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XT5 – Cadillac SRX Replacement makes US Debut at LAAS
SRX is Cadillac’s best-selling product line worldwide, although the brand is regional when compared to the global luxury powerhouses of Audi, BMW and Lexus. Continue reading
Subaru Tribeca Replacement to be Built in Indiana
Beginning in 2018 the unnamed larger vehicle with third-row seating will likely be branded like all other SUVs with a name synonymous with outdoor adventure. Continue reading
Posted in manufacturing, new vehicle
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, crossover, Ken Zino
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2016 RAV4 Joins Toyota Hybrid Lineup
For a – hefty? – $2620 price increase, buyers of the 2016 RAV4 can get an awd hybrid version. This makes the number of hybrid available in the US from Toyota at eight models, the undisputed hybrid leader around the world. Lexus offers six more in its division. Continue reading
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Domino’s DXP Custom Pizza Delivery Vehicle Debuts
Moreover, with franchisees buying the $20-25,000 rolling billboard there are potential implications for companies such as UBER or any other company that relies on contractors using their own vehicles of unknown safety and quality. Continue reading
Posted in marketing, new vehicle, safety, transportation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, dxp, Ken Zino, roush
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Honda Civic Gen Ten Debuts
There has never been a better time to look for a family car – say a compact Honda Civic, its global best seller, or numerous competitive choices. Continue reading
Muñoz Shows 2016 Altima at Automotive Press Association
This is a significant car for Nissan, not only in North America but also globally, so it did much more than just the expected mid-cycle refresh. (See: Family Car Wars Revived as Nissan Ships New 2013 Altima) The interior and exterior have significant changes, while the suspension and steering are re-tuned for a what’s said to be a quieter ride. Continue reading
Volkswagen Shows New Tiguan Crossover at Frankfurt
After selling over 2.64 million of the first generation Tiguan SUV in one of the fastest growing segments globally – compact SUV – and with global sales forecasts increasing from 8.17 million today to 8.93 million (+9%) by 2018, VW is planning four Tiguan versions, up from two, that will start appearing next year. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, frankfurt international motor show, Ken Zino, tiguan
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Cadillac Links with Public School on 2017 XT5 Debut
The upcoming XT5 is part of a new series of Cadillac crossovers, all bearing the “XT” designation, with the number indicating relative size. XT5 succeeds the current SRX, Cadillac’s best-selling product line worldwide, although the brand is regional when compared to the global luxury powerhouses of Audi, BMW and Lexus. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, cadillac xt5, Dubai Motor Show, Ken Zino
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Job One for Shelby GT350R at Flat Rock
In 1965, Ford and Carroll Shelby developed a road-racing version of the popular Ford Mustang – the Shelby GT350 Competition model. Continue reading
Posted in new vehicle, performance, racing
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, Shelby GT350R
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Test Drive – 2016 Honda HR-V, a Pint Sized CR-V
The new Honda HR-V is – technically – a subcompact, a notch down in size from the compact-sized CR-V (which Honda sells a bunch of). However, the difference between the two is mostly footprint-wise. The newest littlest Honda crossover is about a foot shorter overall than the CR-V. Inside, though, the subcompact HR-V actually has more backseat legroom than its, err, bigger brother. Almost ide Continue reading
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Test Drives – Scion iA and iM
Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will start selling a new iA sedan and an iM 4-door hatchback this September at 1000 dealers. In a long overdue response to Korean marketing techniques – over-equip, then underprice – the Scion iA and iM are loaded with technology with few options. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, scion iM, toyota
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Test Drive – 2016 Hyundai Tucson Gen Three
Caveat here: The whole industry is moving at a rapid pace toward small displacement force-fed engines, but the real world fuel economy improvements – if any – are heavily dependent on where you drive and how smooth your driving technique is. In stop and go conditions – whether induced by traffic or by drivers that are first to every red light with late braking will not see any gains in our experience. For these people, the new Tucson’s fuel tank has been increased by 1.1 gallons. Continue reading
‘Affordable’ McLaren Sports Series in Pre-Production
The McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England is now in the pre-production phase for the Sports Series 570S and 540C Coupé that go on sale this fall. These are so called affordable models, if your definition of attainable encompasses ~$200,000. Continue reading
Driving the 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat
A 707 horsepower car that can be driven around like any other car. Consider that any ’60s or ’70s-era muscle car that could run a sub-12-second quarter-mile was not street-drivable. Continue reading
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Tagged charger hellcat, eric peters, http://ericpetersautos.com/
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Audi A3 Sportback Plug-in Hybrid Priced $38,825 to $47,725
The plug-hybrid will be the first electrified Audi sold here when it goes on sale in October. EPA figures will be announced once they are available from U.S. regulators. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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