March 2018

BMW records best-ever worldwide sales growth in February

(March 14, 2018) MUNICH, Germany — Once again, sales at the BMW Group have achieved new heights with total sales in February up 5.8% to 178,910. So far this year, a total of 348,459 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles have been delivered to customers around the world, which is an increase of 4.8% on the same period last year. Both figures represent new all-time sales records.

All-new Volkswagen Atlas three-row SUV an absolute winner

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 13, 2018) The Atlas is the Volkswagen’s first large, three-row seven-passenger SUV. It’s big — very big — and was designed for the needs of the modern American market. Atlas was styled in Wolfsburg Germany, with a bit of help from VW’s Santa Monica, Calif., design studio. Atlas is built exclusively in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Lexus draws new black line for its RC F Sport models

(March 13, 2018) NEW YORK — One of the most dynamic cars in the Lexus lineup, the RC coupe, has pushed the limits of design and performance since its introduction in 2014. This month, that tradition continues as Lexus rolls out the RC F SPORT Black Line Special Edition at the 2018 New York Auto Show.
 
Available on all RC 300/350 F SPORT models, the Black Line coupes feature two exterior paint colors: Caviar and Atomic Silver. A limited run of 650 units will be available this spring at dealerships nationwide.
 

Polestar 1 now available for pre-order in 18 countries

(March 13, 2018) Polestar 1, the first car from the new electric performance brand Polestar, is now available for pre-ordering in 18 countries around the world. This marks the latest step in the Polestar brand journey, while the Polestar 1 continues its first public appearance at the ongoing 2018 Geneva International Motor Show.

Honda's CR-V remains the compact SUV class leader

By Peter A.  Hubbard


MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 13, 2018) When your vehicle actually invented its classification, it typically has a target on its back — and it's the one every other automaker benchmarks.  So you have no choice but to keep moving and keep improving. 

Such is the case for the cuddly little Honda CR-V, which first burst onto the automotive landscape some 20 years ago — way back in February 1997 — becoming the first compact SUV. 

2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: Less weight, more power, more money

By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(March 13 2018) The first thing you notice about the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the way that it looks. This wide-body racer shares the 911 GT3’s polyurethane front and rear fascias, and the 911 GT2 RS’s front trunk NACA ducts that optimize brake cooling.

ClassicCars.com reveals more than just DeLorean was built in Ireland

(March 12, 2018) PHOENIX, Ariz. — If you thought the famous “Back to the Future” DeLorean was the only automobile with Irish roots, think again. With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, the experts at ClassicCars.com have identified seven additional vehicles that were produced on the Emerald Isle.

Legendary Mustang GT California Special returns for 2019

(March 12, 2018) DEARBORN, Mich. — The Mustang gets even more style and technology for 2019 thanks to the revival of the legendary Mustang GT California Special, new technology features including rev-matching on 5.0-liter manual-equipped models, the first-ever custom-tuned B&O Play premium audio system for Mustang and three new vintage-inspired colors and over-the-top stripes.

McLaren says forthcoming 'Hyper-GT' capable of 243 mph

(March 12, 2018) McLaren Automotive has confirmed that its forthcoming new "Hyper-GT," codenamed BP23, will achieve the highest top speed of any McLaren yet with the capability to exceed the 243 mph peak speed of the legendary McLaren F1 road car. The news follows the announcement by McLaren Automotive CEO, Mike Flewitt during the Geneva Motor Show press conference that a public reveal of the car can be expected this year.

2018 Genesis G90 takes on best the luxury segment has to offer

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 12, 2018) The Genesis G90 sedan may not be first on your list if you’re shopping in the full-size luxury segment, but it should be on there somewhere and pretty high up at that. Don’t let its Hyundai roots throw you off. This is a true luxury vehicle with all the trimmings you expect of the segment.