Highlights: According to fueleconomy.gov, drivers can expect to achieve a combined 95 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent in the Prius Plug-In. Since the vehicle runs off of both gasoline and an electric charge, the government measures the vehicle miles in terms of a gasoline-equivalent, as well as the traditional miles per gallon. Test Vehicle’s MSRP: […]
Highlight: The third-generation Highlander is built-off the same platform as America’s best-selling car, the Camry. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $41,900 (Base Model starts at $30,075) Seating Capacity: 7 or 8, depending upon seating configuration Standard Safety Features: 8 airbags (driver, front passenger, knee, side-curtain); hill start assist, ABS, stability control; traction control; and a Tire Pressure […]
At this year’s Detroit Auto Show, JeffCars.com had an opportunity to connect with Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). Lester’s organization represents every ethnic-owned new-vehicle dealership in America. This group consists of women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and American Indians. Ethnic-Owned Dealerships In 2009, at the height of the […]
What’s New: The Kia K900, the brand’s flagship, is all-new to the Korean brand. It’s based-off the same platform as its sibling, the Hyundai Equus. Price Point: $50,000 for a six-cylinder and upwards of $65,000 for the fully loaded eight-cylinder. First Impression: The K900 is the brand’s first luxury vehicle. The exterior styling follows the […]
Highlight: The RX name stands for Radiant Crossover, according to Wikepedia. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $46,950 (Base Model starts at $40,670) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: 10 airbags; ABS; an electronic brake force distribution; LED Running Lights; a vehicle theft deterrent system; automatic collision notification; an emergency assist button; an enhanced roadside assistance system; and […]
Highlight: The front-wheel drive Cadenza is based off the same platform as its sibling, the Hyundai Azera. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $41,900 (Base Model starts at $35,900) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, rear mounted, curtain and side);ABS; electronic stability control; hill-start assist control; a tire pressure monitoring system; LED tail lights; a back-up […]
Highlights: The current-generation Forte is based-off the same platform as the Hyundai Elantra. A restyled two-door coupe and a turbo model pushing out over 200 horses will be joining the line up soon. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $25,400 (Base Price Starts at $16,700) Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, seat-mounted, curtain); a Tire […]
Highlights: This is Hyundai’s first attempt to go after the BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. This Hyundai offers rear power operated seats, a first for a Hyundai. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $ 68,920 (Base Model starts at $61,920) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, side impact seat mounted, rear, knee, side curtain […]
What’s New: After a 6-year absence, the Buick Regal rejoined the line up in 2010. Since rejoining the brand, the Buick Regal receives its first major refresh. Check out our video interview with one of GM’s lead engineers Todd Pawlik, as he sits down and talks about what’s new with the Regal and the Regal […]
Highlights: The Mazda6 is the only vehicle in the segment to offer a BMW iDrive-like system to control the audio system and navigation system via the use of a center rotating dial. And, while a 6-cylinder engine is no longer available, a fuel-sipping diesel engine will be available early next year. When the diesel arrives, […]
What: The 2015 Cadillac Escalade When: The Cadillac Escalade will arrive in the first quarter of 2015. It made it world debut on Tuesday in New York City. New Design: The luxury SUV is the same size as the previous model. However, the engineers managed to squeeze more front legroom out of the luxury SUV. […]
Highlights: Like the current-generation Avalon, the restyled 2014 Toyota Tundra was designed, engineered and built in America. Price Range: The 2014 is on sale now priced from $25,920 for the base regular cab, climbing to near $48,000 when opting for a fully loaded 1794 Edition Crewmax. Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger […]
