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June 2018

Cadillac to expand Super Cruise across entire lineup by 2020

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(June 7, 2018) NEW YORK — Cadillac plans to expand the rollout of Super Cruise, the world’s first true hands-free driver assistance feature for the freeway. Super Cruise will be available on all Cadillac models, with the rollout beginning in 2020. After 2020, Super Cruise will make its introduction in other General Motors brands.

Cadillac also plans to offer V2X communications in a high-volume crossover by 2023 and eventually expand the technology across Cadillac’s portfolio.

Newly refreshed Cherokee Trailhawk: Getting over the rough stuff

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(June 6, 2018) Earlier this year we drove and reviewed the updated 2019 Jeep Cherokee when members of the automotive media were invited to California for its “first drive” introduction. Jeep provided both the Latitude and Overland trim levels and a very limited amount of time in the Trailhawk model for test-driving. Jeep engineers promised I’d get more time behind the wheel of the Trailhawk Elite in the coming months and that time came a week ago when I fully tested the “Trail Rated” Elite.

Land Rover addresses needs of a remote Scottish island

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(June 6, 2018) As part of its 70th anniversary year of activity, Land Rover sent a team of expert Experience drivers and volunteers to Mull in a fleet of Land Rovers to deliver unique three-word address plaques from what3words to 2,000 properties on the island, many of which are in isolated areas.

What3words is a British technology company that has divided the globe into a grid of 57 trillion 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique, easy-to-remember three-word address searchable via an app that even works offline.

Ford Fund to award customized Transits to nonprofits

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(June 6, 2018) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is underway and the Ford Motor Company Fund wants to provide disaster relief teams with the best equipped and most capable vehicles when people need help.

Natural disasters can hit with a devastating punch, presenting first responders with unique and dangerous situations.

Audi Q8 makes world debut as company's premium SUV

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(June 6, 2018) HERNDON, Va. — Combining the elegance of a coupe with the functionality of an SUV, the 2019 Audi Q8 debuted Tuesday at the Audi Brand Summit in Shenzhen, China. The five-passenger SUV offers advanced connectivity, infotainment and driver assistance systems, combined with capable driving dynamics, to set a new standard as the top SUV model from the Audi brand.

Mecum returns to Denver with muscle cars, classics, hot rods, resto mods

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(June 5, 2018) Mecum Auctions will return to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver June 8-9 with an estimated 600 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more to cross the auction block.

Among the featured consignments for the Denver 2018 auction are two extensive private collections, including a dozen eye-catching stunners to be offered at no reserve from the Linden Collection, as well as more than 30 vehicles from collector Rick Holland, most of which will also be offered without reserves.

Kicks' color studio adds personalization to Nissan's all-new Kicks crossover

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(June 5, 2018) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nissan Color Studio is all about style, color and personalization. The all-new 2018 Nissan Kicks, with its roots tracing back to Nissan's Rio de Janeiro design studio's Kicks Concept car, is also all about style, color and personalization. It's only natural that the two get together with the launch of the new Kicks Color Studio.

National gas price average falls for first time in three months

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(June 5, 2018) Dropping by two-cents on the week, the national gas price average is $2.95. This is the first time there has been a decrease in the national average since mid-March. The drop, albeit it small, follows the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report showing consistently strong demand although it is running slightly below (100,000 barrels a day less) the same week last year.

Volvo introduces next-generation roadside assistance

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(June 4, 2018) ROCKLEIGH, N.J. —  Volvo Car USA has introduced a new generation of roadside assistance technology that will dramatically improve response time to Volvo customers in need. With the use of advanced tracking technology, Volvo customers can pin-point where help is with real-time information.

This new roadside assistance technology complements a growing ecosystem of connected car technologies introduced by Volvo, including valet service, fuel delivery and in-car delivery in select European markets.