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Acura 2019 RDX Interior, Review, Price

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As of 8 November 2019, I now have the option of taking the bus, or driving out in MY CAR! Getting to this point was a feat all in itself. I did not think in a month of Sundays that I could even get an affordable car with a low down-payment... So, I woke up on Friday morning, went to the Rick Hendrick’s dealership on the Southside of town JUST FOR A TEST DRIVE and to see what was on the lot to choose from within my price range. As soon as I walked into Hendrick’s, they were right and ready to tell me to throw my $88 Local Monthly bus pass in the trash. I was first pre-approved for a 2016 Honda Civic, but the down payment was 3x what I needed it to be, because you know niggas be broke. Second car they pre-approved me for was a 2010 Kia Rio with a stick. I told him that I’ll end up frying the clutch before I even get to Plaza-Midwood. So, the next pick for pre-approval was a 2007 Acura RDX. I said to myself when he pulled the jeep into the park “That’s a cute little jeep”. So... when I got to the dealership, it was 0930. I left out of the dealership at 1430, in that 2007 Acura RDX. So, after leaving the dealership, I was amazed how the jeep, to which me and Bae named it Christianne Antoinette, has about the same amount of pick-me-up as a Range Rover. Low key, I am scared that I’m gonna get a ticket; how fucking fun this jeep is to drive. 

To the people who think that your credit is gobshite and the only place you’ll be able to get a motorcar is a buy-here-pay-here, sheeeeit! The salesperson, Mr Fisher laid all the laundry on the bed and I laid in it, because I already knew that my credit was bullish and I would’ve thought I would’ve been preapproved for a scooter. Since I have no credit history outwith medical bills being assessed to my credit, Mr Fisher said that buying your first car and being dedicated to paying the lienholder in time is gonna help build a reputable credit history... Plus, had I went to a buy-here-pay-here, I would’ve spent $3,000-$5,000 more on average at the end of my financing term. Plus, they don’t do vehicle inspections, history reports, nor do they make sure that the car has been in a fire, hurricane or a flood. 

Just so you know, this is not a promotional for Hendrick Automotive Group, because if you’re a native Charlottean, half of the populace in Charlotte has bought a car from Hendrick’s. My mother bought her jeep from Hendrick. My aunt (Mother’s sister and grandmother’s sister)  bought her jeep from Hendrick, with the latter buying her jeep from Hendrick Honda in Concord. My aunt bought her last car (which would’ve been my car) from Hendrick Honda in Hickory. It’s always good to go to a reputable dealership, so I said “Why not go to Hendrick’s”?

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Acura 2019 RDX Review, Price, Specs

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Autoblog

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Honda’s New App Judges Your Driving Because Everybody’s a Critic

Honda and Acura have released a new app-based feature that scores users on their driving patterns. Not everyone will enjoy being graded each time they get behind the wheel, but Honda claims the scores can make drivers eligible for car insurance discounts. Plus, the program may make you a safer, more fuel-efficient driver.

Powered by Verisk Analytics, the feature draws upon insurance industry loss data to recommend changes in driving behavior. Drivers are scored on five criteria, two of which include smooth acceleration/braking and driving speed. Another category looks at consistent commuting, as drivers who regularly commute at the same time are less likely to experience a collision. A fourth criterion factors in the times of day that driving occurs, encouraging drivers to minimize risky night or early morning hours behind the wheel. Finally, the feature considers the overall driving time and the duration of each trip, with the amount of time spent in the driver’s seat correlating to a greater likelihood of a crash. Here’s a sobering stat: According to Verisk, the lowest-scoring drivers are seven times more likely to be involved in a crash or have an insurance claim compared to drivers with the highest scores.

The Driver Feedback program is available to owners of select Honda and Acura models (see a list of all eligible vehicles below). You’ll need to enroll in the AcuraLink or HondaLink connected-vehicle applications, which also allows you to see your scores on your smartphone. Honda stresses that participation in the program is optional, and it doesn’t give out your vehicle or personal information to third parties without the permission of the subscriber.

Perhaps the best part of the program? Drivers may be eligible for insurance discounts depending on their scores. If you’re lucky enough to get one of the higher scores, you may receive an offer for a certain discount. The insurance discount offers will be available in 42 states at launch, with unfortunate exceptions including California, Florida, and New York.

Eligible Acura Vehicles 2019-present Acura RDX (all trims) 2020 Acura ILX (Technology package and above) 2020 Acura TLX (Technology package and above) 2020 Acura RLX (Technology package and above) 2020 Acura MDX (Technology package and above)

Eligible Honda Vehicles 2018-present Honda Accord (Touring) 2018-present Honda Odyssey (Touring, Elite) 2019-present Honda Insight (Touring) 2019-present Honda Passport (Touring, Elite) 2019-present Honda Pilot (Touring, Elite, Black Edition)

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New York Auto Show: A Big Apple Serving of Practical Luxury

Electric and autonomous vehicles are the future. But EVs and AVs are being overshadowed by consumers’ desire for more crossover and sport utility vehicles, however they’re powered or driven, in North America. The New York International Auto Show—which opens to the public on March 30, with press and analyst previews happening now—is a big case in point.

Among the big reveals at this year’s NYIAS are refreshed versions of two compact SUVs that are crucial to their brands, the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester, as well as debuts including the Cadillac XT4 (above), Lincoln Aviator, a smaller version of the seven-seat Volksagen Atlas and an updated Hyundai Tucson.

There are market-specific reasons why some of these vehicles are making their debuts in the Big Apple. The Tri-State area in which New York is located over-indexes for luxury buyers, and upscale consumers are flocking to utility vehicles as never before. Another reason show-goers are expected to demonstrate major interest in SUVs such as the all-wheel-drive new Forester—record recent snowfalls have boosted the appeal of roomy, comfortable vehicles with all-weather skills.

Here’s a brand-by-brand look of what auto-buyers and buffs will be checking out at the New York Auto Show—and what it means from each brand’s perspective:

Acura: The Honda-owned luxury brand will debut a production version of its new RDX crossover on the heels of introducing the concept of the vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The model, available mid-year, boasts a fresh exterior design; a new, more intuitive dashboard; and an elegant user interface.

From prototype to production, the wait is finally over. Introducing the 2019 #RDX. It’s everything we ever imagined, and then some. #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/sgI8WG5jHq

— Acura (@Acura) March 28, 2018

Bugatti: The Chiron Sport will be showing in North America for the first time, a sporty follow-up to the $3.26 million Chiron that debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show.

#BUGATTI #ChironSport makes North American debut in New York @NYAutoShow 2018 #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/ifuupXmvhn

— Bugatti (@Bugatti) March 27, 2018

Cadillac: Seeking utility vehicles to broaden its lineup and hit the sweet spot in the premium market these days, Cadillac introduced the XT4 compact utility (at top) at its Cadillac House HQ in Soho; it conveys a more sculpted design language for Cadillac which, for more than a decade, has emphasized exterior angularity. The 2019 CT6 V-Sport, meanwhile, is the first-ever V-Performance model of its top-of-range sedan. The introduction of the high-performance variant coincides with a makeover of the entire CT6 lineup that incorporates the newest iteration of Cadillac’s design language featured on the Escala Concept.

The first-ever #CT6 #VSport, debuting at the #NYIAS. pic.twitter.com/yUezBdiqkC

— Cadillac (@Cadillac) March 28, 2018

Fiat: The FCA-owned brand will be debuting the latest edition of its popular 500 series, this time an Urbana Edition that offers what the automaker calls a “unique, urban look” with black-trimmed exterior lights, “hyper-black” aluminum wheels and black sport-cloth front bucket seats with silver accent stitching.

Meet the #FIAT500 Urbana, the latest edition to the Urbana lineup. pic.twitter.com/CC1NZxa4q0

— FIAT USA (@FIATUSA) March 26, 2018

GMC: Pickup trucks also continue to be the rage in the US market these days, and GMC will be showing off its redesigned Sierra, with the AT4 featuring industry-first technologies such as a carbon-fiber box and six-way tailgate, along with the next-gen Sierra Denali.

The ultimate in refinement and capability. See the Next Generation #GMCSierra #Denali and the first-ever #GMCSierra #AT4 at #NYIAS. pic.twitter.com/py2TC9Ul9C

— GMC (@ThisIsGMC) March 28, 2018

Honda: Sedans are top of mind for Honda’s U.S. team at the Javits Center in Manhattan for NYIAS—including the production version of its new Insight hybrid, the original version of which was one of the first hybrids in the U.S.

Here's your first look at the all-new #HondaInsight before its world debut at the @NYAutoShow. Get exclusive updates: https://t.co/B0YxqlXha1 pic.twitter.com/pj3waqgQKb

— Honda (@Honda) March 26, 2018

Hyundai: Light on utility vehicles until lately, Hyundai’s debut of the freshened 2019 Tucson compact crossover in New York will be an important one to watch.

Refreshed, upgraded and looking sleeker than ever, meet the 2019 #HyundaiTucson! Bonus: Forward Collision Avoidance Assist and Lane Keep Assist now come standard https://t.co/SqVcWKHxzp #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/o6oUMo4X4w

— Hyundai USA (@Hyundai) March 28, 2018

Jaguar: The Tata-owned British luxury icon, which just opened its North America HQ across the Hudson River in New Jersey, will be showing its Tesla-challenging production I-PACE all-electric vehicle, which “takes advantage of the inherent benefits found with EV packaging, all while offering the driving dynamics expected of all Jaguar vehicles.” Also on show: the E-PACE, Jaguar’s first compact SUV, and the F-PACE, its “most powerful performance SUV to date.”

Electric city. #IPACE Similar to the technology found in the I‑TYPE #FormulaE racing car, the motors in the I-PACE generate 394 HP and 512 Lb-Ft of torque. Feel the charge for yourself at the @nyautoshow, March 30-April 8 #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/iadYknP9bT

— Jaguar USA (@JaguarUSA) March 28, 2018

SUV, supercharged. The #FPACE #SVR making its inaugural appearance at last night's grand opening of the new @JaguarUSA HQ. #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/94ogoR4Ep5

— Jaguar USA (@JaguarUSA) March 28, 2018

Kia: The Korean automaker is introducing the new K900, which should help Kia raise its brand perception and move it more upmarket in the U.S.

A thing of beauty. Say hello to the all-new K900. #KiaNYC18 #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/MDnXIKf0Pq

— Kia Motors America (@Kia) March 28, 2018

Lexus: Toyota’s luxury marque is “opening a new gateway into the brand,” Lexus said, with the all-new UX compact luxury crossover that is making an arty (see below) North American debut in New York. It features a “bold new design, ultra-efficient new powertrains and innovative luxury features” such as Amazon Alexa integration.

Discover a new way to explore. Introducing the all-new luxury crossover #LexusUX, shown here making its North American debut last night in partnership with nonprofit @RxArtInc and artist Daniel Heidkamp. #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/IGsomJg3nD

— Lexus (@Lexus) March 28, 2018

Lincoln: Another key luxury SUV reveal will be the Aviator, a marque that Lincoln retired in 2005 and has resurrected to apply to its new mid-size model that will arrive in showrooms next year and features optional plug-in hybrid tech.

The return of a storied name — with a thoroughly modern twist. The #LincolnAviator Preview, featuring optional plug-in hybrid technology. (Prototype vehicle shown.) pic.twitter.com/KYjd69GALI

— Lincoln Motor Company (@LincolnMotorCo) March 28, 2018

Mercedes-Benz: Already flush with utility vehicles, Mercedes-Benz will spotlight some of its beloved models in New York and debut a collection of upgraded C-Class variants—a coupe and convertible—just weeks after it unveiled a new C-Class sedan at the Geneva auto show.

Fast. 0-60 in 3.1 seconds fast. And four doors. Introducing the all-new 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. #AMG #NYIAS2018 pic.twitter.com/bckzudE38J

— Mercedes-Benz USAㅤ (@MBUSA) March 29, 2018

Nissan: Watch for the all-new Altima mid-size sedan, featuring intelligent mobility technology and all-wheel drive, plus a roomier interior and a wider vehicle stance.

All-new 2019 Nissan Altima – with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, new powertrains and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive – makes world debut at New York International Auto Show. https://t.co/pXGHrOFv87 pic.twitter.com/CBFccepsYa

— Nissan (@NissanUSA) March 28, 2018

Subaru: The upstart brand has been re-engineering the underpinnings of its vehicles. “Even with the larger SUV range” that Subaru is introducing, says IHS Markit automotive analyst Stephanie Brinley, the all-new “Forester is forecast to continue to deliver about 26 percent of the brand’s U.S. sales going forward.”

The all new 2019 Forester is here! See more at https://t.co/Py4FM9oHNV pic.twitter.com/YWRF3h1onJ

— Subaru (@subaru_usa) March 28, 2018

Toyota: The RAV4 crossover was America’s best-selling vehicle last year (with the exception of pickup trucks). Toyota will show an updated version of the nameplate that was last redesigned as a 2014 model. Boasting “More power. More MPG. More everything,” its chunkier styling than the version it’s replacing is in line with a recent evolution in Toyota’s exterior design language.

World debut #ICYMI – meet the all-new 2019 Toyota #RAV4 Limited, XSE HV, and Adventure grades. https://t.co/LM7b5BTstN #NYIAS pic.twitter.com/GYgiUUu7eS

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) March 28, 2018

Volkswagen: With its Atlas three-row utility vehicle already in the U.S. market, the biggest SUV that VW has ever sold, in New York the brand is already “stunning” observers with the Tanoak five-seater concept that’s also a pickup.

Drawing from heritage of U.S. pickups, the #VWAtlas Tanoak co

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Comma.ai launches Comma Two, a $999 kit that imbues cars with assisted driving features

Two years ago, analysts predicted that upwards of 10 million self-driving cars would hit the road by 2020. They weren’t the only ones — in 2015 and 2016, respectively, The Guardian and Business Insider proclaimed that people would become “permanent backseat driver[s],” riding in fully autonomous cars from 2020 “without needing any interaction from [drivers].”

Fast forward to today. Despite assurances that as many as 8 million driverless cars will be added to the road in 2025, even operations like that of Alphabet’s Waymo have yet to expand beyond selected metros. The reasons are regulatory as well as technological in nature, but expense plays a role. Conservative estimates peg the cost of outfitting cars at between $100,000 to 250,000 per car.

So why not go the do-it-yourself route? That’s the question George Hotz posed five years ago — he’s the American hacker best known for developing exploits that targeted Apple’s iOS operating system and reverse-engineering Sony’s PlayStation 3. In September 2015, Hotz founded Comma.ai with the goal of developing a semi-automated system — OpenPilot — that would improve cars’ visual perception and electromechanical motor control. Unlike most full-stack solutions in testing, it’s intended to replace OEM advanced driver-assistance systems, effectively imbuing cars with self-driving capabilities.

For the first time in its history, Comma.ai has an official presence at the Consumer Electronics Show. The company this week invited members of the press (including VentureBeat) to test-drive the latest version of its system — and to show off the Comma Two.

OpenPilot

OpenPilot’s development had a bit of a rocky start. The first version’s reveal in a Bloomberg article and video prompted a cease-and-desist letter from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, which accused Comma.ai of testing a self-driving car in the state without a license. Subsequently, OpenPilot was packaged into a shippable device dubbed the Comma One, which again ran afoul of the authorities because of noncompliance with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Under pressure from the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, Comma One was canceled, and Comma.ai open-sourced OpenPilot on GitHub.

Much has changed. In the roughly three years since Comma.ai made OpenPilot available to the public, over 1,500 users have racked up more than 14 million autonomous miles collectively, half of which were driven autonomously. (That’s up from 10 million miles as of May 2019.) Moreover, they’ve forked the GitHub repository over 2,300 times, adding features like automatic lane change and support for older Tesla, Chrysler, and Jeep models.

Comma Two

Comma.ai previously sold the Eon Devkit, a self-contained and windshield-mounted modified OnePlus phone. It started at $599, and once OpenPilot was installed to it, it automatically recognized car models by analyzing CAN network traffic. (The presence of certain CAN messages and their lengths is an indication of the model year, car brand, car model, and trim.) Companion devices dubbed the Panda and Giraffe plugged into cars’ OBD-II ports to track RPMs, MPG, cornering G-force, battery life, and more, and to provide access to the communication buses and enable the Eon to interface with the car.

The Comma Two replaces the Eon, but it retains all of the Eon’s features and then some. That said, it ditches the Panda for a single-cord solution, and it’s slightly pricier at $1,000 (though it’s available on a payment plan through Affirm).

The first batch of 300 units are available for purchase today. They’ll begin shipping later in the month, Hotz says.

The Comma Two is powered via OBD-C as opposed to by battery, which Hotz says was a top complaint among current Eon owners, and it has a larger mount as well as a custom fan-based hardware cooling solution. Like the Eon, which used a camera to recognize drivers’ faces and decelerate if it detected those drivers were distracted, the Comma Two performs facial recognition. In point of fact, it’s in improved in that it leverages two infrared sensors as opposed to an RGB sensor, enabling it to work during nighttime.

Other highlights include front and back cameras, as well as a fourth CAN bus to connect the OBD-II port and a low-power mode that automatically shuts off the Comma Two after three days to save car battery.

The Eon was equipped with cellular service and a SIM card supplied by Comma.ai. Data was unlimited (though capped to 512Kbps), and users could spring for Comma Prime if they so chose, a $24 per month service that enables remote access (via T-Mobile) from anywhere and online storage of 14 days’ worth of drive data (compared with the standard three days). The Comma Two also taps cellular for connectivity and plays nicely with new and existing Comma Prime subscriptions, and it comes with a year’s worth of storage.

By default, OpenPilot uploads driving data in real time from the road-facing camera, CAN, GPS, inertial measurement unit, magnetometer, thermal sensors, and operating system to Comma.ai’s servers for machine learning training and development purposes. Much of this data can be accessed locally through the Comma Connect app for iOS and Android or through Explorer, an online dashboard of recent drives from which disengagements (i.e., instances when a driver took control from OpenPilot) can be annotated to help improve the system.

From within the app, Comma Two owners can remotely wake up the Comma Two and snap a picture from either the front- or rear-facing cameras. Additionally, they’re able to switch among multiple units on the fly and to view their real-time geographic locations.

Compatibility

OpenPilot isn’t compatible with every car under the sun. It only works with these models and model years:

Acura ILX (2016-2018) and RDX (2016-2018)

Buick Regal (2018)

Chevrolet Malibu (2017)

Volt (2017-2018)

Cadillac ATS (2018) and Pacifica (2017-2018)

GMC Acadia Denali (2018)

Holden Astra (2018)

Honda Accord (2016-2019), Civic (2017-2019), Civic Hatchback (2017-2019), CR-V (2015-2019), CR-V Hybrid (2017-2019), Fit (2018), Odyssey (2018-2019), Passport (2019), Pilot (2016-2019), and Ridgeline (2017-2019)

Hyundai Elantra (2017-2019), Genesis (2018), and Santa Fe (2019)

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016-2019)

Kia Optima (2019), Sorento (2018), and Stinger (2018)

Lexus RX Hybrid (2016-2019) and ES Hybrid (2019)

Subaru Crosstek (2018) and Impreza (2019)

Toyota Avalon (2016-2018), Camry (2018-2019), C-HR (2017-2019), Corolla (2017-2020), Corolla Hatchback (2019), Highlander (2017-2018), Highlander Hybrid (2018), Prius (2017-2019), Prius Prime (2017-2020), Rav4 (2016-2019), Rav4 Hybrid (2017-2018), and Sienna (2018)

Equally critically, OpenPilot isn’t capable of fully autonomous driving on all road types in all conditions. It can currently handle lane centering on roads without clear marking thanks to machine learning algorithms trained with user data, and it can maintain a safe follow distance and drive in stop-and-go traffic without supervision.

But it’s complicated. On all supported cars, OpenPilot’s automated lane centering and lane keep assist replace the stock systems. Only on specific supported cars does the system’s adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning slot in for default, however, and on no model does OpenPilot take over things like auto high-beam, blind spot warning, and side collision warning.

Driving experience

So how’s the driving experience with the Comma Two? “Smooth sailing” sums it up. OpenPilot indeed maintains its lane position even when the markings aren’t obvious — or aren’t visible. In a construction site with cones on either side and on an unpaved road without dividing lines, we watched OpenPilot deftly keep centered and maintain a comfortable following distance from the car in front of it.

It doesn’t much matter whether the road ahead is straight or severely curved. OpenPilot used to scrape OpenStreetMap for road curvature and traffic data, but it doesn’t any longer — now, it’s smart enough to calculate the trajectory in real time and to ensure it doesn’t speed along that trajectory too violently.

In this respect, OpenPilot is akin to Nissan’s ProPilot Assist, Volvo’s Pilot Assist, and GM’s Super Cruise, the last of which is one of the few systems that offers hands-free driving thanks to an eye-monitoring infrared camera. But in contrast to Super Cruise, which only engages on about 130,000 miles of U.S. and Canadian highway that GM has mapped, OpenPilot theoretically works anywhere there’s a discernible road.

OpenPilot can change lanes automatically, but it requires signaling from drivers before it does so — they have to first switch on a turn signal and nudge the steering wheel in the direction they’d like to go. It smoothly merging while keeping pace with the traffic ahead in our brief experience. But Hotz noted that OpenPilot won’t prevent lane changes when cars are to the immediate left or right, in the Comma Two’s blind spot.

Of course, Comma Two and OpenPilot can’t anticipate every situation. An SUV rear-ended a hatchback during our driving demo, forcing Hotz — who was behind the wheel — to tap the brake and disengage the system. And OpenPilot doesn’t handle things like red lights or stop signs — at least not yet.

Safety

Whether OpenPilot can be considered truly safe is a semantics question, in part. The driverless car industry lacks an agreed-upon metric for safety — Noah Zych, head of system safety at Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group, told Wired in an interview that miles traveled isn’t a particularly insightful measure without context like location. Derek Kan, U.S. secretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, echoed that sentiment in remarks at a conference two years ago.

Companies like Intel’s Mobileye and Nvidia have proposed mathematical models that aim to codify good habits like giving other cars the right of way. Essentially, they’re decision-making policies in a motion-planning stack that monitor unsafe actions by analyzing real-time sensor data.

Comma.ai has a safety model of its own, which Hotz said involves several forms of regression testing. Commits aren’t merged to the OpenPilot codebase before they’ve met the test suite’s muster.

This aside, Comma.ai problematically hasn’t committed to regularly publishing any sort of statistics beyond miles driven, like disengagements or accidents. California’s Department of Motor Vehicles mandates that all companies testing autonomous cars report disengagements, but because Comma.ai doesn’t have a permit to test cars, it’s exempt from this requirement.

Hotz for his part asserts that the infrared sensors in Comma Two will improve safety substantially, as will the onboarding video customers are required to watch before they launch OpenPilot for the first time. On the subject of the former, a warning appears on the Comma Two’s screen if a driver diverts their eyes from the road for four seconds, and after six seconds, OpenPilot disengages and begins to slow down. (Unclicking the driver-side seat belt or opening the car door also disengages the system.)

For what it’s worth, we encountered only one disengagement — Hotz’s stop to avoid the accident — over roughly 7 miles and 25 minutes of driving  “We pushed on nuance [with this latest version of OpenPilot],” said Hotz. “Intersections have no lane lines — it’s unclear where you should go. [OpenPilot] follows the path that the human would follow.”

Backend improvements

On the backend side of the OpenPilot equation, new is a simulation environment called the Small Offset Simulator that loads in real-world routes and simulates deviations of them. “You can’t just take a lot of data and train a model to mimic the data, because that model doesn’t realize that if it takes action, the world will change,” said Hotz. “The only way to really do that is to build a simulator.”

Using a technique called projected geometry and generative adversarial networks (GANs), or two-part AI models comprising generators that synthesize data samples and discriminators that attempt to distinguish between the synthesized samples and real data, the simulator redraws scenes meters to the left or right or with curvature and other perturbations. Hotz said that the models within the Small Offset Simulator are now training on 200,000 minutes of driving data collected by Eon users.

It’s similar — but not quite the same — as the simulation environments deployed internally by Uber, Waymo, and others. GM’s Cruise, for instance, leverages a replay approach that involves extracting real-world sensor data, playing it back against the car’s software, and comparing the performance with human-labeled ground truth data. Cruise also engages in planning simulation, which lets the company’s data scientists create up to hundreds of thousands of variations of a scenario by tweaking variables like the speed of oncoming cars and the space between them.

Future developments

Going forward, Comma.ai plans to release new hardware on roughly a yearly cadence — Hotz believes its business model of selling devices at profit and eating the cost of software development is sustainable. (Comma.ai has raised $8.1 million in venture capital to date across two funding rounds, the most recent of which closed in April 2018.) As for OpenPilot, achieving a better end-to-end driving experience remains an acute area of focus for the engineering team.

“What we want to do is move away from [lead car following] and move to an end-to-end longitudinal [model],” he said. “One of the problems we as a company have trying to convey is, when it works well, you don’t even notice it. Our company mission is to solve self-driving cars while shipping intermediaries.”

But Comma.ai isn’t discouraging rivals from cloning its hardware and piggybacking off of OpenPilot. In fact, Hotz encourages it, just as he encourages those with proprietary solutions to compete with Comma.ai.

One such challenger — former Yahoo CTO John Hayes’ Ghost Locomotion — emerged from stealth last November promising an aftermarket self-driving kit to retrofit existing cars. Another — Cambridge, U.K.-based Wayve — claims its driverless cars self-improve by learning from safety driver interventions. Mobileye doesn’t sell a consumer product, but like Comma.ai, its driverless tech leans on cameras for autonomous decision-making. And then there’s Tesla, which recently release a preview of an active guidance system (Navigate on Autopilot) that navigates a car from a highway on-ramp to off-ramp, including interchanges and making lane changes.

Hotz is unconcerned. “Mobileye is the Windows [of autonomous driving] that’s going to do Microsoft-style business development deals with big companies, Tesla’s the Mac that’s going to ship sexy hardware to consumers, and we’re the Linux,” he said. “Everybody should use us for whatever they want.”

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Auto Spies

California Outraged After EPA Dumps Obama Era Fuel Standards - Citing Them As Inappropriate

Another Tesla Owner Recreates Autopilot Issue Where Fatal Model X Crash Occurred

Tesla Misses Production Goal Yet Again - Has Delivered Only 8,810 Out 500,000 Model 3s Ordered

BMW Keeps It's Head Above Water After Sales Inch Upwards 1.0% In March

Honda Sales Dip In March With A 1% Decline - Acura Sales Jump 11.6%

Autoblog

Automakers' March was like a lion, including 45 percent Jeep sales spike

Woman executive of South Korea's Hyundai Motor resigns amid #MeToo wave

U.S. states and cities tell EPA to leave fuel-economy standards alone

These were the best-selling vehicles of March 2018

It's the beginning of the end for the Top Gear test track

Car Throttle

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Is Going Off-Road, And You Can Watch

The Next Ford Focus RS Will Be A 400bhp, £40,000+ Beast

Tesla's Model 3 Is Still Out-Built By 70 Other Cars On US Soil

[Community] Battlestar Erratica - 1978 Kauhsen WK001 Cosworth F1 Prototype

Do Everything You Can To Buy The World’s Best Live-In Garage

Electrek

Tesla loses Model S and Model X program manager to VW in order to ‘strengthen their EV position’

Tesla Model 3 is now officially the best-selling electric car in the US

Green Deals: 2-pack Etekcity Smart Wi-Fi Plugs w/ Alexa $27, more

NIO opens its first electric car service center right next to Tesla’s

Chevy Bolt EV sales slowly get back to normal – no sign of production increase

Inside EVs

Hyundai Union Boss Concerned Electric Cars Will Cut Jobs

Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased To 81,000 In February

Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q1 2018

Workhorse Receives $7 Million Order For Plug-In Trucks

Fully Charged Takes Us Back To 2018 Geneva Motor Show – Part 2

Jalopnik

Russia's Unstoppable 4x4 Finally Meets Its Match In Texas

This Is The Car Of Great Power

Presidents Used To Ride Around The Country In A Bulletproof Railcar

Let's See If We Can Find This Man's Stolen Beloved BMW M5

Why U.S. Carmakers Could End Up Wishing They Never Asked For Weaker Fuel Economy Standards

Motortrend

Mainstream vs. Luxury Afterword: You Get What You Pay for…Sometimes

2018 Cadillac ATS 2.0T vs. 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: Premium Performance

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL TSI 4Motion vs. 2018 Volvo XC60 T5 AWD: Sweating the Details

Tesla Misses Model 3 Production Target for First Quarter

Compact Crossover Sales: Toyota RAV4 Outsells CR-V in March

Reddit Cars

What’s With All The Lobster Claw Taillights These Days?

My new Canada exclusive baby

I Had Fun

My first foray into project car ownership, a 1970 Dodge Dart, album within.

Accord sales topped 24,000 for the month, moving up vs. last month while competing in a declining segment dominated by heavy incentives.

Sunday Times Driving

Mind-blowing video shows Volkswagen dieselgate ‘graveyard’ of cars

Ford addresses men’s mental health ‘elephant in the room’ with new advertising campaign

Plug-in hybrid Ferrari caught testing, SUV on its way

Two heart-stopping school bus crashes caught on camera in same week

One careful F1 owner: John Surtees’ BMW 507 set to sell for £2m

The Car Connection

Latest crossover SUV crash-tests reveal alarming discrepancy for passenger-side safety

Chevy Tahoe Custom Midnight Edition, Last Mercedes G-Class, Used Nissan Leaf batteries: What’s New @ The Car Connection

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Custom Midnight Edition: just say no to chrome

Trump’s EPA ready to roll back Obama-era fuel-economy rules

2019 Acura RDX preview

The CarGurus Blog

Recap: Here’s What We Saw at the New York Auto Show

CarGurus Now Lets Shoppers Search for Carsby Engine Sound

Top Headlines From March 24 – 30

Automotive Easter Eggs: Cars with Hidden Surprises

5 Things We’re Looking Forward to at NYIAS

The Torque Report

Hyundai Palisade may be the its new full-size SUV

Buick Velite 6 plug-in hybrid teased

2019 Acura TLX introduces the sportier 2.4L A-Spec

Rolls-Royce and National Geographic to show off the Cullinan

Tesla records its most productive quarter to date

The Truth About Cars

Mercedes-AMG Promises to Never Ruin Black Series With SUVs

Hold the Line: Video From Location of Deadly Tesla Crash Shows Weird Autopilot Behavior

Shifting Up: Auto Sales Rise in March 2018

Waymo Comments on Autopilot Crash, Blames Driver

Attention, Sport Wagon Enthusiasts: It’s Time to Write Audi Some Letters

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Best Small Luxury SUVs: These Utes Are Sensible and Fun to Drive

With so many small luxury SUVs on the market, it can be hard to find the one that checks off all the boxes. On this list, you’ll find some of our favorite entries in this competitive segment. Each one of these vehicles offers both style and substance, making them some of best small luxury SUVs money can buy.

2020 Acura RDX – $38,595

Acura is working to beef up its performance cred, and the RDX is a successful product of this effort. Along with sharp steering, the RDX boasts immediate acceleration with the help of its sprightly 2.0-liter turbo-four with 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. With lots of standard features and a huge cargo bay, the RDX is one of the best small luxury SUVs for the price.

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio – $41,840

Few other SUVs will get your heart pumping like this one. It’s thrilling to take around corners, and even the base turbo-four engine is potent with 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque. The Quadrifoglio’s 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 makes an otherworldly 505 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. Simply put, this is the SUV for people who don’t like SUVs. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio was the first ever utility vehicle to compete in our Best Driver’s Car competition, where it hit 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

2019 Audi SQ5 – $53,395

The SQ5 is quiet on the highway, allowing you to enjoy the sumptuous interior. It’s a top pick among compact luxury SUVs when it comes to interior technology, with an easy-to-operate screen and fully digital instrument cluster. The SQ5 provides sharper driving dynamics than the standard Q5, thanks in part to its 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 349 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.

2019 Jaguar I-Pace – $70,525

The I-Pace electric crossover is a worthy alternative to the larger Tesla Model X. It benefits from a precise steering and a smooth ride, exhibiting almost no body roll. As we found out in our 2019 SUV of the Year competition, it even performs well off-road in sand pits and steep dirt hills. Its electric motors produce a combined 394 hp and 512 lb-ft of torque, making for a 4.0-second run to 60 mph. Range is not a worry, because the I-Pace is rated to travel 234 miles on a charge.

2020 Lexus NX – $37,745

The Lexus NX is a smooth-riding crossover and has an equally comfortable interior. What it lacks in headroom it makes up for with plenty of legroom front and rear. Along with satisfying handling, we like the standard 2.0-liter turbo-four with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque as well as the efficient 194-hp hybrid model. The Lexus NX 300h was named the Best Overall Value for a premium vehicle by IntelliChoice.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA – $35,245

Is it a hatchback or a crossover? Whatever you want to call this hot hatch on stilts, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is fun to drive because of its nimble handling. Its standard 2.0-liter turbo-four engine makes a just-enough 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the GLA 45 is rip-roaring fun with 375 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC – $43,495

MotorTrend’s 2017 SUV of the Year has only gotten better over time. For the 2020 model year, it receives a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo-four. With 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, the unit feels more like a V-6 than a four-cylinder. If you want a ridiculous amount of power, opt for the V-8 with up to 469 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. This is one of the few small luxury SUVs to offer a plug-in hybrid variant; this version makes 315 hp and 516 lb-ft.

2020 Porsche Macan – $52,250

Now Porsche’s best-selling model, the Macan appeals to buyers looking for top-notch performance. In addition to its buttery smooth ride and sharp cornering abilities, the well-rounded Macan S packs a robust 3.0-liter turbo V-6 with 348 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. There’s also a 248-hp, 273 lb-ft turbo-four engine and a 434-hp, 406 lb-ft V-6 option.

2020 Volvo XC40 – $34,695

This small SUV is full of surprises, from its spunky exterior to its unique interior with bag hooks, a ski pass-through, and optional orange carpeting. An available 2.0-liter turbo-four provides quick acceleration from its 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. In a review, we noted the XC40’s quick reflexes are well suited to urban driving.

2020 Volvo XC60 – $41,145

This well-rounded SUV boasts a quiet ride, good visibility, and plenty of room for passengers and cargo. We like all the powertrains, including the base turbo-four with 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, a turbo- and supercharged four-cylinder with 316 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, and a plug-in hybrid with 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque.

Best Luxury Small SUVs

2020 Acura RDX – $38,595

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio – $41,840

2019 Audi SQ5 – $53,395

2019 Jaguar I-Pace – $70,525

2020 Lexus NX – $37,745

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA – $35,245

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC – $43,495

2020 Porsche Macan – $52,250

2020 Volvo XC40 – $34,695

2020 Volvo XC60 – $41,145

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10 cars that fly the flag for America

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  If you are buying, or already driving, one of these 10 cars this Fourth of July holiday then you have extra reason to celebrate. They’ve been identified as the most American-made new models in a Cars.com index of more than 100 vehicles.

American-made doesn’t just mean they were put together in this country, although that’s an important part. In the context of a globalized auto industry, the study also looked at the domestic parts content; where the engine and transmission come from, and how many U.S. factory workers the parent automaker directly employs relative to vehicles sales. On this basis, Cars.com aims to shows which cars contribute most to the American economy, regardless of where the automaker is headquartered.

All 2019-model year vehicles, they are dominated by Honda and its luxury brand Acura, which occupy six places. The Honda Odyssey minivan, Ridgeline truck and Passport SUV are all in the top four, while the Acura MDX, RDX and Honda Pilot SUVs also feature.

General Motors has three vehicles in the top 10, including a Chevy pickup and the iconic Corvette, while a Jeep – the Cherokee – from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is number one for the second year running. See the list below, including the location of assembly.

Top 10 American-made vehicles of 2019

Jeep Cherokee; Belvidere, Illinois

Honda Odyssey; Lincoln, Alabama

Honda Ridgeline; Lincoln, Alabama

Honda Passport; Lincoln, Alabama

Chevrolet Corvette; Bowling Green, Kentucky

Acura MDX; East Liberty, Ohio

Honda Pilot; Lincoln, Alabama

Chevrolet Colorado; Wentzville, Missouri

GMC Canyon; Wentzville, Missouri

Acura RDX; East Liberty, Ohio

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Auto Insurance on the Rise: 10 Most Expensive Vehicles to Insure

Auto Insurance on the Rise: 10 Most Expensive Vehicles to Insure The Tesla Model X is the most expensive vehicle in America to insure. New cars, trucks and utility vehicles aren’t getting any cheaper in the U.S. The average monthly payment for a new vehicle exceeds $550 a month and the loans buyers take out for those shiny new machines are getting longer too. Adding to that pain is the fact that new vehicles are more costly to insure as well. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, insurance premiums rose more than 20% between 2011 and 2018. The national average in the U.S. for insurance is $1,427 annually. With everyone looking for ways to lower their monthly payouts for vehicles, it helps to know what factors impact insurance costs. In most states, those include the driver’s age, driving record and where he or she lives. However, the type of vehicle being insured may be the biggest determining factor. (Jeep Takes Top Spot Again on American-Made Index) Though there are some general guidelines one can follow, such as a sports car is going to cost more to insure than a midsize sedan, it’s not safe to assume anything. Insurance companies also take the average insurance claim payment into account when determining premiums. Dodge’s latest snarling beast is the 2020 Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody. The more it costs to fix a vehicle, the more they charge consumers. For models with a higher average insurance claim payment, insurers almost always transfer the higher expected costs to the consumer. This is also true in reverse: lower payouts usually means lower payments. So website 24/7 Wall Street compiled a list of the 10 most expensive vehicles to insure in the U.S. and Tesla fans aren’t going to be happy. The top two vehicles are Tesla’s. The list includes: Tesla Model X 4WD ($1,909) Tesla Model S 4WD ($1,866) Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr LWB ($1,783) Mitsubishi Lancer ($1,556) BMW 4 Series two door ($1,485) Dodge Charger Hemi ($1,475) Kia Optima Hybrid ($1,475) Scion/Toyota FR-S/86 series ($1,445) Chevy Camaro two door ($1,402) Dodge Challenger ($1,399) Other vehicles consumers can expect to pay more than $1,300 annually to insure included the Infiniti Q50 two door, Lexus IS 200T four door, Chrysler 200, Land Rover Range Rover four-door 4WD, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Ford Mustang, Mitsubishi Mirage and Nissan Maxima. (New Vehicle Sales Expected to Drop in June) The Camaro is one of the 10 most expensive vehicles to insure. To determine the 25 cars with the highest insurance costs, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data on insurance claim payments made by insurers by make and model from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit research organization funded by auto insurers. The costs include six types of insurance: collision, property damage, comprehensive, personal injury, medical payment, and bodily injury. The model that is most expensive to insure has the highest overall average cost to the insurer per year. On the flip side, there are plenty of new vehicles that are much less expensive to insure. Of course, they cost less to repair, are generally involved in fewer accidents and have fewer associated costs, which keeps the insurance premium down. The top five cheapest are: Subaru Outback 4WD with Eyesight Honda CR-V Acura RDX Subaru Forest 4WD with Eyesight Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible (Looking for a New Car Deal? Follow the Fireworks) Don’t miss out! Get Email Alerts Receive the latest Automotive News in your Inbox! Invalid email address Send me emails Per Post Daily Weekly Monthly Give it a try. You can unsubscribe at any time. Tagged with: 24/7 Wall St. ranks car insurance premiums | IIHS | Model X insurance | Tesla Model X most expensive to insure | Teslas take top two most-expensive to insure spots | TheDetroitBureau.com. | auto insurance news | auto news | car insurance premiums rising | michael strong | thedetroitbureau Published at Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:31:59 +0000 The post Auto Insurance on the Rise: 10 Most Expensive Vehicles to Insure appeared first on Sell Auto Notes | Sell BHPH Notes | Auto Note Buyers. https://autonotebuyerinc.com/auto-insurance-on-the-rise-10-most-expensive-vehicles-to-insure/

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North Salem, NY – One Injured After Car Struck and Flipped by Drag Racer on Interstate

North Salem, NY (April 17, 2019) – Dispatchers sent Troopers to the scene of a personal injury accident that was reported as the result of two vehicles drag racing along the northbound lanes of Interstate 684 in the town of North Salem. The incident took place at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, April 16, just north of exit 7 to State Route 116, according to authorities.

Troopers stated that while racing, 27-year-old Quintin Rodriguez, of Rockaway Beach, who was driving a 2019 Kia Optima, sideswiped a 2007 Acura RDX along the interstate. The impact of the collision forced the Acura to hit a guardrail and overturn, subsequently falling onto State Route 22. The vehicle that Rodriguez had been racing at the time of the incident fled the area and is yet to be identified.

Emergency medical crews accompanied police at the scene where the driver of the overturned vehicle, 22-year-old Sara Sendra-Heredia, of Danbury, CT, was stated to have suffered at least minor injuries. Rodriguez was ultimately arrested and an investigation into the other vehicle involved in the race is ongoing.

Car Accidents in New York

Before moving forward, we would first and foremost like to offer our sincere sympathies to Sara Sendra-Heredia as we currently preserve hope for her full recovery. Following a car accident in New York, it is essential to understand that as the victim, you may have substantial rights in the event that your injuries were caused by a negligent or blatantly reckless party.

At Hach & Rose, our New York accident attorneys have devoted their lives to the victims of negligent parties who cause so much damage with their careless actions. We understand the immense physical, emotional, and financial burdens that surface in the aftermath of a sudden accident, and we are here for you 24/7. If you have been hurt in a motor vehicle crash due to the reckless or criminal actions of another party, please don’t hesitate to call 212-779-0057 today.

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Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.

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2019 Lincoln MKC Redesign, Price

2019 Lincoln MKC Release Date

2019 Lincoln MKC

  2019 Lincoln MKC

  2019 Lincoln MKC Review – After a redesign of the Continental, Navigator and MKZ models, the Lincoln manufacturer has decided to make some improvements to its entry-level crossover known as the Lincoln MKC. This is a compact crossover SUV that will soon join the market as Lincoln MKC 2019. It was presented at the LA Auto Show in 2017 and is expected to enter the showrooms later this year.

The Lincoln MKC is an attractive and well-equipped luxury crossover. It offers a quality and modern cabin, although the rear seats are a bit tight, at least for the larger passengers. The 2019 model year has undergone a mid-cycle update, which means that the MKC will now bring many interesting changes. The most noticeable improvement will be visible on the front panel, including a new grill. Security will finally be enhanced with more standard features and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will finally be available. The new MKC will be available in four trim levels. These will include the Premiere Base, Select, Reserve, and Black Range-topping levels. Its main competitors in the market will be the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class, the BMW X3, the Lexus RX, the Infiniti QX50 and the Acura RDX.

  SPECSDIMENSIONFUEL ECONOMYPERFORMANCESAFETY

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy Engine Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, 2.0 L EPA Class Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Style Name FWD Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Passenger Capacity 5 Passenger Doors 4 Body Style Sport Utility Transmission Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/SelectShift -inc: paddle shifters

Vehicle EPA Classification Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Weight Information Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3823 Interior Dimensions Front Shoulder Room (in) 56 Second Hip Room (in) 52.8 Front Head Room (in) 39.6 Second Leg Room (in) 36.8 Passenger Capacity 5 Front Hip Room (in) 54.4 Front Leg Room (in) 42.8 Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.3 Passenger Volume (ft³) 97.9 Second Head Room (in) 38.7 Exterior Dimensions Track Width, Front (in) 62.4 Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.4 Wheelbase (in) 105.9 Track Width, Rear (in) 62.5 Height, Overall (in) 65.2 Length, Overall (in) 179.2 Cargo Area Dimensions Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) 25.2 Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 53.1 Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 25.2

Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.7 Mileage EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy (MPG) 27 Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 23 EPA Fuel Economy Est – City (MPG) 20

Engine SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 245 @ 5500 Displacement 2.0 L/122 Engine Order Code 999 SAE Net Torque @ RPM 275 @ 3000 Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Transmission Trans Description Cont. Again NA Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 Trans Type 6 Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.91 Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.36 Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.58 Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.44 Trans Order Code NA Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.96 Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.94 Brakes Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.4 Disc – Rear (Yes or ) Yes Brake ABS System 4-Wheel Drum – Rear (Yes or ) NA Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.2 Disc – Front (Yes or ) Yes Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA Steering Steering Type Rack-Pinion Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb (ft) 38 Tires Rear Tire Size P235/50HR18 Spare Tire Order Code NA Front Tire Order Code NA Spare Tire Size Compact Front Tire Size P235/50HR18 Rear Tire Order Code NA Wheels Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact Front Wheel Size (in) 18 X 8 Spare Wheel Material Steel Front Wheel Material Aluminum Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 X 8 Suspension Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) Strut Suspension Type – Front Strut Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Suspension Type – Rear Multi-Link

Safety Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes Brakes-ABS Yes Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes Daytime Running Lights Yes Traction Control Yes Night Vision No Rollover Protection Bars No Fog Lamps No Parking Aid Yes Tire Pressure Monitor Yes Back-Up Camera Yes Stability Control Yes Other Features Advancetrac w/RSC Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll… ABS And Driveline Traction Control Side Impact Beams Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Rear Park Assist Rear Parking Sensors Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Airbag Occupancy Sensor Driver Knee Airbag Mykey System-inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Rear Child Safety Locks Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center Back-Up Camera

  2019 Lincoln MKC Design

The biggest change of the new 2019 Lincoln MKC will be its exterior design. The front and rear fairings will be updated. The most notable improvement is a new rectangular chrome grille that was introduced in the Lincoln Navigator. The headlights will also be slightly revised. The rear will also feature a small adjustment and there will be more chrome details and redesigned taillights.

  2019 Lincoln MKC Interior

  Speaking of the interior of the 2019 Lincoln MKC, the automaker has not done great jobs. He will continue to be calm, comfortable and well equipped. However, there will be changes given the technology. The board will have the same 8.0-inch touchscreen with Sync3, but this time it will have the standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

Other standard features include an electric tailgate, dual zone climate control, rear view camera, 9-speaker stereo system, keyless ignition and heated seats. In regards to security, MKC will now receive more standard systems. These will include automatic emergency braking, frontal collision warning, airbags, etc. In addition, neutral monitors, lane change warning and active parking assistance will be optional.

  2019 Lincoln MKC Engines and performance

In the engine department, this time there will be no changes. The 2019 Lincoln MKC will acquire the equal engines because of the modern model. The base is a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that will produce 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. The second option is a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine with 4 cylinders. This unit will be able to develop 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. Both engines will be paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition, there will be a choice between a front-wheel drive and an AWD configuration. Its towing capacity will reach up to 3,000 pounds.

  2019 Lincoln MKC Release date and price

The 2019 Lincoln MKC is expected to enter the showrooms by mid-2018. The price has not yet been announced.

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