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2019 GMC Yukon Graphite Editions Unveiled

2019 GMC Yukon Graphite Editions Unveiled

DETROIT — GMC is expanding its premium Yukon line with the addition of two 2019 Graphite Editions. The all-new Yukon Graphite Edition offers a darkened exterior appearance, while the Yukon Graphite Performance Edition adds vehicle performance upgrades. ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Rapide AMR - A Four-Door Worthy of a Racing Team

Aston Martin Rapide AMR - A Four-Door Worthy of a Racing Team

As Aston Martin returns to Le Mans to defend its 2017 victory at the iconic 24-hour race, so the latest car in the exciting new AMR stable has been unveiled. Following hot on the heels of the DB11 AMR, Aston Martin has revealed the limited edition Rapide AMR. ... Continue reading

All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Offers Improved Performance, Lower Gas Costs

All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Offers Improved Performance, Lower Gas Costs

Ford, America's best-selling police brand, today introduced the all-new Police Interceptor Utility, the industry's first pursuit-rated hybrid SUV. The all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid responds to calls from law enforcement agencies for improved performance with lower operating costs to help make the lives ... Continue reading

NASA Flies Large Unmanned Aircraft in Public Airspace Without Chase Plane for First Time

NASA Flies Large Unmanned Aircraft in Public Airspace Without Chase Plane for First Time

NASA’s remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft, based at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, successfully flew its first mission in the National Airspace System without a safety chase aircraft on Tuesday. This historic flight moves the United States one step closer to normalizing unmanned ... Continue reading

All-systems-go for Swoop's June 20 Inaugural Flight

All-systems-go for Swoop's June 20 Inaugural Flight

Swoop receives air operators certificate approval from Transport Canada CALGARY, June 12, 2018 Today, Swoop has officially been granted its air operating certificate (AOC) approval by Transportation Canada. With just over a week to go until Swoop's inaugural flight from Hamilton, ON to Abbotsford, BC the coming days ar ... Continue reading

Alta Motors Announces the 2019 Redshift EXR

Alta Motors Announces the 2019 Redshift EXR

BRISBANE, Calif., June 12, 2018 -- Alta Motors, the leader in high-performance electric motorcycles, today announced the release of its highly-anticipated Redshift EXR. The 2019 Redshift EXR is the ideal multi-terrain motorcycle for the performance enthusiast, but equally intuitive and easy to ride for beginners. ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors' Utilimaster® Displays Walk-in Van For Urban Utility Service At Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference

Spartan Motors' Utilimaster® Displays Walk-in Van For Urban Utility Service At Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference

CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 12, 2018 -- Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services ("Spartan"), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. which encompasses the Utilimaster® go-to-market brand, displayed a ConEd utility walk-in van—a solution born out of the company's Work-Driven Design® process—at the Electric Utility Fleet Ma ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile The Auto Channel's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

Following two consecutive years of luxury sales leadership, Mercedes-Benz USA enters the 2019 model year with an array of exciting new vehicle debuts and significant performance and technology upgrades across the board. The debut of the third-generation CLS 4-door coupe welcomes a groundbreaking electrified powertrain ... Continue reading

‘Somewhere, Carroll Is Smiling’ - New 2019 Shelby GT350 Adds Tech from Mustang Road Course Racing and All-New Shelby GT500

‘Somewhere, Carroll Is Smiling’ - New 2019 Shelby GT350 Adds Tech from Mustang Road Course Racing and All-New Shelby GT500

To improve the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 driver confidence and lap times, Ford Performance leveraged its Mustang road course racing programs and all-new upcoming Shelby® GT500, infusing GT350 with the very latest in track and street technology. ... Continue reading

2019 Genesis G70: Designed to Perform

2019 Genesis G70: Designed to Perform

G70 was “engineered by design” with strong, lightweight materials G70 has among the stiffest body structures in its class With a low 0.28 Cd, G70 is more efficient and stable at speed 0-to-60 mph in 4.5 seconds (3.3T V6 with rear-wheel drive (RWD)) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - June 11, 2018: When it comes to market this s ... Continue reading

2019 Genesis G70: Designed To Perform

2019 Genesis G70: Designed To Perform

When it comes to market this summer, the 2019 Genesis G70 luxury sport sedan will reset benchmarks and expectations in its class for the holistic integration of performance, body strength, refined luxury and aerodynamic design. G70 is the third of six new Genesis models slated to debut by 2021, and the final sedan of t ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Veloster To Star In Marvel Movies

2019 Hyundai Veloster To Star In Marvel Movies

Veloster retains unique two-plus-one door asymmetrical bodystyle configuration Available 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque Generous cutting-edge infotainment and connectivity features Standard multi-link rear suspension for agile dynamics Starting at $18,500 for 2.0 manual-tran ... Continue reading

2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

The Hardtop 2 Door, formerly referred to as the Mini Cooper, has good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It hasn’t been rated for passenger-side small overlap protection. ... Continue reading

2018 Volkswagen Golf R Review - The Refined Hooligan

2018 Volkswagen Golf R Review - The Refined Hooligan

Refinement is prevalent throughout. When the clutch is fully engaged at idle, the vehicle can move at a crawl versus a herky-jerky lunging threatening to stall. Activating the electronic parking brake elicits an audible response from the rear of the car, as does the selection of reverse when the backup camera is actuat ... Continue reading

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