April 2018

Johan de Nysschen out at Cadillac, replaced by Steve Carlisle

(April 19, 2018) DETROIT — General Motors has announced the appointment of Steve Carlisle as General Motors senior vice president and president, Cadillac, replacing Johan de Nysschen, who is leaving the company effective immediately.

Travis Hester, currently vice president, Global Product Programs, is named president and managing director, GM Canada, replacing Carlisle. The transition will begin immediately.

1968 Mustang from Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' movie on display in Washington

(April 19, 2018) DEARBORN, Mich. — Once considered lost forever, the original 1968 Ford Mustang GT from the Warner Bros. movie “Bullitt” is headed for Washington, D.C. The iconic car is on display at the National Mall in celebration of Mustang’s 54th birthday and the 50th anniversary of “Bullitt.”

Chevy and Shell deliver fuel payment from the comfort of driver's seat

(April 18, 2018) SONOMA, Calif. — Chevrolet and Shell are rolling out the automotive industry’s first embedded, in-dash fuel payment and savings experience. This new feature will allow drivers of eligible Chevrolet vehicles to pay and save directly through the touchscreen in their vehicle when they fuel up at participating Shell-branded stations, without swiping a credit card or using a mobile device.

Ford Mustang is world's best-selling sports coupe for third straight year

(April 18, 2018) DEARBORN, Mich. — Global demand for the new 2018 model has driven Ford Mustang to its third straight year as the best-selling sports coupe in the world. Global Mustang registrations in 2017 totaled 125,809 cars, according to Ford analysis of the most recent new light vehicle registration data from IHS Markit.

This data — compiled from government and other sources and capturing 95 percent of global new vehicle volumes in more than 80 countries — puts Mustang ahead of all other sports coupe competitors worldwide.

BMW unveils the 2019 M2 Competition with 405 horsepower

(April 18, 2018) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The BMW Group has unveiled its latest pride — the BMW M2 Competition. The 2019 BMW M2 Competition replaces the BMW M2 Coupe while retaining the compact dimensions, characteristic BMW M proportions and the BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, rear wheel drive and a standard manual transmission with an optional M DCT transmission that have made the M2 beloved by many enthusiasts.

Sculptural beauty meets advanced battery technology in Buick Enspire

(April 18, 2018) WUZHEN, China — The Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV, an exploration of Buick’s bold design ideas and innovative technologies for future mobility, made its global debut in China this week.

Buick’s eMotion electric propulsion technology generates a maximum power of 410 kW (550 horsepower), enabling the concept to sprint from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds. And the Enspire is able to travel up to 370 miles on a single charge.

Volkswagen Group delivers more than 1 million vehicles in March

(April 17, 2018) WOLFSBURG — The Volkswagen Group recorded its best ever delivery result for a single month in March. The Group also finished the first quarter with an all-time record. The 1.04 million, deliveries in March were 5.3 percent higher than the prior-year month. Over 2.6 million vehicles were handed to customers in the first quarter of the year. up 7.4 percent.

Toyota developing 'talking' vehicle technology; implementation by 2021

(April 17, 2018) PLANO, Texas — Imagine a world where vehicles could "talk" to each other and to the surrounding environment to help keep their drivers and their passengers safe. Toyota and Lexus want to advance that conversation, which is why the companies plan to start deployment of Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) systems on vehicles sold in the United States starting in 2021, with the goal of adoption across most of its lineup by the mid-2020s.

2019 Honda Odyssey minivan goes on sale today starting at $31,065

(April 16, 2018) TORRANCE, Calif.  — The 2019 Honda Odyssey goes on-sale today with a starting starting at $31,065 including destination charge. The Odyssey continues in 2018 as the most popular retail minivan in America, a crown it's held in each of the past eight years.

Honda says the Odyssey delivers the ultimate family-friendly performance, comfort and connectivity offering unique family focused features and continues to receive accolades.