Gallery: Ford GT Unveiled in Stunning Yellow Suit |
- Gallery: Ford GT Unveiled in Stunning Yellow Suit
- Chevrolet Volt Named Green Car Journal’s 2016 Green Car of the Year
- Scion’s Newest Ads have us saying “WTF” in a Good Way
- Production Chevrolet Bolt Debuting January 2016
- We Deliver the 2016 Reader’s Choice Car of the Year Awards at the LA Auto Show
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Arrives with $20,445 Price Tag
| Gallery: Ford GT Unveiled in Stunning Yellow Suit Posted: The Ford GT is being shown at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show sporting a stunning yellow shade while not far away is a Ford GT race car in full livery. Next year, the American automaker will campaign the new Ford GT race car at the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ford's historic 1-2-3 victory in the GT40. The GTE racing version is similar to the production model that first debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, sporting a carbon monocoque chassis, aggressive bodywork and a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. The race car however boasts a giant rear spoiler, ground effects, center-lock wheels paired to racing tires, a gutted interior and a livery that is unmistakably Ford. SEE ALSO: 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage As for the yellow Ford GT on display, it will likely be offered as a color when the vehicle launches, joining the blue, silver and red shades we've already seen. The 2017 Ford GT will boast at least 600 horsepower and you'll get to see race variants competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship as well as the IMSA SportsCar Championship next season. Discuss this story on our Ford Forum Loading, please wait...  |
| Chevrolet Volt Named Green Car Journal’s 2016 Green Car of the Year Posted: Green Car Journal has named the Chevrolet Volt its 2016 Green Car of the Year. The second-generation Chevrolet Volt beat out the Audi A3 e-tron, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Prius with Green Car Journal's editors applauding all the improvements Chevrolet made to its plug-in hybrid. The publication pointed out the Volt's sleek and sporty design, more energy-dense batteries, new electric motors and quicker acceleration as reasons for naming it the 2016 Green Car of the Year. The original Chevrolet Volt also captured the title of 2011 Green Car of the Year. Last year's winner was the BMW i3. SEE ALSO: 2016 Chevrolet Volt Review The Green Car of the Year is selected through a majority vote by a jury that includes Jay Leno and leaders of noted environmental and efficiency organizations including Jean-Michael Cousteau, president of Ocean Futures Society; Matt Petersen, board member of Global Green USA; Dr. Alan Lloyd, President Emeritus of the International Council on Clean Transportation; Mindy Lubber, President of CERES and Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy. "Chevrolet is bringing fun-to-drive, technology-loaded, and affordable electric solutions for our customers, and the 2016 Volt delivers on all fronts," said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet marketing manager. "For the Volt to stand out as Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year reaffirms Chevrolet's commitment to delivering electric solutions to our customers that exceed their expectations." Discuss this story on our Chevrolet Volt Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Scion’s Newest Ads have us saying “WTF” in a Good Way Posted: Scion's latest tagline of "Weird, right?" is certainly unique, and it works in getting our attention. Two quirky new ads hit the brand's YouTube page today including a vampire-themed spot to sell the iM, as well as a commercial that uses Stock Photos to help sell the standard features of the new Scion iA. The Scion iM is the brand's new compact hatchback and it features a lot of standard equipment like dual zone automatic climate control, a seven-inch touchscreen audio system and a rear view camera. Under the hood is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 137 hp. The new Scion iA is the brand's first sedan, but is basically a rebadged Mazda2 sedan. It features a SkyActiv powertrain that uses a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 106 hp. It comes with push-button start, low-speed pre-collision system, rear-view backup camera and a seven-inch touchscreen. See all the features in Scion's sarcastic and silly tone below. Discuss this story on our Scion Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Production Chevrolet Bolt Debuting January 2016 Posted: The production Chevrolet Bolt will debut early next year at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. GM executive vice president Mark Reuss confirmed the news at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show, meaning the Bolt will go from concept to production in about a year's time. After the Chevrolet Bolt concept debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, GM didn't waste time confirming the Bolt would launch in 2016. Over the past few years, CES has become more prominent with vehicles and automakers showing up to Las Vegas, filling the hallways with next-generation driving technologies to go alongside shiny new flatscreen displays and home audio equipment. SEE ALSO: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Interior Revealed in New Spy Photos GM CEO Mary Barra will deliver a keynote at next year's CES and that's when the American automaker will likely debut the production Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, boasting at least a 200-mile range. Expected to be priced under $40,000 the Chevrolet Bolt will compete with the upcoming Tesla Model 3 that is currently in development. Tesla's more affordable electric car will make its debut later this year before it heads to production in 2017. Spy photographers have caught the Chevrolet Bolt testing in recent months, riding on GM's Global Gamma chassis. [Source: The Verge] Discuss this story on our Chevrolet Bolt Forum Loading, please wait... |
| We Deliver the 2016 Reader’s Choice Car of the Year Awards at the LA Auto Show Posted: While the AutoGuide team was busy delivering our industry-leading coverage of the LA Auto Show, we found time to shake hands and deliver plenty of hardware. Editorial Director Colum Wood hand-delivered the 2016 Reader's Choice Car of the Year Award to Ford Utility Marketing Manager Craig Patterson for the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. The new hard-core sports car beat out some impressive models for the win: the Cadillac ATS-V, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Volt, Honda Civic, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Nissan Maxima, Scion iM and Toyota Prius. Patterson was also pleased to accept the Reader's Choice Utility Vehicle of the Year Award for the new Ford Edge.
Top honors for the Reader's Choice Truck of the Year went to the new Colorado Diesel, with Chevrolet Truck Marketing Director Sandor Piszar accepting the honors.
That was just the first or two wins for Chevy this year, with Steve Majoros accepting the award for the Reader's Choice Sports Car of the Year for the Corvette Z06. The Z06 beat out the Audi TT, Cadillac ATS-V, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Dodge Viper ACR, Mercedes-AMG GT S and Jaguar F-Type R Coupe.
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| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Arrives with $20,445 Price Tag Posted: Mitsubishi's best-selling crossover just got a facelift at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show. Now equipped with the Japanese automaker's "Dynamic Shield" front design, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport looks bolder and sleeker than before. Along with the facelift, Mitsubishi gave the crossover new power folding side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, wheel lip moldings, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink and new 18-inch alloy wheels. Shoppers will also get to choose from three new exterior colors: Cool Silver, Diamond White Pearl and Quartz Brown. Inside the cabin, the updated Outlander Sport receives a redesigned steering wheel, new 6.1-inch Display Audio, high-quality seat fabrics and a new light gray interior option. Pricing will start from $20,445 including destination. SEE ALSO: 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage "The Outlander Sport is a brand leader for Mitsubishi Motors, and we are excited to unveil this eye-catching 2016 model-year," said MMNA executive vice president, Don Swearingen. "The Outlander Sport has always been a fun vehicle that delivers on its promise of reliability and value, and the 2016 model year continues to do so with a great new family look that unifies the Mitsubishi CUV lineup." Discuss this story on our Mitsubishi Forum Loading, please wait... |
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