2025 Genesis G80 3.5 T Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Luxurious Midsize Sedan

 

Highlight: A fully electrified G80 is available. The vehicle is known as the Electrified G80.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 78,930 (Base Model): $58,430

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a back up camera; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a parking distance warning system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2022 Genesis G80 3.5 Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Luxury Sedan

Highlight: The 3.5-liter model is only available in an all-wheel drive configuration.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $72,170 (Base G 80 2.5: $48,250)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features:  a vehicle stability system; a hill-start assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a hill start assist control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2021 Jaguar F-Type R AWD Convertible: An Iconic Brand With A Modern Flair

 

Highlight: A coupe version of this model is available.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $120,750 (Base 2.0): $65,850

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; stability control; rear camera; front and rear parking aid; a lane keep assist system; traffic sign recognition; an adaptive speed limiter; a tire repair system; a rollover protection system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Audis And Range Rovers Are Being Recalled

1. Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V474000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 138,896

2018 Preview Model: Jaguar's First Compact Crossover

Los Angeles Auto Show Highlights: Jaguar I-Pace, Nissan Sentra NISMO & Subaru 3-Row Crossover (Photo Gallery 2 Of 3)

Jaguar I-Pace Concept Car is an all-electric vehicle which has a 400-horsepower engine with a driving range of 220 miles. A production vehicle is slated to hit the road in 2018.

Nissan expands the performance-oriented brand with the Sentra NISMO.  The vehicle arrives in January and should have a price tag around $25,000. The vehicle will have a 6-speed manual and should be capable of pumping out 188-horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.

Subaru's VIZIV-7 Concept, with its first three-row crossover, is making plans to get into the profitable and super popular SUV game. 

ITS RECALL MONDAYS: JAGUAR AND VW ARE IN THE HOT SEAT

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

 
No. Of  IMPACTED CUSTOMERS: 79,895

 

SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." 

2017 Genesis G90: First Drive Of The Newest Luxury Brand



The Mission: Not since the late eighties, when the Lexus, Infiniti and Acura  brands were launched, has an all-new luxury car line hit the scene. We could include Tesla in the mix, but it is an-all electric luxury vehicle, which caters to high-end consumers totally dependent on an electric charge. Unlike the Tesla brand, the all-new Genesis luxury brand will follow the theme of its mainstream older sibling, Hyundai, offering a well-contented, value-packed vehicle that runs off of gasoline. Yes, just like its luxury competitors, electric plug-ins and hybrids are slated to be a part of the brand’s DNA too.

Recall Mondays: Acura, Honda, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Lincoln And Mercury Are In The Hot Seat

1. Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Number Of Affected Customers: 5.4 million

Summary:

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord (4-cylinder), 2001-2002 Accord (V6), 2001-2005 Civic, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2007 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 TL/CL vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.

Garage Preview: Jaguar To Re-Enter Entry Luxury Segment

Jaguar Makes Plans To Re-Enter Compact Luxury Car Segment

Jaguar XE Compact Car

Jaguar C-X17 Compact Crossover Concept

Jaguar C-17 Compact Crossover Concept

Auto Show Highlight:Jaguar Spotlights First Crossover, the C-17

Jaguar highlights the brand's first crossover concept. As of now, this concept gives consumers insight as to how many variation cars, yes cars, can be built off this platform. The 4-seater (a 5-seater is available too) vehicle is available with a brand-new 4-cylinder turbo engine. Expect a new compact luxury vehicle from the British brand in the near future.

Jaguar's First Non Car: The Luxury Car Line Breaking Tradition?

Jaguar To Add Sports Utilities And Crossovers?

Jaguar has been known for building luxury cars. However, the sketch above indicates that a crossover, a car-based type utility vehicle, could be on the horizon. For those who follow the auto industry, they realize Land Rover, which builds sports utilities and crossovers, are apart of the same family as Jaguar. If this is true, does it mean that Land Rover will be offering cars soon? On September 9, the actual sketch will be unveiled.

2012 Jaguar XK Convertible: The Cool Cat with Class

Highlights: Jaguar’s new XKR-S model achieves 186 mph and 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The XKR-S engine is based on the supercharged XKR model.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $99,350 (Base Model starts at $91,375)

Seating Capacity:  4 (only 2 small kids can fit in the rear)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a rollover protection system; emergency brake assist; electronic brake distribution; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Why Is The Auto Industry Losing Black Jaguar Dealers?

As gas prices continue to rise and the auto market continues to shift toward more fuel-efficient vehicles, there will be a fallout of dealers, specifically dealers of color. Many dealers have invested their sweat, blood and tears, building a legacy for their family.

However, as we find in a recent BlackEnterprise.com article, which compliments the BE 100 June edition, a former dealer, who was once responsible for helping other dealers drive toward their dream of owning a store, now finds himself without a dealership to leave to his children.

Like in the real estate industry, up until the recent downturn in the economy, owning a dealership has turned a number of successful dealers into millionaires. Why do you think Bob Johnson, founder of BET, invested in a stream of dealerships last year? Obviously, Johnson doesn't need the money. Yet, Johnson knows, with the proper management and hot products to sell, there is an opportunity to make a lot of money in the car business. See how one automaker's strategy drove most of their African American dealers out of business.