Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro — A hybrid powered off-road brute



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 17, 2024) When Toyota finally came up with an all new Tundra full-size pickup for the 2022 model year after a long 14 years since the last model debuted, we knew an all-new Sequoia that pairs with the Tundra truck couldn't be far behind. The aging and long-neglected Sequoia barely hung in there for 2022 and 2023 saw the debut of an all-new Sequoia grabbing the best of the Tacoma pickup's style, brawn, platform and capable architecture.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter on the big screen in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire



Sprinter takes a role in Sony 's

upcoming film to save the world

(March 16, 2024) ATLANTA — An upfitted Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, joins the Spengler family as they team up with the original Ghostbusters to save the world in the upcoming film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Returning to where it all started — the iconic New York firehouse — the original Ghostbusters developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.

Ed Ruscha and Andy Warhol art featured at Petersen Automotive Museum



'Eyes on the Road' showcases

work of iconic artists, designers

(March 15, 2024) LOS ANGELES — The Petersen Automotive Museum will debut its newest exhibit, “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape,” on March 30. The display, which explores the intersection of art, the motoring environment and automotive innovation, will feature a curated selection of concept cars and artwork from iconic artists, including Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol and David Hockney. 

Negative equity trade-ins pick up steam as used car values dwindle



Edmunds' analysts say average amount
owed on upside-down car loans soars


(March 15, 2024) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A growing number of consumers are finding themselves upside down on their car loans as the used vehicle market continues to stabilize and used values dwindle. "A storm is brewing in the used market as incentives and inventory continue to trickle back into the new vehicle market," said Ivan Drury, Edmunds' director of insights. "With demand for near-new vehicles on the decline, used car values are depreciating similarly to the way they did before the pandemic, and negative equity is rearing its ugly head."

The Kia K4 teased ahead of New York International Auto Show premiere



(March 15, 2024) SEOUL — Kia has unveiled a series of teaser images of the Kia K4 next-generation compact sedan. The images evoke an exceptional fusion of advanced technology and alluring aesthetics seamlessly encapsulated within the K4’s sleek contours. Kia has not been clear if the new sedan will be gas powered or electric.

Filling up won’t cost a pot ‘o gold this St. Patrick’s Day



(March 15, 2024) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The national average for a gallon of gas has been rising leisurely since last week, moving a mere two cents higher to $3.41.  However, with the cost of oil crossing the $80 per barrel mark and gas demand popping with warmer temps and better weather, change may be coming to the pump. Another critical factor is the arrival of more expensive summer blend gas, which tends to increase pump prices by 10 to 15 cents.

Now at dealers —2024 Lincoln Nautilus arrives with reimagined interior



Lincoln Digital Experience has
new 48-inch panoramic display

(March 15, 2024) PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Lincoln’s newest SUV — the all-new 2024 Nautilus — arrives at dealerships with evolved design, an available hybrid powertrain, and new connected features including the all-new Lincoln Digital Experience and Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology that will elevate the ownership experience for clients on and off the road.  

'Greenest' car in ACEEE's rankings burns gas



(March 14, 2024) Despite the attention on dozens of new electric models, the Toyota Prius Prime SE plug-in hybrid is the greenest model of 2024, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's annual GreenerCars ratings of the most environmentally friendly cars.

Cadillac teases future of zero emissions performance



(March 14, 2024) Cadillac has given the world a taste of what the future of electric performance could render, sharing a sneak peek at Opulent Velocity — a concept vehicle designed to celebrate the past, present and future of Cadillac and its performance brand, V-Series. Opulent Velocity represents the duality of the Cadillac brand defined in the name itself, Opulent + Velocity.

BMW of North America streamlines EV charging experience



(March 14, 2024) BMW of North America has announced the addition of Shell Recharge Solutions as a second eMobility provider, giving customers easy access to Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, EVConnect, and Blink charging stations via the My BMW App. BMW drivers can now find, access, and charge at all affiliated locations via their My BMW app, with payments for all five providers automatically processed via the app.