Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 12, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 12, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Headline Stories: 10 Millionth Ford Mustang; MB Made In Alabama; Musk Gives Finger To Stockholders; Made in Mexico Ole'; Geeley Lotus Revitalization; So Sorry: Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha; Cummins Recall; Toyota Fuel-Cell HD Trucks; OOPS Digital Drive Aids Faulty; Fast MOPAR: Dodge Roadkill Nights ... Continue reading
10-Millionth Ford Mustang Rolls Off the Assembly Line
Aug 12, 2018
Ford is celebrating the production of its 10-millionth Mustang – America’s best-selling sports car over the last 50 years. The 10-millionth Ford Mustang is a Wimbledon White GT V8 model convertible built at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. ... Continue reading
2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 12, 2018
Kudos to Mazda for continuing to offer manual transmissions in these little cars. The low-end powertrain (2.0-liter, 155-hp) would feel quite adequate if you could manage your own rpm ranges. The more powerful, direct-injected, 2.3-liter in our Grand Touring test car makes 184 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. ... Continue reading
2018 Lincoln Navigator Review By John Heilig
Aug 11, 2018
While its size dwarfs most other vehicles, the Lincoln Navigator atones for its size with good performance and comfort. ... Continue reading
Pricing Set for All-New 2019 Audi A7
Aug 11, 2018
The all-new 2019 Audi A7 builds on the heritage and success of the first generation, featuring a more precise, modern exterior and interior, as well as the next generation of lighting innovations and available driver assistance systems from Audi. Continuing the Audi tradition of offering exceptional design with precisi ... Continue reading
All-New 2019 Subaru Forester Canadian Pricing Announced
Aug 11, 2018
Completely redesigned around the Subaru Global Platform. More spacious and refined, with new capability and performance. ... Continue reading
Autonomous Electric Shuttle, First On Streets of Candiac +VIDEO
Aug 11, 2018
The City of Candiac was pleased to welcome Transport Minister André Fortin this morning for a major announcement: the arrival of a long-term demonstration project for a 100% electric autonomous shuttle to be used on public roads for the first time in Canada. ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada Announces Exclusive 2019 WRX Raiu Edition
Aug 11, 2018
Limited edition Raiu Edition the first special edition WRX in Canada in more than 15 years. Finished in exclusive Cool Grey Khaki, WRX Raiu Edition features dynamic visual and performance enhancements. ... Continue reading
The New BMW X7 Endurance Tests Under Extreme Conditions.
Aug 10, 2018
Prototypes of the first Sports Activity Vehicle for the luxury segment demonstrate their supreme versatility during test drives at the polar circle, on desert tracks and on the highway. Munich August 8, 2018; The Sports Activity Vehicle is heading for the luxury segment. ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2018
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague, August 10, 2018. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its iconic California camper with a limited edition. ... Continue reading
"New Car Review: 2018 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review" By John Heilig +VIDEO
Aug 10, 2018
New Car Review: 2018 Hyundai Sonata; Besides a refreshed exterior, Hyundai “refined” the chassis for improved ride and handling. Engineers increased the torsion bar stiffness within the steering system by 12 percent, which improves steering response in all conditions. They also improved the steering calibration. Th ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Increases the Production of XPANDER
Aug 9, 2018
The XPANDER is built at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bekasi, Indonesia and exports began in April this year. It was planned to produce 100,000 units in fiscal year 2018 but in response to demand, it has been decided to boost production by 20% to 120,000 units in order to ensure waiting times are managed ... Continue reading
INFINITI TO REVEAL ELECTRIFIED PERFORMANCE CONCEPT AT PEBBLE BEACH
Aug 9, 2018
INFINITI will unveil a new concept vehicle during this year's Monterey Car Week. ... Continue reading
Preview 2020 Aston Martin Varekai
Aug 7, 2018
When Aston Martin presented the DBX Concept at the 2015 Geneva auto show, it was quite clear that the British sports car manufacturer intended to develop a more practical vehicle than their existing models. ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-9 Unveils New Features and Refinements for 2019
Aug 7, 2018
With each successive model year, the second-generation Mazda CX-9 midsize crossover SUV has benefited from refinements, technology updates and performance improvements. ... Continue reading
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