Yearly Archives: 2016
2017 Kia Niro Hybrid debuts in Chicago
Kia has unveiled its first dedicated hybrid, the 2017 Niro hybrid utility vehicle. The Niro hybrid combines the efficiency of a hybrid powertrain with a SUV body, which should help it appeal to the SUV-loving buyers. Kia has unveiled its first dedicated hybrid, the 2017 Niro hybrid utility vehicle. The Niro hybrid combines the efficiency of a hybrid powertrain with...
Ford to release four new SUVs by 2020, Could one be a new Bronco?
Ford expects the love affair with SUVs to continue into the next decade, so Ford has announced plans to introduce four new SUV models by 2020. Ford sees increased demand from millennials that are starting families and the 80 million aging baby boomers that continue to prefer SUVs. Ford expects the love affair with SUVs to continue into the next...
2017 Cadillac XT5 priced at $38,995
Cadillac has announced the pricing for the 2017 XT5 crossover, which is going to arrive in April. Pricing for the SRX successor will range from $38,995 for the base XT5 and will top out at $62,500 for the XT5 Platinum model before the $995 destination fees. Cadillac has announced the pricing for the 2017 XT5 crossover, which is going to...
2017 Nissan Armada debuts in Chicago
Nissan has revealed the all-new 2017 Armada full-size SUV, which is debuting this week at the Chicago Auto Show. The new Armada is the basically a Nissan badged version of the Infiniti QX80 SUV, but with a face that is closer to the new Titan pickup. Nissan has revealed the all-new 2017 Armada full-size SUV, which is debuting this week...
Honda Civic Hatchback prototype teased ahead of its debut at Geneva
Honda has released a teaser photo of the all-new Civic hatchback prototype, which is going to debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show. The prototype is a preview of the hatchback that is going to launch in Europe in early 2017. The good news is that it will also be offered in other markets, including the United States. Honda...
2017 Chevy Trax gets a new face
The subcompact SUV segment continues to heat up and in order to capture even more of the segment, Chevy is giving the 2017 Trax a facelift. The restyled Trax is being introduced just 13 months after its U.S. introduction. The subcompact SUV segment continues to heat up and in order to capture even more of the segment, Chevy is giving...
Nissan reveals a trio of "Winter Warrior" concepts for Chicago [VIDEO]
This week the 2016 Chicago Auto Show kicks off and this year Nissan is bring unique versions of its crossovers, the Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue. All three crossovers ditch their standard wheels for heavy-duty snow tracks to tackle the winter. This week the 2016 Chicago Auto Show kicks off and this year Nissan is bring unique versions of its crossovers,...
2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package revealed
Ford has unveiled the new Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package, which will be available on the 2017 Explorer. The addition of the package expands Explorer offerings to six models, which includes the base, XLT, Limited, Sport and the Platinum edition models. Ford has unveiled the new Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package, which will be available on the 2017 Explorer. The...
2017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive packs 600 horsepower
BMW has unveiled the 2017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, ahead of its arrival in showrooms in September. Based on the new BMW 7 Series, the Alpina B7 xDrive is powered by a 600-hp turbocharged 4.4L V8 that will easily satisfy supercar fans that need a little more room. BMW has unveiled the 2017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, ahead of its...
Say bye to the Ferrari FF and hello to the GTC4 Lusso
It's been five years after the Ferrari FF debuted back in 2011 and now Ferrari is giving it some updates, which includes a new name - GTC4 Lusso. At first glance, the GTC4 Lusso doesn't look dramatically different than the outgoing FF, but there are some significant changes. The GTC4 Lusso is powered by a 6.3L V12 with 680 horsepower...
