Thursday, 22 September 2016

2017 Cadillac XT5 Earns Top Safety Pick+ From IIHS

2017 Cadillac XT5 Earns Top Safety Pick+ From IIHS

2017 Cadillac XT5 Earns Top Safety Pick+ From IIHS

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Cadillac's new crossover has earned top safety marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 earned good ratings in all five of the institute's crashworthiness evaluations, and when equipped with optional front crash prevention, it earns a superior or advanced rating, depending on which package is selected.

When equipped with both Front Automatic Braking and Low-Speed Front Automatic Braking, the Cadillac XT5 earns a superior rating for front crash prevention. During the 12-mph IIHS track test, it consistently avoided a collision, while in the 25-mph test, the XT5 avoided a collision in four out of the five runs and slowed, but didn't completely stop in the fifth.

SEE ALSO: 2017 Cadillac XT5 Review

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 equipped with Low-Speed Front Automatic Braking only earns an advanced rating. It avoided a collision in the 12-mph test and the impact speed was reduced by 9 mph in the 25-mph test.

In order for a vehicle to qualify for an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, it must earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. The vehicle must also have an available front crash prevention system that earns an advanced or superior rating.

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Chevy Bolt Can go 255 Miles in the City, 217 on Highway

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A detailed breakdown of the Chevrolet Bolt's range has been released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealing that the all-electric car can travel 255 miles in the city and 217 on the highway. 

In combined driving both in the city and on the highway, the Bolt is rated to travel 238 miles on a single charge. The city range figure of 255 miles is especially impressive considering that a Tesla Model S 60D is rated to travel only 221.1 miles in the city and costs at least $66,000 before incentives.

Chevy also recently announced Bolt pricing, which comes in at $37,495 before incentives.

SEE ALSO: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt To Cost $37,495

The 217-mile highway range for the Bolt is where the car falls short compared to Tesla, thanks in large part to its 0.32 cd rating. Aerodynamic efficiency was sacrificed for interior space and practicality with the Bolt, resulting in a lower highway range. Every Model S available manages to outdistance the Bolt on the highway, save for the Model S 60 which goes 214 miles.

It's also worth noting that the EPA does not include Chevy's regen-on-demand paddles when testing, which the American automaker says can increase range by up to 5 percent in stop-and-go traffic.

Rhe EPA says that with a 240V charger, the Bolt will take 9.3 hours to fully recharge.

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Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Adopts Turbo V8, Rear-Wheel Drive

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Ferrari has announced a new turbocharged V8 engine for its four seat cruiser. 

The GTC4Lusso T will make its official debut at the upcoming 2016 Paris Motor Show, sporting a 3.9-liter turbocharged V8 that pumps out 601 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque. Peak hp is reached at a high 7,500 rpm, while all that torque is available between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm.

Ferrari is billing this version as the economic option which will burn less fuel thanks to the new engine and decreased weight. Weight savings have been made by cutting the all-wheel drive setup in favor of rear-wheel drive, bringing dry weight down to 3836 pounds (1740 kg), a savings of about 110 pounds.

SEE ALSO: Ferrari GTC4Lusso Debuts with Least Romantic Name Ever

To make sure it handles, the latest version of Ferrari's Side Slip Control has been added along with rear-wheel steering.

Watch for live coverage from the Paris Motor Show on AutoGuide.com to see more of Ferrari's new turbocharged cruiser.

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Hyundai Teases N Brand with RN30 Concept Before Debut Next Week

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Before Hyundai launches the first sports-tuned car from its new 'N' brand, the Korean automaker will roll out one more concept to tease us.

The new RN30 Concept will debut on September 29 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, previewing the future of hot sports cars from Hyundai. Based on the Hyundai i30, which is sold in the U.S. as the Elantra GT, the RN30 will feature custom aerodynamics, a lower and wider stance and specialized "high-performance technologies" according to the brand.

SEE ALSO: Hyundai N Performance Brand Launches With a Virtual Concept

Hyundai has already teased the RN concept a few times, allowing us to hear what it will sound like when attacking the race track. Before that, Hyundai rolled out multiple versions of a concept called the RM, which was a Veloster with a mid-engine setup.

Check back to AutoGuide.com for live coverage from the Paris Motor Show.

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Audi Q5 Crossover Teased Ahead of Debut Later this Month

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Audi is teasing the new Q5 crossover that is making its debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.

The short video gives a glimpse at the Q5's headlights and tail lights as the model enters its second generation. Up front, the narrow headlights are prominently shown, while the tail lights will have elements that work with the turn signals.

The current Audi Q5 originally went on sale in the U.S. as a 2009 model year, so it's about time that Audi gave it a redesign. Expect it to follow similar cues as the redesigned Q7 that has already been introduced.

2016 Paris Motor Show Preview

The second-generation Q5 should launch as a 2018 model and will likely be feature a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine with improved technologies, including Audi's Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster.

Check back with AutoGuide.com for details on the 2018 Audi Q5 as we'll be reporting live from the 2016 Paris Motor Show.

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Audi A4 Only AWD Sedan in Its Class to Offer a Manual Transmission

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Not only will Audi be the only luxury manufacturer offering a manual sedan with standard all-wheel-drive in the A4's competitive segment, but its transmission also weighs 35 pounds less and gets you to 60 mph 0.7 seconds faster than the previous version.

The new six-speed manual transmission has been redesigned to perform better and more efficiently, with the unit being more proficient at sending power to the front wheels in low gears, resulting in faster acceleration. More than 35 lbs have also been shaved off the transmission with the extensive use of magnesium, open gearwheels, hollow shafts, and a smaller clutch.

ALSO SEE: 2017 Audi A4 Review

Audi is also making use of lightweight materials throughout the A4, to help get the curb weight down. The new quattro system weighs 8.8 lbs less than the previous model's and gives better steering precision.

An exclusive "Sport plus package" is also available for the A4 quattro manual. It comes with flow-formed cast aluminum 18-inch five-double-spoke-star design wheels, available Daytona Gray exterior paint, S line leather/Alcantara interior, a flat-bottom steering wheel, Audi's dynamic steering and sport adaptive suspension, and more.

Prices start at $39,400 for the premium trim in the U.S. and rise to $48,000 for prestige trim. The 2017 A4 quattro manual goes on sale in fall of 2016.

This story 0riginally appeared on Fourtitude.com

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