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Auto Show 2016
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Its “Auto Show” Season Again.......................page 2
NWAPA Drive Revolution..................................page 3
Lincoln Customer Experience..........................page 3
M/B of Lynnwood Wins National Awards........page 4
Nissan Titan Roadshow....................................page 7
Silverado “Kid Rock” Edition...........................page 9
Show Case Reviews........................................page 9
Women in the Auto World.............................page 13
McCormick’s Palm Springs Auction Nov. 18-20..page 15
Ride & Drive...................................................page 16
SEMA & Aftermarket...........................pages 18 & 19
Tires & Technology..............................pages 20 & 21
Aftermarket Directory....................................page 25
O’Brien Buys Portland Dealerships..............Page 26
Haselwood Auto Group.................................Page 27
Jeep Brand Continues to
Grow with New Models
The JEEP division of FCA has
been “on-a-roll” for decades, with
increased sales, market share, and
new models “popping up” almost
every year.
If there hasn’t been a book
written on the history of the Jeep
brand, there should be. The book
would be a best seller just like
the brand and proves that “sometimes it’s best to stay the course’’
while other automakers are OFF
CHASING MOBILITY IDEAS
AND DRIVERLESS CARS.
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4x4 I recently drove in Los
Angles and on a road trip to
Phoenix and back is yet another
example of reaching a target
market with a specific model.
The Overland gets 26 mpg and
up on the highway, and with a base
price of $38,395 it is a value-based
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vehicle. I was surprised at how
smooth the ride was both on the
freeway and in the city.
The Jeep Cherokee Overland
4x4 is powered by a 3.2-liter V6
24-valve VVT Engine w/Elect
stop/start and is mated with a
9-speed transmission with Jeep
Active Drive II. I am not an engineer, but I am sure the 9-speed
transmission helps deliver better
MPG for the Overland.
With 19 Functional/Safety
features, including Hill Decent
Control, Hill Start Control,
ParkView Rear Back-up Cameras
and the ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System, the Jeep Overland
is a segment leader for driver and
passenger safety.
It’s a “safe-bet” that if you drive
the Jeep Overland, you will like it.
FCA Jeep Overland at Marina Del Rey, California (photo
Auto News)
“Published monthly for 30 years”
The Honda Civic 1.5LTurbo Touring Model
Leads in Auto News “Thumbs-Up” Contest
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo Touring Model (photo Auto News)
by Bill McCallum
Have you checked out the Honda
lineup lately? All I can say is
Honda has stepped up the exterior
design of their product lineup. As
an example, the Honda Civic 1.5L
Turbo 2D Touring model I recently
tested has moved into the #1 spot in
the “thumbs-up” contest for Global
Auto News this year.
Okay, what is the “thumbs-up”
contest? I normally get a new test
drive vehicle once a week. In my
normal weekly driving routine,
I count the people that give me
a “thumbs-up” when they see a
new vehicle.
With some vehicles I get no or
just a few thumbs-up because most
models don’t change the exterior
look from year to year. Other
models offer a dramatic change
that people haven’t seen before.
Prior to my test drive with
the Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo 2D
Touring Models, the all-new
Nissan Titan truck was in first
place with 23 thumbs-up. Then the
Honda Civic shot into first place
with 32 thumbs-up in a week.
The Honda Civic 2D Touring
model is powered by 1.5L Turbo
DOHC 16 valve delivering 174 hp
mated with a CVT transmission.
When it comes to fuel economy,
the 2D Civic Touring model rates at
31 mpg/city 41/mpg highway and
35 mpg overall. With 11 standard
safety features and a host of new
interior and exterior features, the
Civic is value priced at a base
MSRP of $26,125.
SAFETY FEATURES
• Driver’s and Front Passenger’s
Dual-Stage Airbags (SRS)
• Driver’s and Front Passenger’s
Side Airbags w/SmartVent
• Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
• Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS)
• Electronic Brake Distribution
(EBD)
• Brake Assist
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
• ACE Body Structure
• LED Daytime Running Lights
• LATCH System for Child Seats
INTERIOR FEATURES
• Leather-Trimmed Seats
• Leather-Wrapped Steering
Wheel
• Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
• Premium Audio System w/10
Speakers including sub woofer
• 7-inch Display Audio with
Electrostatic Touchscreen and
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation, Voice Recognition & MultiView Rear Camera
• Steering Wheel-Mounted
Controls
• HD Radio
• Bluetooth Audio
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
• USB Audio Interface
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Pandora Internet Radio Interface
• SMS Text Messaging Functionality
• Honda Lane Watch
• Push-Button Start
•Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
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Toyota Previews New Models at Calif. Press Event
Toyota Previews 2017 Prius Prime, Corolla, Highlander, Sienna & “86” at California Press
Event (story on page 26)
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Auto Show 2016
Its Auto
Show
Season
2017 Infiniti
“test drive”
Review
Audi
Pre-Emmy
Party
Mercedes
E400
“test drive”
Mitsubishi
Lancer
“test drive”
Bill McCallum
editor
Art Gould
feature editor
Joyce Chow
entertainment editor
Ed Barrett
feature writer
Scot McCallum
“Green Car Guy”
Well, it’s that time of year again.
West Coast Auto Shows are just
around the corner.
Team Auto News covers the
“Big 6” West Coast Auto Shows
in Anaheim, Sacramento,
Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and the SEMA
trade show in Las Vegas.
An Auto Show is where you can
see all the new 2017 trucks, SUVs,
cars, and concept vehicles in one
place at one time. See Auto Show
Schedule below:
•Orange County International
Auto Show - 10/6 to 10/9
•Sacramento International Auto
Show - 10/21 to 10/23
•Seattle International Auto
Show - 11/10 to 11/13
•Los Angeles International Auto
Show - 11/15 to 11/27
•San Francisco International
Auto Show - 11/19 to 11/27
•San Diego International Auto
Show - 12/29 to 1/2/17
•SEMA SHOW - Las Vegas,
11/1 to 11/4 - See ad on page 18
The SEMA Show is the largest
automotive trade show in the
world. Automotive aftermarket
buyers and sellers travel from
Europe, Asia, Middle East, South
America, Canada, Mexico and
other countries to view automotive
products from over 4, 500 displays
at the Las Vegas
Convention Center and other
Las Vegas locations. Visit www.
semashow.com for more information.
Infiniti continues to be an
innovator in technology and a
leader in the latest in surprise and
delight features. From over 300
personalization combinations to
the very latest in driver assistance
characteristics, Infiniti constantly
leads the way.
The new Q60 luxury coupe reignites its presence in the premium
sports coupe class. Available with
the performance Red Sport edition,
fans of performance two-door,
rear-wheel drive vehicles can still
find the perfect vehicles.
Available in various power
versions, the 400 horsepower
3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 leads the
pack. With 350 lb-ft. of torque
mated to a seven-speed automatic
transmission, it offers everything
the driving enthusiast would want.
This was the vehicle tested for
this article.
Also available for the 2017
Infiniti Q60 is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder
in-line direct injection turbo that
delivers 208 horsepower with 258
lb-ft. of torque. A 3.0-liter twinturbo V6 with 300 horsepower compliments the power-train line-up.
This twin-turbo engine line-up
is the lightest, most powerful,
cleanest and most fuel efficient
V6 engines that Infiniti has ever
Audi kicked off the 68th Emmy
Award Season by hosting many
Emmy nominees and other VIPs
at its exclusive Pre-Emmy Party at
Catch, West Hollywood’s newest
restaurant hot spot. Emmy nominees and VIPs were greeted on the
red carpet by a sparkling silver
2017 Audi R8.
Audi has returned, once again,
as the Official Automotive Sponsor
and Vehicle Provider for the 2017
Emmy Awards. The appearance
of a chauffeured Audi, such as
the 2017 Audi Q7, at any Emmy
event signaled the arrival of an
Emmy nominee or VIP to the red
carpet. The Audi 2017 R8, a VIP
itself, made several special red
carpet appearances during Emmy
week. It also greeted attendees at
the Performers Nominee Reception across the street at the Pacific
Design Center.
Auto News was on the red carpet
at Audi’s Pre-Emmy Party and had
a chance to ask Emmy nominees
and VIPs about what they look
for in a car.
“Modern Family’s” Ariel Winter
shared her preference for “a
car that is safe, drives well and
whatever...I’m a pretty simple
person.” Ariel is known for
knowing how to capture attention
When my neighbor, Lee, asked
me if I would like to review his new
Mercedes, I jumped at the chance.
But first, Lee had an interesting
story to tell me about his Mercedes
E400 sedan.
This car was a long time in
coming. The story began last year
when he bought a new E400, but
that car had a problem that couldn’t
be fixed, and Mercedes took it
back. The automaker then looked
high-and-low for months for a
replacement, and finally found a
near duplicate of his original E400
on the other side of the country.
This became Lee’s new car.
It’s easy to see why Mercedes
had trouble finding a replacement car for Lee. The 2016
model production had ended, and
E-Class cars come in a dizzying
number of variations. There are
four body types – coupe, convertible, sedan and wagon. There are
also four available engines with
corresponding levels of trim. In
the middle of the pack is the E-400.
The E400 sedan comes only in
the Sport trim. This means that it
gets an aggressive two-bar grille
with a large Mercedes star right in
the middle. It is also equipped with
18-inch alloy wheels and more powerful brakes. Inside the cabin, the
If you are looking for a good
entry level new car value, the
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is worth
considering.
It offers many competitive
features for its MSRP at $21,995.
It is a four-door sedan with stylish
exterior and simple interior. The
Lancer handles well for its class as
an All Wheel Control (AWC/4WD)
vehicle, and has enough power
with its 2.4L MVEC DOHC
16-valve 4-cylinder engine.
The interior controls are very
easy to use and include a 6.1-inch
touch panel display, a 140-watt
audio system, and SiriusXM radio
with a three-month subscription.
Overall, the vehicle is a comfortable ride with six-way adjustable
driver’s seat and four-way adjustable passenger seat.
Mitsubishi once again focused
on safety with the Lancer. Features
include anti-lock brake system,
active stability control, traction
control logic, tire pressure monitoring system, and airbags all around
to include side curtain airbags.
There are a variety of color
choices, and my test car was a
beautiful Labrador Black Pearl.
If you are looking for a solid new
car sedan, then test drive the 2016
Mitsubishi Lancer this summer!
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Auto Show 2016
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Nissan Frontier
“test drive”
Review
NWAPA
Drive
Revolution
2017 Ford
F-450 Super Duty
“test drive”
Lincoln
Customer
Experience Ctr.
The Ridge
Motorsports
Park
Arv Voss
feature writer
Sally Hanson
travel editor
Howard Elmer
truck writer
Jordan Williams
millennial writer
Chris Chung
motorsports writer
Trucks used to serve a sole
purpose – work, and they are not
for everyone. Trucks now serve
a variety of roles in several sizes
and styles. The primary truck camp
players consist of Chevrolet, Ford,
GMC and Ram on the domestic side
and Nissan and Toyota in the metric
category. Loyalists exist for each
camp with little or no consideration
of switching sides.
There are small or compact
trucks, mid-size trucks, full-size
trucks and heavy duty trucks, and
they generally come in several
available cab and drive configurations. The 2016 Nissan Frontier is a
mid-size pickup that comes in two
cab styles – Crew Cab and King
Cab (the Regular Cab was dropped
from their lineup several years ago),
two drive configurations – 4x2 and
4x4, and two bed lengths – short
and long. Long beds are more than
13-inches longer and are available
in Crew Cab SV and SL trims.
Crew cab Frontiers in the 4x2
configuration come in four trim
levels: S, SV, DR and SL. King
Cabs in a 4x4 configuration also
come in four distinctive models:
S, SV, PRO-4X and SL.
Discovering ways to reduce the
consumption of fossil fuels by the
vehicles we love to drive is difficult
when we do not want to sacrifice
utility, comfort and performance. It
is with this in mind that the Northwest Automotive Press Association
(NWAPA) created an event, Drive
Revolution, three years ago that
brings together journalists, alternative fuel vehicles, and industry
experts for a day of real-world
driving and education.
Members of NWAPA gathered
at the World Trade Center in Portland recently for the fourth annual
Drive Revolution event where 14
of the automobile market’s most
technologically advanced and
fuel-efficient offerings, including
electric vehicles (EV), hybrids,
and plug-in hybrids, were available
for ride and drives. The journalists evaluated each vehicle with
on-road testing including highway,
freeway, bridge and congested
downtown driving.
After test driving and learning
about each vehicle’s unique solution to reducing our reliance on
gasoline through conversations
with product communication
The F-series Super Duty lineup
of trucks is all new for 2017,
including the adoption of the same
aluminum cab that the F-150 got
two years ago. That fact alone
makes this next generation of Super
Duty special.
With the engineers adding the
all-aluminum body, this now
means there is only one design for
both classes of Ford trucks. That
in turn means that updates and
improvements to any and all the
cab systems will now be available
to both half-ton and HD trucks
in the same year. It also seems
appropriate then that this alignment
of truck bodies is coming on an
all-new chassis as well.
Adding strength and reducing
weight, this new SuperDuty is 24
times stiffer than its predecessor.
The fully-boxed frame is taller and
has up to 10 cross-members, which
include the under-box supports for
the factory-installed fifth wheel/
gooseneck hitch receiver.
It’s these changes that really
make the 2017 Super Duty the
true second generation of a truck
that was first introduced in 1999.
That’s how long the F-250 thru
The start of something big for an
American Classic in a new generation awaits your visit at Fashion
Island, Newport Beach, California.
Come experience it.
Upscale, modern, yet warm,
inviting and classic – just like the
Lincoln Continental reputation.
Lincoln, an American staple and
source of pride, is newly improved
and ready for not only its repeat
clientele, but the millennial generation with its Lincoln Experience
Center’s unveiling July 1, 2016.
The American automotive industry’s King, the Lincoln Continental, is displaying itself brilliantly
in its Lincoln experience Center.
But contrary to the experience,
it is not high pressure sales. It a
gallery type experience with a
mission to accommodate the high
tech oriented car buying client
and create brand awareness: to
educate potential new customers
and introduce and showcase the
Lincoln brand, models and options
in a state of the art center.
Staff members interact with visitors, while showcasing the Lincoln
models and options. After viewing
the latest and greatest models,
Tucked away in Shelton, Washington, lies a hidden gem to the
Washington motorsports community: The Ridge Motorsports
Park. Officially opened on May 26,
2012, this track is the youngest of
three prominent tracks in Western
Washington
“Racetracks are going away
faster than they’re being made,”
stated General Manager Fred
Wright, as he reflected on the
beginnings of The Ridge. In 2009,
Joe Manke, along with partner Rod
Powell, set out to create a track to
serve the local community. This
was a gamble, as racetracks are traditionally plagued by increasingly
stringent regulations set forth by
local and state-wide governments.
This gamble seems to have
paid off, however, as the Ridge
has found great success not only
with the local community but also
surrounding cities. “The majority
of our customers come from the
state of Washington, Oregon, and
even British Columbia,” stated
Wright. This is probably partially
attributable to the shrewd placement of the track.
The Ridge is just minutes away
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Bentley
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BMW
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Buick
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Galpin Subaru – www.galpin.com
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Galpin VW – www.galpin.com
VW of Kirkland – www.obrienautogroup.com
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Galpin Volvo – www.galpin.com
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Mercedes-Benz
E-400 “test
drive” Review
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sport theme continues with whitefaced gauges, aluminum pedals and
a three-spoke steering wheel.
Beyond this, the E400 gets
more than its fair share of luxury
features. Goodies like LED headlights, a sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a surround sound
audio system and the COMMAND
infotainment interface with navigation are all standard.
Furthermore, the list of safety
features is even more impressive.
A rearview camera, blind spot
warning and lane tracking assist
are included in the base price.
Other safety devices, such as
adaptive cruise control, crosstraffic alert and collision warning
and mitigation are optional. This
last item is arguably the most
significant safety feature. It sounds
an alarm and hits the brakes if you
are about to rear-end the car in
front of you.
Like every E-Class sedan I’ve
ever driven, the current E400
offers a cabin that is both elegant
and functional. Burl-walnut trim
on the dash and doors of Lee’s
car nicely complemented the dark
upholstery. Leather-clad front seats
were well finished and supportive,
with multiple adjustments available to keep you fresh after a long
drive. Passengers in the rear are
well cared for too, with loads of
head- and legroom, and a power
sunshade behind them to keep them
comfortable.
Under the hood of the E400
lurks a 3.0-liter, V-6 that churns
out a healthy 329 horsepower.
Teamed with the standard sevenspeed automatic transmission, it
can propel this hefty sedan to 60
in about five seconds. The engine
never seems stressed, even when
you plant your foot firmly on the
gas. The automatic is completely
unobtrusive in everyday driving.
However, when you want to have
some fun, select the “sport” setting
on the console and use the paddle
shifters on the steering wheel. This
brings out the aggressive side of
the E-400’s personality.
Lee and I took the E400 out on
my favorite twisty road in the back
country. This gave the Mercedes’
adaptive suspension and precise
steering the chance to strut their
stuff. The E400 demonstrated
remarkable composure for a large
sedan, slicing through turns with
minimal body-lean.
On straight pavement, the acceleration was more than sufficient to
press me firmly against the seat
back. Yet, it also delivers a supple
ride. The amazing thing is that
E400 does whatever you ask of
it without even breaking a sweat.
Mercedes pricing puts the E-400
in the same ballpark as the Audi
A 6 and the BMW 5-Series. Base
price is $66,525 including shipping. Lee’s car had the optional
panoramic moon roof, Steel Grey
metallic paint and the Keyless-Go
package, which included an electronic trunk closer. The suggested
retail price was $69,085.
SNAPSHOT REVIEW
• Classy, yet Practical Cabin
• Loads of Luxury and Safety
Features
• Very Capable Handling and
Ride
Auto Show 2016
Mercedes-Benz
of Lynnwood Wins
Two National Awards
Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood
won two national awards for 2015,
and it’s the second time they won
the “Best of the Best” award from
the Mercedes-Benz corporation.
They were the only MB dealer in
Washington state to win this award.
The award recognizes dealers and
managers for their exemplary
performance in sales, service,
and parts, as well as delivering an
exceptional customer experience.
Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood
also won the “20 best MB Dealers
to Work For in 2015” award.
Stefan Halata M/B of Lynnwood, GM with “Best of Best” Awards (photo Auto News)
Auto Show 2016
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Politics and the Environment
The Death of a Chinese Driver Adds to
Tesla’s List of Problems
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“An autopilot whose sensors
cannot distinguish between the
side of a white truck and a bright
sky simply is not ready to be
deployed on public roads,” the
letter said. “Tesla should immediately disable the autopilot feature
on all your vehicles until it can be
proven to be safe. At a minimum,
autopilot must be disabled until
the complete results of NHTSA’s
investigation are released.”
One of the most troubling
aspects of Tesla’s deployment of
autopilot is the decision to make
the feature available in so-called
Beta mode, Consumer Watchdog
said, an admission it’s not ready
for prime time.
“Beta installations can make
sense with software such as an
email service; they are unconscionable with systems that can
prove fatal when something goes
wrong,” the letter said. “You are
in effect using your customers as
human guinea pigs.”
Consumer Watchdog said that if
autopilot is proven safe to deploy,
Tesla must assume liability for
any crashes that occur when the
feature is engaged. “Are you
willing to make that pledge?” the
letter asked.
“In response to the tragic fatal
crash Tesla said in a blog, ‘We
would like to extend our deepest
sympathies to his family and
friends.’ Do you accept responsibility for the crash?”
Both Volvo and Mercedes have
said they will accept liability when
their self-driving technology is
responsible for a crash.
A July 6 Tesla blog post
discussing the fatal Florida crash
underscored the company’s pattern
of blaming others.
The post said: “To be clear, this
accident was the result of a semitractor trailer crossing both lanes
of a divided highway in front of
an oncoming car. Whether driven
under manual or assisted mode,
this presented a challenging and
unexpected emergency braking
scenario for the driver to respond
to.
“In the moments leading up to
the collision, there is no evidence
to suggest that Autopilot was
not operating as designed and as
described to users: specifically,
as a driver assistance system that
maintains a vehicle’s position in
lane and adjusts the vehicle’s speed
to match surrounding traffic.”
A July 1 crash in Pennsylvania
in which the Model X rolled over
and the occupants fortunately
survived, is another example
of blaming others, Consumer
Watchdog said. Tesla is not willing
to assume responsibility when
autopilot fails.
Tesla’s response to the Pennsylvania crash: “Based on the
information we have now, we
have no reason to believe that
Autopilot had anything to do with
this accident.”
And, according to the Wall
Street Journal, when a Tesla in
autopilot crashed into a parked
truck in Virginia, the company said
the crash “was the result of driver
error… To an attentive driver, it
would have been clear that the
driver should immediately slow
the vehicle to avoid the accident.”
Consumer Watchdog’s letter
concluded:
“Tesla is rushing self-driving
technologies to the highways
prematurely. However, as the
crashes demonstrate, autopilot
isn’t safe, and you should disable
it immediately. If autopilot can
ultimately be shown to meet safety
standards and is then redeployed,
you must pledge to be liable if
anything goes wrong when the
self-driving system is engaged.”
Visit the Consumer Watchdog
website at www.consumerwatchdog.org.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE EXCITEMENT FOR ENTHUSIASTS
AT AFFORDABLE PRICE
Leveraging more than 50 years of passion and performance, Shelby
American unveiled the all-new 2017 Shelby GTE (for Enhancement)
during Mustang Club of America’s celebration at the famous Indianapolis
Motor Speedway.
Inspired by the success of the Shelby GT and Shelby GT-H programs,
the Shelby GTE offers legendary performance at an affordable price.
“Every high-octane attribute expected of a Shelby car is incorporated into
an affordable package that will be available at any of our North American
mod shops,” said Keith Belair, COO of Shelby American.
Under the hood of this Shelby,customers can choose Ford’s iconic 5.0
V8 engine that pumps out 456 horsepower or the powerful 2.3L EcoBoost engine that delivers a head turning 335 horsepower. Additional
performance upgrades include a Ford Performance cat-back exhaust and
handling pack, as well as 19 inch Ford Performance wheels.
The car is fitted with official badges, Shelby-designed vented hood,
carbon fiber front splitter and rear spoiler. Inside,it also features Shelby
GTE logos on the head restraint, sill plates and floor mats. The GTE is
available in either fastback or convertible, as well as manual or automatic
transmission.
Shelby GTE Specifications:
250 New & Pre-owned In Stock!
• 2.3L EcoBoost engine tune: 335* Horsepower/390*
lbs-ft of Torque
• Shelby spec performance tires
• Ford Performance wheels (19x9 front and 19x5 rear)
• Shelby GTE hood & vents
• Shelby GTE upper and lower grilles
• Shelby GTE rocker panels with carbon fiber accent plates
• Shelby GTE rear spoiler
• Shelby GTE striping and badging
• Ford Performance front splitter
• Powered by Ford Performance emblem
• Shelby GTE front grill emblem and Shelby c-pillar emblem
• Rear GTE emblem
• Washer nozzle relocation kit
• Shelby GTE dash plaque
• Shelby GTE head restraint cover set
• Shelby GTE sill plates
• Shelby GTE serialized dash plaque and engine plate
• Backlit Shelby GTE door sill plates
• Shelby GTE headrests
• Shelby GTE floor mats
• Shelby GTE engine plaque
• Shelby GTE engine cap kit
About Shelby American, Inc.
445 East Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tel 949/673-0900 • Fax 949/673-6079
Toll 800/423-7077
www.newportautocenter.com
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American manufactures and
markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds
authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA, 289 street
car and Daytona Coupe component vehicles; it offers the Shelby GTE,
1000, GT500 Super Snake and Shelby Terlingua Racing Team post-title
packages for the 2005-2017 Ford Mustang. Shelby American also offers
the Shelby Raptor and Shelby F-150 muscle truck. For more information,
visit www.shelby.com
6
Auto Show 2016
Nissan Frontier
PRO-4X Crew
Cab “test
drive” Review
Power sources include a 2.5-liter
inline four-cylinder engine that
produces 152 horsepower along
with 171 pound feet of torque,
available only in S and SV trim 4x2
King Cab Frontiers, or a 4.0-liter
DOHC, 32-valve V8 engine with
Nissan’s Induction Control System
that cranks out 261 horses and 281
pound feet of torque.
Four-cylinder King Cab 4x2
S and SV models come standard
with a five-speed manual gearbox,
while V6 4x4 models come only
with a five-speed automatic transmission. Crew Cab 4x2 Frontiers
offer a 6-speed manual transmission as standard fare in S trim,
while 4x4s offer the 6-speed M/T
as standard for SV and PRO-4X
trims. The 5-speed automatic is
optionally available to replace
manual gearboxes in Crew Cabs,
but only in 4x2 S and SV trucks in
a King Cab configuration.
Both cab configurations offer
an available high-utility bed
including a factory-applied sprayon bed liner and Nissan’s Utilitrack Channel System, which
provides cargo hauling flexibility.
In terms of styling, the 2016
Nissan Frontier lineup incorporates several signature Nissan truck
design cues, such as its angled
strut grille, large bumpers, short
front and rear overhangs and large
stamped steel geometric fender
flares.
The exterior also features a
tinted front window, rear privacy
glass and a hitch ball provision on
the rear bumper.
Inside the cab, the rear seats,
which fold-up, and cargo area
are accessible through large rear
doors that open wide. Removable
storage boxes are tucked beneath
the rear seats. A locking dual glove
box, center console storage, oneliter bottle storage integrated into
the front doors and a multitude of
cup holders and power points are
standard.
Frontier Crew Cab also offers
an available leather-appointed
interior. And finally, with available
NissanConnectSM with Mobile
Apps added and 5.0-inch color
display or NissanConnectSM
with Navigation and Mobile Apps
connectivity and infotainment
cover the bases.
The list of safety equipment
and features is lengthy, including:
Zone Body construction with front
and rear crumple zones; Nissan
Advanced Air Bag System (which
includes dual stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt
sensors and an occupant classification sensor); front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bags
and roof-mounted curtain; and
side-impact supplemental air bags
with rollover sensor for front and
rear-seat outboard occupant head
protection.
My test 2016 Nissan Frontier
Crew Cab was in PRO-4X trim in
a 4WD configuration. The exterior
was finished in a new hue – Forged
Copper metallic, complemented
by a Charcoal interior. The base
price was set at $ 32,690, while
the final tally came to $35,810
after factoring in the three-piece
floor mat set, PRO-4X Luxury
Package and Destination Charges.
SUMMARY: The 2016 Nissan
Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab 4WD
automatic V6 is an attractive truck
that is off-road capable, with the
long suspension travel of Bilstein
off-road high-pressure shock
absorbers, Hill Descent Control,
Hill Start Assist, skid plates on
the fuel tank, oil pan and transfer
case, Shift-on-the-fly 4WD system
with 2-speed transfer case with
4Hi & 4 Lo and electronic locking
rear differential, 4-wheel limitedslip and unique machine-finished
16-inch aluminum-alloy off-road
wheels with 265/75R16 AllTerrain tires.
Ground Clearance for the
PRO-4X is 10.1 at rear differential,
8.9 at front differential and 8.9
minimum running. The Approach
angle in degrees is 32.6, the Departure angle 23.3 and the Breakover
angle is 20.5.
Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab 4WD (photo Arv Voss)
Auto Show 2016
7
Nissan
Northwest Automotive Press Assoc. (NWAPA) Drive Revolution
Titan
Road Show
Visits
Northwest
by Chris
Chung
Last week the Nissan TITAN
Roadshow visited Seattle in one
of their 11 stops throughout their
national tour. Thus far, the show
has visited Phoenix, Seattle,
Dallas, Atlanta, and Chicago.
Throughout the month of October,
they will be visiting Los Angeles,
California (October 1-2), New
York City, New York (October 1,
2 and 9), Houston, Texas (October
13), Tampa, Florida (October
15- 16), and Denver, Colorado
(October 21).
The TITAN Roadshow is a
multi-prong event that kicks off the
launch of Nissan’s full-size truck,
the 2017 TITAN and TITAN XD,
which is arriving at dealerships
across America now. The event is
aimed at reaching dealers, media,
and the general public with the
intent of familiarizing everyone
with the TITAN’s industry-leading
features and capabilities.
In regards to features and capabilities, the TITAN is a strong
contender in the full-size truck
market. Towing and heavy labor
is made easy with features such
as extendable mirrors, an aroundview monitor that makes hitching
up by yourself a breeze, remote
light-check, trailer sway control,
trailer brake control, all coupled
with a payload/tow rating of
1,940 pounds and 9,390 pounds
respectively.
The truck also features ample
storage, lighting, and a 120V
charger in the bed. Inside its
spacious cab there are luxurious
features that are comparable to
a luxury car, as well as versatile
storage areas to allow you to get all
your work done efficiently.
The TITAN also possesses the
most comprehensive warranty
(5YR, 100,000-mile bumper to
bumper) in the industry. We’ll dive
deeper into the TITAN in our next
experts from the automakers,
NWAPA journalists selected
winners in three categories:
Plug-in Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles,
and Green Luxury Vehicles. All
vehicles in the event were then
considered for the title of the Northwest Green Vehicle of the Year.
In the Plug-in Vehicles category,
the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf was
named the winner. Attending journalists praised the e-Golf for its
technology adoption, drivability,
and accessible pricing.
“The e-Golf is a delightful
vehicle to drive and a great value
at $29,815,” said Jeff Zurchmeide,
NWAPA member and co-chairman
of Drive Revolution.
In the Hybrid category, the
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid took
top honors for its innovative new
hybrid drive system. This Accord
Hybrid uses a 2.0-liter Atkinsoncycle gasoline engine that functions primarily as a generator for
the electric drive system. The
Accord Hybrid can travel up to 700
miles on a tank of regular gas and
offers full EV operation.
“The 2017 Accord Hybrid is
the most graceful of the current
crop of hybrid sedans, and we’re
glad to see Honda making this
48-mpg model widely available,”
said Bengt Halvorson, NWAPA
member and co-chairman of Drive
Revolution.
A variety of premium vehicles
were tested at Drive Revolution,
but the combination of luxury,
performance, and hybrid efficiency
led journalists to select the 2017
Acura NSX as the winner in the
Green Luxury category. With 573
horsepower and 476 pound-feet of
torque from its hybrid AWD drivetrain, the NSX will accelerate to 60
issue where we’ll compare our test
drives in the TITAN XD Pro-4X
Cummins diesel and TITAN XD
Pro-4X gas version.
However, if you’re near one
of the cities that the roadshow is
visiting, I would encourage you to
check out the TITAN for yourself.
At the roadshow you’ll learn all
about the TITAN from the inside
and out, in addition to learning
about its heritage and testing its
acceleration, braking, and offroading capabilities with you at
the wheel. If interested, RSVP at
TITANrsvp.com.
The Ridge Motorsports Park Report
from the Olympic National Forest,
strategically placed between
Seattle and Portland. This allows
the track to be easily accessible for
racers both within Washington, as
well as nearby states.
Another likely reason for the
popularity of the Ridge is that it
is just plain awesome. The track
itself is one of the most rewarding
tracks to drive. It features 2.47
miles of exhilarating turns, high
speed straightaways, and elevation
changes of over 300 feet, all with
a backdrop of breathtaking views
of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier,
and local forests. Where else can
you experience great scenery at
130 mph?
Additionally, for those who do
not feel quite up to the challenge
of the main track, there is a 1/5
replica go-kart track available.
This miniature track was added in
2015, and was meticulously crafted
to include all of the turns and even
the elevation changes the main
track features. To our knowledge,
this is the only go-kart track in the
United States that features elevation changes, making it a truly
unique experience.
When asked about the inspiration behind the track, Wright commented, “Not everyone can ride the
big track, but almost everyone can
ride a go-kart. And what a great
way to give everyone the experience of The Ridge.”
In the near future, The Ridge
plans to add even more options to
its motorsports collection, including a smaller track for autocross,
and possibly a dirt off-road course.
From go-karts to motocross to auto
racing, The Ridge has it all. Be
sure to check them out for your
next family, company, or even
personal getaway.
mph in about 3 seconds and has a
governed top speed of 191 mph.
The Chevrolet Volt was selected
as the Northwest Green Vehicle of
the Year. With a host of changes
implemented for the 2016 and
2017 model years, participating
journalists believed that the Volt
jumped ahead of its competition.
“The Volt was among the first
vehicles to bring electric driving to
the mainstream, and Chevy is really
keeping the Volt out in front of
the competition,” said Nik Miles,
president of NWAPA.
Portland is an excellent setting
for NWAPA’s Drive Revolution
event. The city offers one of
the highest numbers of electric
charging stations per capita and
is among the top markets in the
nation for sales of alternative fuel
vehicles. The event occurs right
before the EV Road map, one of
the leading electric-vehicle conferences in the United States, which
also takes place in Portland.
About the NWAPA
The Northwest Automotive
Press Association (NWAPA) is a
nonprofit professional organization with members active in print,
broadcast, and electronic media,
plus representatives of automotive manufacturers, and related
industry professionals.
NWAPA also produces the
Northwest Outdoor Activity
Vehicle of the Year competition
(Mudfest) and Run to the Sun,
a sport and performance vehicle
drive.
Proceeds from NWAPA events
fund annual scholarships provided
to journalism students at the
University of Washington, Washington State University, Pacific
University, and Portland State
University.
Kia Sportage SX Review (Next Month)
The line-up of some of the automobile industry’s most technologically
advanced and fuel efficient vehicles is ready to move out on test drives
by Northwest automotive journalists in Portland to select winners in
four categories: plug-in vehicles, hybrid vehicles, green luxury vehicles,
and the overall Northwest green vehicle of the year.
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8
Auto Show 2016
Kia Cadenza
“test drive” Review
Kia Motors America has been a
fierce competitor in the entry level
car segment since it came to the
U.S. market. With consistent month
over month and year over year sales
increases, Kia continues to be a
force to be reckoned with.
It has been noted that competitors in the auto industry have
continued to move their model
lines downward toward the entry
level segments. Kia has endured
and continued to make strides in
their area of this competitive new
car business.
2017 Infiniti Q60 (photo Art Gould)
2017 Infiniti Q60 (photo Art Gould)
2017 Infiniti Q60
by Art Gould
offered. The acceleration is smooth
and seamless with surprising
power through the rpm range,
perfect for passing and merging
into fast moving traffic.
Special features available include the second-generation
world-first Direct Adaptive Steering, providing high levels of steering feel and feedback for the new
Q60 generation. My ‘as tested’
vehicle included this ‘steer-bywire’ system that has undergone
significant re-tuning to enhance
steering feel and feedback without
compromising comfort. The driver
can choose from seven personalized modes to customize steering
performance according to their
preferred driving style.
Chassis improvements include
Dynamic Digital Suspension
(DDS) that monitors the vehicle’s
body roll pitch and bounce rate to
deliver a secure ride. The DDS is
controlled through a new set of
electronically adjustable shock
absorbers that regulate control
of the variable damping force,
offering a soft or firm ride. Soft
damping control has been engineered to balance comfort and
handling, ensuring that bumps and
undulating roads are absorbed as
much as possible.
Firmer damping control delivers
more agile handling while
providing the best performance
for a flat and stable ride.
The lower and wider new Q60
coupe sports design has qualities
that set it apart from any others.
Double-arch grille shows a sense
of power along with headlights
which include LED components
that have a human eye look to them.
The crescent cut C-pillar gives the
Q60 the qualities accentuating the
sweeping roofline that identifies
the beauty of a sports coupe.
The interior is asymmetrical in
design, featuring a driver’s zone
all the rest.
The new Cadenza brings a car to
market with higher levels of luxury,
along with more comfort and
convenience features than the car
it replaces. For 2017, the Cadenza
is slightly wider and lower in
height. A longer wheelbase results
in increased legroom just where
you need it, in the back seat. By
extending the roofline rearward
more than two inches it lends toward
a sportier profile without sacrificing
rear headroom.
A pleasing 3.3 liter gasoline direct
injected DOHC V6 supplies the
power for a ride and performance
Ford F-150 Super Duty Review
Now it’s time for Kia to move
upscale to meet the competition.
When Kia introduced the Cadenza
several years ago, it made the others
take note. The luxurious K900 followed, marking the beginning of a
real move into the full-size sedan
market. Now the second generation
Cadenza for the 2017 model year
is being launched by this spunky
car company.
Competing in the full-size sedan
market, the Cadenza continues
to stick to the successful formula
of more value for the dollar. The
car company continues to outdo
the competition with its 100,000
mile/10-year warranty that bests
that enables easy accessibility
to instrument panel and center
console access. Various styling
accents are available to personalize
interior components such as door
panels and dash designs. Carbonlike features are sure to be popular.
The Q60 Red Sport line is the
flagship of the Infiniti vehicles.
Available in sedans and the new
luxury performance coupe, they
demonstrate what performance
should be like. On-sale time frame
is scheduled for the third quarter
of 2016. Pricing for the vehicles
tested is $51,300, base price for
the 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport
400 2wd. The AWD (all-wheel
drive) version has a list price of
$53,300. Options and destination
charges are additional.
F-450 have been hauling those
heavy loads without a major update
(despite ever increasing weight
limits).
Not this time though. For 2017
most every nut and bolt is new,
and with that comes increased
power and weight capability. Mind
you, we’ve come to expect those
increases each time a new truck is
brought to dealers. After all, in the
truck world there is a war going on.
If you’re a little fuzzy on what
I’m talking about, just think of
the nightly propaganda war being
waged in TV ads by the manufacturers. My favorite tagline is
“if you have to ask how much
something weighs, you probably
can’t handle it.” That says it all.
Now comes Ford’s latest shot in
this weight war. The new SuperDuty is claiming several victories.
Its latest top numbers are 32,500
lb towed with an F-450 and a max
payload of 7,630 lbs. Both these
numbers are now being touted as
best-in-class.
But as every truck guy knows,
what you can haul is just as important as being able to brag about
your engine. So the second generation of the 6.7L Power Stroke
turbo-diesel (the most common
SuperDuty power plant) has also
boosted its horsepower and torque
to 440 and 925 lb-ft respectively.
Of course, one of Ford’s
strengths is the offer of multiple
features, including engines. If the
diesel is not in your budget, there
will be two gasoline options. The
base engine is a 6.2L V8 that makes
385 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque.
For SuperDuty chassis cab buyers
there is also a gas V10 option.
Here in Denver there was a
variety of trucks available to drive,
but I was immediately drawn to
the F-450 towing the gooseneck
trailer with a nice 30,000 lb load
of landscaping stone. I too wanted
to experience those “max” tow
limits, in part because I still find
it amazing that pickups today are
built to haul weights that were
considered commercial loads back
when I started driving tractortrailers in the early ‘80s.
The Power Stroke powered
F-450 handled the weight and
chassis noticeably stiffer. Even
in jackknife 180-degree U-turns,
the truck does not tilt or squat.
Under moderate braking it retains
a level attitude without any hobbyhorseing, and much of the driving
that day was up and down the
foothills here at the start of the
Rocky Mountain range.
2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty (photo Howard Elmer)
Inside Europe
AUTO NEWS BYTES
by Bill McCallum
Overfinch, English Custom Coach Builder,
Debuts at Pebble Beach Concours
I had a chance to visit with the folks from Overfinch during the PebbleBeach Concours d' Elegance last month. The “Introduction" page in
Overfinch’s brochures says it best, “ Overfinch has been creating bespoke
Range Rovers to the highest standards since 1975.
“In earlier days we pioneered technologies that Land Rover adopted
later, from antilock braking to auto transmissions. Later, we focused on
enhancing the ownership experience through design and craftsmanship.
Our standards equal - and in some cases exceed – those of the world’s
most sought-after marques. In our 41 years of existence, Overfinch Range
Rovers have distinguished themselves from the desert dunes of the ParisDakar rally to the red carpet at a glittering Hollywood premiere. So it
made perfect sense for us to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary here
in the US, home of the world’s most passionate automotive enthusiasts.
“At Overfinch, we’re perfectionists. That’s why we’ve established a
product development and engineering center in Virginia, to give US owners the same bespoke service that we deliver in the UK. The Overfinch
‘Manhattan Edition,’ which makes its world debut at Pebble Beach, is
our calling card. We hope it inspires you to get to know us - and to make
an Overfinch Range Rover part of your life.”
Inside Asia
AUTO NEWS BYTES
by Bill McCallum
Cadillac and Lincoln Fight for China Market
Share
While both Cadillac and Lincoln are fighting for luxury market share in
the U.S., the battle for market share in China is heating up.
Cadillac has recently opened a $1.2 billion plant in Shanghai to support
their China sales effort. It's reported Cadillac can produce up to 160,000
new
Cadillacs per year in this new plant. Both Cadillac and Lincoln are
fighting Audi, BMW, and Mercedes, the top three European luxury brands
sold in China.
At the same time Cadillac is stepping up efforts in China, Lincoln is
opening up luxury auto showrooms in China. As a doorman meets new
customers at an all-new luxury showroom in Shanghai, potential customers can relax in a tea room while getting a massage as they view Lincoln
luxury models on an interactive video screen.
Lincoln compares the experience to that of a five-star hotel.
China is the largest car market in the world and is a key market for
luxury vehicles.
Auto Show 2016
2016
Silverado
3500 HD
“Kid Rock”
Edition
Inspired by his hit song “Born
Free,” musician Kid Rock collaborated with Chevrolet to design
a customized 2016 Silverado
3500HD “dually” that celebrates
freedom and honors American
workers.
The truck was introduced at the
SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where
it joined other personalized Chevy
truck concepts designed to showcase the depth and breadth of the
brand’s pickup truck lineup.
Michigan-born Kid Rock visited
the Silverado HD assembly plant
in Flint, Mich., to meet with the
members of UAW Local 598, who
built the truck, before driving it to
Chevrolet’s design studio to share
his ideas for its customization.
“The Flint plant, and everyone
on the line, is the backbone of
America,” said Kid
Rock. “I wanted the design
for the truck to be bold, but
with features and elements that
wouldn’t be out of reach for
working-class guys.”
As a result, his Silverado features
several enhancements, including a
custom chrome grille with the Born
Free logo and an enlarged Chevy
Bowtie emblem, chrome exhaust
stacks and patriotic graphics that
flow across the body sides.
A unique execution of the patriotic motif was an idea he expressed
at the start of the project.
“With Kid Rock’s input, we
came up with a chrome-like
silver-metallic design that conveys
an industrial, made-in-Detroit
aesthetic that totally complements
the other bold elements of the
truck,” said Todd Parker, design
director, Chevrolet Accessories.
Additional exterior features
include black metallic-flecked
paint, 22-inch custom chrome
wheels, tinted windows, chrome
assist steps and a spray-in bed liner.
The interior further reflects
Kid Rock’s expressive style, with
unique Sky Cool Gray leatherappointed seats featuring metallicappearing inserts patterned after
acid-wash jeans. It also includes
black carpeted floor liners and a
blacked-out instrument panel with
silver trim, Made in Detroit-logo
sill plates and glove box emblem,
and a custom Kicker sound system.
Rounding out Kid Rock’s ride
to freedom and fun is a pair of
Gibbs Sports Quadskis, which
convert from all-terrain vehicles
to personal watercrafts. They are
secured on a trailer hitched to
the Silverado 3500HD, which is
powered by the proven Duramax
6.6L turbo-diesel engine and
Allison 1000 six-speed automatic
transmission.
With the 4WD dually configuration, it offers a class-leading
maximum conventional trailering
rating of 20,000 pounds (9,072 kg)
and 22,600 pounds (10,251 kg)
with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck
hitch. Features such as integrated
cruise control, powertrain grade
braking and diesel exhaust braking
enhance control and confidence
SHOWCASE REVIEWS
buick Regal
acura Rdx
ACURA RDX
The Acura RDX offers a 22
mpg rating and is packed
with standard features
including 12 safety features.
This near luxury 4-door SUV
offers lots of room and comfort for passengers.
BASE PRICE: $35,270
TYPE: 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6
TRANS: 6-speed Auto
HORSEPOWER: 279 hp
MPG: 19 city/27 highway
Hyundai Santa Fe Ltd
HYUNDAI SANTA FE LTD
Hyundai offers a refresh for
their popular 4-door midsize
SUV. With three rows of seating there is plenty of room
for kids and gear. A great
value and needs a look.
BASE PRICE: $41,150
TYPE: 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 3.3L V6
TRANS: 6-speed Auto
HORSEPOWER: 290 hp
Nissan Altima 2.5 SR
NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SR
Nissan has been improving
their entire lineup during
the last few years and the
Altima is no exception. New
design with lots of power
and fun to drive.
BASE PRICE: $24,470
TYPE: Sedan
ENGINE: 2.5L 4 cyl
TRANS: CVT
HORSEPOWER: 182 hp
BUICK REGAL GS
Buick has stepped up
with the new Regal GS
with unique front and
rear fascias. Another new
feature is an interactive
Drive Control System.
BASE PRICE: $29,690
TYPE: Sedan
ENGINE: 2.0L I-4 Turbo
TRANS: 6-speed Auto
HORSEPOWER: 259 hp
Kia Sorento SXL
KIA SORENTO SXL
The Kia Sorento gets a
Recommend from CONSUMER
REPORTS MAGAZINE.
This value priced midsize SUV
is loaded with standard
features and blind-spot
detection.
BASE PRICE: $41,700
TYPE: 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 2.0L Turbo
TRANS: 6-speed Auto
HORSEPOWER: 240 hp
Volvo v60 cross country
VOLVO V60 CROSS
COUNTRY
Volvo has also be improving
the entire lineup with both
interior and exterior designs.
Volvo has been know as a
leader in new safety
technology.
autonewsonline.com/showcase reviews
(under construction)
BASE PRICE: $35,950
TYPE: Wagon
ENGINE: 2.0L 4 Turbo
TRANS: 6-speed Auto
HORSEPOWER: 240 hp
9
10
Auto Show 2016
Pat Bondurant “....we are bringing horse power back to the school” a three part series
Pat & Bob Bondurant with Dodge Hell-Cat (photo Auto News)
by Bill McCallum
Pat and Bob Bondurant are
entering a new phase in their
Phoenix (Chandler) based High
Performance Driving School. I had
a chance to visit with both Pat and
Bob this spring to discuss the new
lineup of Performance vehicles
used in their school.
Their 46-acre facility with six
miles of track will see Dodge
Vipers and Dodge Hellcat’s rounding the turns and screaming down
the straightaways this year.
Pat Bondurant said, “We are bringing horsepower back to the school.”
The new partnership with FCA
(Fiat-Chrysler) also includes a Fiat
Teen Program and a law enforcement and military program using
Dodge Durangos.
We will be publishing a threepart story over the next few
months as we send some “Team
Auto News” members through the
school. Stay tuned.
Bondurant Racing School
by Gary T. Williams
My friend, Patrick Durham, and
I were invited to experience Bondurant High-Performance Racing
School in Chandler/Phoenix,
Arizona, for Global Auto News.
Since 1968, Bondurant has provided behind-the-wheel instruction for everyone from average
drivers to racing professionals.
There are nine different course
options for drivers. Every participant is taught the Bondurant
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CARS , STARS and films
Audi R8 is the Star at
Audi’s Pre-Emmy Party
Held at “Catch” in West
Hollywood by Joyce Chow
Blanca Blanco “Star Trek Equinox: The Night of Time” Ariel Winter “Modern Family” on the red carpet (photo Joyce
(photo Joyce Chow)
Chow)
on the red carpet with her fashion.
Constance Zimmer, Emmy
Supporting Actress Nominee for
“UnREAL,” where she plays the
role of a demanding executive,
commented, “I think comfort, and
how smooth it drives is what is
important.”
“I love comfortable cars. Car
time is my only relaxing time, so
I like a good stereo, comfortable
seats, smooth ride and clean car,”
shared golden model and actress
Blanca Blanco, seen often on
the arm of legendary actor John
Savage.
“I look for style, I look for speed,
I look for sleek…which is why I
love Audi,” smiled Carly Steel, an
actress and host of Entertainment
Tonight.
The Audi R8, modeled after
the R8 LMS race car, look like
they have been transported from
a racetrack of the future. It is
equipped with all the latest Audi
technology, including the Audi
Virtual Cockpit, and either a
powerful 540-hp V10 engine or a
610-hp V10-plus engine that will
certainly make your heart race if
you ever have the chance to experience it. Similar to the exclusiveness
of having won an Emmy or being
at the latest Hollywood hot spot
before it opens, the Audi R8 is for
those who know how to live life
to its fullest.
Silverado
HD 3500
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when trailering.
New for the 2016 Silverado HD
is Digital Steering Assist power
steering on select double cab and
crew cab models. It helps make
hauling and trailering easier with
electronic controls that enhance
road holding and stability on the
highway, particularly on crowned
roads, regardless of whether the
truck is loaded. It also offers greater
responsiveness and an improved
steering feel.
“Visiting the Silverado factory
was one of the coolest and most
meaningful things I’ve done,” said
Kid Rock. “This truck is all about
celebrating the people who build it
and the freedom it enables.”
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit,
Chevrolet is now one of the
world’s largest car brands, doing
business in more than 115 countries and selling around 4.8
million cars and trucks a year.
Chevrolet provides customers
with fuel-efficient vehicles that
feature engaging performance,
design that makes the heart beat,
passive and active safety features
and easy-to-use technology, all
at a value. More information on
Chevrolet models can be found at
www.chevrolet.com.
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WOMEN in the
AUTO WORLD
women in the AUTO WORLD
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WOMEN in the
AUTO WORLD
Global Auto News Expands Print Publication Distribution Network
by Bill McCallum
In addition to a number of
Internet programs to build traffic
and brand awareness for Global
Auto News and www.autonewsonline.com, the retail distribution
network continues to expand in
seven Western States (WA, OR,
CA, AZ, NV, ID and MT).
As the retail distribution
network expands with automotive
related outlets, (gas stations, repair
shops, parts stores, car washes,
auto museums new and used car
Sarah with Toyota (photo Auto News)
Sunday, October 23
Pasadena, California
dealers, car events, and others)
the distribution team that services
those outlets is a key element in
growing the brand and increasing
distribution.
Sarah is director of distribution for Washington and overall
Sierra with Honda (photo Auto News)
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These women also help with
photo ops with our test drive
vehicles and are “WOMEN IN
THE AUTO WORLD.”
Samantha with Mazda (photo Auto News)
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VW Redesigns
Tiguan SUV
for 2016
by Bill McCallum
I just drove the 2016 VW Tiguan
SE 4Motion small SUV, and I
recommend a test drive if you are
considering purchasing a small or
midsized SUV. With a crowded
field in this segment, the Tiguan
is sometimes overlooked.
The VW sales brochure said it
best: “Is there a rule that says all
SUVs have to look and feel the
same?”
Not for the Tiguan. Sure, it’s versatile and filled with technology,
but it feels solid, crafted. And the
Tiguan even has something extra
under the hood: a turbocharged
engine that comes standard. See,
“going your own way really is the
way to go.”
The Tiguan is powered with a
2.0L DOHC Turbo 4-cylinder engine producing 200 hp and mated
with a 6-speed manual or automatic
transmission.
Safety Features
• Front & Side Airbag Supplemental Restraint Systems for
Driver & Front Passenger
• Side Curtain Protection Head
Impact Airbags
• 3-Point Safety Belts, All Seating Positions
• Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) w/Disc Brakes
• Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
• Intelligent Crash Response
System (ICRS)
• Lower Anchors & Tethers For
Children (LATCH)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Exterior
• 18-inch Alloy Wheels w/AllSeason Tires
• Automatic, Adaptive BiXenon Headlights
• Led Daytime Running Lights
(DRL)
• Front Fog Lights w/Cornering
Lamps
• Power Panoramic Sunroof
• Heated, Foldable, Power Adjustable Side Mirrors
• Rain-Sensing Front Wipers w/
Mecum
Infiniti of
Monterey
Bellevue
Auction Results Opens
All-New
Remodeled
Dealership
on Bellevue’s
Luxury
Auto Row
Overall sales totals reached
$50 million at the 2016 Mecum
Daytime Auction in Monterey,
Calif., with strong individual
sales topped by several cars that
reached or exceeded the milliondollar mark.
Headlined this year by three
vehicles that hammered at $4.7
million, $4.4 million and $3
million, respectively, the Mecum
Daytime Auction hosted a total of
704 high-end classic and collector
cars, all of which crossed the
Mecum auction block Aug. 18-20.
Overall sales totals again
surpassed the previous year’s
totals, this time by a leap of more
than $5 million.
The headlining Modern Speed
Collection consisted of 11 of the
most exclusive, powerful and
technologically advanced vehicles
on the planet. Of these rare and
gorgeous machines, eight of them
sold for a total of $6,270,000 in
hammer sales. Three from the
collection brought individual sales
of $1 million or higher including a
2014 McLaren P1, a 2011 Ferrari
599 SA Aperta and a 2006 Bugatti
Veyron 16.4.
Several other individual sales
topped even those of the Modern
Speed group with a 211-mile 2014
Ferrari LaFerrari packing 949
horses and gaveling for an estimate-exceeding $4,700,000. The
much-heralded 1966 Ford GT40
MkI also pulled in a multimilliondollar sale price with a high bid of
$4,400,000.
The auction’s third-highest seller
was a one-owner, 2,000-mile 2003
Ferrari Enzo that brought $3 million.
The complete top 10 sales at the
2016 Mecum Daytime Auction in
Monterey include (all individual
sales reflect hammer prices):
• 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari (Lot
S110) at $4,700,000
• 1966 Ford GT40 MkI (Lot
S103) at $4,400,000
• 2003 Ferrari Enzo (Lot S108.1)
at $3,000,000
• 2014 McLaren P1 (Lot S81)
at $1,850,000
• 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
(Lot S82) at $1,050,000
by Bill McCallum
The Infiniti Brand has been
evolving during the last decade.
Infiniti has introduced a number
of new models and has helped
their dealers with remodeling
plans. David Hannah’s Infiniti of
Bellevue was one of those dealers.
Hannah opened is first Infiniti dealership in 1997 in Kirkland,Wa. In
September 2015 the dealership was
moved to Bellevue’s Luxury Auto
Row on N.E. 8th across the street
from Mercedes/Benz and Porsche
of Bellevue. With 250 new and
preowned vehicles on the ground
the all-new state-of-the-art Infiniti
dealership serves the Eastside and
greater Seattle market. Hannah also
owns Infiniti of Lynnwood and part
owner of Infiniti of Tacoma.
With 13 service bays and 12
tech’s Infiniti of Bellevue can handle
the customer service needs of the
entire Puget Sound Region. Infiniti
of Bellevue’s 55 employee’s are
located in an all-new 25,000 sq. ft.
facility (see photos on same page)
with a 65,000 sq. ft. 3 level parking
structure for vehicle storage.
With new 2017 models on the
ground (see page 2 - Q60 story
in this issue) including the Q60,
QX50, and the QX30 and the new
“Empower the Drive” marketing
campaign Infiniti sales surged to
an 11.7 % increase in September. If
your in the market for a new luxury
vehicle I suggest you stop by a Puget
Sound Infiniti dealer.
Heated Washer Nozzles
• Silver Anodized Roof Rails
Interior
• Climatic Manual Climate
Control
• Tilting & Telescoping, Multi-
Function Steering Wheel
• Leather-Wrapped Steering
Wheel & Shift Knob
• Heated Power Driver’s Seat
w/Power Lumbar Support
• Heated Manual Front Passenger Seat w/Power Recline
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV (photo Auto News)
Infiniti of Bellevue (photo Auto News)
Infiniti of Bellevue Service Entrance (photo Auto News)
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• Split-Folding, Slide & Recline
Rear Seat w/Armrest
• Leatherette Seating Surfaces
• Carpeted Floor Mats, Front &
Rear
• Electric Parking Brake
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McCormick’s Palm
Springs Collector Car
Auction Scheduled for
November 18, 19, & 20th
Last November, Keith McCormick and his family (see photo)
celebrated 50 years in business
producing collector car auctions in
Palm Springs and auto events both
in the U.S. and England.
At the age of 18, Keith McCormick sold his first car, an English
Ford he bought for $25 and sold for
a 400 percent profit after he fixed it
up. Then he borrowed $500 at an
English bank and, from a rented
space in a service station, he started
his first car dealership.
At age 24, Keith owned and operated the then number one Mazda
dealership in Great Britain with the
help of his wife Desley. Desley also
helped Keith at car expos in Great
Britain as their business grew.
The McCormicks added an Audi
and a Volkswagen franchise to
their family auto group. They also
added a classic used car dealership
featuring Rolls Royce to their
family of dealerships.
After a family vacation to Palm
Springs, the McCormicks packed
up and moved to Palm Springs, Ca.
By 1981, Keith McCormick and
his family created a new home
in Palm Springs. Keith bought
a Union 76 service station on
Highway #111, and working with
the Palm Springs Chamber of
Commerce, he produced the first
annual Palm Springs Vintage Grand
Prix and Concours Elegance.
By 1985, the Grand Prix had
grown so popular that Stirling
Moss, the legendary British race car
driver, was competing in the event.
Also in the same year, the
McCormicks created auction #1
with 211 cars and 109 cars sold
(53% sales rate), with a total sale of
$1.2 million. The top selling car
was a 1937 Rolls Royce that sold
for $49,500.
By 1992, the auction grew to
248 cars. In 1994, the auction was
moved to the Riviera Resort with
300 cars on the block. In 1997,
the auction was moved to the
Palm Springs Convention Center,
and 31% of the cars were sold to
buyers in Japan,Canada, England,
Netherlands, and Germany as the
auction continued to grow.
The auction and Grand Prix
became more involved in local
charities, and more celebrities
started selling their collector cars
there, including Frank Sinatra,
Elvis Presley, Liberace, OJ
Simpson, Trini Lopez and Queen
Elizabeth, to name few.
Mecum Results
• 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 (Lot
S91) at $1,000,000
• 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400
(Lot S77) at $790,000
• 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO (Lot
S84) at $680,000
• 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot
S90) at $610,000
• 1932 Duesenberg Model J
Phaeton (Lot S45) at $600,000
For access to complete auction
results and other member benefits,
Auction number #60l broke
the 2015 record of 535 vehicles
crossing the auction block with a
70% sales rate generating nearly 7
million in sales.
The McCormick Palm Springs
November 2016 Auction promises
to be the “best yet” and is a “must
see” event for buyers, sellers, and
auto enthusiasts.
Keith, Desley and Jason McCormick are shown in their Palm Springs showroom
with 1948 Packard and other cars
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Ride & Drive:
Salish Cliffs
and
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
In this issue we are featuring
Salish Cliffs Golf Club and the
all-new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
Sport. If you are a golfer, Salish
Cliffs Golf Club is a “must play.”
This gem of the Northwest is
located close to Shelton, WA, on
#101 next to the LITTLE CREEK
Casino and Resort. Salish Cliffs is
a par 72 track. For the big stickers,
the course is 7,269 yards, and for
the average hacker it’s 6,312 yards.
From the ladies’ tees, Salish Cliffs
measures 5,848 yards.
Features of note include the
largest practice range in the Northwest, one of the largest changes in
elevation of any track in the Northwest, and one of the nicest club
houses in the Northwest. It offers
wide fairways, perfect greens and
is a pleasure to play with friends
and family.
If you are a golfer looking for
an SUV that gets 24 mpg on the
highway and a base MSRP of 38K
and plenty of room for your golf
clubs, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
Sport is for you. The 2.0L Turbo
Direct Injection 4-cylinder engine
mated with 6-speed AT gives you
plenty of power to haul you and
your friends on your next golf
outing.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a
long list of 35 standard features,
including a 10-year, 100,000-mile
powertrain warranty. Hyundai
offers an additional ultimate TECH
PACKAGE with extra tech features
for $1,550. We recommend a “test
drive” at your local Hyundai dealer.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (photo Auto News)
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Dodge is an Official Sponsor of Mecum Collector Car Auctions
Dodge, America’s mainstream
performance brand, and Mecum
Auctions announced that Dodge
will be the exclusive automotive
sponsor of Mecum Auctions, the
world’s largest collector car auction
company.
As part of the sponsorship,
Dodge branding and vehicles will
be featured at Mecum Auction
events, and some events will include
thrill rides in the 707-horsepower
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and
Charger SRT Hellcat, the fastest,
most powerful muscle cars ever,
and in the legendary Dodge Viper.
In addition, Dodge branding
and advertising will run in Mecum
Auction properties, including television, print publications, mecum.
com website and Mecum Auction
catalogs.
“As exclusive automotive sponsor of Mecum Auctions, Dodge
has an opportunity to reach a
large number of car enthusiasts
who share the brand’s passion
for performance, muscle cars and
heritage,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head
of Passenger Cars – Dodge, SRT,
Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North
America.
“Whether it’s the Dodge Charger
and Challenger cars of the ‘60s and
‘70s popular at today’s auctions, or
the special edition modern Mopar
muscle cars available from Dodge
and SRT today that are sure to be
sought-after collectibles of the
future, Dodge and Mecum take
great pride in joining together to
keep the muscle car legacy alive.”
Through this new sponsorship,
Mecum will feature a series of edu-
cational and engaging executions
for event attendees and viewers at
home, kicking off at Mecum Louisville 2016 on September 8-10 at
the Kentucky Exposition Center in
Louisville, KY.
Auction attendees will have the
opportunity to experience Dodge
performance and power firsthand
with thrill rides in Dodge Charger
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AFTERMARKET
Mecum Collector Car
Auctions Partners with Dodge
SRT Hellcat, Challenger SRT
Hellcat and Dodge Viper vehicles.
“Mecum has long been recognized for being the auction of
choice for selling premium American muscle cars, with those
boasting the Dodge brand from the
late ‘60s and early ‘70s continuing
to command top sales,” said Dana
Mecum, President and Founder
of Mecum Auctions. “As we have
watched Dodge pave the way once
again by launching the muscle car
back into the American spotlight,
this sponsor partnership seems
only natural by bringing the leaders
of classic and modern muscle
together.”
Spurred on by a number of
factors, the E-body models built by
Dodge during the final two years of
the 426 HEMI engine’s availability
in street-production models have
proven time and again to be the
blue chips of collector investment.
Repeatedly reaching into the value
territory that has been previously
reserved for the legendary prewar
classics and the most exclusive
European-built sports cars, the
E-body ‘owner’s club’ is very
small and exclusive and has led
the way in muscle car values and
helped drive significant growth for
Mecum Auctions.
A 1970 Dodge HEMI Challenger R/T Convertible sold for
$1,650,000 at Mecum Kissimmee
2016.
“There is no question that Dodge
muscle remains hot and continues
to set records, making now a great
time for the brand and Mecum
Auctions to announce this landmark sponsorship,” Mecum added.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum.
Nobody. The Mecum Auction
Company is the world leader of
collector car, vintage and antique
motorcycle, and Road Art sales,
hosting auctions throughout the
United States.
The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for
29 years, now offering more than
20,000 lots per year and averaging
more than one auction each month.
Established by President Dana
Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions
remains a family-run company
headquartered in Walworth, Wis.
For further information, visit
Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
Follow along with Mecum’s social
media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest
and Instagram.
About Dodge and SRT Brands
The Dodge brand is America’s
mainstream performance brand.
With the purification of the brand
and consolidation with SRT, Dodge
is focusing on its performance roots
with every single model it offers.
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The Top End Kit for 426-572
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now shipping.
It includes an Edelbrock DualQuad intake manifold, Victor Jr.
cylinder heads, Rollin’ Thunder
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gasket set.
Like most Edelbrock Top End
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TECHNOLOGY
Nissan NorthAmerica Partners with SiriusXM Satellite Radio
SiriusXM announced Nissan
North America will automatically give customers purchasing
select Nissan or Infiniti vehicles
equipped with navigation a multiyear subscription to SiriusXM
Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link,
including detailed traffic data with
information on traffic speed and
flow; accident, construction, and
road closures; as well as national
weather information, fuel prices,
sports scores, and movie listings.
“Nissan and Infiniti vehicle
owners are purchasing premium
vehicles, and they expect the highest
quality services in those vehicles.
We are excited that Nissan North
America chose SiriusXM as the
provider of premium infotainment
services that Nissan customers will
use every day, including the ability
to easily see upcoming traffic
congestion as well as search for
the best gas prices nearby,” said
Christopher Lam, Vice President
and General Manager, Automotive
Partnerships, SiriusXM. “Along
with our commercial-free music,
premier sports, exclusive entertainment, news, comedy and more, this
is an unbeatable combination of
content and information services
for Nissan and Infiniti drivers
across the country.”
Starting with select Model Year
2017 vehicles, Nissan customers
purchasing a vehicle equipped
with navigation will get a 3-year
subscription to SiriusXM Traffic
and SiriusXM Travel Link, and
vehicles without navigation will get
a 3-year subscription to SiriusXM
Travel Link.
Infiniti customers purchasing
select vehicles equipped with
navigation will get a 4-year
subscription to SiriusXM Traffic
and SiriusXM Travel Link. Select
vehicles without navigation will get
a 4-year subscription to SiriusXM
Travel Link.
SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM
Travel Link provides access to a
suite of advanced services with
features, including:
Traffic speed: Color-coded roads
on the vehicle’s navigation screen
show traffic speed in major metro
areas.
Accidents, construction and road
closures: Receive traffic alerts,
including information on accidents,
disabled vehicles, construction and
road closures.
Fuel prices: Get detailed information on fuel prices and the ability
to sort by lowest price, fuel type
or distance.
National weather information:
Receive coast-to-coast weather
data including current conditions,
five-day forecasts and weather
maps.
Sports scores: Get in-game and
final scores, as well as weekly game
schedules, for world-class professional sports and college programs.
Movie listings: Access detailed
local movie theater listings
including start times and ratings.
Stock information: Get timely
information and key data about
your stock portfolio throughout
the day.
Customers purchasing any new
Nissan or Infiniti vehicle equipped
with satellite radio receive a
3-month subscription to SiriusXM’s All Access audio package
with access to Howard Stern, every
NFL, MLB, and NBA game, every
NASCAR race, plus NHL games
and PGA TOUR coverage, as well
as access to programming beyond
the vehicle on smartphones and
other connected devices, and at
www.siriusxm.com.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
(NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world’s
largest radio company measured
by revenue and has more than
30.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM
creates and offers commercial-free
music; premier sports talk and live
events; comedy; news; exclusive
talk and entertainment, and a widerange of Latin music, sports and
talk programming.
SiriusXM is available in vehicles
from every major car company in
the U.S. and on smartphones and
other connected devices as well as
online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM
radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and
online at SiriusXM. SiriusXM also
provides premium traffic, weather,
data and information services for
subscribers through SiriusXM
Traffic, SiriusXM Travel Link,
NavTraffic, NavWeather. SiriusXM delivers weather, data and
information services to aircraft
and boats through SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine, Sirius
Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation,
XMWX Weather, and XMWX
Marine.
In addition, SiriusXM Music for
Business provides commercialfree music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority
interest in SiriusXM Canada which
has approximately 2.7 million
subscribers. SiriusXM is also a
leading provider of connected
vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access
to a suite of safety, security, and
convenience services including
automatic crash notification,
stolen vehicle recovery assistance,
enhanced roadside assistance and
turn-by-turn navigation.
Mecum Collector Car
Auctions Partner with Dodge
The Dodge and SRT brands offer
a complete lineup of performance
vehicles that stand out within their
own segments. Dodge is the mainstream performance brand and SRT
is positioned as the ultimate performance halo of the Dodge brand,
together creating a complete and
balanced performance brand with
one vision and one voice.
From muscle cars to minivans,
crossovers and full-size SUVs, the
Dodge brand’s full lineup of 2017
models deliver best-in-class horsepower, class-exclusive technology,
unmatched capability and a slew of
cool features, such as LED head-
lamps, Dodge signature racetrack
tail lamps, active exhaust, cold-air
induction, 8.4-inch touchscreen
Uconnect infotainment centers
and 7-inch customizable gauge
clusters, to name a few.
For the 2017 model year, the
Dodge brand lineup features the
25th anniversary Viper, Durango,
Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger
and Challenger, including the new
Charger Daytona and Challenger
T/A, as well as the 707-horsepower
Challenger SRT Hellcat, the most
powerful and fastest muscle car
ever, and the Charger SRT Hellcat,
the quickest, fastest and most
powerful sedan in the world.
Nissan Frontier PRO4X “test drive” Review
Coming Soon! A Holiday Car Show!
On the alternative side, the
Nissan Frontier PRO-4X is equally
at home in all the more mundane
driving scenarios as well. The
261 horsepower 4.0-liter V8
with its 281 pound feet of torque
delivers plenty of Oomph while
shifting smoothly through its five
gears. Handling attributes border
on that of a sedan, and the ride
quality, while firm, is really quite
comfortable.
The Towing Capacity of the
PRO-4X Frontier is rated at up
to 6,500 pounds maximum, when
properly equipped.
In the final scheme of things,
the 2016 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
Crew Cab is fully capable and
equipped with creature comforts,
and it may well be the “just-right”
size for those who don’t really need
a true full-size hauler.
Specifications:
Base Price: $32,690.
Price as Tested: $35,810.
Engine Type and Size: 4.0-liter
DOHC, 32-valve V8 with Nissan
Induction Control System and
electronic direct ignition.
Horsepower (bhp): 261@ 5,600
rpm Torque (ft./ lbs.): 281@
4,000 rpm Transmission: Fivespeed automatic.
Drive Train: Longitudinally
mounted front engine / Shifton-the-fly 4WD system with
2-speed transfer case w/ 4Hi &
4 Lo and electronic locking rear
differential.
Suspension: Front - Independent double wishbone with offroad-tuned Bilstein high pressure
performance gas shock absorbers
and solid 34 mm stabilizer bar
Rear - Overslung multi-leaf
with Dana 44 rear axle with offroad-tuned high-pressure performance gas shock absorbers.
Brakes: Power-assisted fourwheel vented discs with 4-wheel
ABS, VDC, Hill Start Assist,
Hill Descent Assist and EBD.
Tires: Hankook Dynapro A7’M
–P265/75 R16 114T All-Terrain,
mounted on “gear style” dark
painted 6-spokes inset in 12
short gear tooth outer machines
ring.
Wheelbase: 125.9 inches
Length Overall: 205.5 inches
Width: 72.8 inches
Height: 73.9 inches – with roof
rack.
Curb Weight: 4,561 lbs.
Turning Circle: 43.33 ft.
Fuel Capacity: 21.1 gallons
EPA Mileage Estimates: 15
mpg city / 21 mpg highway
Drag Coefficient: Not listed.
0 - 60 mph: Not tested.
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Pirelli to return to Salon Privé
In a celebration of contemporary
automotive engineering, Pirelli
has confirmed that it will return to
Salon Privé to sponsor the Prestige
& Performance Competition on
Saturday September 3, following
the success of last year’s event.
The modern-day twist on a
Concours d’Elégance drew over
5,000 guests to the inaugural Pirelli
Prestige & Performance Competition in 2015. Fans were able to
experience the sights, sounds and
smells of some fabulous vehicles
first-hand, as the likes of the Ferrari
LaFerrari took part in the Pirellibacked event.
Presented in The Great Court
and paraded through Blenheim
Palace’s beautiful grounds, the
selection of cars is firmly focused
on more modern machinery,
covering everything from 80’s
Italian exotica, through to the latest
and greatest hypercars.
Acting, once again, as a
centrepiece to Salon Privé’s public
day, the 80 outstanding cars will
be judged in eight classes during
the competition, with the very best
crowned as winners on the day. As
the celebration draws to a close,
visitors get to experience the drama
of these cars departing the glorious
Blenheim Palace grounds.
Pirelli UK Managing Director
Dominic Sandivasci said, “We
are delighted to be working with
Salon Privé once again. Last year
the event, which saw some truly
beautiful cars on show, was a real
success. The Pirelli Prestige &
Performance Competition aligns
with our values, focuses on the
prestige market and is indeed a
perfect fit for us.”
Early entries are led by a 2016
Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster, which is set to compete in The
Wind in Your Hair class, alongside
a 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
Volante. Also confirmed for the
competition is a McLaren 650S
Spider, which will participate in
the Speed & Style category.
Visitors are able to enter the
Saturday’s Prestige & Performance show on a public Blenheim
Palace ‘Park & Gardens’ ticket,
costing £14.90. This ticket also
allows guest to explore the World
Heritage Site’s extensive parklands and formal gardens, making
the visit a great family day out.
For those wanting the full Salon
Privé experience, there is the
opportunity to purchase advance
tickets to include the exclusive
enclosure on the South Lawn.
This provides a lobster luncheon
and Pommery champagne, as well
as access to the fabulous manufacturer displays of hypercars,
supercars and classic cars and,
not forgetting, the amazing array
of high-end luxury brands and
products.
Further entries to the Pirelli
Prestige & Performance Competition will be announced shortly.
The 2016 Pirelli Prestige &
Performance Competition classes
include: To the Track & Back;
Wind in your Hair; Speed & Style;
The One and Only Porsche 911
Turbo; Rival Supercars from the
80s & 90s; Tribute to the Lamborghini Diablo; The Best of Group B
Rallying; How Fast is Fast Enough
Tickets for Salon Privé 2016 are
on sale now: www.salonpriveconcours.com
About Salon Privé
Now in its 11th year, Salon Privé
is firmly established as the UK’s
most prestigious Luxury Supercar
Show & Concours d’Elégance.
It returns to the opulent grounds
of Blenheim Palace for the
second year running in 2016 from
September 1-3. The three-day
event incorporates the Chubb
Insurance Concours d’Elégance,
Boodles Ladies’ Day and The
Salon Privé Supercar Show
Yokohama featured
for 12th Year at Pebble
Beach Concours
For the 12th consecutive year,
Yokohama Tire Corporation was
an Official Sponsor of the Pebble
Beach Concours d’Elegance. Set
along the picturesque Pebble Beach
Golf Links in central California,
the iconic car show was held on
August 21.
“It’s been an amazing 12-year
partnership with the Pebble Beach
Concours, the premier car event in
the world,” said Alan Holtschneider,
Yokohama director of marketing.
“The Concours has been the perfect arena to promote our flagship
ADVAN tire brand to consumers.”
The company’s display, located
adjacent to the first tee and near
the high traffic main entrance,
featured three of Yokohama’s ultra
high-performance ADVAN tires:
the all-season ADVAN Sport A/S,
ADVAN Sport V105 and ADVAN
Neova AD08R. The all-new GEO-
LANDAR A/T G015 tire (for SUVs
and full-size pick-up trucks) were
also be on display.
Yokohama’s booth also included:
– A special “Drive to Win” contest
with two racing sleds featuring the
soon-to-be-released PlayStation 4
video game, Gran Turismo Sport
(GT Sport). The driver with the fastest time on Sunday won a certificate
for a free set of four Yokohama
high performance, passenger or
light truck tires up to 19 inches.
Yokohama is a technical partner of
Polyphony Digital Inc., the development studio behind Gran Turismo,
and provided tire data and expertise
to help make the PlayStation racing
series one of the most authentic
driving simulators ever created. GT
Sport launches on November 15 on
the PlayStation 4 system.
– A Chelsea FC-themed Porsche
GT 911 America on ADVAN
ENV-R2 race tires. Yokohama is
the official shirt sponsor of the English Premier League soccer team.
The Pebble Beach Concours
sponsorship agreement additionally included brand name placement on every ticket, ad placement
in the event program and participation in a number of Concoursrelated events and activities.
Attendees were given Yokohama
and Pebble Beach Concours cobranded lanyards.
Yokohama Tire Corporation is
the North American manufacturing
and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japanbased The Yokohama Rubber Co.,
Ltd., a global manufacturing and
sales company of premium tires
since 1917. Servicing an extensive
sales network throughout the U.S.,
Yokohama Tire Corporation is a
leader in technology and innovation.
The company’s complete product
line includes tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car,
commercial truck and bus, and offthe-road mining and construction
applications. For more information
on Yokohama’s broad product line,
visit yokohamatire.com.
Connect with Yokohama Tire
Corporation: facebook.com/yokohamatirecorp, twitter.com/yokohamatc, youtube.com/user/yokohamamotorsports, and instagram.
com/yokohamatire.
Yokohama is a strong supporter
of the tire care and safety guidelines
established by the Rubber Manufacturers Association and the National
Highway Transportation and Safety
Administration. Details can be
found at the “Tire Care & Safety”
section at yokohamatire.com.
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BOOKS4CARS.COM
Books4cars.com is the largest seller of
automotive shop manuals and auto books
in the U.S. The business, located in Seattle,
stocks over 40,000 titles.
Books4cars.com was started by Alex
Voss, a 30-year automotive veteran
who developed an interest in the auto
industry growing up in the Northwest.
Alex eventually moved to the Motor
City (Detroit) where he completed his
education at the General Motors Institute.
At the time, Alex was working as an
engineer with General Motors. He worked
on the Buick Park Avenue power train, C5
Corvette and all wheel drive power trains.
Alex was collecting repair manuals while
working with GM, and when he returned
to Seattle, he started books4cars.com.
Every day, books4cars.com will ship
over 100 orders all over the world. Alex
advertises books4cars.com in national
publications such as “Old Cars Weekly”
and “Hemmings.” Look for their ad in the
Auto News Directory.
EXTREME AUTO SERVICE & WHEEL REPAIR
BELLEVUE
Extreme Auto Service & Wheel Repair,
a Monroe, WA based retail and manufacturing business, has opened a Bellevue,
WA retail store (See business card on
same page).
Tye McNabb, owner and founder of
Pop Topics & Car Nutz, has hired Corey
Joungren, a 30-year wheel repair veteran and formerly with Fosters Wheel
Care, Seattle, to manage the store. With
three employees and two service bays,
EXTREME AUTO SERVICE & WHEEL
REPAIR, specializes in wheel repair,
window tinting, LED & HID auto lighting
and wheel straightening. Tye McNabb also
manufactures and sells worldwide a wheel
straightening machine he invented. (See
photo above story)
With a Monroe and a Bellevue location,
Extreme Auto Service & Wheel repair is able
to service the entire Western Washington
area. (See ad below)
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DAISYWAGEN Foreign Car Service Ltd.
Daisywagen-Foreign Car Service Ltd.
is owned by Larry Dreon and managed
by Candace Hopkins. Daisywagen is
the premier independent Volvo service
specialist in the Northwest. With six
employees and seven service bays,
Daisywagen can work on 20 to 25 cars
a day.
With over 130 years of combined
auto service experience and the majority
of that experience working on Volvos,
appointments are suggested. Daisywagen
is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and towing is available.
All work is guaranteed for 24 months, and
Daisywagen serves the entire Northwest.
Look for the Daisywagen Foreign Car
Service Ltd. ad in the Auto News Service
Directory.
CLASSIC, ANTIQUE, HOTROD SALES
DRAGERS Classics
Jeri Drager, owner of Drager’s Classics,
has been in the collector car business for
over 30 years. Jeri’s dad opened Drager’s
Harley Davidson in 1950 on Dexter
Avenue, and Jeri eventually converted the
store to a classic car show room. He also
maintained a location on Aurora for years.
In 2001, Jeri moved his operation to
18805 Aurora Ave. North where he has
converted a warehouse into a classic car
and motorcycle show room and museum
featuring ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s
American cars, old motorcycles, pedal
cars, toys, old bikes, signs, automobilea
EXTREME RACING CARS
and stuff. We suggest you call ahead
(206) 533-9600) and Jeri will take you
for a trip into the past.
Drager’s Classics has over 100 classic
cars, motorcycles, and bikes on display
Jeri calls his place “Drager’s Club
House” and rents it out to friends and
customers for parties, meetings and
special events. Drager’s Classics is open
by appointment only, and you can check
out the inventory online at www.dragers.
com. Look for the Drager’s Classics ad
in the Auto News Service Directory.
WE PAY CASH FOR CARS
HOT RODS & COLLECTOR CARS
EUROPEAN CLASSIC CAR SERVICE
WHEELS & TIRES
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DOUG’S AUTO
Doug’s Auto, a collision specialist, is
“reinventing itself,” according to Doug
Casady, owner of Doug’s Auto, a longtime Eastside collision specialist located
in Factoria.
It is a family-owned business with
Doug’s wife and two sons, Jeff and Steve,
involved in the business. With seven
employees, they can work on up to 20
vehicles at a time and have recently added
a mobile automotive refinishing division
headed up by Jeff Casady. The mobile business specializes in rock chip repair, minor
collision work, bumper repair, and scratch
Airbag Service
removal. Doug’s is also “going Green” with
the addition of a Toyota Highlander and
Camry Hybrid and two Pruis loaners to
be used in the business. Doug`s Auto offers rental cars, and towing is available.
Doug said, “We have been in business
36 years, and now the second generation
is taking over and helping us be the best
body shop in Bellevue.” (Pictured from
Doug’s car collection are, left to right, a
’72 Mustang, ’56 Ford T-Bird, ’66 Blue
Mustang, ’74 MG, 57 Chev, ’74 Corvette,
and a ’67 Olds Convertible.
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR & SERVICE
Locally owned and operated, Airbag
Service has been leading the automotive
safety industry since 1992 with their expertise and service. Airbag Service offers
a wide array of services from repairing,
maintaining, and inspecting air bag systems, to complex electrical system repairs
and trouble-shooting air bag warning
lights and complete diagnostics.
Airbag Service conveniently offers
mobile service to their wholesale customers across the Puget Sound Region, and
has a centrally located retail shop in Bellevue for vehicle owners and short notice
MOTORCYCLE SALES & SERVICE
diagnostic services. At Airbag Service, they
understand that buying a used car can be a
stressful process, which is why they proudly
offer full vehicle safety inspections.
Airbag Service’s top priority is the quality of the work they do and safety of the
individuals who are in the vehicles. On top
of being the Pacific Northwest’s leading
airbag experts, Airbag Service specializes
in top tier electrical repairs. Airbag Service
technicians are able to track down hard to
find connectors, make high quality detailed
repairs to wire harnesses that might otherwise need to be replaced.
CLASSIC CAR INSURANCE
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Global Auto News Monterey Car Week Photo Rewind . . . . . !
Gary Williams at Aston Martin Display in Malibu
Stewart McIntosh, Aston Martin Sales Manager at Aston Martin Display
in Carmel at Carmel Plaza (photo Auto News)
Nina Jasmin (right) at Octane (British Car Mag) Display on Peter Hay
Hill at Pebble Beach Resort (photo Auto News)
Overflow crowd at McCall Jet Center Gala at Monterey Airport (photo
Auto News)
Mecum Monterey
Auction Results
join Mecum’s free InfoNet service
offered at Mecum.com.
Mecum Auctions’ next collector
car auction will be the company’s
inaugural event in Louisville, Sept.
8-10 with an anticipated 1,000
vehicles to be offered. This Oct. 6-8
will bring about Mecum’s annual
Chicago auction with another
1,000 cars to be offered at the area’s
only such event.
For more information on an
upcoming auction or to register
as a bidder, visit Mecum.com or
call (262) 275-5050. Mecum.com
is updated daily with the latest
consignments including detailed
descriptions and photographs of
the vehicles and more to be offered
at upcoming auctions.
Lincoln Opens Customer
Experience Center at Fashion
Square in Newport Beach
you can ‘build your own car’ via
computer programming, selecting
colors, options and more. They
will then make the introduction
to a dealer for you.
Jazz music flows through the
walls. Upscale colors – Check.
Comfortable furnishings – Check.
Nespresso bar – Check. Free wifi
– Check. More than just a car
dealership – Check. Knowledgeable, friendly Product Specialists
– Check. Beautiful sleek automobiles – Check, Check, Check.
The Experience Center also
offers special nights such as Jazz
Night and Make your Own Sushi
night. People in the community
can also schedule special events
in line with Lincoln’s philosophy
and philanthropy.
If you are thinking of buying a
new car, and want to buy American, try the Lincoln Experience at
Fashion Island in Newport Beach
or Frisco, Texas. Feel all the happy,
inspired feelings and get educated
on the Lincoln brand, an American
Classic with high tech new twists.
I might think about this company
for my next car. I also might not
have been introduced to these
vehicles in any other way.
Jordan, Team Auto News at Lincoln Experience Center
(photo Auto News)
www.subarupuyallup.com
888.873.5262
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Toyota Introduces Prius
Prime and other Models
at Ojai, Calif. Press Event
by Bill McCallum
I attended the media launch of
the all-new Toyota Prius Prime that
according to Toyota is the world’s
most advanced hybrid. The word
PRIME stands for “the best” and
with a new cutting edge exterior
design, the Prius Prime offers 55
mpg city/53 mpg highway and 54
mpg overall with a 640-mile range.
One of the many industry
firsts with the introduction of the
all-new Prius Prime is the Charging
Schedule Management System that
can schedule the charging procedure to “off- peak” hours. Using a
110-volt system, a full charge takes
5.30 hours, and using a 240-volt
system takes 2.10 hours.
The double wishbone rear
suspension offers a more comfortable ride, and the 1.8L DOHC 16
valve engine gives you plenty of
power-to-pass.
The base grade is priced at
$27,100, the Premium grade
is priced at $28,800, and the
Advanced grade is priced at $
33,100. With the $4,500 government rebate and various state
rebates, you can say the all new
Toyota Prius Prime offers an
industry leading value for the
customer.
The all-new Toyota Prius Prime
will start arriving at Toyota dealers
this fall, and I suggest a “test drive.”
O’Brien Auto Group buys Portland Toyota & Kia Dealers
by Bill McCallum
Mike O’Brien has recently
expanded his O’Brien Auto Group
in the Oregon market with the recent
purchase of a Toyota and KIA dealership in Portland. The two new car
dealerships are located in northeast
Portland, north of the Lloyd Center
Shopping Mall and the Portland
Convention Center.
The sale closed in September
2015. With 215 employees, the
two dealerships occupy 498,000
sq.ft. on seven city blocks. With
60 service bays and 37 techs, both
dealerships draw service customers
from both Oregon and Southwest
Washington (Vancouver, WA).
The two stores have approximately 575 new and 350 pre
owned cars on the ground at one
time. Management said, “We have
created a ‘Nordstrom of the car business’ philosophy at our two Oregon
2017 Kia Cadenza (photo Art Gould) SEE PAGE 2 STORY
With the new car brands that the O’Brien
Auto Group has, like a Portland Kia dealership
and a Toyota-Scion dealersip, we take in a
bunch of quality trade-ins every day. Our
customers are constantly trading up to a
new vehicle leaving us with a tremendous
selection of well-maintained, one-owner
pre-owned vehicles--many still with factory
warranties including Certified Pre-Owned.
Stop by one of our stores or shop us online.
From commuters to luxury,
we’ve got what you’re looking for!
stores, and there is no customer
problem we can’t solve. Every
customer is a happy customer at the
O’Brien Auto Group in Oregon.”
It’s easy to understand why both
stores are climbing in their rankings for Northwest sales with both
Toyota and Kia.
The O’Brien Auto Group is also
considering acquiring additional
new car dealerships in the Oregon
market.
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Kia Cadenza
factor that was not expected. Rated
at 290 horsepower and 253 poundfeet of torque, the power is plenty
to experience. The key to success in
this area is the new 8-speed automatic transmission built completely
in-house. The only front-wheel
drive entry with an 8-speed not
sourced from an outside supplier,
adds to the smooth acceleration of
this well done power component.
The ‘inside story’ is what makes
a luxury entry worth the wait. The
outside styling may get you to look
inside, but the interior is where you
are going to spend your time. Higher
levels of craftsmanship with soft
interior features, all make dreams
come true. The wraparound dashboard that flows into the door panels
with ‘real stitching’ everywhere
make that ‘ more bang for your
buck’ come to volition. Comfort
and interior space come together
to make this redesigned
Cadenza a car to put high on your
‘check this one out’ list.
Heads up display (HUD) displays
driver information such as speed
and turn-by-turn navigation directions on the windshield directly in
the driver’s line of sight. This should
be considered a safety feature rather
than an available option. All cars
need this.
Surround View Monitor1 (the
updated version) and the newly
available Smart Trunk which conveniently opens the trunk lid with
a three second hands free operation
all add more safety features. Additional safety items such as Forward
Collision Warning, Autonomous
Emergency Braking and Lane
Departure Warning add to a Kia
first, Smart Blind Spot Detection
System that are leading toward
autonomous driving some day.
2017 Kia Cadenza (photo Art Gould)
Honda Civic “test drive” Review
Control with Air Filtration
System
• Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
• Heated Front Seats
• Front Center Console with
Armrest
• 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear
Seatback
• Power Windows and Door
Locks
• Front Auto Up/Down Windows
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering
• Column Illuminated Visor
Vanity Mirrors
• Auto Dimming Rearview
Mirror
• Front Map Lights & Cargo
Area Light
• Electric Parking Brake
• 12-Volt Power Outlet
• Exterior Temperature Display
• Floor Mats
EXTERIOR FEATURES
• One-Touch Power Moonroof
with Tilt Feature
• 17” X 7.0” Alloy Wheels
• 215/50 R17 All Season Tires
• Auto-On/Off Headlights
• Fog Lights
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Heated Power Door Mirrors
with Turn Indicators
• LED Headlights and Taillights
• Capless Fuel Filler
• Remote Engine Start
• Smart Entry System with
Security System
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