5 worthy options on the 2021 Ford F-150 The redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 can be equipped as a basic work truck or an executive mobile office, but these five options make the most sense across the board. 2021 Ford Bronco Sport gets up to 26 mpg combined The 2021 Ford …
Read More »All-Terrain and Allroad wagon duel, Jeep launches Gladiator Willys, Ford’s affordable EV plans: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Audi A6 Allroad vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain: Compare wagons The Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain wagons provide an antidote from crossover fatigue with handling like a sedan and cargo room like an SUV. Genesis shows off the attractive 2022 GV70 crossover SUV The 2022 Genesis GV70 …
Read More »Ford Credit launches auto insurance quotes
Ford and Lincoln customers can now receive quotes for usage-based car insurance from Ford Motor Co. websites through the automaker’s Ford Insure and Lincoln Motor Co. Insure programs. Ford Insure, a product created by Ford Motor Credit Co., leverages information about consumers’ driving habits into discounts on auto insurance. The …
Read More »Garmin Launches Track Tool with Real-Time Audio Coaching
Using precision positioning, the Garmin Catalyst track recorder and race coach can share audio track tips in real-time to help the driver get better lap times. Lap data is immediately available to drivers after a session directly on the touchscreen device. The system breaks down each turn and gives tips …
Read More »Prime Automotive launches branded F&I product line
Safe-Guard Products International, one of the largest finance and insurance product providers in the U.S., is launching branded products for Prime Automotive Group, both companies announced last week. The agreement with Prime is Safe-Guard’s second-largest with a retailer after its relationship with AutoNation Inc. Prime Automotive, which ranks No. 11 …
Read More »2021 Elantra N Line launches, Super Stock stokes dreams, Lucid plans SUV: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line debuts: Small sedan lineup grows bigger The 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line replaces the Sport trim of the compact sedan with a turbocharged engine and manual transmission. 2021 Toyota Sequoia SUV gets price bump, adds Nightshade Edition The 2021 Toyota Sequoia three-row SUV starts at $ 51,465, …
Read More »Ohio dealer launches digital tool for pre-delivery paperwork
A three-store Ohio dealer is bringing to market an in-store digital tool that aims to expedite all of the pre-delivery paperwork of a car deal. The product, ZipDeal, shows customers finance-and-insurance product options and solicits online reviews for the dealership, increasing penetration of those products and enticing interested buyers to …
Read More »Ford launches credit card to boost customer loyalty
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. formally launched the FordPass Rewards Visa card, which offers customers money back on vehicle-related purchases, among other perks. The credit card, which became available in July, allows cardholders to earn 5 percent back on certain Ford transactions, plus another 5 percent through the FordPass Rewards …
Read More »Porsche Design Launches Custom Watch for 911 Owners
A limited number of Porsche 911 buyers will soon be able to personalize a wrist watch to match their favorite sports car. Porsche Design’s new line of custom timepieces offers more than 1.5 million different configurations. The program will be available to U.S. buyers on September 1. Porsche Design, the …
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