August 2018

Nissan holds line on pricing for 2019 Frontier starting at $19,885

(August 29, 2018) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The starting price including destination charge for the Frontier S King Cab with manual transmission is $19,985. That is unchanged from 2018, continuing Frontier's reign as "America's most affordable pickup." Frontier has also been named "the highest ranked midsize pickup in initial quality"  for three years in a row by J.D. Power in the company's Initial Quality Study.

The indestructible diesel



This circa 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 was discovered abandoned in eastern North Carolina. The W123, considered one of the best Mercedes sedans ever built, was manufactured from 1976 through 1985. This particular model is outfitted with the 240D diesel engine. The 2.4-liter 4-cylinder made a grand total of 71 horsepower and 101 pound-feet of torque. It was noted for two things — its indestructible nature and its turtle-like acceleration. In fact, there are dozens of YouTube videos depicting how fast owners can navigate from 0-to-60. The average time being between 20 and 25 seconds. One guy proclaimed he had run out of road before hitting 60.
(Photo by Jim Meachen)

Jaguar Classic confirms it will build zero-emission E-Types

(August 28, 2018) RYTON-on-DUNSMORE, England — Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the original concept for "the most beautiful electric car in the world," Jaguar Classic has conirmed it will offer all-electric E-types for sale. The news follows the iconic EV sports car’s successful debut in concept form at Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest in September 2017.

Combining its restoration expertise with cutting-edge technology from the Jaguar I-PACE, the award-winning zero-emissions performance SUV, Jaguar Classic will offer tailor-made E-types restored and converted to electric power at the same Classic Works facility as its E-type Reborn restorations in Coventry, UK.

BMW 5 Series stars in 'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan'

(August 28, 2018) MUNICH, Germany — It is widely known that BMW cars have always been at home on the big screen. Now, BMW is also making an impressive debut in the world of video streaming. A whole range of BMW cars will be featured alongside legendary CIA analyst and agent Jack Ryan in the new Amazon series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.” The first season will be available exclusively on Prime Video beginning Friday, Aug. 31.

Volo Auto Museum to sell some of its famous TV and movie cars

(August 28, 2018) VOLO, Ill. — When the Volo Auto Museum sells some of its famous TV and movie cars and other novelties this September, it won't be because officials are downsizing or cutting their losses. Rather, it will be the continuation of a winning strategy that has helped this increasingly eclectic museum located in a small northern Illinois town to buck the trend that has been closing the doors of other auto museums nationwide.

Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow — Emotional signpost to the future of design

(August 28, 2018) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQ Silver Arrow show car at Monterey Car Week, the annual event in California that attracts car aficionados and collectors from all over the world. The one-seater EQ Silver Arrow is an homage to the successful record-breaking W 125 car from 1937.

Not-so-mini Mini Cooper S Countryman offers plug-in technology for 2018

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 27, 2018) Maybe the first thing you might notice about the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is that it isn’t quite so mini, and I’m not talking about just the name. At nearly 170 inches long and with a wheelbase of just over 105 inches, it isn’t exactly reaching “maxi” standards, but it’s nearly the size of a Kia Soul (and with a longer wheelbase) and approaches the standard for classification as a compact rather than a subcompact vehicle as with some other Minis.

Touring-bodied Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B tops at Pebble Beach

(August 27, 2018) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — After an intense competition that drew diverse cars from around the globe, the coveted gold Best of Show ribbon was placed on the deep blue bodywork of a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was a match meant to be.

2019 Acura NSX debuts in Monterey with enhancements, more color choices

(August 27, 2018) The 2019 Acura NSX made its debut last week at Monterey Car Week featuring new design cues, exterior and interior color combinations, and chassis upgrades that enhance vehicle dynamics. The 2019 Acura NSX is currently available for order with U.S. deliveries slated to begin in October.

New for 2019, a Thermal Orange Pearl premium paint option continues the tradition of NSX color names inspired by motorsports venues and iconic corners, and pays homage to 30 years of Acura motorsports vehicles with orange accented liveries.