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Stick Shift Makes a Return to 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing
Cadillac is responding to customer demand and reintroducing the manual transmission option to the new 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing to be unveiled in early 2021. They will also feature driver-focused features such as exclusive forged magnesi...
13 Dec 2020
Bentley Expands Veneer Offerings with Stone, Piano-Painted, and Diamond Brushed Options to Its Ultra-Luxury Vehicles
Bentley has responded to demands from its growing customer base by expanding its veneer options. Notable in this expansion are options that go beyond the traditional wood veneers: Stone veneers, piano-painted veneers, open-pore veneers, and new finishe...
23 Oct 2020
The 4th-Generation MagneRide Comes to Cadillac CT4-V, CT5-V, CT5 Sport, and Escalade
GM's Magnetic Ride Control (MagneRide) has been touted by enthusiasts as one of the best automotive suspension system on the market today. Now, General Motors is introducing the latest, 4th-gen MagneRide with 45% faster damping response on select 2020 ...
16 Oct 2020
Mercedes Expands Its EV Lineup with Six Upcoming Models In 2021, Including the EQS Flagship Sedan
Mercedes-Benz just confirmed its electric vehicle (EV) roadmap for the next calendar year. This ambitious plan includes six new models, including the flagship EQS that complements the newly-redesigned W223 S-Class Sedan, the crossover (SUV) variant of ...
07 Oct 2020
The 2021 Ford Ranger Receives Tremor Off-Road Package and STX Special Edition Package
Ford is introducing two new packages for the 2021 Ranger: The Tremor Off-Road Package creates the most off-road capable factory-built Ranger ever, while the STX Special Edition Package brings appearance upgrades to the entry-level XL trim level. The Tr...
25 Sep 2020
Cadillac Revamps the 2021 CT4 & CT5 Luxury Sedans with Design and Tech Updates
Cadillac has unveiled the lists of updates that perspective buyers of the 2021 CT4 and CT5 can expect for the marque's mid-size luxury sedans. These include new tech and safety features as well as a new special edition appearance package on the Premium...
11 Sep 2020
Porsche Expands Vehicle Subscription and Rental Options with Single-Vehicle Subscription in the US
Porsche has been leading the Multi-Vehicle Subscription market in the US. Starting 25 September 2020, Porsche Cars North America is introducing a monthly Single-Vehicle Subscription program in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Phoenix, and San Diego. Porsche Drive...
29 Aug 2020
Bentley Introduces New Carbon Fiber Styling Specification for the Flying Spur
Bentley is introducing a new Styling Specification for the company's newly-elevated flagship luxury sedan, the 3rd-gen Flying Spur. Crafted out of carbon fiber, the new body kit gives the world's fastest 12-cylinder production sedan a more sporting aes...
28 Aug 2020
Lexus ES Welcomes Black Line Special Edition, More Powertrain Options, and Upgraded Standard Equipment for 2021
Lexus has revealed upgrades for the ES series sedan for the 2021 model year. These include an all-wheel drive option for ES 250, a limited-edition trim option for ES 350, Black Line Special Edition, and a longer list of standard equipment. ES 250 AWDF...
22 Aug 2020
Hyundai Unveils Its Electrification Strategy Led by IONIQ EV Models on the E-GMP Platform
Hyundai Motor Company has launched the new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles as a key element of the company's electrification strategy. This will be led by the IONIQ 5 mid-size electric crossover to be introduced in early 2021 and fol...
10 Aug 2020
Audi Showcases Its Chassis Design Prowess: Adaptive Air Suspension, Dynamic All-Wheel Steering, & Active Anti-Roll Bar, etc.
Audi has long touted its engineering prowess, perhaps most indelibly of its integration of permenant symmetric all-wheel drive system, quattro. In recent years, Audi has incorporated a range of advanced chassis technologies built around all-wheel driv...
07 Aug 2020
LYRIQ Concept EV Showcases the Direction Cadillac Will Take in Electrification
Cadillac has just showcased its first all-electric concept vehicle that demonstrates the direction that Cadillac will take in leading the redefinition of American luxury over the next decade, the LYRIQ. Key features of this concept EV range from its el...
07 Aug 2020
Driver Feedback App Feature to Help Improve Driving Techniques of Honda and Acura Owners in the US
Honda has introduced an all-new Driver Feedback feature to HondaLink and AcuraLink connected-vehicle applications. This feature, powered by Verisk Analytics, allows participating owners of Honda and Acura vehicles to receive feedback on their driving t...
07 Aug 2020
Bentley Set to Unveil Mulliner Line for the 3rd-gen Continental GT Convertible in St Tropez as Part of its European Summer Tour
Bentley Mulliner raises the bar for luxury appointment with industry-leading craftsmanship and customization. This summer, Bentley is set to launch the Mulliner line for the 3rd-gen Continental GT Convertible, which came to the market just over two yea...
01 Aug 2020
BMW M Performance Parts Add Character and Improve Handling for the LCI G30 5 Series & F90 M5 High-Performance Sedans
New BMW M Performance parts adorn the exterior and interior of the newly-facelifted (LCI) G30 BMW 5 Series as well as F90 BMW M5 and M5 Competition. They also enhance the handling characteristics and aerodynamics of these high-performance sedans. Exter...
31 Jul 2020
Ford Brings Towing and Off-Roading Routing to SYNC 4-Equipped New F-150 & Bronco via Telenav Navigation
Ford's all-new 14th-gen F-150 pickup and 6th-gen Bronco two- and four-door rugged SUVs are engineered to bring enhanced off-road experience to their owners. To this end, Ford has partnered up with Telenav to offer new navigation capabilities that compl...
31 Jul 2020
Hyundai Introduces Three Air-Conditioning Technologies to Its New Vehicles for Improved Cabin Air Quality
Hyundai Motor Group has introduced three air-conditioning technologies in July 2020: After-Blow, Multi-Air Mode, and Fine Dust Indicator. They will equip upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles for improved cabin air quality. After-BlowThe After-Bl...
31 Jul 2020
Rubicon 392 Concept Puts a New 6.4-litre V8 Inside Jeep Wrangler
The last time a V8 was offered with the Wrangler was the 1981 Jeep CJ with a 5.0-litre engine that produced 125 hp. Over the years, several concept vehicles based on the Jeep Wrangler have featured V8 engines. In July 2020, Jeep has unveiled a new conc...
19 Jul 2020
Audi SQ7 & SQ8 Receive New V8 TFSI Gasoline (Petrol) Engine in Place of the V8 Diesel
As the Euro 6d emission standard comes into effect in January 2021, Audi is replacing the V8 diesel engine found in current SQ7 and SQ8 models with a new petrol V8 TFSI engine for the 2021 Model Year. The 4.0 TFSIEssentially a detuned version of the en...
16 Jul 2020
Hyundai Introduces the Calligraphy Trim Level and New Feature Updates for its Flagship 2021 Palisade Crossover SUV
Hyundai introduces an all-new, premium Calligraphy model for the company's flagship crossover SUV in the 2021 Model Year alongside a number of feature updates for all trim levels. Palisade CalligraphyThe Calligraphy trim level enjoys a number of mecha...
15 Jul 2020
Kia Introduces Special Appearance Package, the Nightfall Edition, for its flagship crossover SUV Telluride
One year after its debut, Kia's flagship crossover SUV has accumulated a number of accolades, including MotorTrend’s SUV of the Year, World Car of the Year, “North American Utility Vehicle of the Year” and Car and Driver’s 10 Best. For the 2021 Model Y...
15 Jul 2020
Lincoln SUVs Go Monochrome with the Monochromatic Package
Lincoln has just brought the Monochromatic Package formerly exclusive to its flagship full-size SUV to the marque's entire SUV / crossover lineup. Lincoln's top-of-the-line Navigator is joined by the Corsair, Nautilus, and Aviator to feature the Monoch...
11 Jul 2020
Finer Interior, New Paints and Wheels, and a New Steering Wheel: The 2021 Bentley Flying Spur Takes up the Baton of Flagship
Bentley has announced a range of updates for the Flying Spur in the 2021 Model Year, merely a year since its debut. Echoing the set of updates announced for the 2021 Continental GT last week, the design enrichment sets the Flying Spur up to take over t...
09 Jul 2020
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Adds Features but not the Price
Chevrolet has introduced a host of feature and design updates to the 1-year-old C8 Corvette without changing the MSRP: the coupe still starts at $59,995, while the convertible starts at $67,495. Mechanical & Technical FeaturesFrom the 2021 Model Ye...
09 Jul 2020