2019, all Armada models now feature: Standard Rear Door Alert (RDA)3 Standard Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) Standard Automatic […]
THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ EQC
The new Mercedes-Benz EQC The highlights Mercedes-Benz is flipping the switch. The new EQC is … … The first Mercedes-Benz under the product and technology brand EQ EQ stands for “Electric Intelligence” It is derived from the Mercedes-Benz brand values of “Emotion” and “Intelligence” The EQC is part of a growing family of all-electric vehicles […]
PIRELLI SUPPLIER AWARDS 2018: SUPPLIERS AWARDED FOR INNOVATION, QUALITY OF SERVICE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability, innovation and quality of service were the key elements for the Pirelli Supplier Awards 2018, the annual occasion when the Company awards 9 suppliers from its global supply chain of over 10,000. The Supplier Awards reward those suppliers who shine for their ability to make the Pirelli supply chain even more sustainable and enhance […]