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Nissan revealed its new 2020 Rogue Sport at this year's 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The SUV has received both new interior and exterior refreshments for the model year. Here is what the new 2020 Rogue Sport has to offer:

A fresh new front end appearance, redesigned tail lamps and a revised trim level are some of the new notable exterior features of the 2020 Rogue Sport. According to Car and Driver, the SUV will include a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, two new metallic exterior colors (Nitro Lime and Monarch Orange) and LED running lights...

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There is a lot to see at this year's 2019 Chicago Auto Show...

The event, which is the largest auto show in the nation, runs from February 8^th through February 19^th. Here is a run down of the new vehicles:

2020 Ford Explorer:

The 2020 Ford Explorer has previously made its debut at both the 2019 Detroit Auto Show and 2019 Boston Auto Show. The Ford SUV will offer four different engines and 10-speed automatic transmission on all models (base, XLT, Limited, ST and Platinum). Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included...
 

 

For the second year in a row, the Volkswagen Atlas has been named Best Large Utility in 2019 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards. The awards were announced at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America.

The 2019 Atlas was designed and built for families. The three-row SUV is great for travel and road trips with the whole family...

 

To all of you Jetta enthusiasts, we have exciting news for you:

Volkswagen has announced that the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI made its debut at the Chicago Auto show this February. The new GLI model increases the performance ante with more power, sharper handling and GTI and Golf R features.

Back in 2018, Volkswagen completely overhauled the compact Jetta to cater specifically to American buyers, with bolder design, more interior space and new technology. 

 

Volkswagen debuted the updated 2020 Passat at the Detroit Auto Show, and it sure looks like there is a lot to see with the midsize sedan.

The new sedan has no shortage of features when it comes to both the design and performance. In fact, Volkswagen has listed seven ways the Passat will win you over. Here is a rundown of what is new and exciting about the 2020 Passat...

For the fourth time in five years, the 2019 Nissan Murano has taken home the prestigious “Best 2-Row SUV for the Money” award which was seen in U.S. News & World Report magazine.

The awards, which have been published annually since 2007, include 14 automotive categories. The particular award was presented to Nissan in conjunction with the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. According to U.S. News, the Murano stood out for its “outstanding value and critical acclaim...”

 

The 2019 Honda CR-V Touring

The 2019 Honda CR-V continues to be one of the nation's best-selling compact-crossover SUVs. In addition to being a top-seller, the SUV has been named 2019 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The award-winning SUV has been recognized for its superior crash-safety performance. According to IIHS, in order to quality for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests...

2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty Truck

Those of you who are truck enthusiasts, you're in for a treat.

According to Automotive News, the 2020 Ford Super Duty trucks will include a second V-8 engine option. The truck line, which consists of F-250, F-350 and F-450, will have its first upgrade since the 2017 model year. 

Ford has promised that the new 2020 F-Series Super Duty will offer its highest-ever conventional, gooseneck and fifth-wheel towing and payload ratings...

 

The 2019 Honda Passport has already made its rounds at both the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, and recently, the 2019 Boston Auto Show. There, people were able to see what the new SUV is all about and what makes it different than other Honda SUVs. The one thing that wasn't revealed was the pricing for the new model.

The new Honda SUV starts at $31,990 and will be offered in four trims-Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite. According to Automotive News, all-wheel drive (AWD) adds $1,900 to each trim level except the range-topping Elite, on which it is…

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There was a lot to see at the 2019 Boston Auto Show, an event where you can see the newest vehicles under one roof. Located at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Boston Auto Show showcased a variety of highly anticipated vehicles to the public. Here are some of the highlights:

In the days leading up the Boston Auto Show, we talked about which new vehicles we can expect to see. The 2019 Honda Passport, 2020 Jeep Gladiator, and 2019 Nissan Altima were all highly anticipated new products that made their debut at the…

 

For the second year in a row, Kelly Ford in Beverly, MA has been named as a winner of Ford's “Partner's in Quality” Program for 2018. This a great testament to the culture created at Kelly Ford by Kelly Automotive Group President Brian Kelly and Chief Operating Officer Brian Heney.

The “Partners In Quality” award from Ford Motor Company is one of the highest honors a Ford dealership can receive. It is an award given by Ford Credit to dealers who exhibit top customer satisfaction and loyalty...
 

The 2019 Honda Accord was recently named one of Car and Driver's 10 Best cars of the year. According to Honda, this is the 33^rd time the Accord has been on this list, making history once again.

There are several reasons why the Accord has earned this award several times. In addition to being ranked #1 in midsize cars, the Accord continues to top its class with driver-friendly handling and upscale tech features.

The Honda Passport Elite shown in Lunar Silver Metallic
 

Shown here are the Pilot, CR-V and HR-V. Photo Credit Honda
 

If you needed another reason to love Honda SUVs, we just gave you one.

U.S. News & World Report has awarded Honda with Best SUV Brand of 2018. The SUV lineup consists of the Pilot, CR-V and HR-V.

According to Motor Trend, the CR-V model has been named Motor Trend SUV of the Year. Within the award's 20-year history, this is the second time the CR-V has taken home this award. 

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The new 2019 Jeep Cherokee comes with many new and updated features, many of which attract loyal Jeep customers. Here are a list of reasons why you should purchase the 2019 model:

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Pricing for the popular sedan will start at $18,480 and go up to $25,840. While the 2019 model has many of the same features as its predecessor, the newest version comes with additional features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and NissanConnect. 

On top of the enhanced tech features, the 2019 Sentra will also offer a new trim: the SV Special Edition Package...

The Kelly Automotive Group recently purchased the Clark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership in Methuen, MA.

The Kelly Family has been operating north of Boston for the last 53 years and has an impeccable reputation for their level of care and service. Brian Kelly now represents 18 brands and continues to look for...