Automotive News

Top Automotive News Stories for January 2018

Top automotive news stories in one place make it easier for the auto enthusiast and those who like to stay on top of world happenings to get their information at one stop. A couple of the top stories are listed below. Despite Emissions Test Scandal, VW Has Set a New Sales Record Despite cheating on emissions tests for millions of cars across the globe, Volkswagen hit a record number of sales in 2

The 2019 Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is one of the industry’s top-selling midsize crossover vehicles, and for the 2019 model year, the carmaker is going to give the Edge a slight facelift. Ford intends to install standard driver-assist systems in the model. The car company also plans to offer an ST performance variant, one that will replace the model’s Sport package. The 2019 Edge will have a standard 2.0-

Audi Recalls 330,000 Cars in Germany

In December of 2017, the automaker Audi, a division of Volkswagen, recalled 330,000 of their cars and crossover vehicles in Germany. The recall was issued in relation to potential electrical connection problems with the auxiliary heater, in fact, it could cause fires. Models A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 manufactured between April of 2011 and May of 2015 were all affected by the recall. No actual

Lincoln Gets Rid of MK Naming

After years of customer complaints and confusion, Lincoln is showing that they are listening to their customers. The brand is going to ditch their “MK” naming scheme and give their models entirely new and creative names. The first name to go is the MKX. The MKX will now be known as the Nautilus starting with the 2019 model that will be available for purchase in spring of next year. R

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery

If your family is seeking adventure, look no further than the 2017 Land Rover Discovery for your next vehicle. Previously known as the LR4, this crossover has over 11-inches of ground clearance with a 3-foot wading depth, and comfortable seating for up to seven in its redesigned high-class cabin.This is the ideal vehicle for not only our everyday errands, but for your outings to explore as well.

The Top 4 Trucks of 2017

Arguably, the truck is the most American car you can think of. Sturdy, durable, long lasting, and a great vehicle to use for long distance road trips, moving, or if you just want to go hunting one weekend. The truck has had staying power in the American car market for years because of how versatile it is. Here are some of our favorite trucks from 2017. 2017 Ford F-150 MSRP: $27,110 - $63,625 When

Keeping a Vehicle's Safety Sensors Clean During the Winter

Though a vehicle's safety sensors are carefully calibrated and programmed to provide drivers with the most responsive security system possible, drivers must still be diligent in caring for their vehicles. During the winter especially, it can be easy for snow and grime to clog up the vulnerable sensor points, resulting in reduced response times and functioning. Fortunately, however, it can be easy

Ron Stach Resigns from Volkswagen

A senior U.S. sales manager has resigned from Volkswagen’s North America operations. The sales manager left the company soon after the automaker’s deliveries in the second-biggest auto market took a steep drop. Ron Stach, Volkswagen’s senior vice president of sales, stepped down on January 4. Stach had been with the company’s North America division since 2006. In the past,

Detroit Auto Show 2018 Preview

The Detroit Auto Show is fast approaching. The lineup for this year has some new additions and tweaks to recent models. Some of the manufacturers whose models will be present at the auto show are listed below. Hyundai Genesis The luxury brand is getting off to a good start this spring with the arrival of the G70. This compact sports sedan is the first product specifically designed for Genesis. Two

Is the Car of the Future Even a Car At All?

There is no doubt that when it comes to a vehicle, our needs are ever-changing. Technology is meeting those needs with green cars, self-driving cars, and in the near future perhaps, maybe not even a car at all. In fact, due to changing consumer needs and habits, the car of the future may be a self-driving van or other multi-passenger vehicles. In early December 2017, Moia, a subsidiary of Volkswa