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AIADA Salute To "Do Gooder" Auto Dealers

AIADA Salute To "Do Gooder" Auto Dealers

AIADA is focusing on how dealers are helping their communities during these challenging times by highlighting several of them each Friday in FirstUp. Here are a few recent examples of dealers who are doing their part to give back. Savannah Toyota recently partnered with Carey Hilliard’s Restaurants and League of Braw ... Continue reading

Kia Stinger and Kia Telluride Make Their Owners Happy

Kia Stinger and Kia Telluride Make Their Owners Happy

J.D. Power Initial Quality StudyTwo of Kia Motors America’s (KMA) most talked about models – the Telluride SUV and Stinger sport sedan – have earned a J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award for their respective segments. The announcement follows Kia being named the highest ranked br ... Continue reading

Bye-Bye Honda Fit, Bye-Bye Honda Civic Coupe, Bye-Bye Accord with a manual transmission

Bye-Bye Honda Fit, Bye-Bye Honda Civic Coupe, Bye-Bye Accord with a manual transmission

The automotive media has gone crazy! Mostly over the loss of a manual transmission. How dare they! Well from a business point of view it just makes sense. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces 2021 Kona Night Edition Limited Production Model

Hyundai Announces 2021 Kona Night Edition Limited Production Model

Hyundai Motor AmericaAt Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. ... Continue reading

New MIT Research Suggests Widespread Autonomous Driving at Least a Decade Away - Truck Drivers Will Still Be Needed (Even If They Are Not Driving)

New MIT Research Suggests Widespread Autonomous Driving at Least a Decade Away - Truck Drivers Will Still Be Needed (Even If They Are Not Driving)

The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The brief is part of a series of subject-specific research projects by MIT faculty that will help frame national discussion and policies about work, technology, and how we can create greater share ... Continue reading

Dodge and Ram Dominate Mass-market Brands Second Straight Year in J.D. Power APEAL Study™

Dodge and Ram Dominate Mass-market Brands Second Straight Year in J.D. Power APEAL Study™

APEAL mass-market results echo 2019 when Ram ranked first, followed by Dodge Dodge Challenger first in popular Midsize Sporty Car category Ram 1500 captures top spot in competitive Large Light-duty Pickup segment Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Chrysler Pacifica make podium 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Dodge and Ram rank No ... Continue reading

Porsche Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power APEAL Study

Porsche Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power APEAL Study

It was the second year in a row that Porsche took the top position in the annual study of customer experience with owning and driving a new vehicle. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, Finds "Love Is Blind", Most Owners Satisfied With New Car They Bought - Despite Vehicle's Faults Some Owners Still LOVE Them

J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, Finds "Love Is Blind", Most Owners Satisfied With New Car They Bought - Despite Vehicle's Faults Some Owners Still LOVE Them

Porsche Ranks Highest Overall; Dodge Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands; Vehicles that create joy for their owners often overcomes any negatives caused by problems they experience. This phenomenon is most effectively seen in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released ... Continue reading

2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

What's in a name? Sometimes I have no idea. Take Seltos. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Launching Revised And New Models in North America

Mitsubishi Launching Revised And New Models in North America

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will launch three considerably revised vehicles and one all-new, ground-up redesign, proof of the company's commitment to deliver high quality, top value, leading-edge technology vehicles in the U.S. In addition, standard features and added value across the entire lineup, wi ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A curious amalgamation worth consideration. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible - Oh What A Feeling Oh What A Rush

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible - Oh What A Feeling Oh What A Rush

After its global debut at the 2019 Los Angeles International Auto Show was met with rave reviews, the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is ready for showtime on Lexus dealer lots across the country this summer. ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S With More Standard Features

2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S With More Standard Features

Following a successful U.S. debut less than a year ago, CX-30 has quickly become recognized by fans as the ideal package of sleek styling, driving dynamics and superior craftsmanship. ... Continue reading

Drifting Electric Ford Mach-E Mustang 1400 Prototype Shocking +VIDEO

Drifting Electric Ford Mach-E Mustang 1400 Prototype Shocking +VIDEO

Mustang Mach-E 1400 is projecting 1,400 peak horsepower and more than 2,300 lb. of downforce at 160 mph from its seven motors and ultra-high-performance battery Making its first appearance at a NASCAR race soon, Mustang Mach-E 1400 is designed to challenge perceptions of what electric vehicles can do with performance t ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD The Crossover From Toyota Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD The Crossover From Toyota Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD I knew someone who bought a first generation Highlander in 2001. I was impressed with it. ... Continue reading

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