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Porsche’s New Taycan Will Stream Apple Music
In addition to Apple Music, the car will have CarPlay as well.
Porsche’s new Taycan will offer buyers the ability to directly stream Apple Music, giving drivers another entertainment option while not having to go through a smartphone app. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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Q&A: Lincoln’s New Chief Michael Sprague
“This is a journey, not one or two years but a five to 10-year process.”
For Michael Sprague, being named marketing chief of Lincoln is something of a homecoming. It’s also going to be a challenge that will play out over the next decade. In a candid Q&A, Sprague talks to TheDetroitBureau.com about new SUVs, China, battery cars and how to get potential buyers to put their butts in seats.
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First Drive: 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Giving meaning to the idea of “Quiet Flight.”
If the 2020 Aviator is an example of what the long-struggling brand means by “Quiet Flight,” well, Lincoln may finally be ready to take off. Find out more about the newest model from the luxury marque at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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First Drive: 2020 Lincoln Aviator
If the 2020 Aviator is an example of what the long-struggling brand means by “Quiet Flight,” well, Lincoln may finally be ready to take off. Find out more about the newest model from the luxury marque at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Consumers Want More Chargers to Offset Concerns About EVs
With 100 new models scheduled to enter showrooms in the near future, electric vehicles are certain to play a big role in auto industry sales, but dealers and manufacturers must fashion strategies, including the development of more charging stations, to overcome the reservations consumers have about EV technology. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Audi Looking to Use Subscription Perk to Draw Buyers
Automakers are continually looking for ways to make their customers even more loyal to the brand and Audi’s the latest with its “Always Audi” program. Anyone leasing or buying a 2019 or newer Audi can get seven free rental days from Silvercar by Audi, the German brand’s dedicated rental service, normally reserved for its subscription customers only. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford Readying for Mustang-Inspired SUV as It Leans on Icons
The Woodward Dream Cruise is gone for another year, but it did give Ford Motor Co. a chance to showcase the new Icon Group, which is now the custodian of the legendary Ford Mustang and is now expected to show off a “Mustang-like” sport-utility vehicle. Find out what they’re plans are at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Q&A: Lincoln’s New Chief Michael Sprague
For Michael Sprague, being named marketing chief of Lincoln is something of a homecoming. It’s also going to be a challenge that will play out over the next decade. In a candid Q&A, Sprague talks to TheDetroitBureau.com about new SUVs, China, battery cars and how to get potential buyers to put their butts in seats.
Cruisers Celebrate 25 Years of Woodward Dreams
Can you have nostalgia for nostalgia? As it wraps up its 25th anniversary cruise there are those who remember the early days of the Woodward Dream Cruise fondly whereas others are less enamored with the event. However, the landmark anniversary seemed to bring out a slew of “cruisers” who will push to keep it motoring along. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Bentleys Dominate the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours
A striking 1931 Bentley nabbed Best-of-Show honors at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, a win considered the automotive equivalent of an Academy Award. But there were plenty of other sights for fans to feast on, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Bugatti’s New Centodieci Celebrates 110 Years in Style
It may offer only one model, but Bugatti aims to amp up its appeal by rolling out a series of special, limited-edition models, the latest one making its debut during Pebble Beach Car Week. Dubbed the Bugatti Centodieci, which translates into 110 and honors the brand’s 110th anniversary, it is the second special-edition model that Bugatti introduced this year. Get a look at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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First Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX80
While General Motors and Ford have dominated the large SUV market for much of the last decade, it doesn’t mean they don’t have competition in the segment. The new 2019 Infiniti QX80 offers plenty of luxury and capability in a large package. Find out more about our experience with the big ute at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Karma Set to Reveal SC1 Vision Concept at Pebble Beach Concours
Karma’s Revero is getting a bit old, but it will offer a good hint of what’s to come when it reveals the Karma SC1 Vision Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours this weekend. TheDetroitBureau.com checks out the all-electric roadster.
First Drive: 2019 Kia K900
Big quiet sedans are still the vehicle of choice for riding in style and the Kia K900 offers plenty of both and quite a bit more. Kia proudly introduced the K900 as Mercedes- and BMW-level luxury and performance at substantially discounted price. The car is appealing on many levels. Find out more about our time behind the wheel at TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Drive: 2020 Cadillac XT6
There’s a bit of an irony to the debut of Cadillac’s newest SUV, the XT6. General Motors’ luxury brand was one of the first entrants into the luxury SUV space, with the original Escalade making its debut during the 1998 model-year, just ahead of BMW’s X5. But Caddy...
Acura Teases Return of Sporty “S” Performance Line
Acura will reveal a Type S Concept at Monterey Car Week later this month. Details are scarce, but expect it to tease a production version of the next-gen TLX – and it hints Type S will become a regular performance sub-brand, ala BMW M, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Drive: 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Giving meaning to the idea of “Quiet Flight.”
If the 2020 Aviator is an example of what the long-struggling brand means by “Quiet Flight,” well, Lincoln may finally be ready to take off. Find out more about the newest model from the luxury marque at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Consumers Want More Chargers to Offset Concerns About EVs
Cox study shows potential buyers like cost savings they associate with EVs.
With 100 new models scheduled to enter showrooms in the near future, electric vehicles are certain to play a big role in auto industry sales, but dealers and manufacturers must fashion strategies, including the development of more charging stations, to overcome the reservations consumers have about EV technology. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Audi Looking to Use Subscription Perk to Draw Buyers
German premium brand looking to use subscription perk to draw buyers.
Automakers are continually looking for ways to make their customers even more loyal to the brand and Audi’s the latest with its “Always Audi” program. Anyone leasing or buying a 2019 or newer Audi can get seven free rental days from Silvercar by Audi, the German brand’s dedicated rental service, normally reserved for its subscription customers only. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford Readying for Mustang-Inspired SUV as It Leans on Icons
New Icon Group to act as custodian for long-popular models, like Mustang.
The Woodward Dream Cruise is gone for another year, but it did give Ford Motor Co. a chance to showcase the new Icon Group, which is now the custodian of the legendary Ford Mustang and is now expected to show off a “Mustang-like” sport-utility vehicle. Find out what they’re plans are at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Q&A: Lincoln’s New Chief Michael Sprague
“This is a journey, not one or two years but a five to 10-year process.”
For Michael Sprague, being named marketing chief of Lincoln is something of a homecoming. It’s also going to be a challenge that will play out over the next decade. In a candid Q&A, Sprague talks to TheDetroitBureau.com about new SUVs, China, battery cars and how to get potential buyers to put their butts in seats.
Cruisers Celebrate 25 Years of Woodward Dreams
More than 1 million line the famous boulevard for burnouts and bodacious rides.
Can you have nostalgia for nostalgia? As it wraps up its 25th anniversary cruise there are those who remember the early days of the Woodward Dream Cruise fondly whereas others are less enamored with the event. However, the landmark anniversary seemed to bring out a slew of “cruisers” who will push to keep it motoring along. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Bentleys Dominate the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours
Plenty of rewards for those on "Dawn Patrol."
A striking 1931 Bentley nabbed Best-of-Show honors at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, a win considered the automotive equivalent of an Academy Award. But there were plenty of other sights for fans to feast on, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Bugatti’s New Centodieci Celebrates 110 Years in Style
Latest, $8.9 million limited-edition model pushes 1,600 hp, hits 60 in 2.4 seconds.
It may offer only one model, but Bugatti aims to amp up its appeal by rolling out a series of special, limited-edition models, the latest one making its debut during Pebble Beach Car Week. Dubbed the Bugatti Centodieci, which translates into 110 and honors the brand’s 110th anniversary, it is the second special-edition model that Bugatti introduced this year. Get a look at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Has Grown Into “Car Week”
Classic car events now dot the Monterey Peninsula and cover every possible niche.
What began in 1950 as a small charity event, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, has spawned a long week full of classic car shows, driving events, auctions and more across the Monterey Peninsula. TheDetroitBureau.com takes a closer look.
Infiniti Teases Debut of New QX55 Coupe-Crossover
Not many details revealed during event at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Infiniti is teasing the new QX55, a coupe-like crossover due to market by mid-2020. Will it opt for a plug-in, or even a pure battery-electric drivetrain? More from TheDetroitBureau.com.
BMW’s New CEO Zipse Urges Employees to Beat Mercedes
CEO lays out his plan on Day One.
Oliver Zipse, BMW’s newly appointed chief executive officer, didn’t wait long to make it clear what his priority will be: Beat Mercedes-Benz. In an email to employees on his first day, the new CEO urged them to find creative ways to push the Bavarian carmaker’s sales past rival Mercedes. For details, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
Customer Demand Forces Magna to Move Camera Business to Larger Facility
State-of-the-art plant helps meet production needs.
The demand for more advanced driver assistance systems, which could lead to autonomous vehicles, has been explosive in recent years. For every vehicle with ADAS that means automakers need a bunch of small cameras to make those systems work, and ultimately good news for mega-supplier Magna. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.