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BMW of North America Reports July 2019 U.S. Sales

BMW of North America Reports July 2019 U.S. Sales

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--BMW brand sales increased 4.7 percent in July 2019 for a total of 23,015 over the 21,982 vehicles sold in July 2018. The brand’s momentum continued, showing year-over-year sales increases in six straight months. ... Continue reading

Ford Warriors in Pink and GoRide Health™ Team Up to Offer Complimentary Medical Rides to Breast Cancer Patients

Ford Warriors in Pink and GoRide Health™ Team Up to Offer Complimentary Medical Rides to Breast Cancer Patients

When Stephanie M. of Detroit was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time, it’s fair to say that the way she was going to travel around town wasn’t the primary thing on her mind. But post-surgery driving restrictions meant she had to face a fundamental mobility question: How was she going to get to her appo ... Continue reading

Official 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé and 911 Carrera Cabriolet Close Up Look

Official 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé and 911 Carrera Cabriolet Close Up Look

The new sports car is being launched as a Coupé and Cabriolet, and generates 283 kW (385 PS; Fuel consumption combined 9.0-9.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 206-210 g/km) from its 3.0-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine with biturbo charging. The Carrera is the entry-level 911 model and offers 11 kW (15 PS) more power ... Continue reading

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

JAMA will hold the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 over a period of 12 days from October 24 through November 4. With “OPEN FUTURE” as its theme and with the participation of 186* companies and organizations from seven countries around the world, the show will offer thrilling vehicle displays and entertaining events, and ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan Altima Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Nissan Altima Review by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Nissan Altima 25 Years Later - You might be scratching your head as to why a car maker would invest a lot of money to bring out a new sedan considering the current significant interest in SUVs by new vehicle buyers. First off, a very good reason is sales volume, or opportunity. ... Continue reading

New Car Destination Fees Are Way Up: Here's Why

New Car Destination Fees Are Way Up: Here's Why

The AIADA reported that if you haven't shopped for a new car lately, you might balk at an item near the bottom of the window sticker: the destination charge. Once a nominal fee of around $500 (see above "sticker" - $92 transportation charge), such charges have ballooned in recent years, reports USA Today. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen To Shorten New Car Warranty From 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper To 4 years/50,000 miles And Give Dealer $200 ADV Per Vehicle Starting With 2020 Models

Volkswagen To Shorten New Car Warranty From 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper To 4 years/50,000 miles And Give Dealer $200 ADV Per Vehicle Starting With 2020 Models

Washington DC July 29, 2019; The AIADA reported that Volkswagen will scale back its industry-best 6-year/72,000-mile bumper- to-bumper warranty program to 4 years/50,000 miles, but throw in two years of factory-covered maintenance beginning with its 2020 model-year vehicles, Automotive News has learned. And, reports Au ... Continue reading

Official 2020 Lexus LX 570 Sport Package Introduction

Official 2020 Lexus LX 570 Sport Package Introduction

PLANO, Texas (July 29, 2019) — Lexus is giving buyers of the 2020 LX 570 a new way to express their style with the introduction of the all-new Sport Package. Available on the 3-row model only, the new interior and exterior styling package enhances the LX’s traditional lines with the following updates: Exterior: Exc ... Continue reading

BMW Recall - July 29, 2019: BMW 750i; BMW M5; BMW 850i; BMW X5; BMW X7

BMW Recall - July 29, 2019: BMW 750i; BMW M5; BMW 850i; BMW X5; BMW X7

NHTSA Recall ID Number : 19V513 Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC Subject : High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak MakeModelModel YearsBMW750I2020BMWM52019BMWM850I2019BMWX52019BMWX72019 Home Models » Current Past Compare » 4-Car Compare Rank by Specs Safety Crash Tests/Recalls/Service Bulletins BMW News Ar ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - JULY 29, 2919

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - JULY 29, 2919

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Discover 2020 Honda Pilot With Black Edition Trim

Discover 2020 Honda Pilot With Black Edition Trim

Jul 29, 2019 - TORRANCE, Calif. New Black Edition adds exclusive exterior and interior styling enhancements Honda Sensing® standard on all trim levels, plus available HondaLink with 4G LTE Wi-Fi, CabinTalk™ and CabinControl™ app Honda i-VTM4® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive available on all trims Fresh from a th ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review - Save The Manuals! by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review - Save The Manuals! by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

The N-brand’s name represents Namyang, Korea, home of Hyundai’s engineering center, as well as Germany’s Nürburgring race course where the vehicle dynamics were fine-tuned. As an aside, the stylized letter “N” also represents a chicane. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Review Week Of July 21-28, 2019

Nutson's Automotive News Review Week Of July 21-28, 2019

This Week's Automotive News Highlights; CAFE Alive And Well In California; Ghosn Suing Nissan Group; JD Power APEAL Study; ADAS Ubiquitous; Consumers Sue Ford; Cruise Taxi's Stalled; eF-150 Plugged In; Volvo RECALL; Nissan Layoffs; Simeone Collection Ranked #1 Auto Museum ... Continue reading

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