Category Archives: new vehicle

First Look – 2017 Sentra SR Turbo

Posted on 12 September 2016 by Ken Zino

Sentra is Nissan’s third best-selling vehicle in the United States. The Turbo is expected to expand its market reach in marketing babble. Continue reading →

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Latest Atalanta to Debut at Windsor Castle

Posted on 25 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Yes, they have a celebration planned for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday too. Continue reading →

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2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV Priced at $31,000 to $44,000

Posted on 25 August 2016 by Ken Zino

In keeping with auto industry marketing dynamics, what would have been a mild, mid-cycle freshening is more ambitious. Continue reading →

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Tesla Model S 100 kWh Battery Pack Ups Range to 315 Miles

Posted on 24 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The Model S P100D with a so-called and appropriately named “Ludicrous” mode is the third fastest accelerating production car ever produced, according to Elon Musk, with 0-60 mph times of 2.5 seconds. Continue reading →

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2017 Camaro ZL1 – Most Powerful Production Version Ever

Posted on 15 August 2016 by Ken Zino

When they go on sale later this year, the 650 horsepower 2017 Camaro ZL1 will be the fastest production version ever. Continue reading →

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Alfa Romeo 2017 Giulia at 2016 Monterey Car Week

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Ken Zino

During one of the most notable auto events in North America, the 2016 Monterey Car Week will see Alfa Romeo showcase its all-new 2017 Giulia sport sedans, with ride-and-drives of the 4C Spider around the Monterey Peninsula. Continue reading →

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Next Mazda B-Series Pickup to be Built by Isuzu

Posted on 12 July 2016 by Ken Zino

Thus ends the Mazda relationship with Ford Motor Company. The Mazda B-series compact truck was a rebadged version of the Ford Ranger of course. The current version – BT50 – is not sold in the U.S. Continue reading →

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New Fiat 124 Spiders arrive in the United States

Posted on 9 July 2016 by Ken Zino

The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider claims to blends “classic Italian styling” with modern technology, safety features and performance. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage

Posted on 29 June 2016 by Ken Zino

The 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of a1-2-3 Ford GT sweep in the top class at Ferrari’s expense. Continue reading →

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Renault Alpine Vision Concept to Appear at Goodwood

Posted on 23 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Production will start during 2017, and it could eventually appear in the U.S. Continue reading →

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Polaris MRZR Turbo Diesel Debuts for US Expeditionary Forces

Posted on 18 May 2016 by Ken Zino

MRZRs are ultralight, off-road military vehicles for expeditionary forces in the U.S. and more than 20 allied countrie Continue reading →

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First Look – Next Volvo S40 Small Car

Posted on 18 May 2016 by Ken Zino

It appears that Volvo’s new T5 Twin Engine powertrain – which has a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine and a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission coupled to an electric motor – indicates Volvo is abandoning its existing Twin Engine all-wheel drive designs for a more efficient front-wheel drive system on its smaller cars. Continue reading →

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Beijing Report – Acura CDX Compact SUV Unveiled

Posted on 25 April 2016 by Ken Zino

The Acura version will be stateside at some point AutoInformed opines, even though Honda claims this is a crossover mostly for the Chinese market. Continue reading →

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Lexus IS Snout Grows Larger in Beijing World Debut

Posted on 25 April 2016 by Ken Zino

Lexus admits its recent front-end treatments are controversial and polarizing – critics call them snouts, and older Lexus customers are shopping elsewhere – but because the original styling of the current IS has proved popular. Continue reading →

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Lexus IS Debuts at 2016 Beijing International Auto Exhibition

Posted on 22 April 2016 by Ken Zino

Translation – the Lexus snout is about to get even bigger. Continue reading →

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