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Nov 15, 2019 by CarGurus Staff Leave a Comment With the 2019 LA Auto Show just a week away, now’s the perfect time to take a quick look at some of the new models set to be unveiled in the LA Convention Center. Below we’ve listed a half-dozen of our favorites, plus be sure to visit the CarGurus Facebook page and CarGurus YouTube channel during the LA Show press days on November 20th and 21st for updates. Without further ado, here are six cars that have already piqued our interest. Ford Mustang Mach-E Two things tell you all you need to know about the faith Ford has in its all-new and all-electric SUV. First, there’s the name—because you don’t call something a Mustang without also inviting intense scrutiny about its heritage, positioning, and performance. Mustang it is, though, albeit with an added “Mach-E” for good measure. Second is the fact that Ford’s opening press surrounding the car hasn’t detailed its drivetrain or … [Read more...] about 2019 LA Auto Show: Six Star Cars

Italian motorcycle brand Moto Morini made its debut in the adventure motorcycle segment at the EICMA 2019 motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The new Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is powered by a 650 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine with a six-speed transmission. The X-Cape will be available in two variants - with a 'standard' and 'limited' engine. The company hasn't published power figures for the standard, but says the 'limited' will put out 48 bhp of power. Moto Morini also didn't publish the weight of the bike, but has a seat height of 830 mm, which should be relatively accessible. The 650 cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine puts out around 48 bhp of power The X-Cape is mounted runs on a 19-inch wire-spoke wheel at the front and a 17-inch rear wheel. Suspension is handled by a fully adjustable, fat 50 mm inverted fork with 160 mm of travel at the front, and a single shock with 135 mm of travel at the rear which offers preload and rebound damping. Braking is handled by twin 300 … [Read more...] about EICMA 2019: Moto Morini X-Cape Middleweight Adventure Bike Unveiled

Australian electric motorcycle manufacturer Savic, has unveiled the company's latest model, the C-Series at the Australian motorcycle festival in Wollongong. The C-Series is available in three variants - the Omega, Delta and Alpha with slightly different looks, range and performance. All three variants have the same frame, same single-sided swingarm, same 8-inch full colour display panel, single-seat setup with pillion seat option and same suspension. All three variants feature a poly carbon belt drive, riding modes, ABS, traction control and regenerative braking. The Savic C-Series is available in three trims - Omega, Delta and Alpha, each with varying levels of performance The Omega has the lowest range and least power among the three, but it also takes the least time to be charged fully. Power output of the Omega is rated at 25kW (around 33.5 bhp) with 110 Nm of peak torque. Acceleration is claimed at 0 to 100 kmph in 5.5 seconds. The Omega comes with a 90 V, 7 kWh battery pack … [Read more...] about Australia’s Savic Motorcycles Unveils Three New Electric Bikes

Expect sales to begin in very early 2018. The next-gen Jeep Wrangler is one of the most-anticipated vehicle debuts of the year, and according to Fiat Chrylser Automobiles boss Sergio Marchionne speaking to the Toledo Blade, the model’s premiere could happen at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Assembly would begin at Jeep’s factory in Toledo, Ohio, during the same month, and they would arrive in showrooms early in 2018. “We may be forced to go to Los Angeles to launch the car. We’ll have them running around,” Marchionne said, according to the Toledo Blade. “I can’t cover them up with masking tape. The car is too distinctive. We may show it in Los Angeles in November and then launch it officially here in January.”At least for a little while, new examples of the current Wrangler and next-gen model will be available at dealers simultaneously. “It’s for a very short period of time to allow phase in and … [Read more...] about 2018 Jeep Wrangler heading to Los Angeles Auto Show?

Daimler has taken a "reality check" on self-driving "robotaxis", acknowledging that making them safe is proving harder than first thought amid questions over their future earnings potential. Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius told journalists on Thursday Daimler would "rightsize" its spending level on robotaxis and that self-driving technology would more likely be applied to commercial vehicles for freight companies on long haul routes. Carmakers raced to develop self-driving vehicles after Google presented a prototype car in 2012, leading Daimler to develop an autonomous Mercedes. The idea of fleets of robotaxis picking up and ferrying customers around cities gained traction, driven by the stellar growth of ride services such as Uber and of delivery services firms. However, costs and regulatory hurdles have spiralled, leading to a reassessment of the business potential. "There has been a reality check setting in here," Kaellenius said. Ensuring that self-driving cars are 100% safe in … [Read more...] about Daimler Takes ‘Reality Check’ On Robotaxis