Mopar Introduces Jeep® Gladiator Top Dog Concept

Mario Gear November 2, 2020

Using exclusive Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) and custom accessories, Mopar designers transformed a 2020 Jeep® Gladiator into a fun concept vehicle for serious mountain bikers.

“Loaded with nearly 20 Jeep Performance Parts, we built this go-anywhere Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept for passionate mountain-bike enthusiasts,” said Mark Bosanac, Head of Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Care, FCA – North America. “Across the entire Jeep lineup, we offer more than 500 quality-tested, factory-back parts, and accessories.”

THE NEW GOLF R: COUNTDOWN TO THE WORLD PREMIERE

Mario Gear November 2, 2020

Wolfsburg — The first Golf R32 was an automotive sensation. It was introduced in 2002 with 238 hp, all-wheel drive, and a zero to 62 mph time of just 6.6 seconds. It sold three times as well as planned, and was the first Volkswagen in the world to be available with a dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG®) from mid-2003. Four successive generations of Golf R have been developed from the R32 and now the countdown begins for the world premiere of a new Golf R, which will occur on November 4th.

CADILLAC V-SERIES BLACKWING PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MAGNESIUM WHEELS TO ENHANCE RIDE AND HANDLING

Mario Gear November 1, 2020

DETROIT – Today, Cadillac unveiled one of the first uncamouflaged exterior images of its V-Series Blackwing vehicles, showcasing the cars’ exclusive magnesium wheels. The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will be the only GM products to offer magnesium wheels in the near future.

INFINITI Q60 CHARGES INTO 2021 WITH DYNAMIC COLORS AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES, STARTING FROM $41,650

Mario Gear October 31, 2020

The captivating INFINITI Q60 sports coupe arrives for 2021 with dynamic new available colors and more safety and convenience items available on more grade levels. The MSRP for the 2021 INFINITI Q60 PURE starts at $41,650 for rear-wheel-drive models and $43,650 for models equipped with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.

BRONCO BUILD & PRICE NOW LIVE: CUSTOMERS CAN SEE, CONFIGURE THEIR DREAM 4X4 IN EARTHY EXTERIOR COLORS, RUGGED INTERIOR MATERIALS

Mario Gear October 30, 2020

The Ford Bronco® brand just opened its all-new Bronco build-and-price configurator, enabling customers for the first time the opportunity to visualize the color and material choices that reinforce the rugged nature of the Built Wild™ brand.

BUGATTI BOLIDE – WHAT IF …

Mario Gear October 29, 2020

Reduced, raw, authentic. With the technological concept of the Bugatti Bolide1, the French luxury car manufacturer is now providing the answer to the question of what if Bugatti built a radically light vehicle around its iconic 8.0-liter W16 engine? The experimental study of the Bugatti Bolide is a track-oriented hyper sports car featuring a W16 engine derived from series production as powertrain combined with a minimal body for maximum downforce. It, therefore, promises to offer the ultimate Bugatti performance kick.

MERCEDES-BENZ USA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ALL-NEW MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS

Mario Gear October 27, 2020

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS is the all-new, highly anticipated addition to the Mercedes-Maybach lineup, expanding the Maybach product portfolio with its first-ever SUV. Offering refined spaciousness, unparalleled comfort, and powerful V8 performance, the Mercedes- Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC represents the absolute pinnacle of SUV luxury for the Mercedes-Maybach brand in the U.S. market. Arriving in U.S. dealerships in late 2020, this exclusive new model will be priced from $160,500.*

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BUGATTI’S “DARE DEVILS” – COMBINING FLYING AND RACING CARS

Mario Gear October 26, 2020

Uncompromising racing cars and daring pilots. Bugatti is directly associated with numerous historic racing successes, in the glorious Grand Prix days of the brand. Racing cars produced by this French manufacturer from Alsace won several thousand competitions between 1920 and the mid-1930s alone. But apart from the extraordinary cars such as the legendary, agile, and light Bugatti Type 35, the racing drivers, in particular, were largely responsible for this success. They were all cut from a very special cloth, sharing a passion for technology and speed, on land and in the air.

STUDIES SHOW GM BUILDS THE MOST AMERICAN-MADE VEHICLE MODELS

Mario Gear October 25, 2020

In the Cars.com annual American-Made Index for 2020, nine of the top 25 models are GM products, more than any other manufacturer. The Cars.com report ranked 91 models assembled in the U.S. for the 2020 model year, rating them across several factors, including a percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts; country of origin for available engines; country of origin for available transmissions; and U.S. manufacturing employees relative to the automaker’s footprint.

ALL-NEW BRONCO SPORT NABS OFF-ROAD WIN AT GRUELING REBELLE RALLY

Mario Gear October 24, 2020

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2020 – It didn’t take long for the 2021 Bronco Sport to flex its off-road muscle. Professional driver Shelby Hall and experienced navigator Penny Dale guided the all-new Bronco® of small SUVs – on sale later this year – to a win at the prestigious Rebelle Rally Saturday.

2021 NISSAN ALTIMA U.S. MSRP STARTS AT $24,300

Mario Gear October 22, 2020

With available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, ProPILOT Assist, and more, the 2021 Nissan Altima offers technology that makes the drive experience more confident, more fuel efficient4, safer and more fun. It is available now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP of $24,3005.

FORD ADDS NEW RECREATIONAL AND BUSINESS OPTIONS FOR 2021 TRANSIT CUSTOMERS

Mario Gear October 21, 2020

New for the 2021 model year, America’s best-selling van – Ford Transit – is updated with recreational vehicle and parcel delivery option packages for those who work hard and play hard.

“With many Americans working from home and practicing social distancing during the pandemic, the popularity of recreational vehicles has soared at the same time package delivery has seen incredible growth,” says Tiffany Chang, Ford fleet brand strategy manager. “Our new 2021 Transit options help people design the recreational vehicles of their dreams and help enable our commercial customers to more efficiently deliver goods and services across the country.”

MOPAR INTRODUCES NEW FACTORY-BACKED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER FOR JEEP® GLADIATOR

Mario Gear October 20, 2020

Mopar, FCA’s service, parts, and customer-care brand, is enhancing the towing experience of the Jeep® Gladiator with the release of a new trailer brake controller.

The new Mopar trailer brake controller will give Jeep Gladiator owners the ability to activate the electronic brakes on properly equipped trailers. Independent from the truck’s brakes, the additional trailer brake control allows for greater stopping power when needed, such as on downhill grades, while helping to minimize wear and tear on both the trailer and vehicle. The amount of brake force on the trailer may be customized depending on load requirements.

MOPAR TO OFFER MORE THAN 100 FACTORY-ENGINEERED ACCESSORIES FOR ALL-NEW 2021 RAM 1500 TRX

Mario Gear October 19, 2020

Setting the benchmark for extreme-performance pickup trucks, the all-new 702-horsepower 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the "apex predator" of the pickup truck world. On the street or in the desert, Ram’s all-new truck is designed and built bolt-by-bolt to significantly outperform every production truck on the planet. With more than 100 factory-engineered, quality-tested parts and accessories, Mopar stands ready to take the Ram 1500 TRX to a new level of extreme capability.

MINI USA EXPANDS MINI DRIVING EXPERIENCE, ADDING TWO NEW EAST COAST LOCATIONS.

Mario Gear October 18, 2020

MINI Driving Experience programs, which are offered for individuals or groups, such as corporate and team building events, are designed to teach performance-hungry drivers how to push a MINI to the limits in a safe environment under the direction of professional driving instructors. Participants in the MINI Driving Experience programs can learn driving moves such as a panic braking while also sharpening their skills on a skidpad and handling course. MINI also offers a MINI Stunt Driving Program that teaches standard j-turns, Forward 180 j-turns, and reverses turns.

2021 AUDI R8 RWD COUPE AND SPYDER NEWEST MEMBERS OF R8 MODEL LINE

Mario Gear October 17, 2020

From a limited series to a permanent addition, the R8 rear-wheel-drive Coupe and Spyder become the newest members of the R8 model line, joining the R8 V10 performance Quattro Coupe and Spyder for the 2021 model year.

FIRST DRIVES IN THE BUGATTI CHIRON PUR SPORT

Mario Gear October 16, 2020

More than one and a half years of focused work, countless hours of development work, and over 50,000 test kilometers on race tracks and public roads. Now the first journalists and Bugatti customers can drive the new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 1 for the first time – on the race track and on public roads.

LAMBORGHINI CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE URRACO

Mario Gear October 13, 2020

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Urraco, unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in late October 1970. This model immediately stood out for having introduced technical solutions that were very innovative for the time, thanks to the contribution of engineer Paolo Stanzani, the technical father of the Urraco and Lamborghini’s Chief Technical Officer at the time. The styling of the project was entrusted to renowned designer Marcello Gandini, who in that period was the principal designer for Carrozzeria Bertone.

THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM PRESENTS VIRTUAL DEBUT OF THREE BRAND-NEW EXHIBITS

Mario Gear October 12, 2020

The Petersen invites you to preview three brand-new exhibits before the museum reopens to the public. This unveiling marks the first time ever that a major museum has displayed three new exhibits through an online showcase.

Supercars: A Century of Spectacle and Speed
Extreme Conditions, supported by Land Rover
Redefining Performance, supported by Porsche

LEXUS J201 CONCEPT: CRAFTED FOR THE MOST SALIENT RETREATS

Mario Gear October 11, 2020

Yes, it’s true. A supercharged 550-horsepower, lifted, fully-equipped LX-based concept vehicle is tastefully strewn upon your screen. Named the Lexus J201 Concept, it is the plus-alpha iteration of the renowned four-wheel drive Lexus flagship. And elevated by the utmost level of omotenashi – culturally-attuned, anticipatory, Japanese hospitality – J201 is a bona fide instrument meticulously crafted to enable and embrace the most salient of retreats imaginable.