Dan Soderberg - Author

I write children's stories with my kids. Our newest book, Elevator Jones Meets the Wright Brothers, is available for pre-order now on WaldorfPublishing.com.

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Honda Civic Type R Set to Debut in Chicago

The Chicago Auto Show starts next week. It’s the first big auto show of the season now that the Detroit Auto Show has moved to June. Chicago offers automakers their first chance to showcase what’s in store for 2020.

Honda is taking the opportunity in Chicago to unveil the new Civic Type R to a U.S. audience. The Type R was revealed in Tokyo a few weeks ago. The updated 2020 CTR takes the previous aesthetic to a whole new level.

The new CTR features updated brake rotors and brake pads. The interior features a new steering wheel and safety systems. The exterior of the CTR now features a boost blue paint job. The 2019 Civic Type R has a MSRP of $36,300. There are no pricing details available for the 2020 CTR.

If you’d like to know more about the 2020 Honda Civic Type R, or test drive the 2019 version, contact the knowledgeable sales pros at https://www.pearsonhonda.com/ in Midlothian, VA.

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New 2020 Nissan Titan About to Hit Dealers Information has started to trickle out across the Internet in regards to the new 2020 Nissan Titan. The full-size pickup is due for some big changes.

The 2020 Titan features a new grill and gearbox. Also gone is the Cummins V8 engine option. Its been replaced by the Endurance V8 for a bit more power. The changes also include a new nine-speed transmission.

Nissan and truck fans will be happy to learn that the 2020 Titan is still sensibly priced. The two-wheel drive Titan S King has a MSRP of $36,190. Prices climb from there to the ProX four-wheel drive king cab at $47,590. Buyers looking for an entry-level crew cab Titan can tack $2700 onto the price of the Titan S King.

If the Titan is out of your price range you may want to consider the Nissan Tundra. The Tundra lacks the Titan’s new design and features but it is more reasonably priced. The 2020 Nissan Titan is expected in dealer showrooms any day now.

If you would like to know more about the Nissan Tundra or Titan stop in the see the friendly sales staff at https://www.fredmartinnissan.com/ in Akron, OH.

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Dodge Adds Options for Durango SRT

The Dodge Durango SRT has added some extra oomph to the traditional SUV. Instead of getting the family from soccer practice to the grocery store with room to spare the SRT featured the added bonus of a 475-horsepower V8 Hemi under the hood. Now Dodge has taken more steps to spice up the SRT.

The Durango SRT is now offered in two custom color options. The Black appearance package and the Redline Stripe package offer customers some not so subtle upgrades to the exterior of their Durango SRT.

The Redline Stripe SRT will be featured at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. It features a full-length black satin center stripe with Redline red accents. The Redline Stripe package is available for $1295.00.

The Black package ups the ante with features like a grille badge, liftgate badge, gloss black mirror caps. The exterior is accented with Midnight Grey metallic and gloss black. The Black package can be yours for $1495. 

If you’d like to test drive a Dodge Durango SRT, or learn more about available options, contact the sales professionals at https://www.stardodge.net/ in Abilene, TX.

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Deep Discounts for Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator was the most anticipated truck of 2019. It was also the most well received. The Gladiator has carried that success forward as it was recently named the Truck of the Year for 2020 by NACTOY. 

If you’ve thought about buying a Jeep Gladiator now is the time to do it. Jeep is offering a $2000 nationwide incentive on Gladiators purchased by February 3rd. Some dealers are tacking on their own incentives for even deeper discounts. A California Jeep dealer is offering an additional $7000 incentive for a total savings of $9000.

Jeep has also cut prices on Gladiator leases. Jeep’s “Start Something New” sales event is offering leases for as low as $248 per month for 36 months with $3995 due at signing.

The discounts are not available on the Gladiator Rubicon, the highest trim level available. Jeep seems to be using this new campaign to target a lower price point in hopes of moving some base model Gladiators. 

If you’d like to know more about the Jeep Gladiator, or Jeep’s “Start Something New” promotion, contact the helpful sales staff at https://www.williamsburgchryslerjeep.com/ in WIlliamsburg, VA.

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SUVs Lead Hyundai’s Resurgence

Hyundai recently posted its best quarterly profit in over two years. The automakers focus has shifted from its sedan-heavy model lineup to a fleet of more popular sport utility vehicles. The change in strategy seems to be paying off in terms of sales and profitabilty. 

While sales figures across the brand have remained consistent the increase in sales of higher margin SUVs has caused a much welcomed bump in overall profits. SUVs are expected to make up more than 40% of Hyundai’s total sales this year. Hyundai is also hoping that redesigned versions of stalwarts like the Elantra sedan and Tucson SUV will allow for record profit margins in 2020. 

Hyundai is rolling out the new compact SUV Venue this year. The Venue, diminutive in stature and price, has been lovingly referred to a pocket crossover. The Hyundai Venue is offered in one model and three trim levels. The 1.6L 4-cylinder engine churns out 121-horsepower. The 2020 Venue features a MSRP of just $16,850.

If you’d like more information on the new Hyundai Venue contact the friendly sales force at https://www.applevalleyhyundai.com/ in Winchester, VA.

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High Praise for Audi E-Tron

The Audi E-Tron is all things to all people. It’s not just a sleek SUV, it’s also a luxury car, and an electric vehicle. Of course first and foremost the E-Tron is an Audi.

Now the new Audi E-Tron has received high praise from Green Car Reports. The publication has listed the E-Tron among its three nominees for Best Car to Buy 2020. Finalists for the honor must be new, or recently revamped, and available to a wide audience of buyers.

The E-Tron fits between the Q5 and Q7 in Audi’s model lineup. The price tag of $75,795 is also in line with the rest of Audi’s lineup and clearly geared towards upscale professionals. The quick to charge E-Tron can get a full charge in about an hour when presented with the correct hardware. A full charge on a standard household outlet can take up to 80 hours.

The E-Tron also interfaces with Amazon Home Services. While the E-Tron does not itself register as an Amazon device it can allow the driver to control smart devices inside the home.

If you’d like to know more about the Audi E-Tron, or any of Audi’s other luxury vehicles, stop in to see the savvy staff at https://www.audiwilmingtonde.com/ in WIlmington, DE.

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2020 Ram 1500 Garners Top Honor

The Ram 1500 has been named 2020 Truck of the Year by Edmunds. Each year Edmunds selects a top rated vehicle in each of seven categories. The 2020 Ram 1500 has been honored as the top rated truck for its combination of overall excellence.

The 2020 Ram 1500 gives buyers and critics alike a lot to love. The Ram 1500 leads the half-ton pickup segment in torque, diesel towing capacity and fuel range. The Ram’s fuel economy and 33 gallon tank combine to give it a driving range in excess of 1000 miles. 

The accolades are nothing new to Ram trucks. Over the last 30 years no automaker has more trucks still on the road than Ram. The Ram 1500 is the most awarded light-duty truck in America and no pickup brand has higher customer loyalty.

If you’d like to learn more about 2020 Ram 1500 or schedule a test drive head in to visit the helpful sales staff at https://www.barkauautomotive.net/ in Stockton, IL.

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Big Changes in Store for Dodge Durango

There are rumblings of some major changes in the works for the Dodge Durango. The mid-size SUV may soon return to the more traditional body-on-frame construction of its earlier days and a hybrid options seems likely to emerge in the not too distant future. 

The upcoming fourth generation Durango will be constructed alongside the new Jeep Wagoneer at Fiat Chrysler’s Warren assembly plant. The two vehicles will be similar mechanically and in construction. The juxtaposition of the new Durango and Wagoneer has fueled speculation that the Durango will be making a return to the body-on-frame construction of its first two generations. The revamped Warren plant will also house production of the Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The other big Durango rumor is that a hybrid version of the Durango may soon be added to Dodge’s portfolio. According to Mopar Insiders the Durango could be outfitted with Fiat Chrysler’s new eTorque hybrid technology as soon as the 2021 model year. The eTorque technology should provide some fuel economy improvement to the very thirsty Durango.

If you’d like to learn more about the upcoming changes to the Dodge Durango, or test drive a 2019 Durango, stop in to see the friendly sales staff at https://www.zeiglerchryslerdodge.com/ in Downers Grove, IL.

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Jeep Museum Planned for 2022

The Jeep brand has been an American icon for decades. Recently Fiat Chrysler America has taken steps to capitalize on the Jeep name by offering additional models like the Gladiator and Renegade. No comes news that Jeep will be the focus of a new museum.

The recently announced Jeep experience will reportedly be an interactive museum devoted to the innovation and design made popular by the brand. The Jeep experience is set to open in 2022 in a 56,000 square foot building in downtown Toledo. Jeep has been a Toledo staple since 1945 when production began on the Willys-Overland. The city is still home to the production of the Wrangler and Gladiator.

In addition to the museum’s interactive exhibits the new Jeep museum will reportedly feature an outdoor track where visitors can test drive various Jeep models. Fiat Chysler has been involved in the museum’s planning. The hope is that once opened the Jeep Experience will draw more than 250,000 guests each year.

If you’d like to know more about what Jeep has to offer, or test drive a 2019 Gladiator or Wrangler, pay a visit to the showroom at https://www.waynesborocdjr.com/.

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Upgrades on Deck for Chevy SUVs

The Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe are set to undergo major revisions for the 2021 model year. Chevy’s two full-size SUVs are set to receive major upgrades and the addition of some exciting options.

Both vehicles will feature an extended wheelbase for 2021. The Suburban gains 4 inches on the wheelbase while the Tahoe adds nearly five inches. The extended wheelbases are needed to support the extended length. The Suburban will be extended 1.3 inches for 2021 while the Tahoe gains 6.7 inches which results in a length of 210.7 inches. The Suburban still clocks in as the longer vehicle with a total length of 225.7. The extended wheelbases and vehicle length means more room for passengers in 2021. The Tahoe and Suburban will both feature 42 inches of legroom in the second row.

In addition to more space for passengers the Tahoe will see a major increase in cargo space. The 2021 model will feature 25.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row of seats. The increase of more than 10 cubic feet of cargo space brings the Tahoe more in line with competing full-size SUVs.

If you’d like to learn more about the changes in store for the Tahoe and Suburban, or would like to schedule a test drive of another Chevrolet model, contact the helpful sales staff at https://www.victorylaynechevrolet.com/ in Fort Myers, FL.

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GMC Sierra 1500 Makes Truck of the Year Final Cut

After years of churning out high-quality work trucks GMC has reached new levels of excellence with its 2020 lineup of pickups. The Sierra 1500 was recently named a truck of the year finalist by Motor Trend on the strength of its two new engine options. The 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD offers top of the line performance with an updated user-friendly interior.

The Sierra 1500 offers buyers a choice of the Duramax 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine or the 2.7-liter gas powered inline-four. The diesel offers enough power to satisfy heavy-duty users. The 2.7-liter four-cylinder yields about 3-4 more MPG city and 4-8 MPG on the highway.

The Sierra 2500HD features GMC’s new six-function Multipro tailgate. The improvements allow the Sierra 2500HD to make the leap from dependable work truck to convenient option for camping and tailgating. The new tailgate can be controlled by key fob, lowered to create a second tier of cargo, or converted to a step that can support 375 pounds.

If you’d like to test drive a GMC Sierra 1500 or 2500HD stop by to see the helpful sales crew at https://www.kingbgmc.com/ in Loveland, CO. 

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Spying the Jeep Grand Wagoneer

After years of rumors and speculation Fiat Chrysler confirmed back in February that the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are finally in the pipeline. The two new vehicles are expected to hit dealer showrooms sometime in 2021. Now thanks to some spy photos leaking on the Internet we get a glimpse of the new Jeeps.

The photos reveal a large vehicle which seems to confirm the rumors that the Wagoneer will sit on the same platform as the Ram 1500. With a body that large the Wagoneer will likely feature a 5.7-liter V-8 engine. Jeep has also suggested that a hybrid variant of the Wagoneer will eventually be available as well. 

The Wagoneer is expected to be the smaller option while the Grand Wagoneer will feature more interior space, extended wheelbase, and a higher price tag. The Wagoneers will be produced at Jeep’s Warren truck plant which recently underwent $1.5 billion in improvements. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer, or test driving a Jeep, drop in the showroom at https://www.millerschryslerjeep.com/ in Martinsburg, WV.

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New Sports Car on the Way for Maserati

Maserati recently released camo clad photos of a new sports car. A new Maserati sports car has been rumored to be in the works since as far back as 2014. The photos of the prototype suggest that the new car is a mid-engine sports car.

The 2014 Maserati concept featured a front-engine layout and a 2+2 seating alignment. The current prototype is a two-seater coupe. There aren’t many details available on the new Maserati sports car but the car maker has confirmed that one variation will be all electric. It will also feature an all new Maserati developed powertrain. 

Engineers will gather and analyze data during the testing phase in an effort to fine tune the new powertrain. Maserati typically puts two to three million miles on its prototypes. 

If you’d like to know more about Maserati’s new sports car prototype, or to test drive a Ghibli or Levante, pay a visit to the helpful sales professionals at https://www.fullertonmaserati.com/ in Somerville, NJ.

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Fiat Chrysler Sells 15 Millionth Minivan

Fiat Chrysler, and Chrysler before it, has been pumping out minivans since the mid-1980s. The automaker recently sold its 15-millionth minivan. The first minivan, a Plymouth Voyager, was produced way back in 1983. 

As buyers have moved to SUVs and pickup trucks in recent years FCA has maintained its minivan stranglehold. The company has sold more than twice as many minivans as the next closest competitor and still holds more than 50% market share for the segment. 

In the past 36 years FCA has sold minivans under numerous names and brands. The Dodge Caravan, the grand daddy of all minivans, is still on sale in dealer showrooms. Chrysler offers the only hybrid minivan in the form of the Pacifica. The Voyager name is also soon to be revived as a smaller Pacifica. 

If you’re interested in test driving one of the FCA minivans pay a visit to the showroom at https://www.robertschryslerdodge.net/ in Meriden, CT.

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Hyundai Sonata N-Line on the Horizon

The Hyundai Sonata is expected to receive a performance boost in the near future. According to insiders Hyundai is expected to roll out a Sonata N-line soon. The N-line is Hyundai’s badge placed on its performance oriented vehicles.

The N-line badge on a family sedan like the Sonata i big news for Hyundai. The frumpy but solid Sonata just got a lot sexier. The Sonata N-line will feature a 2.5-liter turbo-four engine. There are also rumors of an eight-speed dual clutch coming to N-line vehicles. The Sonta N-line could feature as much as 275 horsepower.

The Sonata won’t be the only Hyundai getting a performance boost. The automaker is expected to introduce nine N-line vehicles over the next two model years. 

If you’d like to test drive a Sonata, or learn more about Hyundai’s N-line options, stop in to see the friendly sales force at https://www.pearsonhyundai.com/ in Richmond, VA. 

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Dodge Eyes Journey Refresh Fiat Chrysler continues to strive for global synergies. The next step for the automaker appears to be a replacement for the Dodge Journey built on an Alfa Romeo platform. Rumors about a Journey replacement have swirled since 2016. The latest speculation involves a five-door, five-passenger utility vehicle using the Alfa Romeo Stelvio as the foundation. 

The Stelvio platform will allow for a rear-wheel drive vehicle with optional all-wheel drive. The new Journey figures to be roughly the same size as the Stelvio with an exterior modeled after the Dodge Charger. 

In classic Dodge fashion the all-new Journey figures to be made available in multiple drive train options, including a HEMI. The Journey replacement has been billed as a performance utility vehicle. A Scat Pack version, as well as other trim levels will be available. 

News of the replacement Journey is still unofficial Internet speculation at this point. The assumption is that the new vehicle will be unveiled for the 2023 model year. If you’re interested in learning more about the Dodge Journey contact the helpful staff at https://www.newarkcjd.com/ in Newark, DE.