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The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience 70 Vehicles at its Annual Fall Rally

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience 70 Vehicles at its Annual Fall Rally

Joliet, Illinois (Oct. 8) – The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) held its annual Fall Rally last week, where nearly 80 media members gathered to test-drive 70 of the industry’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs. ... Continue reading

2019 Subaru Ascent, Living Large - Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Subaru Ascent, Living Large - Review By Larry Nutson

The all-new 2019 Ascent is the largest Subaru ever. Ascent is a three-row SUV with a choice of seating for seven or eight. It’s powered by a 260-hp engine and can tow up to 5,000 lbs. and comes standard with Subaru’s Symmetrical all-wheel drive. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Ranger; 1,860 Lbs.Payload, 310 lb-ft.Torque and 7500 Lbs. Towing Capability

2019 Ford Ranger; 1,860 Lbs.Payload, 310 lb-ft.Torque and 7500 Lbs. Towing Capability

With best-in-class 1,860 pounds of maximum payload, the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger can carry serious gear Ranger’s proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine beats the V6 gasoline engines from midsize truck competitors to deliver best-in-class 310 lb.-ft. of torque while towing and climbing trails Best-in-class gasoline engine ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Insight Receives Highest Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

2019 Honda Insight Receives Highest Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Oct 2, 2018 - TORRANCE, Calif. Insight also recently named 2018 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Received top 5-star ratings in every category evaluated by NHTSA Insight is the ninth current Honda model to earn NHTSA's 5-star Overall Vehicle Score Receiving top ratings in all evaluated categories, the 2019 Honda Insight has recei ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan Altima US Pricing and Features and Options

2019 Nissan Altima US Pricing and Features and Options

Nissan is bringing excitement back to the mid-size sedan segment with the U.S. launch of the all-new, sixth-generation 2019 Altima Features two new engines, along with first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the U.S. Available technology includes ProPILOT Assist1 and Nissan Safety Shield 360, a ... Continue reading

Nissan celebrates start of Altima production in Mississippi

Nissan celebrates start of Altima production in Mississippi

CANTON, Miss. September 27, 2018; Nissan is celebrating the start of production of the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima at its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils 2019 4Runner Nightshade, Tacoma and Tundra SX Packages at State Fair of Texas

Toyota Unveils 2019 4Runner Nightshade, Tacoma and Tundra SX Packages at State Fair of Texas

4Runner Nightshade Special Edition Added to Limited Grade Tundra SX Package Adds Cool Customization Option Tacoma SX Package Provides Affordable Appearance Upgrade September 27, 2018 DALLAS (Sept. 27, 2018) Making its presence felt in its new home state, Toyota announced exciting news today at the State Fair of Texas m ... Continue reading

PREVIEW: 2019 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe New Standard Equip and Trim

PREVIEW: 2019 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe New Standard Equip and Trim

The 2019 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe receive a number of upgrades aimed at further solidifying Civic's status as America's retail best-selling passenger car. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Collusion Among German Car Makers?; GM Ignition Switch Case Turned Off; J Mays Ex Ford Designer to Whirlpool; Nissan Recall: Park Your Car Now!; Fassst VW; Motorsport Update ... Continue reading

Subaru Ascent Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

Subaru Ascent Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

A new midsize SUV from Subaru earns the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with good-rated LED headlights. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Kona, Santa Fe and NEXO Win Silver Award from IDEA 2018

Hyundai Kona, Santa Fe and NEXO Win Silver Award from IDEA 2018

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe and NEXO together have been recognized as a Silver Award winner in the 2018 International Design Excellence Awards® (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their forward-thinking design and distinct styling. ... Continue reading

2019 GMC Sierra Review By Larry Nutson

2019 GMC Sierra Review By Larry Nutson

Some of the differences were not only features GMC wanted but features that GMC customers wanted. Customers requested more differentiation. Talking to present Sierra owners—and listening to them, provide the impetus for more change. ... Continue reading

The All-New 2019 Lexus UX Preview: Specs, Options, Prices and Images

The All-New 2019 Lexus UX Preview: Specs, Options, Prices and Images

Lexus, an innovator in luxury utility vehicles, introduces its newest addition to the lineup, the 2019 UX. It offers the brand’s innovative luxury and safety in a package that combines charismatic new design elements and ultra-efficient new powertrains. ... Continue reading

2019 Fiat 124 Spyder Preview - New Colors Options and Paint Schemes

2019 Fiat 124 Spyder Preview - New Colors Options and Paint Schemes

New Stripes for the Spider; New Sound and Appearance for the Scorpion New Record Monza Exhaust on Fiat 124 Spider Abarth models provides unmistakable Abarth growl for $995 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) New Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Veleno Appearance Group features red exterior mirror caps, red lower ... Continue reading

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