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By Drew Dowdell
At an event is Seoul, South Korea yesterday, Genesis finally unveiled their new GV80 luxury SUV. The overall look of the GV80 has been leaking out on the internet for months, but we finally get the full official release now.
The interior and exterior of the GV80 is designed with a common thread to give a familial look with the G70, G80, and G90. The GV80 introduces a new quad headlamp design that will eventually filter out to the other vehicles in the Genesis lineup. The crest grille first seen on the G90 is here too. The interior of the GV80 focuses on the "beauty of white space". The designed accentuated the width and space of the of the interior with wide horizontal lines and thin air vents. In the center is a 14.5-inch split screen infotainment display. Genesis intentionally limited the number of hard buttons and switches for aesthetic reasons. The GV80 comes in either 5-seat or 7-seat models. On up-level models, soft materials cover every surface from the inside of door handles to quilted knee pads that line the lower sides of the console. The transmission selector is a dial in the center console. The integrated controller can be operated by an onscreen keyboard or by handwritten letters.
Trips in the GV80 are designed to be stress-free. It gets equipped with a Road Active Noise Cancellation technology to reduce road noise. The system is one of the advanced and fast responding systems in the world. The electronically controlled suspension with road preview helps maintain a smooth ride by recognizing road imperfections ahead via a front camera.
The GV80 is based on a unique new rear-wheel drive platform, while all-wheel drive is available. In South Korea is till be equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine while the U.S. will get a choice between two unspecified turbocharged engines. All-wheel drive models in the U.S. will be equipped with an electronic rear limited slip differential.
There is a host of safety and driving assistance technologies in the GV80 including Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning, Highway Driving Assist II, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot collision Avoidance Assist, Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and driver attention alert warning. In the event of a collision, there are 10 airbags, including a center mounted airbag between the front occupants.
The 2021 Genesis GV80 will go on sale in North America later this year.
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By Drew Dowdell
At an event is Seoul, South Korea yesterday, Genesis finally unveiled their new GV80 luxury SUV. The overall look of the GV80 has been leaking out on the internet for months, but we finally get the full official release now.
The interior and exterior of the GV80 is designed with a common thread to give a familial look with the G70, G80, and G90. The GV80 introduces a new quad headlamp design that will eventually filter out to the other vehicles in the Genesis lineup. The crest grille first seen on the G90 is here too. The interior of the GV80 focuses on the "beauty of white space". The designed accentuated the width and space of the of the interior with wide horizontal lines and thin air vents. In the center is a 14.5-inch split screen infotainment display. Genesis intentionally limited the number of hard buttons and switches for aesthetic reasons. The GV80 comes in either 5-seat or 7-seat models. On up-level models, soft materials cover every surface from the inside of door handles to quilted knee pads that line the lower sides of the console. The transmission selector is a dial in the center console. The integrated controller can be operated by an onscreen keyboard or by handwritten letters.
Trips in the GV80 are designed to be stress-free. It gets equipped with a Road Active Noise Cancellation technology to reduce road noise. The system is one of the advanced and fast responding systems in the world. The electronically controlled suspension with road preview helps maintain a smooth ride by recognizing road imperfections ahead via a front camera.
The GV80 is based on a unique new rear-wheel drive platform, while all-wheel drive is available. In South Korea is till be equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine while the U.S. will get a choice between two unspecified turbocharged engines. All-wheel drive models in the U.S. will be equipped with an electronic rear limited slip differential.
There is a host of safety and driving assistance technologies in the GV80 including Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning, Highway Driving Assist II, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot collision Avoidance Assist, Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and driver attention alert warning. In the event of a collision, there are 10 airbags, including a center mounted airbag between the front occupants.
The 2021 Genesis GV80 will go on sale in North America later this year.
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By Drew Dowdell
At an event in Vail, Colorado today, GMC took the wraps off the 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. As before, the top of the Yukon lineup will be the Denali trim, but joining the Denali for the first time is the brand's new AT4 trim which is a more off-road ready version.
The Yukon gets an all-new interior while the Denali gets its own exclusive version. The Denali instrument panel is completely new and there are also unique seats and four color themes. Real wood trims with a natural look and texture join with a Denali only leather, hand-stitched interior. For the driver, there is a 15-inch diagonal multicolor heads-up display. On the Denali, AT4, and SLT trims, there is an available power sliding center console that allow the console to slide back up to 10 inches offering a large storage area.
Joining the lineup is the AT4 version. All GMC nameplates except the Savanna will be getting an AT4 version by the end of this year. The Yukon AT4 gets a unique front fascia, and body color or dark accents around the outside, and a pair of red recovery hooks on the front. The AT4 can be ordered with a four-corner air ride adaptive suspension that can raise the vehicle an additional 2-inches. The air ride system also lowers the vehicle 0.75 of an inch when at speed and can lower the vehicle up to two inches for easier ingress and egress.
Also included in the Yukon AT4 are at two-speed transfer case, 20-inch wheels, traction select system with off-road mode, hill descent control, skid plats, AT4-exclusive leather appointed seats, heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, and heated outboard second row seats.
The 4th generation of GM's magnetic ride control is available in certain trims. Also available is an electronic limited slip differential. When in 4WD low, the eLSD operates at full lock to prevent wheelslip.
The Yukon will offer three engine choices. An all-new version of the 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque is a buy-up option. Standard is the venerable 5.3-liter, updated with new stop/start technology and dynamic fuel management which can allow the vehicle to run on as few a two cylinders. Additionally, a 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder turbo diesel joins the Yukon for the first time. No matter which engine is selected, the transmission is a 10-speed automatic activated through GMC's new Electronic Precision Shift push-button selector.
Like the recently revealed 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, the Yukon gains 4.9-inches in wheelbase and that leads to a big increase in interior room.
2020 Yukon 2021 Yukon Change Wheelbase (inches)
116
120.9
+4.9
Overall Length (inches)
203.9
210.0
+6.1
Legroom – Third Row
24.8
34.9
+10.1
Cargo Room Behind Third Row (cubic feet)
15.3
25.5
+10.2
Maximum Cargo Room
(cubic feet)
94.7
122.9
+28.2
2020 Yukon XL 2021 Yukon XL Change Wheelbase (inches)
130
134.1
+4.1
Overall Length (inches)
224.3
225.2
+0.9
Legroom – Third Row (inches)
34.5
36.7
+2.2
Cargo Room Behind Third Row (cubic feet)
39.3
41.1
+1.8
Maximum Cargo Room
(cubic feet)
121.7
144.7
+23
The 2021 Yukon and Yukon XL go on sale later this year with pricing to be released closer to on sale date.
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By Drew Dowdell
At an event in Vail, Colorado today, GMC took the wraps off the 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. As before, the top of the Yukon lineup will be the Denali trim, but joining the Denali for the first time is the brand's new AT4 trim which is a more off-road ready version.
The Yukon gets an all-new interior while the Denali gets its own exclusive version. The Denali instrument panel is completely new and there are also unique seats and four color themes. Real wood trims with a natural look and texture join with a Denali only leather, hand-stitched interior. For the driver, there is a 15-inch diagonal multicolor heads-up display. On the Denali, AT4, and SLT trims, there is an available power sliding center console that allow the console to slide back up to 10 inches offering a large storage area.
Joining the lineup is the AT4 version. All GMC nameplates except the Savanna will be getting an AT4 version by the end of this year. The Yukon AT4 gets a unique front fascia, and body color or dark accents around the outside, and a pair of red recovery hooks on the front. The AT4 can be ordered with a four-corner air ride adaptive suspension that can raise the vehicle an additional 2-inches. The air ride system also lowers the vehicle 0.75 of an inch when at speed and can lower the vehicle up to two inches for easier ingress and egress.
Also included in the Yukon AT4 are at two-speed transfer case, 20-inch wheels, traction select system with off-road mode, hill descent control, skid plats, AT4-exclusive leather appointed seats, heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, and heated outboard second row seats.
The 4th generation of GM's magnetic ride control is available in certain trims. Also available is an electronic limited slip differential. When in 4WD low, the eLSD operates at full lock to prevent wheelslip.
The Yukon will offer three engine choices. An all-new version of the 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque is a buy-up option. Standard is the venerable 5.3-liter, updated with new stop/start technology and dynamic fuel management which can allow the vehicle to run on as few a two cylinders. Additionally, a 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder turbo diesel joins the Yukon for the first time. No matter which engine is selected, the transmission is a 10-speed automatic activated through GMC's new Electronic Precision Shift push-button selector.
Like the recently revealed 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, the Yukon gains 4.9-inches in wheelbase and that leads to a big increase in interior room.
2020 Yukon 2021 Yukon Change Wheelbase (inches)
116
120.9
+4.9
Overall Length (inches)
203.9
210.0
+6.1
Legroom – Third Row
24.8
34.9
+10.1
Cargo Room Behind Third Row (cubic feet)
15.3
25.5
+10.2
Maximum Cargo Room
(cubic feet)
94.7
122.9
+28.2
2020 Yukon XL 2021 Yukon XL Change Wheelbase (inches)
130
134.1
+4.1
Overall Length (inches)
224.3
225.2
+0.9
Legroom – Third Row (inches)
34.5
36.7
+2.2
Cargo Room Behind Third Row (cubic feet)
39.3
41.1
+1.8
Maximum Cargo Room
(cubic feet)
121.7
144.7
+23
The 2021 Yukon and Yukon XL go on sale later this year with pricing to be released closer to on sale date.
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By Drew Dowdell
FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOURTH QUARTER 2019 U.S. SALES
2019
Q4
2018
% Cha nge
Year-to-Date
2019 2018
% Cha nge
SALES BY BRAND
Ford
568,507
581,386
-2.2
2,310,494
2,393,731
-3.5
Lincoln
33,355
28,307
17.8
112,204
103,587
8.3
Total vehicles
601,862
609,693
-1.3
2,422,698
2,497,318
-3.0
SALES BY TYPE
Cars
63,400
107,491
-41.0
349,091
486,024
-28.2
SUVs
208,387
217,343
-4.1
830,471
872,215
-4.8
Trucks
330,075
284,859
15.9
1,243,136
1,139,079
9.1
Total vehicles 601,862 609,693 -1.3 2,422,698 2,497,318 -3.0
FORD BRAND
Fiesta
7,315
15,212
-51.9
60,148
51,730
16.3
Focus
0
13,078
N/A
12,480
113,345
-89.0
C-MAX
0
213
N/A
38
6,683
-99.4
Fusion
32,137
48,636
-33.9
166,045
173,600
-4.4
Taurus
769
6,988
-89.0
9,924
28,706
-65.4
Police Interceptor Sedan
88
1,762
-95.0
3,427
7,382
-53.6
GT
42
24
75.0
229
126
81.7
Mustang
17,124
14,223
20.4
72,489
75,842
-4.4
Ford Cars
57,475
100,136
-42.6
324,780
457,414
-29.0
EcoSport
14,051
16,038
-12.4
64,708
54,348
19.1
Escape
47,587
62,178
-23.5
241,388
272,228
-11.3
Edge
37,621
35,184
6.9
138,515
134,122
3.3
Flex
6,147
4,150
48.1
24,484
20,308
20.6
Explorer
48,083
56,316
-14.6
168,309
227,732
-26.1
Police Interceptor Utility
3,201
8,385
-61.8
18,752
33,839
-44.6
Expedition
24,267
14,140
71.6
86,422
54,661
58.1
Ford SUVs
180,957
196,391
-7.9
742,578
797,238
-6.9
F-Series
233,952
230,312
1.6
896,526
909,330
-1.4
Ranger
33,059
0
N/A
89,571
0
N/A
E-Series
12,837
11,387
12.7
45,063
47,936
-6.0
Transit
36,885
31,331
17.7
153,868
137,794
11.7
Transit Connect
10,208
8,705
17.3
41,598
31,923
30.3
Heavy trucks
3,134
3,124
0.3
16,510
12,096
36.5
Ford Trucks
330,075
284,859
15.9
1,243,136
1,139,079
9.1
Ford Brand
568,507
581,386
-2.2
2,310,494
2,393,731
-3.5
LINCOLN BRAND
MKZ
4,080
4,931
-17.3
17,725
19,852
-10.7
Continental
1,845
2,424
-23.9
6,586
8,758
-24.8
Lincoln Cars
5,925
7,355
-19.4
24,311
28,610
-15.0
Corsair/MKC
7,549
6,971
8.3
25,815
26,241
-1.6
Nautilus/MKX
7,727
8,687
-11.1
31,711
28,573
11.0
MKT
275
540
-49.1
3,388
2,324
45.8
Aviator
6,424
0
N/A
8,323
0
N/A
Navigator
5,455
4,754
14.7
18,656
17,839
4.6
Lincoln SUVs
27,430
20,952
30.9
87,893
74,977
17.2
Lincoln Brand
33,355
28,307
17.8
112,204
103,587
8.3
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My inner 1980s teenage girl has been taunting me these past 3-4 days. Ive had this song in my head that long. Yes. Yes, its true. We might as well compliment it with this song....I saw a commercial for the movie on some channel yesterday. I say why fight it. Ill give in. Truth be told. I kinda like these songs. I love the sax in Hungry Eyes and I love the acapella in Make Me Lose Control. Reminds me of 1960s surf music. I guess that is what the whole purpose of the video is also. California Dreamin' with the hot bods and the hot rods and the sun and the beach. 1980s pop. Nothing like it!!!
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