Bentley Bentayga Name Confirmed, Details Released |
- Bentley Bentayga Name Confirmed, Details Released
- Verizon Vehicle Offers to ‘Connect’ Older Cars
- Honda Civic Type R Spied Winter Testing
- 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Video, First Look
- Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sport Video, First Look
- Jeep CEO Still Wants Wrangler Pickup Truck
| Bentley Bentayga Name Confirmed, Details Released Posted: Share this Article The Bentley SUV officially has its name and the British automaker has shared some details on the upcoming model. At the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Bentley confirmed that its upcoming luxury SUV will be named the Bentayga and will launch next year worldwide. In addition, the company plans to add diesel and plug-in hybrid variants in 2017 to complement the W12-powered model. SEE ALSO: Bentley SUV Creeps Closer to Production in Spy Photos The plug-in hybrid model will be capable of traveling up to 31 miles in pure electric mode and will come equipped with either a V6 or V8 for its powerplant. As for the diesel Bentayga, expect a V8 mill to be used, a first for the automaker.
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| Verizon Vehicle Offers to ‘Connect’ Older Cars Posted: Share this Article Verizon Wireless will soon offer drivers with older vehicles the option to retrofit their car with modern connectivity. The cellular giant said on Tuesday in Detroit that it will offer a new service called "Verizon Vehicle" that will be able to diagnose vehicle problems, dispatch tow trucks and connect a mechanic to the car. The service, which spent the past two years in development, costs $14.99 per month and sends subscribers a monthly vehicle health report. Verizon Vehicle has the potential to spread many of the connected services packaged with new vehicles to the roughly 200 million older automobiles sold before Internet connections and GPS were mainstays in the market. It is compatible with vehicles up to 19 years old and connects to the car using the OBD-II port underneath the dashboard along with a speakerphone that attaches to the sun visor. Later Verizon may add more features including turn-by-turn directions and a concierge service similar to GM's OnStar, but for now it will focus on enhancing safety and simplifying vehicle maintenance. Currently, Verizon provides telematics services to several automakers including Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. |
| Honda Civic Type R Spied Winter Testing Posted: Share this Article The new Honda Civic Type R is nearing production based on our latest spy photos. AutoGuide.com's spy photographers have caught the Civic Type R cold-weather testing in Northern Sweden and while it's still heavily camouflaged, the test vehicle looks as if it's production ready. It appears that the styling on the production Civic Type R won't be as aggressive up front as the concept, though it looks like the large spoiler will make it to dealerships. SEE ALSO: Honda Civic Type R Concept Blows Turbocharged Raspberry at USA The Civic Type R will be powered by the company's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is expected to produce somewhere between 280 to 300 hp. Recent reports indicate that the Japanese automaker will equip various Civic models with a new turbo VTEC four-cylinder engine in the near future.
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| 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Video, First Look Posted: Share this Article If you're looking for American luxury packed with performance, look no further. That's because the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is now a reality and it's packing a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine pumping out 640 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque. The powerplant is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and the sedan can do the 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.7 seconds. 2015 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Compared to its predecessor, the CTS-V doesn't just benefit from more performance under the hood and great looks on the outside, but its suspension has also been thoroughly enhanced while the interior now offers optional Recaro seats and GM's Performance Data Recorder. Get the Flash Player to see this player.
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| Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sport Video, First Look Posted: Share this Article Mercedes-Benz is bridging the gap between its standard production models and its high-performance AMG variants. At the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the German automaker showed off its new C450 AMG Sport 4MATIC model that is based on the C400 sedan but has a plethora of AMG parts including a revised front bumper, diamond mesh intake covers, a rear diffuser, trunk spoiler and more. Standard interior upgrades include performance seats with AMG stitching. 2015 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Under the hood, the 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine has been massaged to generate 362 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque allowing it to accelerate to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The model also benefits from numerous AMG suspension components found on the C63 AMG model. Get the Flash Player to see this player. GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sport Live Photos
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG Sport
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| Jeep CEO Still Wants Wrangler Pickup Truck Posted: Share this Article Jeep's top brass is still looking favorably on the idea of a Wrangler-based pickup truck. CEO Mike Manley said that he is in favor of the idea during an interview with Caradvice.com.au at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, but that he hasn't justified a business case for offering such a model. Jeep is currently developing the next-generation Wrangler, which will have a body made of aluminum much like the new Ford F-150 pickup truck. SEE ALSO: 2018 Jeep Wrangler to Gain Eight-Speed Auto Jeep recorded an especially strong performance in 2014, selling a record-shattering 692,348 vehicles, of which the Wrangler accounted for 25.3 percent. Offering a pickup truck variant could help Jeep spread development costs while opening new doors for further sales expansion, but Manley said such a move could potentially damage Ram pickup sales. Jeep considered offering a truck version of the Wrangler in the past, but shelved the idea rather than risking cannibalizing Dodge truck volume. [Source; Caradvice] Discuss this story at our Jeep forum |
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