The EPA recently said that standards
on vehicles model years 2022 to 2025 should be revised, reversing the move by the Obama administration to put tighter standards in place.
Not exact matches
EPA chief Scott Pruitt said standards
on model year 2022 to 2025
vehicles should be revised, reversing a decision
on tighter...
Shattered sunroofs have been reported in at least 208
models of
vehicles representing 35 brands over the last 20 - plus
years in the U.S., based
on CR's analysis of the consumer complaints database maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In November 2012, Hyundai and Kia conceded they overstated fuel economy by at least a mile per gallon
on vehicles after the EPA found errors for 13 Hyundai and Kia
models from the 2011 to 2013
model years.
Lease results benefited from fleet growth but were partially offset by higher maintenance costs
on certain older
model year vehicles and weather - related expenses.
«At the same time, we see significant momentum for alternative energy
vehicles, an inferior competitive landscape and continued progress
on Model 3 production driving more than 70 % top - line growth this
year, easily one of the fastest ever by a multibillion - dollar company.
EPA chief Scott Pruitt said standards
on model year 2022 to 2025
vehicles should be revised, reversing a decision
on tighter standards put in place by the Obama administration in January 2017.
While Maybach represents a fraction of Mercedes's total deliveries, which last
year amounted to 2.4 million
vehicles, boosting sales of high - earning
models is a necessary counterbalance to ballooning spending that's weighing
on earnings.
Electric
vehicles and hybrids are among the 400 makes and
models on display at this
year's San Diego International Auto Show.
This news comes despite the fact that Tesla's newest
vehicle, the crossover
Model X, has yet to even appear
on the roads (the company is scheduled to deliver the first ones to buyers later this
year).
BMW has been working
on updating its i3 electric
vehicle, and a new
model set to launch next
year will reportedly sport notable improvements.
The only other Tesla
Model S - related fatality took place in May, when Joshua Brown, a 40 -
year - old entrepreneur, crashed his
vehicle on a tractor trailer crossing the road in Florida.
Most auto loan lenders base rates
on your credit profile, loan to value or equity position of the loan, and
model year of the
vehicle.
So the most that cars will do, at least for the next few
years, is apply light braking and steering and prepare the
vehicle for impact by, depending
on make and
model, tightening up seat belts, unlocking doors, and turning
on the hazard lights.
Compressed natural gas (CNG) passenger
vehicles were granted incentives in EPA's greenhouse gas rule for
model years 2017 - 2025
on the basis that they would help pave the way for the commercialization of FCEVs.
Volkswagen AG plans 15 new - energy
models over 3 - 5
years, its China chief told a green car conference in Beijing
on Saturday, predicting - like the government - that Chinese production of electric and plug - in hybrid
vehicles would grow almost six times to 2 million annually by 2020.
It doesn't share its figures
on them (though starting with
model year 2011
vehicles, the EPA began including SUVs and vans — but not trucks — above the 8,500 pound limit in its passenger
vehicle category).
About two dozen battery and plug - in electric
vehicle models, by Toyota Motor Corp., General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., Volkswagen AG and other major manufacturers, were sold
on the U.S. market last
year.
On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024
model year 2006 - 2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice
vehicles and 2003 - 2007 Saturn Ion
vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky
vehicles.
Beginning early next
year, the Accord PHEV (plug - in hybrid electric
vehicle) will go
on sale as a 2014
model.
Audi has released details and pricing
on a number of its
model -
year 2017,
vehicles including the A6 sedan and the Q3 crossover.
Today's final rulemaking builds
on the fuel efficiency and GHG emissions standards already in place for
model years 2014 - 2018, which alone will result in CO2 emissions reductions of 270 million metric tons and save
vehicle owners more than $ 50 billion in fuel costs.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one -
year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS
ON THIS
VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic
vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one -
year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT
ON THIS
VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
model.
Abingdon's One And A Half — Jonathan Wood recalls the VA the smallest of the three saloons made by MG towards the end of the»30s / Pau: A Popular Revival — The inaugural Grand Prix Historique contained all the ingredients for lasting success reports Douglas Blain / Bellows To Buses — Norman Painting relates how a West Midlands general engineer became a diversified
vehicle producer but lost the plot after the First World War / Maudslay's Might - Have - Beens — Concluding Nick Baldwin's account of the early
years of the Maudslay Motor Co. / Japanese Microcars — Michael Worthington - Williams recalls some amazing light cars and microcars produced up to the 1950s when Japan was far from the successful motor manufacturing nation it is today / Phantom a La Packard — This month the Editor tries out a Phantom II whose dual cowl bodywork was
modelled on a Packard phaeton.
The V90 is sold by order only, as Volvo is cognizant of the aforementioned lack of demand for traditional wagons, which keeps Volvo from spending time and money building
vehicles that will sit
on lots until
model year clearance time.
Branding exercise aside, a strategy revision is likely of more interest to German hot - rod enthusiasts: Where RS
models during the past decade - plus tended to arrive at the tail end of a given car's life cycle — and even skip certain generations of those cars — they will now arrive within the first
year or two of a new
model's introduction, and RS badging will be present
on 10 different
vehicles by the end of 2018, with the new RS5 up next at the beginning of the
year.
By Dennis Harrison / Wolseley doctor's coupe — Paul Shinton
on this late»30s example / Bradford - Morecambe Run — We report
on this old -
vehicle run in the North / VSCC Isle of Man — Tom Threlfall describes the road - racing / Bayliss - Thomas story — The history of this Midland's manufacturer by Michael Worthington - Williams / Memories of Brooklands — Part two of Charles Mortimer's reminicences of the pre-war Brooklands / Vauxhall D - type — The Editor samples this c1919
model on his monthly excursion / Angel Bank speed hill - climb — The story of this 1920's hill - climb course by A.B. Demaus / London to Brighton Run — Our photographic report
on this
year's re-enactment.
BANGKOK, May 23 (Reuters)- Thailand's domestic car sales in April surged 25.2 percent to 79,206
vehicles from a
year earlier, underpinned by higher investments, farm prices and
model launches, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said
on Wednesday.
After engineering the massive job cuts in his first two
years on the ground, Andersson now is the mastermind behind the small renaissance that is seeing the commercial -
vehicle - focused GAZ build cars once again — this time with
models badged Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Skoda and Mercedes.
Expanding the availability of Sync Applink to over 3.4 million existing
vehicles, Ford will offer the in - car connectivity system for download
on 2010
model -
year and newer
vehicles currently
on the road.
For
vehicles sold in the US only, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires, under CFR 49, Part 565, that manufacturers submit documentation
on the
vehicle type,
model year and plant codes.
If true, the cuts would be in line with what we heard last
year about VW Group axing as many as 40
models across its brands to focus
on electric
vehicles and autonomy and cut costs in the wake of Dieselgate.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and an electronic stability system, which are required
on all new
vehicles as of the 2012
model year.
At $ 37,500 before tax incentives, the Chevy Bolt is $ 2,500 higher than the sleek
Model 3, but it has these advantages: It's
on sale at least a
year ahead of the Tesla, and it's built by an automaker that sells a lot of conventional
vehicles to offset its cost.
While executives at Mitsubishi claim tuning settings in the pre-production
models used for this test drive are what will appear in final production
models, these two quips could potentially be addressed even after the
vehicle goes
on sale in March of next
year.
On the market since the 2013
model year, the Buick Encore is the veteran statesman of a growing
vehicle class: subcompact SUVs.
This report provides data
on the fuel economy and technology characteristics of new light - duty
vehicles (cars, minivans, sport utility
vehicles, and pickup trucks) for
model years 1975 through 2007.
Information provided for Gen 1 and Gen 2 Select systems based
on model year of
vehicle, applies.
Model year 2018 and newer Chevrolet Bolt and Chevrolet Volt
vehicles also receive 5
years of Remote Key Fob add -
on.
The J.D. Power Dependability Awards are the result of 36,000 real owners evaluating their 2015
model -
year vehicles for 177 specific problems over the last 12 months, with Chevrolet coming out
on top.
Whether you opt for a pre-owned option for the lower costs, or find a sense of trust with a
model with a few more miles
on the odometer, we can help you find a quality
vehicle that will continue to hold up to
years of hard use.
on the price / fuel economy data window sticker affixed to new
vehicles (This sticker also clearly displays the
model year.)
Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory - required services and details
on the specific intervals for your
vehicle's
year and
model.
CARFAX
Vehicle History Reports ™ are available
on all used cars and light trucks
model year 1981 or later.
North American SKYACTIV - G 2.5 - liter gasoline engine
models were set to go
on sale in January 2013 as 2014
model year vehicle, followed by SKYACTIV - D engine
models in second half of 2013.
The 2018 and 2019
model -
year vehicles on display will feature the newest technology to enhance the driving experience, all packaged in luxurious interiors and wrapped in cutting edge designs.
Only
vehicles that are six
model years and newer with less than 80,000 miles
on the odometer can be certified.
Fuel consumption ratings are estimates based
on Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) fuel consumption criteria and testing methods for 2018
model year vehicles and are provided for comparison purposes only.
The parade of new crossovers and utility
vehicles marched
on throughout auto show season, with dozens or new and redesigned crossovers set to hit dealer lots in mid - to late - 2018 for
model year 2019.
Current awards based
on 2013, 2014 and 2015
model year vehicles.