by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
In what is being described as a “historic” move, traditional arch-rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz have announced plans to merge their many and varied mobility services operations in a bid to make it easier to get “from Point A to B seamlessly,” no matter what form of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
The race to bring out affordable, long-range battery-electric vehicles is shifting into high gear, Hyundai among an assortment of manufacturers revealing new products – or laying out plans – at this year’s New York International Auto Show. And the Korean carmaker...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 28, 2018
The Tucson has been one of the mainstays of the Hyundai line-up in recent years and for is getting a big facelift for the 2019 model year. In the cosmetic department, Hyundai’s compact crossover vehicle gets a new grille and new headlights and a new front and rear...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 28, 2018
A new chapter for Acura began this week as it uncovered the next-generation RDX during the press days at the New York International Auto Show. The re-engineered 2019 RDX is described as the first of a new generation of Acura vehicles that deliver top-notch...
by Michael Strong | Mar 28, 2018
Alfa Romeo continues to grow its presence in North America carefully and patiently with the Giulia and Stelvio models, particularly the Quadrifoglio versions, looking to endear itself to mavens past and future. However, this calculated rollout of product occasionally...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
Volvo racked up another award for its expanding line-up of SUVs as the 2018 New York International Auto Show opened up its annual media preview. Already honored as North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, the Volvo XC60 expanded its reach by nabbing the title...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
There are few surprises at auto shows these days, at least from a media perspective, automakers routinely signaling what they’ve got coming, usually offering press kits and pictures well in advance of a product’s official debut. Volkswagen managed to pull off one of...
by Michael Strong | Mar 28, 2018
Perhaps no automaker better takes an iconic vehicle and tweaks it everso slightly to the squealing delight of a dedicated fan base than Porsche and its 911. For 2019, Porsche is adding the Weissach Package to the 911 GT3 RS model. Based on the 911 GT3 RS just unveiled...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
You don’t mess with success, goes the old adage. But there’s an alternative way of looking at things: no risk is the biggest risk of all. Or, so goes the long-time mantra at Toyota. Which is right? We’ll likely learn in the months ahead as buyers get a look at the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
According to ancient lore, Atlas carried the world on his shoulders. Not a bad metaphor when you consider the challenge the Volkswagen Atlas was tasked with when it came to market barely a year ago. The three-row SUV has proven to be one of the most critical offerings...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 28, 2018
When you’re struggling to gain some altitude it helps to have a good aviator on hand. Make that Aviator, the all-new version of what had been known as the Lincoln MKT. The new model, making its debut at the New York International Auto Show, is more than just a new...
