For 2019, Chevrolet has made two very significant changes in its lineup. The first is the complete redesign of the popular Silverado pickup truck. Only the 1500 version has been released so far, with 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty versions to come later. The new Silverado is 450 pounds lighter than the old one while offering greater torsional rigidity, which should help significantly with handling. Another change is the addition of the five-passenger Blazer midsize SUV to the lineup, which focuses more on style and driving dynamics compared to the five-passenger compact Equinox and seven-passenger Traverse, which the Blazer slots between. Read on to see what Chevrolet has done with each new model…
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Future Clunkers: The New and Redesigned Hyundai Models
To keep the sales volume chugging, the 2019 model year has seen Hyundai introduce a completely redesigned Santa Fe and Veloster hatchback as well as a completely new alternative-energy vehicle in the form of the NEXO crossover. The new Santa Fe seeks to keep Hyundai SUV sales going with a new offering of new-tech features such as a head-up display and compatibility with Hyundai’s Blue Link Connected Car Services, while with the Veloster, Hyundai has focused on upping the performance ante and driving dynamics, adding a new high-performance N model which was developed on the Nurburgring. Meanwhile, the upcoming NEXO is the world’s first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV and showcases the best of the company’s alternative-energy vehicle research. Read on to see what Hyundai has done with each new model…
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Future Clunkers: The New and Redesigned BMW Models
The 2019 model year has seen BMW introduce a redesigned 3-Series, Z4, and X5 as well as an all-new X7 full-size SUV in order to retain the sales it has grabbed in the premium end of the market during the last five years. To keep the revenue momentum going, BMW has enlarged the 3-Series and given it some novel features, the Z4 roadster (co-developed with Toyota) is once again a soft-top to give it characteristics of an Ultimate Driving Machine, the X5 is now available with an Off-Road Package to go more places, and the new X7 aims to take sales away from full-size luxury SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and Cadillac Escalade. Read on to see what BMW has changed with each new model…
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