Somehow though, it always manages to be one of our favorites. It’s some effect caused by taking the “Executive Performance Sedan,” a car rarely driven by “cool” people, and making it aggressive, intimidating, and kind of mysterious. The Quattroporte is for the guy who made his money “in sales” but prefers not to talk about […]
The outgoing DB9 GT is available for just under $2,500 per month with a lease provided through Ally Financial. IRVINE, California — A special lease rate for the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT coupe is available through June at participating Aston Martin dealerships in the U.S. “This new deal is about making the Aston Martin […]
The Fusion V6 Sport model includes LED headlights, a gloss-black mesh grille, rear spoiler and unique 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as all-wheel drive and continuously controlled suspension damping. DEARBORN, Michigan — The 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport, a new addition to the midsize sedan’s lineup, will arrive at Ford dealerships later this summer. Standard […]
The newest member of the G-Glass lineup will offer buyers “unprecedented amounts of off-road capability,” the automaker said in a statement. ATLANTA— The 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4×4 SUV will arrive at U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in early 2017, Mercedes-Benz USA announced on Thursday. Key details, including pricing, fuel economy, curb weight and top speed, will be […]
The German automaker said the A8 will only be offered with a long wheelbase for the new model year. The carryover 2017 A8 L is expected to arrive soon at Audi dealerships. HERNDON, Virginia — The 2017 Audi A8 L 3.0T luxury flagship sedan starts at $83,450, including a $950 destination charge, according to Audi […]
In conjunction with the Audi Ready. Test. Drive. event, current owners of an Acura, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz vehicle can get up to $2,000 toward the purchase or lease of such new models as a 2016 Audi A3, A4 or A6 sedan, A5 coupe or a 2016 Q3 or Q5 SUV. DETROIT — Many […]
“In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front airbags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling,” said NHTSA in its recall summary. “An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.” WASHINGTON […]
The new program, called Project Pinnacle, sets standards for such things as how the sales-and-service staff interacts with customers, the sales team’s appearance and how dealers receive compensation for selling vehicles. DETROIT — Cadillac is reinventing the way its dealers sell cars. The initiative is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 1. It comes during […]
BERLIN — An all-new lighter and faster 2018 Porsche Panamera sedan will be unveiled in Berlin on June 28. The redesigned Panamera will likely go on sale at U.S. Porsche dealerships during the first half of 2017. A teaser photo of the 2018 Panamera reveals a new look for the rear end. “A success story […]
The 2016 Temkin Experience Ratings asked 10,000 U.S. consumers about their dealership experiences, including the emotional component or how they felt about the interactions. WABAN, Massachusetts — Toyota and Mercedes-Benz dealerships deliver the best customer experience, according to a new report. Toyota earned the highest score with a rating of 66 percent, followed closely by […]
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