Sunday, October 18, 2015

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, a holding action or a "Hail Mary" play?



The Outlander has undergone some serious design and technology upgrades for the 2016 model. But Bumper2Bumpertv questions is it enough to save the Mitsubishi brand in North America, which was already one of the smaller players in a very competitive crossover/SUV market?

Monday, October 12, 2015

Acura MDX, a bridge to the luxury segment.


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A bit of technology here, a new level of mechanical enhancement there and the Acura MDX has become a "tweener" SUV. While it is not quite ultra luxury it is definitely a step up from the ordinary. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what works and what may be coming down the line.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

So what is that unique about the new 2016 Nissan Titan XD, size, capacity or features ?



Nissan is not shying away from playing in the full sized truck segment. Bumper2Bumpertv has a first look at the brand's latest entry, a truck that tries to be something for drivers with varying needs.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Lincoln --trying hard to fit in as a luxury brand.


Lincoln --trying hard to fit in as a luxury brand.
At one time Lincoln was the standard bearer for an American made luxury car. But with the rise of intense foreign competition and a portfolio that got stale the brand lost some of it allure. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what is being done with one of Lincoln's smaller platforms to turn things around.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

VW's honesty crisis on the issue of TDI engine emissions.



The Volkswagen brand has been battered by accusations from Federal and state environmental regulators that the car maker cheated on how its exhaust emissions are calculated. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at the crisis which has reached into the upper management of the global automaker.

Monday, September 21, 2015

If it works in Europe , will we see it here?



The annual European auto show saw a few luxury manufacturers venturing into the SUV segment in one form or another. Bumper2Bumpertv has a quick look at what is making news in Frankfurt this year.