Category Archives: new vehicle

Thoughts on NAIAS Vehicles that Really Matter

Posted on 20 January 2014 by Ken Zino

Among the noise, models, crowds and carnival atmosphere at the North American International Auto Show last week, aka NAIAS, several important vehicles stand out. Continue reading →

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Ford F-150 Aluminum Pickup Sheds 700 Pounds Late this Year

Posted on 14 January 2014 by Ken Zino

It is too soon for direct comparisons with the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and GMC Sierra because of the lack of detail in the media presentation. Some of the savings no doubt come from substituting smaller engines for a V8, but not all. No curb weights were given. Continue reading →

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GMC Shows 2015 Canyon Midsize Truck Ahead of NAIAS

Posted on 12 January 2014 by Ken Zino

GMC revealed the 2015 Canyon today, ahead of the NAIAS. The all-new mid-size truck and its brother, Chevrolet Colorado – shown late last year in Los Angeles – join the all-new 2014 Silverado and Sierra 1500s, and the Silverado and Sierra HDs to give Chevy and GMC a line of pickups that cannot be matched by Ram or Ford F-Series. Continue reading →

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U.S. Light Vehicle Sales to Soar in 2014 Says NADA

Posted on 10 January 2014 by Ken Zino

Employment, particularly in the construction, services industries, will improve this year, and a continued moderation in gasoline prices and improvements in the housing market will help to offset stagnation in wages and income in 2014. Continue reading →

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Honda shows U.S. Fit, Acura Debuts new TSX at NAIAS

Posted on 19 December 2013 by Ken Zino

In essence, the Fit take the place of the Civic, the car that put Honda on the map in the U.S. decades ago, but in subsequent generations grew so much larger that it is no longer a sub-compact. How’s this for an advertising line – At Honda we finally have a car that is the same size as the car that made us famous. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2015 Ford Mustang

Posted on 10 December 2013 by Ken Zino

The 2015 Ford Mustang continues the current look with what’s said to be an all-new platform for the original pony car, but to the casual observer the Mustang will appear as a nice freshening with a new grille and taillights grafted onto the current car. Continue reading →

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Saab 9-3 Production Restarts in Trollhättan. Cars Going to China

Posted on 2 December 2013 by Ken Zino

Sales are initially in China with a small number of vehicles sold directly to Swedish customers via the NEVS’ website. The aging 9-3 design, introduced in 1992, comes with a 220 horsepower, 2-liter turbo, the traditional high-performance engine of the Saab cars. Continue reading →

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Near Dead Lincoln Throws MKC LA Party – Wake or Wedding?

Posted on 21 November 2013 by Ken Zino

The regional ‘wanna be’ upscale brand badly needs a clean launch of the MKC in the fastest growing luxury segment after the botched introduction of the midsize MKZ sedan that resulted in six months of delays that are only now being resolved. On paper, the Escape based compact SUV is the right vehicle at the right time if customers accept the badge engineering approach that led to Mercury’s demise, a highly dubious proposition that has history against it. Continue reading →

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New 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Mid-Size Pickup Debuts in LA

Posted on 20 November 2013 by Ken Zino

Chevrolet today unveiled an all-new 2015-model Colorado mid-size pickup, catching pickup truck sales leader Ford Motor napping, as well as Ram, because both brands have deserted the lucrative niche by dropping their Ranger and Dakota models. As a result, Toyota Tacoma currently dominates with only some mild to weak competition from the Nissan Frontier. Continue reading →

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Camaro Z/28 Beats Porsche 911 Lap Time at Nürburgring

Posted on 16 October 2013 by Ken Zino

A new 2014 Camaro Z/28 running at Germany’s Nürburgring road course posted a 7:37.40 lap time, Chevrolet says. This beats the best times for the Porsche 911 Carrera S and the Lamborghini Murcielago, among other expensive cars that cost much … Continue reading →

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Cadillac ELR debuts in January at $75,995. Tesla Killer?

Posted on 11 October 2013 by Ken Zino

Sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR hybrid coupe coupe will begin in January in all major U.S. metropolitan areas with a starting price of $75,995, including the destination charge. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2014 Lexus ISC

Posted on 7 October 2013 by Ken Zino

This is theoretically a four-seat car, and when there are no rear passengers, the driver can enhance visibility by lowering the rear headrests using a lever located on the front of the rear console. With the top up, the trunk offers storage for two golf bags, or one golf bag with the top lowered. Let us be real, this is a two-seat car for all im-practical purposes. Just bring money, the 2014 ISC starts at $48,000. Continue reading →

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Fourth Gen Prius Will Increase Mileage by More than 10%

Posted on 4 October 2013 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada said this week that the fourth generation Prius hybrid now under development would increase fuel economy by more than 10% in rated miles per gallon. During the previous two updates of the world’s best-selling … Continue reading →

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Milestones Texas Makes Millionth Truck – 2014 Tundra

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Ken Zino

This third generation Tundra is disappointing in our view because it carries over with its three existing and only average powertrains. Continue reading →

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Bowling Green Now Shipping 2014 Corvette Stingray

Posted on 18 September 2013 by Ken Zino

GM today began shipping the 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe to Chevrolet dealers. The Bowling Green Assembly has produced 1,000 Corvette Stingrays for customer deliveries. Continue reading →

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