Drawing inspiration from the classic Californian dune buggies of the 60s, the Volkswagen ID. BUGGY concept was shown for the first time in North America. With a minimalistic design with no roof, no doors, and a weatherproof interior, the 2-seater ID. BUGGY shows the versatility of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) and puts the […]
Archives for April 2019
LICENSED TO DRAG: 2019 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T SCAT PACK 1320 “ANGRY BEE” APPROVED FOR NHRA STOCK & SUPER STOCK COMPETITION
Licensed to Drag: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 “Angry Bee” Approved for NHRA Stock and Super Stock Competition Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320, named for quarter-mile distance (1,320 feet), now legal for drag race competition in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Stock and Super Stock classes Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.70 seconds […]
NISSAN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE Z CAR WITH 2020 370Z
The 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition, with a distinctive racing livery appearance, was unveiled to the world in New York – the same city where the original Datsun 240Z made its U.S. debut half a century ago. Revealed just before this week’s New York International Auto Show, the special edition pays homage to the […]
Z SPECIAL EDITION ANNIVERSARY MODELS: A LOOK BACK
When the original Datsun Z debuted in 1969, it was a revelation for the automotive world. An affordable, reliable sports car with style and comfort that could be used for daily driving was unheard of at the time. With a base price of $3,626 U.S., the Z – known as the Datsun 240Z in North […]
POWERED BY FORD PERFORMANCE: NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE PACKAGE FOR 2020 MUSTANG DELIVERS 330-HORSEPOWER AND GT HARDWARE
Strengthening Ford’s performance reach for 2020 and just in time for the pony car’s 55th anniversary, the new 2.3L High Performance Package for the entry-level Mustang EcoBoost® creates the most powerful four-cylinder sports car offered by an American automaker. This is the result of a unique EcoBoost engine powered by Ford Performance and upgraded handling components […]
VOLKSWAGEN SHOWS TAROK PICKUP CONCEPT AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Volkswagen of America plans to show the Tarok pickup concept for the first time in the U.S. at the New York International Auto Show. This compact unibody pickup was first seen at the Sao Paolo International Motor Show at the end of 2018 and is expected to enter production for the South American market in […]
ALL-NEW 2020 JEEP® GLADIATOR BEGINS SHIPPING TO U.S. DEALERS
The all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator – the most capable midsize truck ever – began shipping to U.S. dealers from its home at the FCA US Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Complex on Friday, April 12, 2019. The Company invested $273 million to retool and modernize the plant for Gladiator production, and added 329 full-time positions to support […]
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS BASECAMP CONCEPT IS READY FOR ADVENTURE
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to introduce the Atlas Basecamp Concept, which showcases a few of the many ways that the capable Volkswagen Atlas can be enhanced for trail seekers. Featuring a custom body, lift kit, custom wheels, all-terrain tires, roof rack with bike mounts, and LED light bars, the Atlas Basecamp Concept is […]
2019 SUBARU ASCENT NAMED TO AUTOTRADER BEST NEW CARS FOR 2019
Recognized for comfort, quality, features and value Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard Award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology standard SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system standard Built on Subaru Global Platform Starting price of $31,995 Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the 2019 Ascent earned a spot on Autotrader’s list of Best New Cars for 2019 for meeting the needs […]
GMC CARBONPRO DELIVERS INNOVATION AND DURABILITY WHERE IT COUNTS
Starting production in early June, GMC Sierra CarbonProTM Editions will begin appearing at select dealerships this summer, available on the Sierra Denali 1500 and the Sierra AT4 1500. The purpose-built CarbonProbed is the first application of its kind for carbon fiber composite and delivers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. “CarbonProis made of the same raw […]