madison county's 2015 car guide

Highlighting2015’s hottest cars,trucks and SUVs

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Madison County Journal , March 26, 2015

The Ford Motor Companyhas always been carefulto provide high-perform-ance vehicles within the

budgetary limitations of the aver-age consumer.

In the early 20th century, thisenhanced the productive capacityof humanity as Ford cars reachedcritical mass. This commitment tothe provision of affordable andtechnologically advancedmachines persists; Ford is leadingthe charge in the pursuit of energyefficiency.

The Fiesta gets 40 MPG fuelefficiency at a price that most con-sumers can easily afford. Thisvehicle satisfies the demand for aninexpensive and practical car thatoffers innovative features. Voiceactivation, satellite radio, andBluetooth compatibility make your

new Ford into a convenient mediacenter.

The Fusion series includes ahybrid version that gets well over40 mpg. This is one of the moreaffordable entries into the hybridgenre. The market calls for effi-cient, affordable, and innovativenew vehicles, and Ford is preparedto meet this challenge.

Ford also continues to dominatethe truck market with its F-150pickup. This truck not only offersthe kind of raw power and durabil-ity to do the toughest jobs, but italso has the refinement of a luxurycar in many ways. Whether doinghard work at a job site or travelingacross America in comfort, thenew F-150 is designed to do it all.

It’s another reason the Fordname will stand for value in theyears to come.

Ford2015 VEHICLES TO WATCH

S P O T L I G H T O N

Quality cars for the massesAT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: Ford’s nextgeneration SYNC systemallows passengers to con-nect to the Internet; greatgas and hybrid mileage.

HISTORY: Ford was formedin 1903 by Henry Ford. Thisgroundbreaking Detroit com-pany introduced mass-pro-duction techniques thatenhanced the capacity of allcar companies.

FAMOUS MODELS:Mustang, Expedition, Taurus,Ranger, Explorer, F-150

KNOWN FOR: Affordability,power, performance anddurability

Mustang

Loaded with innovative technologies andworld-class levels of performance and style,the 2015 Mustang is ready to take on theworld.

F-150

The all-new Ford F-150, the reinvention ofAmerica’s favorite truck, is the toughest,smartest, most capable F-150 ever.

Transit

The all-new Transit joins the nation’s best-selling lineup of commercial vehicles, givingFord customers a broad lineup of configura-tions.

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Soichiro Honda’s dream tobuild a fast, efficientmotorcycle took him near-ly 20 years and several

failed attempts to achieve—untilhe began to trust his instincts andstop racing around at dangerousspeeds.

Honda’s ability to mass-pro-duce extremely well-engineered,highly efficient and innovativevehicles has paid off on a globalscale, and shows no signs of slow-ing down.

The company is aggressivelydeveloping a new fleet of vehiclesthat relies on alternative energysources, including natural gas,ethanol, and fuel cell batteries.Honda is also developing the“New Small Concept,” a vehicledesigned primarily for the Asian

market, along with its sportyhybrid vehicle, the CR-Z.

As a sponsor of theCopenhagen climate talks, Hondacontinues to champion andincrease the impressive gasmileage of its vehicles. Honda’sintrinsic belief that efficiency andprofitability can be achieved inone package makes this global carcompany a pioneer in the newrealm of environmentally friendlyprofit.

One of its most notable cars isthe Insight hybrid, the mostaffordable hybrid on the market,proof that green technology canbe brought to the masses.

Honda also continues its repu-tation for reliability with cars likethe rock-solid Accord, one of theworld’s most popular vehicles.

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Rock-solid reliabilityAT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: Honda hasmade profitable and poten-tially market-changingadvances in fuel cell, naturalgas, ethanol, and hybridelectric vehicles.

HISTORY: Founded in Japanin 1946 by motorcycle builderSoichiro Honda; expanded tothe U.S. in 1959.

FAMOUS MODELS: Civic,Accord, CR-V

KNOWN FOR: Efficiency,reliability and innovation

Accord

The already very well equipped AccordSedan and Coupe receive a number of fea-ture upgrades for 2015.

Fit

The Honda Fit, the standout choice in thesubcompact segment, has an all-new designthat makes it even better in 2015.

Civic

Joining the Civic family for 2015 is a newSpecial Edition (SE) sedan positionedbetween the LX and EX to provide an evenbetter value.

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From machine tools tothree-wheeled vehicles,all the way through tothe sleek, slick — and

wildly popular — cars that it pro-duces today, there is no questionthat Mazda has long been an inno-vative and adventurous automo-bile manufacturer.

Indeed, this Japanese automak-er has proved its mettle in moreways than one, and enjoys a repu-tation for manufacturing excitingcars for the general public thesedays.

Mazda’s first four-wheeled carwas produced in 1960. The R360took off like wildfire, and set thestage for the brand’s later popular-ity in North America. The follow-ing decade marked the beginningof Mazda’s presence in the UnitedStates; the RX-2 was its first

American offering and it faredvery well. Wankel engines andother innovative perks enhancedthe brand’s reputation consider-ably throughout the 1970s.

Following a series of financialtroubles, Ford purchased a 25 per-cent stake in Mazda in 1979.Since then, the two have beenlinked and the merger has been afruitful one. With it, the Mazdabrand was reborn and enjoyed amajor boost throughout the 1980s.

In 1990, the Mazda’s MX-5Miata — with its exceptional han-dling and overall aesthetic appeal— made a huge splash. Today, theMiata is the best-selling roadsterin the world. Mazda also won theLe Mans race with its 787Bmodel, cementing its reputationfor producing fast, zippy cars.

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Budget-minded excitementAT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: Mazda hasdistinguished itself for yearsby including innovative andefficiently-designed engines,like the Wankel and theMiller cycle engine, in itsvehicles.

HISTORY: Began as amachine tool manufacturer inHiroshima during the 1920s;first entered the car manu-facturing world in the 1960s.

FAMOUS MODELS: Miata,Protege, 323, 626

KNOWN FOR: Cars withexciting designs and fun-to-drive performance.

MX-5 Miata

Long the heart and soul of the Mazda brand,this spectacular sports car gets a completelynew, striking design for 2015.

Mazda6

After picking up numerous awards, including“Car of the Year,” the Mazda6 remains oneof the best sedans of 2015.

CX-5

The 2015 CX-5 offers class-leading fueleconomy, head-turning design and better-than-the- rest handling.


Although a relative new-comer to the averageAmerican — after all,Nissan didn’t start using

that name until 1981 — this auto-mobile manufacturer has enjoyeda long history that spans all theway back to 1933.

The company initially restrictedits focus to Japan. After WorldWar II, though, it expanded itsefforts worldwide using theDatsun name.

A 1960s merger with PrinceMotor Company spurred the com-pany to shift its focus to luxuryvehicles. The first car that itdesigned exclusively for the U.S.market, the Datsun 510 sedan,increased its overall popularityconsiderably. During the 1970s,the Datsun 240Z sports carbecame a favorite of car enthusi-

asts around the world. In 1981,though, the Datsun name wasphased out and the Nissan namewas put into exclusive use.

Fun cars like the 300ZX, theSentra and the Maxima helped giveNissan an edge over the competi-tion, especially among sporty luxu-ry vehicles. A slight slump duringthe late 1990s was more than madeup for after 2000, when Nissanunveiled the redesigned Altima andSentra models — along with theTitan and the Armada — winningover new fans once more and prov-ing yet again that it is a true forceto be reckoned with in the world ofslick, sleek cars that everyday peo-ple can enjoy.

No matter what name it has, it’sgood to see Nissan continue itsfocus on affordable luxury andperformance.

Nissan2015 VEHICLES TO WATCH


History of luxury, speedAT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: Nissan’sVQ engines, which are con-figured much like V6engines, have routinely beenplaced near the top of the listin terms of performance andcraftsmanship.

HISTORY: Officially foundedunder the Nissan name in1933, the company marketedits vehicles under the Datsunbrand for several decades.

FAMOUS MODELS: Altima,Sentra and Maxima

KNOWN FOR: Edgy, highperformance vehicles thatspan a broad array of cate-gories.

Murano

With a bold design, the all-new NissanMurano sets a high standard for looks, per-formance and efficiency in crossovers.

370Z

With the addition of the new Sport and SportTech grades, the Z continues to offer a greatmix of performance and value.

Altima

For the 2015 model year, Altima 3.5 SL addsNissanConnect with Navigation and MobileApps, Blind Spot Warning and more.


Since its inception in the1950s Subaru has manu-factured reliable, inexpen-sive vehicles. Most vehi-

cles contain boxer engines andsome models have turbochargedengines that enhance accelerationand speed. During 1995 to 1997, the

Impreza WRX and WRX STi,made Subaru known for its experthandling and speed when modifiedImprezas won the title WorldRally Championship.In a time of dual family wage

earners and economic decline,Subaru continues to be an excel-lent choice for purchasers seekingexcellent handling, traction andfuel efficiency. The all-wheel drivesystem (AWD) helps Subaru vehi-cles hug the road and have a quali-

ty ride at a reasonable price.Modern Subaru models are

sleek and attractive, combiningstyling with the reliability and eco-nomic price that promotes cus-tomer loyalty. Safety continues to be a priority

in 2015, and Subaru — the onlymanufacturer to recently have topratings for all models by theInsurance Institute for HighwaySafety — continues to providevehicles that protect their con-sumers. The excellent safety ratings

make Subaru vehicles ideal for thecasual or frequent driver.And, increasingly, their high-

performance models like the STiand WRX are giving this brand anexciting reputation to go alongwith its tradition of reliability.

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Affordable, safe AWD ridesAT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: StandardAWD vehicles, boxerengines, and VehicleDynamics Control makeSubaru reputed for excellenttraction and handling.

HISTORY: Subaru, foundedon July 7, 1953 ,debutedvehicles in 1954. Initially,vehicles were made in Japanfrom the conglomerate FujiHeavy Industries.

FAMOUS MODELS:Impreza, Legacy, andForester

KNOWN FOR: Competitivelypriced AWD vehicles andsafety

Outback

The 2015 Outback offers the roomiest interi-or, most capable chassis and highest fuel-efficiency in the model’s 20-year history.

Legacy

The Subaru Legacy has been completely re-designed for 2015 to deliver a more com-pelling blend of standout design and refine-ment.

WRX

The all-new 2015 WRX is a more powerfuland better handling version of the brand’siconic high-performance model.


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Latin for “I Roll,” Volvohas always been associ-ated with diligent crafts-manship and sustain-

ability. If you’re driving a Volvo,it’s difficult not to feel safe.

Severe Swedish weatherprompted the company to engi-neer cars that would remainimpenetrable to the cold. Thisweather restriction inadvertentlystarted a legacy of solid durabilityand design.

Volvo’s recent moves towardusing electric batteries to powercertain models is extremely excit-ing for both the company and thelarger electric battery movement.Although smaller outfits have cre-ated pure electric vehicles, andother companies have launchedsuccessful hybrid lines, no compa-

ny with the stature, class, andrefined engineering sense ofVolvo has seriously pursued creat-ing a mass-market electric vehi-cle.

Unlike other electric vehicles,Volvo aims to preserve its trade-mark sensible yet roomy luxury inan electrically-powered form.

In December of 2009, ZhejiangGeely Holding Group, a Chinesecompany, reached an agreement topurchase Volvo from Ford. Thisexpansion of Volvo into the Asianmarket increases the potentialmajor impact that its fleet of vehi-cles could have on the world atlarge.

It’s safe to say that, no matterwho owns Volvo, this brand willstill leave its drivers with a feelingof safety for a long time to come.

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Total focus on safetyAT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: Volvo haslong been a leader in safetyinnovation. Its cars today usea range of sensors and cam-eras to help keep their occu-pants protected.

HISTORY: Founded in 1927by Gustaf Larsson and AssarGabrielsson; purchased byFord in 1999.

FAMOUS MODELS: C30,XC90, XC60

KNOWN FOR: Solid designand the best safety technolo-gy in the world.

XC90

The all-new Volvo XC90 delivers a visuallystriking, premium quality seven-seat SUVwith world leading safety features.

V40

The new Drive-E powertrains – offering aworld-class blend of drivability and low emis-sions – are now also available for the V40.

S80

A number of exterior design cues reinforcethe sophisticated contemporary presence ofthe Volvo S80, which was refreshed in 2013.

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The all-new XC90 is like no other luxury SUV and no Volvo before it. Every button, material, and function was designed with you in mind. Departing with luxury tradition, the all-new Volvo XC90 eschews excess for ease of use. Perhaps simplicity is the greatest luxury of all.

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AutobiographyandAutobiographyDynamic pack-ages bringheightened luxu-ry and increased

performance to the Evoque.

Range Rovercontinues toimprove for2015 by offer-ing an exten-sive selection ofin-car technolo-

gy, including Land Rover InControl.

The newDiscovery Sportis the world’smost versatilepremium com-pact SUV andthe first member

of the new Discovery family.


2015 VEHICLES TO WATCHDiscovery Sport

Range Rover

Evoque

Land RoverS P O T L I G H T O N

AT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: Touch-screen infotainmentsystems; advanced traction control systems;efficient Evoque bucks the energy-inefficientLand Rover stereotype.HISTORY: Land Rover began in 1948 in theUK when auto designer Maurice Wilks wasinspired by a tough World War II Americanjeep.FAMOUS MODELS: Range Rover, RangeRover Sport, Discovery LR3.KNOWN FOR: Pricey and luxurious butpowerful and safe.

Perhaps the worldwidefinancial crisis will turnout to be a good thingfor Land Rover. Under

Ford’s leadership, Land Roversgained a reputation for guzzlinggas. Ford sold both Jaguar andLand Rover to the up-and-com-ing Tata Motors of India for $2.3billion in 2008.Like all the brands and former

brands of the big three automak-ers, Land Rover stands poised toenter into a new era. Nowhere is this more evident

than in the introduction of itsiconic high-end off-roader, theRange Rover. It’s been complete-ly redesigned from the ground uprecently and by all accounts itraises the bar for what is possiblein a rugged, luxurious SUV. It’sas comfortable as it is tough,capable of helping drivers relax

on the highway or get to destina-tions far from pavement.The Evoque is also turning

heads for all the right reasons. Agorgeous, modern looking vehi-cle, it’s also designed to be themost efficient Land Rover ever.As other brands struggledthrough the recession, just hop-ing to survive, Jaguar LandRover reported a jump in itssales recently.Those are all good signs for

this iconic British brand. Thereputation it’s built —;for con-structing comfortable, luxuriousoff-road vehicles that can travelanywhere with the amenities ofhome — is just as secure as itever was.As it enters a new era, Land

Rover is showing how a brandcan thrive when it makes greatproducts.

Entering a new era

A true driver’scar, the JaguarXE redefines theconcept of thesports sedanthanks to itsadvanced light-

weight construction.

The 2015 modelyear will markthe end of pro-duction for thegorgeous JaguarXK. It will be

available in a “Final Fifty” edition.

The new F-TYPE Coupecomplementsthe “2013 WorldCar Design ofthe Year” win-ner, the F-TYPE

Convertible.

2015 VEHICLES TO WATCHF-TYPE Coupe

XK

XE

JaguarS P O T L I G H T O N

AT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: New sleek, aerody-namic lines make the new Jaguars looklike the real big cats more than ever.HISTORY: Jaguar started as a Britishcompany in 1922; Ford bought Jaguarout in 1989, and recently sold to TataMotors of India in 2008. Jaguar is nowpart of Jaguar Land Rover.FAMOUS MODELS: XJ, XK, S-Type,E-TypeKNOWN FOR: Sophistication, luxuryand class.

Jaguar Land Rover was pur-chased for $2.3 billion fromFord Motor Company in2008 by Tata Motors of India.

Like any newer corporation eagerto prove that it can compete withthe big boys, Tata has broughtplenty of innovation and new ideasto the Jaguar and Land Roverbrands. When it comes to Jaguar, known

for years affectionately by its fansas just “Jag,” the brand arrived inIndia with a major success alreadyin the works: the Jaguar XF.Considered by car aficionados tobe the best Jaguar designed inyears, everyone sat on the edge oftheir seats to see if the 2009 XFproduced by Tata could possibly beas good.Tata didn’t disappoint; the XF

received great reviews. The Jaguar

XF and other new models havemarked a change in Jaguar’s coursewithout completely abandoning itscelebrated past. Jaguar lovers canexpect the company to continue todeliver in 2015 and beyond.Jaguar also recently redesigned

its classic XJ sedan, updating itwith a far more modern designakin to the XF. And it has releasedthe F-TYPE sports car in both con-vertible and coupe variants to ravereviews.Jag is faced with an interesting

position in the future as it balancesa rich history of producing some ofthe most stylish cars in the worldwith the new needs of modern lux-ury buyers. Judging from its latest cars, this

brand steeped in British traditionwill continue excelling for years tocome.

Poised to pounce in 2015


This new inter-pretation of theperformancesports car car-ries the BMW Mphilosophy intothe fifth genera-

tion of the M3.

The all-new X4combines theperformanceand capabilityof a SportsActivity Vehicle,with the style

and elegance of traditional coupe.

The new BMW 4Series GranCoupe adds afresh dimensionto one of thecompany’snewest model

ranges.

2015 VEHICLES TO WATCH4 Series Gran Coupe

X4

M3

BMWS P O T L I G H T O N

AT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: BMW’s cutting-edge per-formance tech is the benchmark for the world.HISTORY: The automotive portion of BMWwas founded in 1928; the company allowedRolls-Royce and Bentley to start using BMWengines in the early ‘90s.FAMOUS MODELS: 5 Series, Z4 RoadsterKNOWN FOR: Precision engineering, high-performance sports sedans and advanced,forward-thinking style.

BMW isn’t afraid to trynew things. As a com-pany with decades ofexperience engineer-

ing some of the finest automo-tive machines on the planet,BMW has made its reputationwith its meticulous, highlyfunctional design, but has alsoremained relevant by refusingto simply settle into a groove.

Aside from designing a newtest electric vehicle, BMW isalso exploring the opposite endof the sustainability spectrumwith a rugged, no-doors, no-roof, no-extra-padding outdoorvehicle that makes you wonderif you’re in a car at all.

The overwhelming successof the Z4 Roadster, with itsincredibly sleek body andsmooth handling, has keptBMW exactly where it needs to

be—pushing the design enve-lope without sacrificing eitherprecision or style. Consider theclassic, an intelligent vehiclethat functions as a family carbut also has the exhilaratingdriving dynamics of a top-notchsports sedan.

Because BMW manufacturesa vehicle for every type oflifestyle and refuses to stopinnovating on a variety offronts, the company is poised tocontinue achieving magnifi-cence in the years to come.

For 2015, BMW’s continuedfocus on “efficient dynamics”and the evolution of its aggres-sive styling make the brand ascompelling as ever.

It’s another reason thisGerman brand has spentdecades as a leader in the autoindustry.

Pushing the envelope

The S65 AMGCoupe is thenew twelve-cylinder top-of-the- rangemodel in theS-Class

Coupe series.

The all-new C-Class heralds anew chapter inthe Mercedes-Benz successstory and sets

new standards in the premium mid-range class.

Progressivedesign, sereneday-to-day driv-ing and offroadcapability givethe all-new GLAa unique posi-

tion in the market.

2015 VEHICLES TO WATCHGLA

C-Class

S65 AMG Coupe

Mercedes-BenzS P O T L I G H T O N

AT A GLANCETECHNOLOGY: The newBlueEFFICIENCY technology harnessesdetailed user profiles to enhance energyefficiency based on the habits ofMercedes-Benz drivers.HISTORY: Karl Benz invented the firstpetrol fueled motorcycle in 1886. AMercedes vehicle was marketed for salein 1901. In 1926, the company beganmass producing cars.FAMOUS MODELS: C-Class, E-Class,S-Class, CL-Class, G-ClassKNOWN FOR: Luxury, dependability,performance

Mercedes-Benz hasremained at theforefront of qualityand reliability in

the market of luxury automo-biles. The company has main-tained steady innovation in driv-ing comfort throughout the 20thcentury, and its engineering ispeerless. Mercedes-Benz auto-mobiles are of legendary dura-bility.

The Mercedes-Benz GL looksto be a true sales leader for largeluxury SUVs. This model isback with brilliant options, mak-ing this comfortable and durablecar a better value.

The fresh E-Class models areequipped with a variety of safetyfeatures. Attention assist technol-ogy helps motorists stay awakeon the road. Automatic emer-

gency braking, lane tracking,and speed limit programs areincluded in a package of latestintelligent technologies that putdriver safety first.

The Mercedes-Benz has alsobeen recently redesigned with along list of world-first technolo-gies designed to make the driv-ing experience more comfortableand safe.

Mercedes also offers a fullline of practical, family-friendlySUVs, ranging from the nimbleGLK to the traditional ML.

With new innovations in safe-ty, energy efficiency and com-fort, the Mercedes-Benz brand ispoised to thrive in a market thatcraves more value for themoney. Its cars have long beenthe most cutting-edge the worldhas ever seen.

Sophisticated engineering

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