News By Topic: 2016 New Vehicle Reviews

Subaru March 2016 U.S. Sales - It's A Record

Apr 1, 2016

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1, 2016 -- Record March - monthly sales increase 0.4 percent over March 2015 Best first quarter in Subaru franchise history 52 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best March ever for Outback and WRX/STI 25 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 32 consecutive months of m ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA 2016 March Sales - 28,164 Units

Apr 1, 2016

ATLANTA, April 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 28,164, which closes the first-quarter at 75,769, down 3% from last year. Smart contributed 479 units, and Vans reported a best-ever March with 3,072, up 29.1% from the same time last year. MBUSA total sales were 31,715 for March. "We had ... Continue reading

2016 Kia Optima Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

Mar 30, 2016

ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima earns the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to good crashworthiness ratings across the board and an optional front crash prevention system that earns a superior rating. The 2016 Optima is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonat ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson

Mar 29, 2016

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Review +VIDEO

Mar 28, 2016

The 2016 Nissan Maxima combines distinctive style with good performance and fuel economy DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Nissan's Maxima has always been different from other Japanese-marque midsize sedans. It debuted in the 1980s with the engine from the original 240Z -- in a slightly lower state of tune -- in a ... Continue reading

All-New Mazda MX-5 Wins Both 2016 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year

Mar 28, 2016

- The first car to win both titles in the history of the awards - HIROSHIMA, Japan, Mar, 25 2016 - (JCN Newswire) - The Mazda MX-5 (known as Mazda Roadster in Japan) has won the 2016 World Car of the Year award. It is the second Mazda to win the award, following the Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio) in 2008. The third gene ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 21-27, 2016

Mar 27, 2016

* Everyone wants to attention and the trend in auto show media previews is to make announcements a day or two in advance. First in New York, two days ahead of media previews, was Ford Motor Company, Shelby American and Hertz unveiling a special run of performance-modified 2016 Ford Mustang GTs named the Shelby GT-H tha ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Maxima, The Maxima For The Minima, A Review By Michael Bernstein

Mar 27, 2016

2016 Nissan Maxima, The Maxima For The Minima, A Review By Michael Bernstein ... Continue reading

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab Team, Saturday March 26 8A-10A

Mar 26, 2016

March 26, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peop ... Continue reading

BMW 7 Series Wins 2016 World Luxury Car Award

Mar 25, 2016

24.03.2016 Press Release  Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – March 24, 2016… BMW’s flagship sedan, the BMW 7 Series, today received the prestigious 2016 World Luxury Car Award at the New York International Auto Show. ... Continue reading

All-new 2016 BMW 330e iPerformance - Plug-in Hybrid

Mar 25, 2016

3 series Rebecca KiehneBMW Group Tel: +1-201-307-3709 send an e-mail Attachments(1x, 139.43 KB) Photos(29x, 77.18 MB) bmwusanews.com Everyday usability, paired with efficiency and driving dynamics. Featuring technology transferred from BMW i. 14 miles in all electric mode. Woodcliff Lake, N.J.: March , 2016… The a ... Continue reading

Tesla Expanding Manhattan NY Recharging Station Network

Mar 25, 2016

​NEW YORK March 23, 2016; NACSonline said that the New York Post reported that Tesla is planning to greatly expand its recharging network throughout Manhattan. By expanding its number of recharging stations from about 40 to 105 by March 31, there could be three times as many electric-car charging stations in Manh ... Continue reading

Honda Debuts Three New Civics At 2016 New York Auto Show

Mar 24, 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., March 24, 2016 -- This week in New York, Honda debuted three new Civic vehicles: the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype, the 2016 Civic Redbull Global Rallycross racecar and the Demi Lovato-designed 2016 Civic Sedan, as part of the 2016 Honda Civic Tour artist announcement, where Demi Lovato and Nic ... Continue reading

2016 World Car Awards presented at New York International Auto Show

Mar 24, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel NEW YORK, March 24, 2016. For the 10th time the World Car Awards (WCA) were presented this morning in five categories: the World Green Car, World Performance Car, World Luxury, World Design and the overall winner of the World Car of the Year award. To the members ... Continue reading

Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle Toyota Mirai Wins 2016 World Car Of The Year Green Car

Mar 24, 2016

NEW YORK (March 24, 2016) – Toyota Mirai was declared the 2016 World Green Car today at the New York International Auto Show. “Just as Prius changed the world nearly 20 years ago, the hydrogen-powered Mirai is ready to make history,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Divisio ... Continue reading