Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 3, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson
Nov 4, 2018
US Sales UP (Surprise!); Cadillac Books On Hold; GM RIF; GM Capital Cutback; GM Going Into Bicycle Biz; Toyota Sports Car To Debut In Detroit; Tesla Troubles; Faraday Future (May Not Have One); SEMA News; FORD GT; Harley Recall; Jeep Recall; Scion Recall; Lewis Hamilton Wins 2nd Straight F-1 Title ... Continue reading
"NEW CAR REVIEW: 2018 BUICK ENCORE PREMIUM FWD" BY STEVE PURDY
Nov 4, 2018
You can get the base Encore for just under 23-grand without any extras. Our top-of-the-line Premium model shows a starting price of $31,000. With a nice list of options, the bottom line on the sticker shows $35,630. That includes: leather, navigation with real-time traffic, power sunroof, all the driver assistance stuf ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry and Highlander Get Nightshade Special Edition
Nov 3, 2018
Toyota is preempting the earlier sunset associated with the end of Daylight Savings Time this weekend by turning down the lights on two new Nightshade Special Editions. The 2019 Camry and Highlander will both get Nightshade Special Edition packages that offer sporty styling with black accents, guaranteed to stand out w ... Continue reading
Jaguar Test Drive Experience Set to Electrify Miami
Nov 3, 2018
Multi-city national tour kicks off November 8th MAHWAH, NJ – November 3, 2018: The Jaguar Electrifies Experience, a multi-city national tour, will be coming to Miami November 8-11. To mark the arrival of the Experience in Miami, Jaguar is teaming up with Professional Football Player Danny Amendola, who will be at the ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 3, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive
Nov 3, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2018
NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2017 -- Starting today, drivers in the greater Los Angeles and Dallas metro areas can enroll in BOOK by Cadillac, a first-of-its-kind luxury vehicle subscription service that gives members access to a variety of Cadillac vehicles on a month-to-month basis with no long-term commitments. ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2018
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2018; Enriching its extensive used-vehicle database, J.D. Power today announced a new feature, VIN Based Option, available to all NADA Values Online subscribers. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S - Fastest Series Production Four-Seater on the North Loop of Nürburgring +VIDEO
Nov 2, 2018
New lap record in the "Green Hell" of the Nürburgring With an officially measured, certified and notarized time of 7:25:41, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is the world's fastest series production four-seater on the legendary North Loop of the Nürburgring. Mercedes-AMG Development Engineer Demian Schaffert sat behind th ... Continue reading
Project 003 - Aston Martin Confirms its New Hypercar
Nov 2, 2018
As first revealed this past September, Aston Martin has confirmed its next step into the mid-engined hypercar market Project ‘003’. ... Continue reading
Kia Reports October 2018 US Auto Sales
Nov 1, 2018
IRVINE, Calif., November 1, 2018 – Kia Motors America today announced October sales of 45,102 vehicles, led by Forte with 9,537 units sold, the highest October sales total in company history for the nameplate. In addition, the brand’s popular Rio, Niro and Sportage models each posted double-digit gains of 45-, 11- ... Continue reading
Trucks and Electrified Vehicles Spark Strong October 2018 Sales for American Honda
Nov 1, 2018
American Honda trucks gain 6.5% to set new October record Honda electrified vehicles have best month on record, exceeding 6,000 retail sales for second month in a row Honda Pilot sales climb 31% for best October sales; Odyssey rises 15% Acura trucks set new October record, gaining 15% Acura RDX records best October and ... Continue reading
Toyota: The New Supra Coming to Detroit
Nov 1, 2018
TOKYO, Oct, 31 2018 - Confirming one of the worst-kept secrets in the auto industry, Toyota announced it will premiere its oft-teased and much-anticipated 2020 Supra at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, held between January 14 and 27. Although Toyota ceased production of its highly pop ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors October 2018 Sales up 8.4 Percent
Nov 1, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported October 2018 sales of 8,002 up 8.4 percent compared to October 2017 and its best October since 2007. Calendar year sales are 101,400 units sold, an increase of 17.1 percent over the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2018
Ford Motor Company today reported its October 2018 U.S. sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. ... Continue reading
2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE NAMED SUV OF THE YEAR
Oct 31, 2018
LAS VEGAS, NV., Oct. 31, 2018 – The AutoJudge Awards sponsored by the Texas Automotive Media Association (TAMA), named the 2019 Santa Fe SUV of the Year today during the SEMA trade show. ... Continue reading
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