While some are aging models that are being replaced
by new nameplates, other vehicles were simply phased out due to slow sales or because they were developed for niches that are no longer feasible in today's changing market.
Not exact matches
The Veloster is the first U.S.
nameplate to be tuned
by Hyundai's
new N performance subbrand.
IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2016 — Having transformed into an industry leader in design, quality and technology, Kia Motors reached historic
new heights today when J.D. Power recognized the brand as the highest scoring
nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S. Marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, Kia's rise to the top was driven
by segment - leading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Forte and Sorento placed second, and the Rio placed third in their respective categories.
John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director said: «The Evoque Convertible Concept is a
new twist to the Evoque story and explores the potential to further extend the
nameplate's appeal
by giving existing customers more choice, whilst at the same time reaching out to a completely
new customer base.
Ford may have expected the
new Ranger to be the star of the Detroit Auto Show 2018, but the pickup's return to the US was arguably eclipsed
by an even more evocative
nameplate.
As we've reported, the
new CLS won't come with an AMG V8 engine, in part to make room for AMG's all -
new E63 - based GT sedan, but will introduce a
new AMG «53»
nameplate, powered
by a 370kW 3.0 - litre petrol - electric hybrid powertrain to replace AMG's existing 3.0 - litre «43» V6.
Critical Knowledge: All -
new designCoupe styling in a 4 - door sedanClass - leading chassis torsional stiffnessStandard 4.2 - liter aluminum V - 8 rated at 300 hpAvailable supercharged V - 8 rated at 420 hpStandard 20 - inch wheels on supercharged modelsStandard shift -
by - wire 6 - speed automatic transmissionCabin ambience enhanced with mood lightingAvailable in March 2008IntroductionJaguar, the classic British automotive
nameplate, is synonymous with lavish, elegantly - styled automobiles.
One of the best selling
nameplates in the last three years in Europe, the current Ford Focus benefits from a
new tuning kit developed
by Loder1899, a company specialised in modifying Ford vehicles.
Alfa Romeo plans to bring seven
new models to market
by 2022, including revivals of the 8C and GTV
nameplates.
The
new Astra family, which revives a
nameplate first seen in Australia in 1987 (as a badge - engineered Pulsar) before being discontinued as a Holden seven years ago, also brings a mid-range GTC Sport variant, powered
by the same engines and priced from $ 29,990 manual and $ 32,190 auto.
While the Maybach brand died a sad death sometime back, Mercedes has revived the Maybach
nameplate by unveiling the
new Maybach S - Class.
Due on sale in the UK in the second quarter of next year, the all -
new micro will revive the Viva
nameplate offered
by Vauxhall there in the 1960s and»70s.
The first
new mid-engine sports car to wear the McLaren
nameplate since the all - conquering McLaren F1 (produced from 1992 to 1998), the McLaren MP4 - 12C uses a carbon fiber composite chassis and is powered
by a mid-mounted 3.8 - liter twin - turbocharged V8 engine making 592 horsepower and 443 ft. - lbs.
Scion's two
newest models and naming convention change aim to bring
new life to the brand, which has seen Canadian sales volumes in decline since a peak in 2012 that was fuelled in part
by the success of the Scion FR - S
nameplate.
Without knowing anything else about the 2017 Mercedes - Benz E-Class sedan, you are rest assured that
by purchasing the
newest nameplate in the lineup, you are owning the very best the brand has to offer.
It's been six years since Audi trademarked the Q8
nameplate, and now, it's looking like the official release of the luxury SUV range - topper is imminent, as previewed
by a
new rendering and release video trailer.
Table 5 — 2
by Earth Policy Institute with existing fossil fuel and nuclear capacity from «Existing Capacity
by Energy Source, 2007,» and «Planned
Nameplate Capacity Additions from
New Generators,
by Energy Source, 2008 through 2012,» in DOE, op.