May 2018

Mercedes-Benz introduces new AMG GT S Roadster

(May 14, 2018) Later this year, Mercedes-AMG is extending its sports car portfolio with an attractive open-air model — the new AMG GT S Roadster. With this latest addition, the AMG GT family now has a dozen members: four two-door Coupes, three Roadsters, two customer sports racing cars and three four-door Coupes.

Black is the new color for BMW Motorrad accessories

(May 13, 2018) MUNICH, Germany — It is now possible to configure the BMW R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure even more elegantly and expressively with high-quality and specially matched "Edition Black" original BMW Motorrad accessories. The wide choice of combinations available presents great potential for customization.

Audi expands traffic light information to 10 U.S. cities

(May 13, 2018) HERNDON, Va. — Audi of America has announced the expansion of Traffic Light Information to two more cities across the U.S. — Phoenix and areas of Kansas City, Kan. In 2016, Audi, in collaboration with Traffic Technology Services (TTS), launched Traffic Light Information in Las Vegas. With the addition of Phoenix and Kansas City, 10 cities and more than 2,250 intersections across the U.S. use the service.

Honda offering $199 a month lease for Clarity electric vehicle

(May 11, 2018) TORRANCE, Calif. — The 2018 Honda Clarity Electric arrives at select California and Oregon Honda dealerships today, competitively lease priced at $199 per month. With a five-person interior, premium appointments, and standard Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technologies, the Clarity may be a good choice for customers in search of a roomy, sophisticated and affordable all-electric daily driver.

The Clarity series was chosen as Green Car Journal's 2018 Green Car of the Year and Edmunds' Most Innovative Car in its 2018 CES Tech Driven Awards.

Nissan showcases latest Star Wars-themed show vehicle

(May 11, 2018) HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nissan's latest Star Wars-themed custom show vehicle lands on the Hollywood red carpet at the world premiere of "Solo: A Star Wars Story' this evening. Based upon the brand's 2018 Nissan Rogue, the custom show vehicle takes inspiration from the iconic Millennium Falcon featuring unmistakable elements from the most-capable ship in the galaxy.

A second-generation Ford F-100


The grille of this 1954 Ford F-100 indicates that the truck carried a revised six-cylinder engine making 115 horsepower. This second-generation F-Series pickup featured a new hood badge with a lightning bolt/gear-wheel motif. Ford started building the F-series pickups in 1948. The second generation was built from 1953 through 1956. (Photo by Jim Meachen)

Rolls-Royce Cullinan will become world's most expensive production SUV

(May 11, 2018) When Rolls-Royce announced three years ago that it would launch Cullinan, it did so in the knowledge that its customers around the world had asked it to build “The Rolls-Royce of SUVs,” with luxury, performance and usability not seen before in the SUV market. Many of these customers were younger, very successful high-net-worth individuals who are heavily engaged in the experience economy, and wanted a Rolls-Royce that would take them to the ends of the Earth in ultimate luxury.

Atlanta Concours boasts return of famed car collections

(May 10, 2018) ATLANTA, Ga. — Having made a significant mark within the automotive community during its first two seasons and proving itself as a bona fide Concours recognized for highlighting a distinguished field of entries that include collectible vehicles of national merit, the Atlanta Concours d’Elegance takes on an additional feat in its third year by adding a non-profit status to both its mission and its outreach.

Ford explores increased productivity for vans in cities

(May 10, 2018) VALENCIA, Spain — Among the toughest working environments for vans, cities offer significant challenges to moving people and delivering goods and services. Ford, which is already investigating how plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) could help in London, today announced it would also begin testing in Valencia, Spain.

The collaboration between Ford Smart Mobility, the regional government of Valencia and the Valencia City leadership, is designed to see how Transit Custom PHEV fleets could contribute to cleaner air targets and enhanced productivity.

Production model of electric Lagonda luxury SUV confirmed

(May 10, 2018) GAYDON, England — After causing a splash at the 2018 Geneva motor show with the remarkable "Vision Concept," Lagonda has confirmed plans for its first production mode — a radical, sector-defining zero-emission SUV.

Scheduled to be unveiled in 2021, the Lagonda SUV will be the first luxury SUV exclusively driven by zero emission powertrain technologies and will uphold all the qualities of the reinvented super-luxury marque.