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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...

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 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...

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…

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…

The 2020 Ford Explorer has revealed itself this past week at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. America's best-selling SUV has undergone a complete redesign and is loaded with new technology and safety features. Here is what we can expect to see in the new Explorer:

Two additional trim levels will be added to the 2020 Explorer: the ST and Hybrid. Notable features in the new Hybrid include an EPA-estimated range of more than 500 miles between gas station fill-ups...

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...
 

Here is what Ford has in stock for us:

First we will start with the 2019 Ford Ranger. According to Cars.com, this is the first time the Ranger has been sold as a new vehicle since 2011. In addition to being the most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize pickup truck in the country, the 2019 Ranger has best-in-class gas payload and towing...

Every year, awards are given to vehicles that have outstanding safety ratings, This year, the Insurance Institute for High Safety (IIHS) has named the 2019 Honda Insight their Top Safety Pick + of the year.

There are several factors that come into play while rating the safety features. One feature on the 2019 Insight that really stood out was its crash-safety performance. According to Car and Driver, IIHS uses a set of tests to evaluate vehicles for crash-worthiness in the United States. One of those tests includes grading the cars on a scale of Good to Poor...

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.

As of this week, the Ford Ranger has made its return to U.S. dealerships as the most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered pickup truck on the market.

According to Automotive News, the 2019 Ranger will get 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. This combined figure ties the Chevrolet Colorado diesel engine's 23 mpg, but outranks the other midsize pickups with gasoline engines. 

After months of speculation, Jeep has finally revealed its new vehicle that many have been anticipating: the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. 

The popular automaker has done something it hasn't done in decades: produce its very first truck since the 1960's. Described as the “Wrangler with a pickup bed,” the 2020 Gladiator made its official debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. 

Here are some key features that come with the pickup truck:

MotorTrend has named the iconic 2019 Jeep Wrangler as 2019 SUV of the Year. To be considered for such an award, vehicles must represent design advancement, engineering excellence, safety, efficiency, value and performance.

The Jeep Wrangler has always been known for its iconic style and rugged looks. While the exterior of the SUV has stayed the same since the 1940's, the 2019 version comes with a nicer interior and updated technology.

Size:

Since getting its new look in 2018, the Tiguan has gone “big.” By big we mean literally stretched out. The rear seats offer better space for both kids and adults as well as better leg room. According to the Car Connection, the spacious interior is what stands out the most in the 2019 Tiguan...

If you like power, durability, and an overall “Ford Tough” look, look no further than the new 2019 Ford F-150.

The Limited comes with a high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, making it the most powerful light-duty pickup in America. 

“F-150 Limited customers created their own success. The truck is their reward”, says Todd Eckert, Ford truck marketing manager. They wanted more power, so we combined Raptor's engine with Limited's business-class features to deliver Baja fierceness, boardroom style and the grit to tackle tough jobs”.