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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with updated drive technology and innovative 'Speed Delivery Door' sliding door system

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with updated drive technology and innovative 'Speed Delivery Door' sliding door system

Stuttgart Sep 1, 2021; New engine, new transmission, new all-wheel drive system: with a comprehensive technology update, Mercedes-Benz ensures that its large van icon Sprinter will offer more driving comfort than ever before – on almost any terrain. At the heart of the update is the highly powerful and efficient 2.0- ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe earns Top Safety Pick+ IIHS award

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe earns Top Safety Pick+ IIHS award

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, a midsize SUV, qualifies for a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, following improvements to the available headlight offerings. To qualify for either of the Institute’s two awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in all six IIHS crashworthiness evaluation ... Continue reading

Kia Announces 2022 Sorento Pricing

Kia Announces 2022 Sorento Pricing

Kia's capable and premium Sorento SUV is one of the brand's longest standing nameplates. For model year 2022, the newly introduced Sorento PHEV joins the gas-powered and hybrid variants to round out the model range. ... Continue reading

Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Hybrid

Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Hybrid

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2021 -- The 2022 Niro Hybrid (HEV) arrives for the new model year wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps. Niro HEV continues to deliver an estimated 50 MPG, offers more than 63 cu.-ft. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus Official Close-up Look

2022 Lexus Official Close-up Look

Drivers who appreciate luxury will be delighted with the latest offering to roll off the Lexus lot. With a distinguished identity combined with superior design and strategically curated functionality, the 2022 Lexus ES holds court in the game of style and comfort. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta GLI Official Preview + Video

2022 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta GLI Official Preview + Video

For more than four decades, the Jetta has been a torchbearer for the Volkswagen brand, defining affordable German engineering. For the 2022 model year, Volkswagen of America will launch a refreshed Jetta family with new technology and styling to elevate both the value-oriented Jetta and the sporty Jetta GLI. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 15-21, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 15-21, 2021

US Senate Tax Restrictions Will End EV Hot Snake Oil Run; All Chevrolet Bolt Recall, Elantra N Revealed, MD Formula E For Exit, New Z, Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Unveils 2022 ELANTRA N for North America +VIDEO

Hyundai Unveils 2022 ELANTRA N for North America +VIDEO

Reveal Video: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2022-elantra-n All-new ELANTRA N Delivers the Highest Level of N Brand Performance Today ELANTRA N Synthesizes New Amalgam of Racetrack Performance and Daily Practicality 2.0-liter Turbocharged, “Flat-Power” Tuned Engine Delivers 276 HP and 289 lb.-ft. Torque ... Continue reading

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed

Genesis GV60 Electric Car Revealed

The GV60 represents the brand’s first electric vehicle based on dedicated EV platform Embodies the most dynamic and futuristic exterior design based on ‘Athletic Elegance’Genesis’ ‘Beauty of White Space’ interior now features EV exclusive details and enhanced sense of space.SEOUL, KOREA – August 19, 2021 ... Continue reading

NEW 2022 KIA SORENTO PLUG IN HYBRID OFFICIAL PREVIEW

NEW 2022 KIA SORENTO PLUG IN HYBRID OFFICIAL PREVIEW

The 2022 Sorento Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SUV is the latest addition to Kia’s ambitious ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy and the fourth generation Sorento model range, which was introduced last year in both gasoline-powered and turbo hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) forms. Offering power, efficiency, all-wheel d ... Continue reading

2023 Nissan Z Close-up +VIDEO - Official

2023 Nissan Z Close-up +VIDEO - Official

On August 17 local time, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. premiered the U.S.-market version of the all-new Nissan Z sports car at a special event in New York. ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 8-14, 2021

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 8-14, 2021

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2022 Nissan Armada U.S. pricing starts at $48,900

2022 Nissan Armada U.S. pricing starts at $48,900

The 2022 Nissan Armada full-size SUV is available now with a starting MSRP5 of $48,900 for the Armada S 4x2. For 2022, Armada Platinum grade adds a one-touch power-folding function to the 3rd row seat to its long list of standard convenience features. ... Continue reading

2022 LEXUS GX, GX BLACK LINE SPECIAL EDITION

2022 LEXUS GX, GX BLACK LINE SPECIAL EDITION

Now standard: Intuitive Parking Assist, Navigation and Power Folding and Heated Mirrors Striking Style. Dynamic versatility. ... Continue reading

2022 Nissan Frontier Prices and Preview

2022 Nissan Frontier Prices and Preview

QUICK TAKE: Available at Nissan dealerships nationwide in September All-new powerful, rugged design Best-in-class1 310 horsepower, proven shift-on-the-fly 4WD ... Continue reading

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