Category Archives: new vehicle

Geneva – Volvo Cars Shows New XC60 SUV

Posted on 8 March 2017 by Ken Zino

Something’s wrong when you have to put the word “premium” on an upscale crossover SUV that was developed with Chinese capital: People have to be told it’s premium because it doesn’t’ look like it until they see the window sticker? Continue reading →

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Geneva – Mercedes-Benz Concept X-Class Pickup Truck

Posted on 1 March 2017 by Ken Zino

Irony here: the original post-WW2 Ford F-100 – it would be considered a mid-size today – was a smash hit because it used a passenger car interior, spawning the dominate F-Series of today – the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for 40 years. Continue reading →

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Mopar 80th: 2017 Dodge Challenger Limited Editions

Posted on 17 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Mopar (a contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) was born on August 1, 1937, as the name of a line of antifreeze products. Mopar has since evolved over 80 years to serve as the service, parts and customer-care brand of all FCA vehicles around the globe. Continue reading →

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Top Ten Future Collectible Cars in 2017 Production

Posted on 10 February 2017 by Ken Zino

Ten vehicles in production by automakers stand out as the likeliest to grow in value and appeal as collectible cars to enthusiasts, claims Haggerty. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet 2017 Colorado ZR2 Starts at $40,995

Posted on 8 February 2017 by Ken Zino

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer it for more than $2500 less than the next closest comparable vehicles.” Continue reading →

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Ford to Bring Back Ranger Pickup to North America

Posted on 9 January 2017 by Ken Zino

Ford is bringing back the Ranger midsize pickup truck to its North American vehicle lineup in 2019 and a Bronco midsize SUV to its global vehicle portfolio in 2020. Continue reading →

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Honda to Debut 2018 Odyssey Minivan at 2017 NAIAS

Posted on 3 January 2017 by Ken Zino

The 5th-generation 2018 Honda Odyssey has been “completely redesigned” with new powertrain technology, less quirky, more mainstream styling, as well as expanded safety and connectivity features. Continue reading →

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Infiniti QX50 Concept to Debut at 2017 NAIAS

Posted on 31 December 2016 by Ken Zino

The mid-size Infiniti QX50 Concept is an outgrowth of the QX Sport Inspiration that appeared debuted last April in Beijing. Continue reading →

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2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Deliveries Start

Posted on 20 December 2016 by Ken Zino

California has approved a plan to develop up to 100 hydrogen refueling stations in the state during the next several years. This California initiative dovetails with some increased government support of hydrogen infrastructure development at the federal level, such as H2USA (http://h2usa.org/). Continue reading →

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Freshened 2018 Chevrolet Traverse to Debut at NAIAS

Posted on 20 December 2016 by Ken Zino

Chevrolet will show what it calls an all-new 2018 Traverse with seating for up to eight passengers at the NAIAS in Detroit this January. Continue reading →

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Toyota, Daihatsu Form Emerging Market Compact Car Company

Posted on 19 December 2016 by Ken Zino

Toyota is under intense competitive pressure from global automakers and is experimenting with a different organizational approach to getting mini cars to market. Honda, Maruti and Tata, among others come to mind here. However, this – potentially – could also change Toyota’s approach and cost basis to compact vehicles in established markets. Continue reading →

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Alpine Opens Reservations for 1,955 Première Édition Cars

Posted on 9 December 2016 by Ken Zino

Starting today, Alpine is opening reservations for its ‘Première Édition’, a limited-edition version of its upcoming production car for €2,000. Continue reading →

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Three New 2017 AMG GT Models on Sale

Posted on 22 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The new AMG Roadsters are said to make the AMG driving performance an even more intensive experience. In the entry-level model, the AMG GT Roadster, the AMG 4‑liter V8 biturbo unit produces an output of 350 kW (476 horsepower). Continue reading →

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NiroBot for Facebook to Hype Kia Niro Hybrid

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Messenger is allegedly used by more than 1 billion consumers monthly, and those accessing the NiroBot for Messenger will get vehicle information, interior and exterior galleries, multimedia product overviews, lots of hype and the ability to schedule a test drive of the first Kia vehicle to make use of an all-new, dedicated eco-car platform. Continue reading →

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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country, V60 Polestar Debut at LA

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The V90 Cross Country completes the 90 Series line-up. Significant improvements have been made to both the S60 and V60 Polestars compared to the 2016 models, most notably a 362-horsepower version of Volvo’s Drive-E powertrain for the low volume specialty vehicles. Continue reading →

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