Tuesday, 22 December 2015

2016 Nissan Titan XD Will Start at $40,290

2016 Nissan Titan XD Will Start at $40,290

2016 Nissan Titan XD Will Start at $40,290

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U.S. pricing for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD has been released.

The new pickup's S trim will start at $40,290, SV trim starts at $44,060, while the PRO-4X trim will start at $50,970. Moving up, the SL trim starts at $52,030, and the topline Platinum Reserve starts at $57,470. A fully loaded Nissan Titan XD will end up costing just more than $60,000. Find pricing for all configurations here.

ALSO SEE: 2016 Nissan Titan XD Review and Video

New Titans will come with a 5.0-liter Cummins V8 diesel with 310 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque. A new 5.6L gas V8 was also just announced with 390 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. A V6 engine is also expected to be announced in the near future.

The base diesel Titan crew cab with rear-wheel drive is rated to tow 12,314 pounds.

The Titan occupies a unique position in the pickup market; it is slated to appeal to buyers in between half-ton and three-quarter ton pickup market.

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Barack Obama to Guest Star in New Season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

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Will Ferrell and Steve Martin will be among the guests on the new season of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, but the most anticipated guest isn't even a comedian, although he can be pretty funny.

Barack Obama, Mr. POTUS himself, will apparently be driving a vintage Corvette with Seinfeld. The comedian is seen in a trailer for the new season rolling up to the White House in a blue 1963 Corvette Sting Ray.

The new season premieres on December 30 at 11:30 p.m. ET. Watch the trailer for the show's seventh season here:

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New Executive Producer for BBC’s Top Gear Quits Months Before Show’s Relaunch

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BBC's new Top Gear hasn't even been relaunched yet, and it is already facing a setback.

Lisa Clark, the show's executive producer, is quitting just five months after being brought on by new host Chris Evans. The two had previously worked together.

The sudden departure deals a blow to the show's looming relaunch in May. The popular show is facing a huge hurdle as it tries to reinvent itself after Jeremy Clarkson was fired for punching someone and co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond also quit to show their support for Clarkson. The new BBC show is also abandoning the three host format.

ALSO SEE: New Amazon 'Top Gear' Reportedly has a $250M Budget

BBC says Clark's departure wont affect the new show's launch date of May 8 or the rest of the production schedule. Clark came on board to replace Alex Renton, who has followed the original Top Gear trio for their new Amazon Prime show. A new executive producer will be named in the new year.

[Source: The Guardian]

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Watch the BMW M4 GTS Do a Fast Lap of Nurburgring

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The BMW M4 GTS was one of the coolest cars unveiled this year, and now you can watch it do a fast lap on the Nurburgring.

Although the commentary by the German engineer/driver is less than thrilling, as he sounds like he could just be coming out of a coma, his skillful driving is more than enough to keep you entertained. I'm actually amazed that he can stay so calm while driving one of the most infamous road courses in the world, but that's why he's a professional race driver and I'm not.

ALSO SEE: 2016 BMW M4 GTS Pricing to Start at $134,200

BMW M engineer Joerg Weidinger finishes the lap in 7 minutes and 28 seconds, faster than a Porsche Carrera GT, Pagani Zonda and Mercedes SLS AMG GT. Official lap times still aren't allowed yet, but expect BMW to make an official attempt once the ban is lifted in the new year.

The BMW M4 GTS is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 493 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, a big boost over the regular M4's 425-hp output. The M4 GTS can go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and benefits from special water injection technology. Only 700 BMW M4 GTSs will be produced worldwide.

Watch the onboard footage below:

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What if Automakers Were Musicians?

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Sometimes, when we're sitting around the AutoGuide.com offices, we come up with answers to questions no ever asked.

Questions like what if automakers were popular musicians? As absurd and useless this endeavour may seem, there are a lot of historic similarities between popular musical artists and automakers. Don't believe us? Read on! And let us know your own favorite musician and automaker matchups in the comments section below.

Acura1 copyAcura would be Oasis – Great in the 1990s, it appears they're on the verge of a major comeback in the next year or two.

AstonMartin1 copyAston Martin would be Gwen Stefani – Talented, a bit niche and still sexy after all these years, there's a certain allure that has created millions of fans the world over.

Audi copyAudi would be Bon Jovi – Still huge and sticking to what made them famous, why mess with a winning formula?

BMW copyBMW would be Dr. Dre – Dabbling in a bit of everything, they continue to turn out successful products and rake in the money.

Buick copyBuick would be Tony Bennett – An all-time favorite of the older generations, lately they've found some younger partners to collaborate with in hopes of a new, more youthful fan base.

Cadillac copyCadillac would be Green Day – Who says you can't make a successful comeback? After some dark years, they came roaring back in the mid-2000s.

Chevrolet copyChevrolet would be KISS – straight out of Detroit, they may have had their up and downs over the years, but not many have achieved as much success throughout their history.

Dodge copyDodge would be Bruce Springsteen – the sound, style and performance still screams "America!" at the top of their lungs.

Ferrari copyFerrari would be Ellie Goulding – Sexy good looks, tons of talent and a sound that is oh so unmistakable.

FCA copyFiat Chrysler Automobiles would be Chickenfoot – A super group that showed so much promise. Things did not go as planned.

Ford copyFord would be Paul McCartney – Helped lead one of the biggest groups in the industry, but since going solo, has found a ton of success as a hit-producing machine.

GM copyGeneral Motors would be the Traveling Wilburys – a group made up of some serious talent that has seen various players come and go over the years.

Honda would be Missy Elliot – After a lot of success, things cooled off for a few years, but 2015 was a promising year and even bigger things are on the horizon.

Hyundai copyHyundai would be Justin Timberlake – A lot of their early stuff was laughable and utter crap, but now they turned into one of the best in the industry.

Infiniti copyInfiniti would be Kanye West – After finding success on their own, they're leaning on their friends at Mercedes-Benz for a little extra help.

JLR copyJaguar Land Rover would be Dave Grohl – Was once a member of one of the largest groups in the world, due to circumstances beyond their control, they were forced to go solo. But with some new partners, they're still turning out the hits.

Jeep copyJeep would be Phish – If you get it, you get it. If you don't, Jeep and its fans don't care.

Kia copyKia would be Lady Gaga – Seemingly coming out of nowhere, they've become a household name and big time player in a very short period of time.

Lamborghini copyLamborghini would be Dave Navarro – A talented, flashy player that keeps getting bounced around from group to group. Looks like it might be time to relocate once again.

Lexus copyLexus would be Michael Bublé – Inoffensive and classy, fans all over the world love them for that certain unmistakable style.

Lotus would be Keith Richards – Seemingly around forever, reports of their demise are premature. They're indeed still alive and kicking and even producing new products!

Maserati copyMaserati would be Black Sabbath – It's all about making a loud, magnificent sound, isn't it?

Mazda copyMazda would be Primus – Most appreciate and respect what they do and consider them very talented. Yet, great commercial success continues to elude them.

McLaren copyMcLaren Automotive would be Adele – A relative British newcomer on the scene, so far, it's been an impressive run with hit after hit.

Mercedes-Benz copyMercedes-Benz would be Jay-Z – Successful at pretty much whatever they do, they've been in the game a long time and show no signs of stopping soon. They have a close relationship with Nissan and Infiniti.

MINI copyMINI would be the Jackson 5 – Just because they aren't full size doesn't mean they aren't any good.

Mitsubishi copy copyMitsubishi would be Guns and Roses – With its best days occurring in the '80s and '90s, we're all waiting for the much-anticipated comeback that is scheduled to happen in the next year or so.

Nissan copyNissan would be Beyoncé – Widely popular the world over, things are getting a bit too familiar, but we're sure there will be another big hit soon.

Porsche copyPorsche would be the Rolling Stones – One of the greatest of all time, they had to go a little more mainstream to continue doing what they love – getting out there and performing in front of a crowd.

RollsRoyce copyRolls-Royce would be Plácido Domingo – It's all about classic style, luxury and performance. Gaining entry to the show is just going to cost you a lot of money.

Scion copyScion would be Brit Floyd – The industry's best cover band proves that if you just close your eyes and take it all in, it feels just like the real thing.

smart copySmart would be that guy playing solo at your local bar – A heavily city-based product, there's still something alluring to this simple, small production.

Subaru would be Arcade Fire – Were a small, quirky manufacturer with a devoted following, but have gone more mainstream lately. Loved in Canada.

Tesla copyTesla would be the Sex Pistols – Not conforming to society's ideals and the status quo, this brand goes by the beat of its own drum. But they will gladly take your money.

Toyota copyToyota would be Taylor Swift – Although there's a fair share of haters, they know how to make products the general public loves and are laughing all the way to the bank.

VW copyVolkswagen would be the Monkees – Caught faking it, it's now up to them to prove they can actually perform like we were led to believe. Will their next product be the equivalent of Head?

Volvo copyVolvo would be Men Without Hats – We can dance, We can dance, Everybody's taking the cha-nce, It's a safety dance!

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Volkswagen Ditching ‘Das Auto’ Slogan

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Volkswagen will be ditching its "Das Auto" slogan as a part of a new strategy to help with the public relations recovery after the diesel emissions scandal.

The German phrase, which simply translates into The Car, has been used in global marketing campaigns since 2007. The move to axe the slogan reflects how the automaker is changing its corporate structure and culture to be more transparent.

As Volkswagen is rebuilding its image, the company hasn't revealed a new slogan yet, but has decided that a new slogan will focus on the brand's new sense of humility. A VW executive said that the Das Auto slogan cane across as pretentious and said nothing about the company's technological ambitions.

Volkswagen has suffered a sharp sales drop and will begin fixing the affected diesel cars in the new year.

[Source: Automotive News]

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