Thursday, 2 April 2015

Lincoln Continental Concept Video, First Look

Lincoln Continental Concept Video, First Look

Lincoln Continental Concept Video, First Look

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Lincoln has revived the Continental nameplate at the 2015 New York Auto Show.

The American automaker has unveiled the Continental Concept, a new flagship sedan that will top the brand. Under the hood, the American automaker has revealed that the production Continental will feature a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and will set the foundation for future Lincoln models as the brand focuses on "quiet luxury."

2015 New York Auto Show Coverage

Inside the cabin of the Continental Concept are Venetian leather seats with Alcantara inserts, a satin headliner and shearling wool carpet. In the rear are fully reclining passenger-side seat and a desk that deploys from the center console. Oh and of course there's a champagne storage compartment because what luxury flagship isn't complete without one of those?

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Video, First Look

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Chevrolet has high hopes for its all-new Malibu and it'll be up to consumers to decide if the sedan lives up to them.

The American automaker introduced the 2016 Malibu at the 2015 New York Auto Show with the redesigned model focusing on fuel economy, interior space and dramatic styling. Built on GM's Epsilon II architecture, the new Malibu weighs 300 lbs less than its predecessor despite having a wheelbase nearly four inches longer. In total, legroom has been increased by nearly 1.5 inches in the rear while the body is over two-inches taller, offering more headroom as well.

2015 New York Auto Show Coverage

The 2016 Malibu will come standard with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 160 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque while a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine will be offered with an estimated 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Joining the lineup will also be a hybrid model that is projected to average over 45 mpg.

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2016 Toyota RAV4 Gets Fresh Style, Hybrid Powertrain

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Toyota's revised 2016 RAV4 has been revealed with an all-new look and new powertrain options. 

The biggest news for Toyota's crossover is the new hybrid powertrain, which is borrowed from the Lexus NX hybrid. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine mated to an electric motor that brings with it electronic on-demand all-wheel-drive system. Toyota says the hybrid RAV4 will be more efficient and powerful than the standard gasoline-powered crossover.

The hybrid powertrain is only available on the XLE and Limited models, though the RAV4 has four trim levels, one of which is brand new. Known as the SE, Toyota says this trim features a sports-tuned suspension for a more responsive drive. The SE trim also comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, two interior colors, unique bumper designs, a distinct interior and paddle shifters. Three new paint colors, super white, black sand pearl and electric storm blue will be available on the upper part of the RAV4 SE, mated to a classic silver metallic paint on the lower section.

2015 New York Auto Show Coverage

Every new RAV4 receives the updated design along with another host of changes, including new interior materials, an available 4.2-inch gauge cluster screen, a leather steering wheel, updated shifter, revised cup holders, a new sunglass holder, an additional USB port, new interior color options and soft touch materials on the upper door panel and lower dash.

Safety technology is also stepped up for the 2016 RAV4. In addition to a bird's eye view camera, the new RAV4 will offer the Toyota Safety Sense bundle, which includes a pre-collision system, forward collision warning, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, pedestrian-collision system and adaptive cruise control. The package comes standard on RAV4 Limited models.

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2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder Video, First Look

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Porsche has brought back its Boxster Spyder for the 981 generation.

As the lightest and most powerful version of the Boxster yet, the new Spyder is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine churning 375 hp and best of all – at least to automotive enthusiasts – it'll be available exclusively with a manual transmission. The new Porsche Boxster Spyder will have a top speed of 180 mph and will be priced from $83,905 including destination.

2015 New York Auto Show Coverage

Just to demonstrate how stripped down the Porsche Boxster Spyder is, air conditioning and a radio aren't even listed as standard equipment, but are available as no-cost options.

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2016 Cadillac CT6 Video, First Look

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Cadillac is now ready to contend with the best luxury automakers.

After months of teasing, the American automaker pulled the wraps off its flagship CT6 sedan at the 2015 New York Auto Show and it was well worth the wait. Boasting a length of 204 inches, the CT6 is four inches longer than the BMW 7 Series it will contend with, while offering roughly an inch more legroom in the rear. It'll offer a luxurious ride courtesy of Cadillac's Magnetic Ride Control as well as a new Active Rear Steer system that's designed for quick lower-speed responsiveness and better high-speed stability.

2015 New York Auto Show Coverage

Powering the flagship sedan is a new 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine with 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque but other powerplants will also be available. On the smaller end of the spectrum is a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with 265 hp while capturing the mid-range market is a 3.6-liter V6 with 335 hp. All engines will be paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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2016 Scion iA Video, First Look

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Scion has added a traditional sedan to its lineup.

Say hello to the Scion iA, a model that will arrive in dealerships this year and if it looks a bit familiar, it should. That's because the Scion iA is essentially a rebadged Mazda2 and will be powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 106 hp and mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The compact sedan will focus on fuel efficiency, returning an estimated 33 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway.

2015 New York Auto Show Coverage

Just like other Scion models, don't expect extra trim levels for the iA. It will come standard with 16-inch wheels, push-button start and a pre-collision system.

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