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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Mazda’s Midsize Sedan and Flagship Roadster Recognized as Segment Standouts

Mazda’s Midsize Sedan and Flagship Roadster Recognized as Segment Standouts

.Mazda MX-5 Miata RF retractable fastback roadster have been awarded with Popular Mechanics 2017 Automotive Excellence awards.Standouts in their segments, Mazda’s two representatives were chosen among every vehicle in their respective categories. The midsize Mazda6 was further fortified for the 2017 model year with g ... Continue reading

U.S. Crude Oil Imports Increased in 2016 Including 40% From OPEC (So What Happened To Energy Independence?)

U.S. Crude Oil Imports Increased in 2016 Including 40% From OPEC (So What Happened To Energy Independence?)

April 11, 2017 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly Gross U.S. crude oil imports in 2016 rose to an average of 7.9 million barrels per day (b/d), 514,000 b/d more than the 2015 average. Net crude oil imports increased by a smaller amount (460,000 b/d), as U.S. crude oil exports rose ... Continue reading

All-new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Wins "Super Sedan" in Popular Mechanics' Automotive Excellence Awards

All-new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Wins "Super Sedan" in Popular Mechanics' Automotive Excellence Awards

All-new Giulia Quadrifoglio combines Italian craftsmanship, class-leading performance, state-of-the-art technology and a passion for driving for the premium mid-size market All-new 2.9L twin-turbo V-6 with 505 horsepower makes the Giulia Quadrifoglio the most powerful Alfa Romeo production car ever, delivering 0-60 mph ... Continue reading

Qoros to Unveil Model K-EV Concept at Shanghai Auto 2017

Qoros to Unveil Model K-EV Concept at Shanghai Auto 2017

Qoros Automotive Co. is set to reveal Qoros Model K-EV, its newest high-performance electric concept car at Shanghai Auto 2017. ... Continue reading

The Evolution Of The Supercar at London’s New City Concours

The Evolution Of The Supercar at London’s New City Concours

The new London City Concours will chart more than 60 years of supercar evolution with a display of some of the most iconic, extreme and beautiful performance cars ever built. Hosted within the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters in the City of London from 8-9 June, the City Concours special feature begins with ar ... Continue reading

New 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

New 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

Just in time for top-down convertible driving weather, the E-Class Cabriolet will premiere in the U.S. at the New York International Auto Show on April 12th. The new E-Class Cabriolet four-seater combines pure, elegant design with long-distance comfort for four occupants and the latest E-Class technology. Available for ... Continue reading

Plans For Two New Q Models in the Audi Production Network

Plans For Two New Q Models in the Audi Production Network

Audi is to expand its portfolio with two new Q models and has announced where they will be built: Production of the Audi Q8 will start in Bratislava (Slovakia) in 2018 and the first Audi Q4 will drive off the assembly line in Győr (Hungary) in 2019. “We will integrate two completely new Q‑models into the existing ... Continue reading

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