by Michael Strong | Jan 11, 2015
As Mercedes continues to revamp what it calls the vehicles in its line-up, there are still three letters that always garner attention: AMG. The German automaker is amping up the power on the new 2016 GLE 450 4Matic Coupe by offering it in an AMG Sport variant. The AMG...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 11, 2015
Aiming to catch up to key German rivals, British luxury maker Jaguar Land Rover will launch a new line-up of diesels that will eventually be offered across its line-up, the automaker announced during a media preview just before the opening of the 2015 North American...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 11, 2015
Jaguar wants to keep pace with the fast-changing global luxury market, and that means it will debut its first crossover-utility vehicle, the F-Pace, at this week’s North American International Auto Show. The new model is part of a broad array of changes planned for...
by Michael Strong | Jan 11, 2015
Infiniti’s new Q60 concept is following in the footsteps of the brand’s other recent concepts, acting as the basis for a new vehicle coming within the next year. The low-slung, athletic-looking 2+2 coupe made its debut today at the North American International...
by Michael Strong | Jan 11, 2015
Buick’s efforts to ditch its stodgy and staid reputation took another step forward today as it rolled out its first convertible in 25 years: the 2016 Cascada, which will go on sale early next year. The new ragtop is a convertible from the word go, not a retrofitted...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 11, 2015
First came the Chevrolet Volt, now comes the Chevy Bolt. Even as General Motors gets ready to officially unveil an all-new version of its plug-in hybrid, various sources suggest the Detroit maker also will debut a concept version of a battery-electric vehicle at this...
by Michael Strong | Jan 10, 2015
GMC is looking to expand the appeal of the recently introduced Canyon midsized truck with its new Nightfall Edition. The new truck boasts a blacked-out grille and black assist steps plus other features buyers of the new truck have been adding as options. It is offered...
by Michael Strong | Jan 9, 2015
The names of vehicles used by NASA in its research efforts roll off the tongue: Columbia, Discovery, Endeavour…Leaf? Maybe not, but the space agency and Nissan Motor Co. are partnering up to develop autonomous vehicle systems that could have applications on the ground...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 9, 2015
Chrysler…er, make that FCA US LLC…will have a strong presence at this year’s NAIAS. Er, make that the North American International Auto Show. And that includes a trio of customized models, two takes on the new Jeep Renegade, a third on the Dodge Challenger. The...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 9, 2015
Without a single model yet on the road, American motorists are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first autonomous vehicles – and are willing to pay a significant premium for technology that could make the highways safer while boosting fuel economy, as well, says a...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 9, 2015
During the last four years, FCA US, the former Chrysler Group, has gotten a lot of mileage out advertising strategies emphasizing the story behind the car and focusing on the grit and determination and the Motor City authenticity that go along with brands such as...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 9, 2015
With U.S. auto sales booming, and forecasts for 2015 looking even better, optimism abounds as the industry gets ready to roll out its latest and greatest at the annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As many as 45 all-new cars, trucks and crossovers...
