The North American version of the 2018 Crosstrek will make its debut during media days at the 2017 New York International Auto Show in April.
Continue ReadingFrom New York to Los Angeles to Detroit, and everything else in between, we cover the news coming out of auto shows around the world. Learn about the introductions, reveals, refreshes, concept vehicles, model year changes and more that automakers unveil at these showcases.
The North American version of the 2018 Crosstrek will make its debut during media days at the 2017 New York International Auto Show in April.
Continue ReadingDetails released a great deal of information about the 2018 Durango SRT in the Windy City, dubbing it the SRT Charger of the full-size SUV segment, and throwing out these tidbits about the latest addition to the SRT stable
Continue ReadingSlotting between a somewhat smaller Outlander Sport and the larger Outlander (all three share the same 105.1-inch wheelbase), the Eclipse Cross is expected to battle in the hot compact SUV segment against the likes of the Honda HR-V, Jeep Compass, Subaru Crosstrek, and Mazda CX-3. After looking over the spec sheet, it looks as if Mitsu's latest crossover should fare rather well.
Continue ReadingAs a consumer show, attendee participation is encouraged and, for the twelfth straight year, visitors were asked to vote for their favorite vehicles in five categories. This Best of Show balloting was conducted over the 10-day public run
Continue ReadingThe General resurrected the Redline name (this time making it a single word) for the 2015 SEMA Show. Buoyed by the response from the Las Vegas crowd, the manufacturer has decided that, once again, buyers should be offered a bevy of Redline-modified models (although, in this case, the changes are purely cosmetic).
Continue ReadingIn a first for the Canadian International Auto Show, an all-new car model made its world premiere there during the show's annual media day. The 2018 Hyundai Accent, the best-selling model in its segment in Canada, has been redesigned to bring its styling more in line with the brand's other sedans. It's also 0.6 inches longer and 1.14 inches wider than the outgoing model.
Continue ReadingIn what has become a tradition at the show, media day marks the handing out of the Canadian Car of the Year Awards. Judged by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), the awards program is now in its 32nd year and currently consists of the overall Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility of the Year awards as well as, this year, 10 additional categories of Best New winners.
Continue ReadingLast week during media days at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a fun take on its Metris Worker cargo van it dubs the MasterSolutions Toolbox Concept Showvan.
Continue ReadingMany of us were hoping for an all-new Tundra. But alas, that isn't going to happen. Instead, the 2018 model year will witness yet another mild refresh. All is not lost, however, as Toyota also unveiled a new Adventure trim level for the 2018 RAV4 crossover, as well as a new TRD Sport trim for the 2018 Tundra pickup and 2018 Sequoia SUV ideal for adventuresome families in need of that unique combination of performance, utility, towing ability and comfort.
Continue ReadingHyundai took the wraps off an all-new Elantra GT during media days today at the Chicago Auto Show. Lower, wider and with more aggressive-looking styling, the third-generation is also lighter (the body-in-white weighs 61 pounds less) and stiffer (22 percent more rigid) than the outgoing model.
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