January 2017

Chevy Bolt EV named North American Car of the Year

(January 9, 2017) DETROIT — The Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chrysler Pacifica minivan, and Honda Ridgeline pickup were announced as the winners of the 2017 North American Car, Utility vehicle and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) at the start of media days today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The winners were picked by a jury of 57 auto journalists from across the United States and Canada.

Kia reveals performance-oriented fastback sedan — The Stinger

(January 9, 2017) DETROIT — Kia unveiled its new Stinger, a five-passenger fastback sports sedan poised to redefine a segment currently populated by European automakers, at the Detroit auto show on Sunday. The Stinger promises to be the highest-performance production vehicle in the company’s history and is backed by Kia Motors’ industry-leading quality and reliability. 

All-new Lexus LS 500 introduced in Detroit with 415 horsepower V6

(January 10, 2017) DETROIT — It is possible that no single automobile has, upon introduction, upended its category as decisively as the first Lexus LS did when it launched the luxury brand 28 years ago. The 1990 LS 400 was the original luxury disruptor, winning critical acclaim and astonishing customers by setting new benchmarks for comfort, powertrain performance and smoothness, quietness, build quality, attention to detail, and dependability. The brand supported that groundbreaking vehicle by setting and maintaining new standards for customer service and satisfaction.

High-performance Audi SQ5 debuts at Detroit auto show

(January 9, 2017) HERNDON, Va. — With increased power, a new turbocharged V6 engine and a more progressive, sporty design, the all-new Audi SQ5 makes its global debut at the North American International Auto Show. New for 2018, the second-generation SQ5 offers a full suite of available driver assistance systems and advanced infotainment features, combined with a dynamic driving experience, to set a new standard in the luxury performance crossover segment.

Chevrolet unveils 2018 Traverse with more space, 9-speed transmission

(January 9, 2017) DETROIT — Chevrolet today introduced the all-new 2018 Traverse crossover SUV. Wrapped in bold and refined styling, the completely redesigned Traverse offers technologies to help keep passengers of all ages and lifestyles comfortable and connected.

Traverse will deliver what is expected to be best-in-class third-row legroom, maximum cargo room and passenger volume with an enhanced roster of available active safety features.

GMC introduces all-new 2018 Terrain

(January 9, 2017) DETROIT — GMC has introduced the all-new 2018 Terrain and unveiled the next chapter of GMC design via a boldly styled and intelligently engineered successor to the brand’s popular compact SUV. The Terrain offers greater refinement and versatility to adapt to customers’ unique needs, and it’s packed with more available advanced safety technologies than ever before.

Ford adds 3.0-liter diesel, new V-6 to freshened 2018 F-150

(January 8, 2017) DEARBORN, Mich. — Three years after first introducing the high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy-bodied Ford F-150, the freshened 2018 F-150 arrives with bold new front and rear styling, advanced technologies — including available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection — and improved engines. The new engines include an all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 turbo diesel and enhanced V6 and V8 gas engines.