GM Digital Vehicle Platform Debuts
May 21, 2019
all-new electronic platform necessary for its next-generation of vehicles, EVs, active safety, infotainment and connectivity features, and the evolution of the Super Cruise driver assistance feature*. These and many other advancements are central to GM’s vision for a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero c ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus UX-200 Review By John Heilig
May 21, 2019
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Lexus UX200 ENGINE: 2.0-liter DIHC I-4 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 169 hp @ 6,600 rpm/151 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 103.9 in. ... Continue reading
May 16, 2019
Barrett-Jackson and GM to Auction the Last Production C7 Corvette to Benefit Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation--Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, and General Motors will auction the last production C7 Chevrolet Corvette during the 4th Annual Northeast Auction, June 26-29, 2019, at ... Continue reading
May 16, 2019
Nissan's Destination Frontier1 one-off truck is a highly capable, high value and quality overlanding rig that can be created for around $40,0002 Key modifications include 3-inch lift kit, rooftop tent, light bars, bed racks and winch The custom Destination Frontier will be on display at annual Overland Expo West in Fla ... Continue reading
McLaren Reveals New Superlight Grand Touring GT
May 15, 2019
McLaren Automotive today reveals its unique interpretation of a modern Grand Tourer: the new McLaren GT. Sleek, elegant and muscular, the superlight new GT challenges the conventions of the Grand Tourer category with a compelling blend of beautiful design, high-quality innovative materials, true supercar performance an ... Continue reading
May 14, 2019
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra, with a new Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), improved fuel economy and standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), once again is the standard in the compact sedan segment. Pricing throughout the lineup delivers consumers a compelling choice, starting at $18,950 for the Elantra SE ... Continue reading
KIA REVEALS NEW SUV CONCEPTS AT THE 2019 SEOUL MOTOR SHOW
May 14, 2019
World premiere for rugged Kia ‘Masterpiece’ concept New ‘Signature’ concept previews upcoming compact SUV Asian debut for fully-electric ‘Imagine by Kia’ concept Exhibition of latest tech innovations from the brand, including R.E.A.D, Kia’s Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving system Kia Motors has revealed ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Group Invests in Partnership With High Performance EV Maker Rimac
May 14, 2019
Companies to collaborate on high-performance EV and FCEV prototypes by 2020 New partnership to enhance Group’s status as game changer in Clean Mobility The companies will work closely together to develop prototypes for an electric version of Hyundai Motor’s N brand midship sports concept car and a high-performance ... Continue reading
smart's Final 21 ICE Powered Cars are Doozies
May 14, 2019
smart presents limited special edition of the final 21 combustion-engine vehicles: The final #21 of their kind: Final Collector's Edition by Konstantin GrcicStuttgart. In 2020 smart will become the first automotive manufacturer in the world to have uncompromisingly switched its entire portfolio over from combustion eng ... Continue reading
Babson College and the Toyota Mobility Foundation Team Up to Accelerate the Future of Mobility
May 10, 2019
Babson College, the pioneer and global leader in entrepreneurship education, and the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Toyota's dedicated global foundation to help more people go more places, today announced a two-year partnership aimed at accelerating the development of creative mobility solutions that could be deploy ... Continue reading
The Newest BMW 3 Takes the Worry Out of What’s in Your Rear View
May 8, 2019
IEEE Inside of the BMW 3 Series. Photo: BMW Where you’ve been: The display screen shows where the car’s going while the Reversing Assistant backs up along the previously traveled path. ... Continue reading
Lovin' My Car: Women in the Driver's Seat-- A new book of photographs by Libby Edelman out now!
May 8, 2019
Libby Edelman's new photography book, Lovin' My Car: Women in the Driver's Seat features STRONG female drivers across the United States and their cars. Generally a field dominated by men, Libby's book offers the untold women's perspective on automobiles. ... Continue reading
Bentley Presents Exclusive Bavarian Themed Continental GT Convertible by Mulliner
May 8, 2019
Bentley has created a truly unique Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition by Mulliner, inspired by the beauty of the Bavarian region, and designed by Stefan Sielaff, Bentley’s Director of Design. This one of a kind GT Convertible, in Bentley’s centenary year, incorporates a number of distinctive features into t ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - April 28 - May 4, 2019
May 5, 2019
* It is with great sadness the we report that Henny Hemmes, our friend, colleague, mentor, teacher and creative partner has passed away after a brave battle with ALS disease. For more than 25 years Henny had a successful career in motorsport with two Dutch FIA Championship titles, as well as top results in 24-hour raci ... Continue reading
Art and Engineering: How Dan Wright’s Fast Fine Art Is A Long Slow Metal Chase
May 5, 2019
Artist Daniel Wright discusses his racing-inspired sculptures, the inspiration behind them, and the process by which he sculpts and casts them. Special to THE AUTO CHANNEL By Louise Ann Noeth Photos courtesy the author We who choose to admire art, and perhaps purchase ones that “speak” to us in some way, rarely hav ... Continue reading
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