November 2016

Mecum's Dallas auction achieves $24.6 million in sales

(November 13, 2016) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions cruised back into Dallas last weekend where 756 cars went home with determined bidders over the span of just four days. Total sales for the high-energy event reached $24.6 million, with Mecum Auctions selling 73 percent of the auction’s 1,041 consigned vehicles.

Volkswagen previews what will be its largest SUV in the U.S. — the Atlas

By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(November 13, 2016) Volkswagen's MQB structure is gaining steam, underpinning not only the Golf, but he Euro-spec Passat and Tiguan as well. The next Jetta, which has just been shown to VW dealers and is drawing good reviews, will come in 2017 as a 2018 model, but the big news — and we do mean big — for the MQB is the recently introduced VW Atlas SUV.

Nissan announces pricing for Titan single cab models

(November 12, 2016) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2017 Titan and Titan XD Single Cab pickups, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing starts under $30,000 – $29,580 for the Titan S Single Cab 4x2 and $31,090 for the Titan XD S Single Cab Gas 4x2. With destination charge the starting prices are $30,775 and $32,285 respectively.

Single Cab sales traditionally make up 10 percent of the full-size truck market and Titan has never before been a part of the critical commercial business use segment.

Jeep introduces two new Renegade models

(November 12, 2016) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Two new Jeep Renegade models will make their debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, providing customers with two new and unique special editions for the most capable small SUV on the market.
 
“These two new Jeep Renegade models help to extend our popular small SUV’s continued global success since its launch last year, and to provide customers with the choice of two distinctive and unique special editions,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand.

Lexus and EuropaCorp create 28th Century spacecraft vehicle for film

(November 12, 2016) Lexus has announced the formation of a creative partnership with film studio EuropaCorp. One of the early highlights of this collaboration will be the highly anticipated 2017 science fiction film, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, starring Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan.  Lexus collaborated with the Valerian creative team, as they imagined and brought to life the vision for the SKYJET, a single-seat pursuit craft featured in the film.

Ram announces pricing for 2017 Power Wagon starting at $53,015

(November 11, 2016) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ram Truck has announced pricing for its eagerly awaited 2017 Ram Power Wagon. The Ram Power Wagon will have a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price$53,015 including destination charge.
 
Built on a Ram 2500 platform, the 2017 Power Wagon gets a new look inside and out to match its one-of-a-kind capabilities; a heavy-duty interpretation of the Rebel’s unique design.
 

All-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox to make debut at L.A. Auto Show

(November 11, 2016) LOS ANGELES — The redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will make its public auto show debut Nov. 18-27 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Offering an expressive design, the latest connectivity, more safety features and a trio of propulsion choices — including the segment’s only turbo-diesel — the all-new Equinox is a fresh and modern compact SUV.

Volkswagen introduces major updates to Golf family

(November 11, 2016) WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen is updating the most successful model in the group’s history — the Golf. The main focus of the 2017 model year is — alongside new engines, sharper design and new driver assistance systems — a completely new generation of infotainment systems.

Subaru Outback is simply a gem

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(November 10, 2016) I’ve always thought the Subaru Outback to be the Centaur of vehicles. It didn’t start out that way when it was first introduced back in 1995 and marketed as a Legacy Grand Wagon in Japan. That was long before the crossover utility vehicle craze came on the automotive scene.