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2019 Nissan Pathfinder Preview: Prices, Specs and Other Data

2019 Nissan Pathfinder Preview: Prices, Specs and Other Data

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP1 of $31,230. ... Continue reading

2018 Jaguar XF SportBrake AWD Review By John Heilig

2018 Jaguar XF SportBrake AWD Review By John Heilig

Unlike the Country Squire, the SportBrake has excellent ride quality. It’s hard to believe you’re driving one of these. Handling is excellent, but then, it is a Jaguar. We had the opportunity to drive the SportBrake over some unfamiliar winding roads at a high rate of speed, and never felt out of control. We also g ... Continue reading

Saudi Fund Investing In EV Maker Lucid Motors

Saudi Fund Investing In EV Maker Lucid Motors

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund signed an agreement to invest more than $1 billion in aspiring U.S. electric-car maker Lucid Motors Inc., months after building a stake in Elon Musk-led rival Tesla Inc. The deal clinches crucial funding needed for Lucid to start making its first model, the Air sedan, in 2020. The ... Continue reading

Arcimoto Founder and President, Mark Frohnmayer, to Present at Battery Electric Vehicle Architectures (B.E.V.A.) Congress 2018

Arcimoto Founder and President, Mark Frohnmayer, to Present at Battery Electric Vehicle Architectures (B.E.V.A.) Congress 2018

EUGENE, Ore.--Arcimoto, Inc.® — makers of the Fun Utility Vehicle® (FUV®) — an affordable, practical, and thrilling electric vehicle for everyday commuters and fleets, today announced that Founder and President, Mark Frohnmayer, will speak at the Battery Electric Vehicle Architectures (B.E.V.A.) Congress. In his ... Continue reading

DealerSocket Announces Significant Investment in Customer Service and Support

DealerSocket Announces Significant Investment in Customer Service and Support

DALLAS--DealerSocket, a leader in providing innovative software to the automotive industry, today announced that it has made massive investments over the past several months in its customer support team and across all aspects of how the company services customers. The investment has been made as the company continues t ... Continue reading

NEW BMW X4 HOMOLOGATIONS FOR PIRELLI TIRES

NEW BMW X4 HOMOLOGATIONS FOR PIRELLI TIRES

[cid:image001.jpg@01D43F7C.A4BC1070] NEW BMW X4 HOMOLOGATIONS FOR PIRELLI TIRES Milan, 2018 September 17th - The robustness of an BMW X-model, combined with the power of a sports car and the aesthetics of a coupé: this is the second generation BMW X4 that premiered at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The BMW X4 has a spo ... Continue reading

Ryder to Serve as Premier Sponsor of Automotive Logistics Global Conference

Ryder to Serve as Premier Sponsor of Automotive Logistics Global Conference

MIAMI--Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced today that it will be the premier sponsor of the 19th annual Automotive Logistics Global conference, which will be held September 18-20, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center ... Continue reading

New Aruba.com Mustang turning heads

New Aruba.com Mustang turning heads

Team Aruba debuted their new 2018 Pro Stock Mustang with much fanfare. The highly anticipated Aruba.com Mustang made its inaugural passes at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, drag racing’s biggest event of the year. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: Ford Electric Vehicles

NHTSA RECALL: Ford Electric Vehicles

September 10, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592 Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592000 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 49,197 Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certai ... Continue reading

GM Recall Temporary Loss Of Electric Power Steering

GM Recall Temporary Loss Of Electric Power Steering

September 7, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 Manufacturer General Motors L ... Continue reading

GM Recalls Pickups Brake Pedal May Detach

GM Recalls Pickups Brake Pedal May Detach

August 30, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V578000Brake Pedal May Come Loose If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Trailers- Week Ending September 15, 2018

NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Trailers- Week Ending September 15, 2018

NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Tralers ... Continue reading

Pricing Now Available for 2019 Nissan Leaf

Pricing Now Available for 2019 Nissan Leaf

Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan LEAF, on sale now at LEAF Certified Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2019 Nissan LEAF features a starting MSRP of $29,990 for the LEAF S – with pricing for all three trim levels unchanged from 2018. ... Continue reading

2018 Paris Motor Show Lineup Revealed for Renault, Alpine and Dacia

2018 Paris Motor Show Lineup Revealed for Renault, Alpine and Dacia

Renault, Alpine and Dacia will welcome visitors to its stands beginning October 2nd at the Paris Motor Show 2018. Renault shows off brand attributes: French design, easy life Opening with its press conference on 2 October, Renault will unveil its latest premium robo-vehicle concept. ... Continue reading

General Motors Recalls Full-Size Chevrolet and GMC Pickups and Large SUVs For Steering Problem

General Motors Recalls Full-Size Chevrolet and GMC Pickups and Large SUVs For Steering Problem

Detroit September 13, 2018; GM announces recall for 1.02 million vehicles including the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC 1500 pickups, as well as 2015 Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade SUVs, but the problem only affects about 2% of these vehicles. . GM said it had identified 30 crashes, ... Continue reading

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