(December 18, 2019) HERNDON, Va. — The 2020 Audi Q7 has received an all-encompassing update — from enhanced technologies and infotainment systems to exterior and interior design improvements — continuing its tradition as a leader in the luxury SUV segment.

The new Audi Q7 features an all-new 3.0-liter TFSI V6 engine, which generates 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 44 lb-ft over the previous generation with peak production available at wider and lower RPM ranges. Paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission, which is well suited for the low-end torque of the turbocharged V6.

(December 17, 2019) INEOS Automotive has announced an expansion of its partnership with global mobility technology company, Magna. Its subsidiary, Magna Powertrain, has been responsible for chassis and suspension development since the inception of the project.  It will now be joined by Magna Steyr, which will undertake the series development phase of the forthcoming Grenadier.

(December 17, 2019) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW M GmbH has  announced the next step in the evolution of the BMW M2, the M2 CS. The new high-performance coupe blends racetrack optimization with everyday usability to create the most capable version of M’s smallest model. Power and torque are rated at 444 hp and 406 lb-ft (preliminary), an increase of 39 hp over the M2 Competition.

(December 16, 2019) WENTZVILLE, Mo. — General Motors has announced  plans to invest $1.5 billion to bring its next generation of midsize pickup trucks to market. GM’s Wentzville truck plant will receive $1 billion of this investment to upgrade the facility in preparation for the new products. This investment is expected to retain about 4,000 manufacturing jobs at the Wentzville site. Specific information related to GM’s next generation of mid-size trucks is not being released at this time.