The Automotive News Digest Week Ending July 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Jul 22, 2018
Week Of July 16-22 2018: FCA Replaces Ailing CEO Marchionne; Auto Tariffs, PSA Looks For North American Home' Dodge Angry Bee Unveiled, Tesla Troubles; AHOF Inductees,Whalberg A Dealer Now, Audi Boss In Jail, California Air Standards Ubiquitous?, Vietnamese Vehicles At Paris Car Show, Pikes Peak-e, Big Ford Recall ... Continue reading
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 Revealed In Denver
Jul 21, 2018
July 19, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge//SRT engineers are regulars at the drag strip and well known for creating the record-setting Challenger SRT Demon. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Live from New York Saturday July 21, 2018 7-9 AM
Jul 21, 2018
Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234, New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok and a panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts providing honest, practical and street-smart car repair and auto relevant news and buying advice. ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2018
In its fourth generation, the A8 redefines the Audi design language with its integrated technologies and sets new standards for the segment and brand. DesignThe 2019 A8 is the first production execution of the all-new premium Audi design language deriving from Design Chief, Mark Lichte’s Prologue concept, which is fo ... Continue reading
2018 Mazda CX-5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating
Jul 20, 2018
CX-5 is the only 2018 IIHS TSP+ within the small SUV category when equipped with the Adaptive Front-Lighting System built after March 2018, by the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). At the time of publishing this press release, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is the only 2018 IIHS TSP+ within the small SUV ca ... Continue reading
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Earns IIHS Highest Crash Rating Award
Jul 20, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. — 2018 The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class moves up a step in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s awards after earning a good rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test and getting improvements to its top-line headlights. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Kona Goes MARVELous at Comic-Con
Jul 19, 2018
Unique Interior and Exterior Design Cues Inspired by the Iconic Iron Man Suit Kona Iron Man Edition to be “Built-to-Order” with Limited Global Production SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 19, 2018 – “My armor’s maneuverable, fast, and lots of fun at parties,” – Tony Stark. In Stark-like fashion, Hyundai today unvei ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2018
AAPC Delivers Testimony During Commerce Hearing on Section 232 National Security Investigation Washington, D.C.- Governor Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, today testified before the U.S. Commerce Department at its hearing concerning the Section 232 National Security Investigation:“As t ... Continue reading
How Much Should I Pay For My Car?
Jul 19, 2018
Vincentric, LLC released an enhancement to its vehicle pricing data today with the addition of geographic level specificity to the Vincentric Market Price database. This enhanced product enables consumers, dealers, OEMs, and others within the auto industry to better understand pricing at a granular level for new and us ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2018
Washington DC July 14, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that Subaru, bucking moves by other automakers, remains committed to the midsize sedan, and now the next-generation Legacy has been spotted testing in metro Detroit, reports Automotive News. The Legacy, one of Subaru of America's oldest nameplates, will be the ... Continue reading
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Small CUV Road Test By Martha Hindes
Jul 19, 2018
The size – a five seater, midway between Mitsubishi's larger Outlander and smaller Outlander Sport SUVs – should be just right for your anticipated market that includes younger millennials. The starting price, a slice under $24K, should be right, inching below similar sized crossovers from competitors. ... Continue reading
Ford recalls 550,000 Escape, Fusion Vehicles For Autonomous Vehicle Movement
Jul 18, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich., July 18, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are: Select 2013-16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013-14 Ford Escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 550,000 2013-16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013 ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe; Thumbs-Up Durango, VW GTI, Terrain; Thumbs-Down Brand Snobbery
Jul 18, 2018
Snobbery is a funny old business which I have never been able to figure out. I am talking about cars if course. ... Continue reading
Technavio: Used Car Market in the US - Market Outlook and Analysis Through 2022
Jul 18, 2018
This research report provides actionable insights to help you answer key questions surrounding the emerging trends, drivers, and challenges, that are projected to impact the global online on-demand home services market and its stakeholders over the forecast years ... Continue reading
Autotrader Names 10 Hottest SUVs for Summer 2018
Jul 18, 2018
Autotrader editors put together its list of the 10 hottest SUVs for the summer of 2018. These fun, practical vehicles are the 10 most-searched new, used, and certified pre-owned utility vehicles on Autotrader. "Utility tops the must-have list for today's car shopper, which is why SUV sales continue to set records among ... Continue reading
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