Author Archives: Maureen McDonald - freelance journalist

Kia Niro Hybrid Claims 50 MPG Range

Actually the design is a reversal of the expressive direction the Soul presented. Continue reading

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Gen 4 Optima Hybrid revealed in Chicago

It’s not as if the Korean company has any choice given pending fuel economy regulations in the U.S. and competitive actions in both areas. Continue reading

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Full-Size Nissan Armada Heavily Revised for 2017

Low gas prices and insatiable demand for sport utility vehicles makes the timing right for introduction of Nissan’s flagship vehicle, the Armada, which joins the SUV/crossover lineup of the Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue later this year. This was the first … Continue reading

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Original Mom-Mobile Minivan Redesigned for 2017

Timing is ripe for Pacifica as FCA has been losing its sales leadership in the segment for lack of a major redesign for seven years. During 2015 Caravan sales totaled 97,000 or – 28% from the year before. The Chrysler Town & Country at 93,848 was down -32% owing to the popularity of cross-over vehicles. Continue reading

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Lexus Unveils LC 500, a 2+2 Coupe in Detroit

“This couldn’t simply fill a category it had to fill people’s hearts. It must help improve the world we live in,” said Toyoda. Continue reading

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