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Rear passenger protection falls short in most midsize SUVs

Rear passenger protection falls short in most midsize SUVs

Most midsize SUVs offer inadequate front crash protection for passengers seated in the rear, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show. “All these vehicles provide excellent protection for the driver,” said IIHS President David Harkey, “but only a handful extend that level ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo Introduces New Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary Models

Alfa Romeo Introduces New Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary Models

2024 Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th anniversary models Alfa Romeo celebrates 100 years of the iconic Quadrifoglio by introducing the new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary models Limited edition with only 100 exclusive units per model, globally Exclusive content for the Quadrifoglio 100th Annivers ... Continue reading

This Month's Letter From Europe Buick Enclave, Kia Soul, VW ID.4, Volvo S60 Recharge

This Month's Letter From Europe Buick Enclave, Kia Soul, VW ID.4, Volvo S60 Recharge

Before moving on to my latest test SUV Buick’s lavishly equipped Enclave, let me digress for a second. Having recently visited Yellowstone Club adjacent to Big Sky in Montana I noticed something very interesting. ... Continue reading

Genesis Coupe Concept - Flutter Heart Flutter

Genesis Coupe Concept - Flutter Heart Flutter

“It emphasizes the duality of the Genesis brand by showcasing the antagonistic character that lives within the Athletic and Elegance parameters of Genesis’ design philosophy,” said Luc Donckerwolke, Group Chief Creative Officer.Inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept unveiled in New York last year, the GV80 Coup ... Continue reading

All-New 2024 Hyundai Kona Revealed at New York International Auto Show

All-New 2024 Hyundai Kona Revealed at New York International Auto Show

2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new Kona is positioned as an upscaled multiplayer in the small SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant that offers advanced safety, convenience, and outstanding electric range of 260 miles bas ... Continue reading

Kia EV Beats Out Aspirational Performance Cars For NY Auto Show 2023 World Performance Car Title

Kia EV Beats Out Aspirational Performance Cars For NY Auto Show 2023 World Performance Car Title

Kia has achieved an outstanding result in this year's World Car Awards, with the Kia EV6 GT being crowned the 2023 World Performance Car.Announced at an awards ceremony during the New York International Auto Show, the recognition came from a jury of 100 distinguished international automotive journalists representing 32 ... Continue reading

INTRODUCING THE 2024 KIA EV9: MODERN REFINEMENT AND ALL-ELECTRIC CAPABILITY ESTABLISH A NEW INDUSTRY TOUCHSTONE

INTRODUCING THE 2024 KIA EV9: MODERN REFINEMENT AND ALL-ELECTRIC CAPABILITY ESTABLISH A NEW INDUSTRY TOUCHSTONE

Available second-row power-adjustable seats with leg extensions, heating and ventilation; more legroom than many large luxury SUVs currently offer Powerful on-road performance: Dual-motor EV9 GT-Line offers 379 hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque, targets 0-to-60 mph acceleration in 5 seconds2 True SUV capabilities: Available ... Continue reading

Groundbreaking Airbag Technology Earns Honda Safety Engineer the Highest Safety Engineering Excellence Award from U.S. Government

Groundbreaking Airbag Technology Earns Honda Safety Engineer the Highest Safety Engineering Excellence Award from U.S. Government

April 3, 2023 — YOKOHAMA, JAPAN Honda engineer Eric Heitkamp receives highest award from the U.S. Department of Transportation for new airbag design Unique three-chamber front passenger airbag is designed to decrease the risk of serious brain injury All-new passenger front airbag technology is standard equipment in t ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto Interest News Wrap-up March 26-April 1, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto Interest News Wrap-up March 26-April 1, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Marketing For Most Powerful BMW Production Vehicle Launched

Marketing For Most Powerful BMW Production Vehicle Launched

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 30, 2023… BMW of North America debuted today the first of two new 30-second spots featuring a talented roster of MLB All-Stars alongside the new plug-in hybrid electric BMW XM, which will run throughout the 2023 MLB season. The new creative, developed in partnership with the Home Team Spo ... Continue reading

Porsche announces Grand Marshals for Rennsport Reunion 7

Porsche announces Grand Marshals for Rennsport Reunion 7

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is proud to announce that two icons whose passion and determination positively influenced the brand both on the track and the road have accepted the nomination as Rennsport Grand Marshal. ... Continue reading

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance - Review by Mark Fulmer

From its beginning, the Genesis has successfully won the hearts of many drivers who appreciate reasonably affordable luxury. That ante has been upped by the 2023 GV60 in the form of smooth, silent speed. If you are running an errand and left your key fob in your room, no worries. There is a facial-recognition camera in ... Continue reading

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing Sedans Debut in "Forza Horizon 5"

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing Sedans Debut in "Forza Horizon 5"

As Cadillac celebrates 20 years of V-Series performance, the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing high-performance sedans will soon make their debut in “Forza Horizon 5,” developed by Xbox Game Studios’ Playground Games. “The timing couldn’t be better for the V-Series Blackwings to arrive in ‘Forza Horizon 5 ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recalls March 27, 2023

Official NHTSA Recalls March 27, 2023

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

Nissan reveals prototype sedan for contemporary lifestyles +VIDEO

Nissan reveals prototype sedan for contemporary lifestyles +VIDEO

TOKYO, March 22, 2023 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today a prototype sedan equipped with approximately 30 devices born from free ideas and ingenuity. ... Continue reading

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