January 2017

Lincoln ends year on high note — Up 10% in U.S., growing fast in China

(January 7, 2016) DEARBORN, Mich. — The Lincoln Motor Company ended 2016 with a 10 percent gain in U.S. sales, its best in nine years. Lincoln achieved nearly a threefold increase in sales in China last year, where it is now the fastest-growing luxury brand.

“The momentum is both gratifying and encouraging,” said Kumar Galhotra, president, The Lincoln Motor Comp
any. “We’re pleased clients are recognizing the superior experiences and vehicles Lincoln offers.”

Lexus to feature design exhibit in Detroit highlighted by new LS sedan

(January 7, 2017) DETROIT — Lexus will debut a new auto show exhibit at the 2017 North American International Auto Show showcasing the Lexus brand’s deign direction, hallmark craftsmanship, quality, and safety while giving visitors an immersive experience. The all-new, fifth-generation 2018 LS flagship sedan, making its world debut in Detroit, takes center stage.

New Ram 1500 Rebel Black to be unveiled in Detroit

(January 7, 2017) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ram Truck will introduce a special edition of the popular Ram 1500 Rebel — the Rebel Black — at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. The Ram Rebel Black special edition traces its origin to one of the truck brand’s fastest-selling off-road powerhouses, adapting dark features as a design component. The package is offered with all available Rebel colors, adding black wheels, brush guard and theme-matched all-black interior.

Honda introduces Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem at CES 2017

(January 6, 2017) LAS VEGAS — Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept this week at the Consumer Electronics Show here, connecting the power of artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future and improve customers' quality of life.

Audi to debut all-new A5 and S5 Cabriolet at Detroit auto show

(January 6, 2017) HERNDON, Va. — Completing the new generation of the A5 family, the all-new 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet will make their U.S. debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. Audi says that with a fully automatic soft top that opens in 15 seconds and closes in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph and seating for up to four, the A5 and S5 Cabriolet are the perfect combination of design, top-down driving and dynamic performance.

Future classic cars to be on display at Scottsdale show Jan. 16

(January 6, 2016) PHOENIX, Ariz. — ClassicCars.com, home to the industry’s largest community of collector car owners, buyers and enthusiasts, will hold the 2nd Annual Future Classics Car Show, taking place Monday, Jan. 16, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The show will occur during Arizona Collector Car Week and will display “future classics” model years 1975 to 2016 in the Domestic, Import, and Euro categories.

Arizona Collector Car Week has always focused on the present assortment of classic cars, but until recently, no one had the foresight to promote the next crop of up-and-coming collector cars.

2017 Ford Escape — A major refresh

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(January 6, 2017) For 2017, Ford has given the popular Escape crossover utility vehicle what is known as a mid-cycle refresh. The Escape was completely redesigned back in 2013, when Ford dumped the boxy old Escape for the one we currently see in dealer showrooms.

Toyota Concept-i — Focusing on the people who use it

(January 6, 2017) LAS VEGAS — Imagine if the vehicles of the future were friendly, and focused on you. That’s the vision behind Toyota’s Concept-i. Announced this week at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the groundbreaking concept vehicle demonstrates Toyota’s view that vehicles of the future should start with the people who use them. 

Automobile industry sets all-time sale record in 2016

(January 5, 2017) Solid gains at GM, Nissan and Honda in December helped push 2016 vehicle sales to a new record, topping the 2015 total by more than 56,000 units. Sales totaled 17,539,052 for the year.

Volume rose 10 percent at General Motors for a second straight month. Nissan advanced 9.7 percent and Honda posted a 6.4 percent gain.  Toyota Motor Corp. rose 2 percent and Ford Motor Co. edged up 0.1 percent, while Fiat Chrysler recorded its third straight double-digit decline.

Audi and NVIDIA team up with goal of automated driving on roads by 2020

(January 5, 2016) HERNDON, Va.— Audi has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use artificial intelligence in delivering highly automated vehicles starting in 2020. Deep learning technology will enable skilled handling of real-road complexities, delivering safer automated vehicles earlier.

Audi and NVIDIA are long-time partners, merging the best of automotive engineering and visual computing technologies on Audi innovations such as Audi MMI navigation and the Audi virtual cockpit.