James P. DinnervilleSelected Automotive Writing Samples

Including blogs and new model pages completed for the clients of Automotive Internet Media. Contact jpdinnervile@yahoo.com or 708-629-9779 for additional samples.

Automotive Press Releases and Blogs

BMW North America Celebrates 40 Years - Page 02

Speed, a Revolutionary Power Source, or Both: The Fruits of The Recent Toyota-BMW Partnership Expected To Be Announced This Year - Page 04

Mazda Racing Heritage Lives On - Page 07

When Performance Is Mandatory, Law Enforcement Turns To The Dodge Charger Pur-suit - Page 11

Is Jaguar About To Turn The New F-PACE Into An Electric Car? - Page 13

For Your Eyes Only: The Jaguar Concept Car That Will Light Up Spectre - Page 16

ARK Performance and Hyundai Team Up To Deliver Hyundai Genesis Solus - Page 18

WardsAuto Names the Camaro V6 and Volt Voltec Among Top Ten Engines in the In-dustry - Page 20

Links To New Model Pages

2016 Chevrolet Camaro - Page XX

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Page XX

2015 Nissan LEAF - Page XX

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Automotive Press Releases and Blogs

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The following piece was written for Elmhurst BMW to commemorate the 40th anniver-sary of the official establishment of BMW operations in North America. To show that BMW’s roots in the United States actually go back much further, I delved into how famed premium auto dealer Max Hoffman introduced the American public to the brand as early as the 1950s. Though AIM illustrated the piece with an image of modern BMW models, I highlighted the development of the BMW 2002 to emphasize that the com-pany established the compact executive car class in North America. The piece can be viewed here on the client’s website.

BMW North America Celebrates 40 YearsBY BMWADMIN · OCTOBER 21, 2015

October marks the 40th anniversary of BMW’s official entry into the North American market, however the history of split kidney-grilled “Bimmers” goes back a bit earlier in the U.S. than the official introduction of the BMW 3 Series E 21 in 1975 for the 1976 model year. While the “Dreier” certainly made its mark in the nascent executive compact car market and convinced a generation of upmarket drivers to embrace the significantly more powerful BMW 3 Series E30 in the 1980s, it actually built upon a small core of afi-cionados who had been collecting Bavarian Motor Works vehicles since they were first imported to the U.S. by famed dealer Max Hoffman in 1954.

Born in Austria in 1904, Hoffman later migrated to the United States and, by the 1950s, had established an influential auto import business that was based in New York City.

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Though he happily fulfilled orders for European cars that were already in demand among prosperous post-war Americans, Hoffman quickly gained a reputation for sug-gesting rarer types to discerning clients and taking the risks that are associated with in-troducing unfamiliar brands through an independently-run dealership network. Among a number of both rare and now commonplace marques, he decided to import his first BMWs in 1954 and, as the decade went on, actually had a hand in suggesting some of the design features that were incorporated into the stunning BMW 507.

It wasn’t until the BMW “New Class” appeared in 1962 that this part of his portfolio be-gan to make a true profit, however. Beginning with the BMW 1500, this family of vehi-cles was powered by front-mounted M10 Straight-4 engines, had unitary construction, fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and semi-trailing arms in the rear, and front disc brakes. By the late 1960s they had evolved, partially at the sug-gestion of Hoffman, into the more robust, sporty BMW 2002. Featuring a 1,900 cc en-gine that was sold with either a base single carburetor or a high performance, high com-pression dual-carburetor, it was this model that was famously reviewed by auto writer David E. Davis Jr. in a 1968 Car and Driver article entitled “Turn Your Hymnals To 2002”.

In retrospect, it’s easy to see why the 2002 made such a splash in the industry press of the time. While European cars had made their way into the American consciousness as early as the 1950s, they were mostly in the form of British roadsters that, while attractive and offering great handling, were woefully underpowered. Italian firms had managed to sell a few select high performance models among upmarket buyers by the 1960s, how-ever these cars were considered difficult to maintain and closer to show pieces than true driver’s vehicles. On the domestic front, of course, Detroit was at a zenith that was marked by a wide field of incredibly powerful muscle cars, however while those vehicles exuded horsepower and had iconic styling, they were built for going fast and straight over quarter mile stretches and, with one or two exceptions, had limited handling. The market for performance vehicles, simply put, was constrained both in terms of cate-gories and capability.

The BMW 2002 that premiered in 1968, on the other hand, had a power to weight ratio that, while it did not produce a top speed that approached the muscle and dedicated race cars of the day, afforded impressive acceleration, especially on curves. Its compact body, suspension, and wheelbase dimensions also meant that it was highly maneuver-able, and it wasn’t long before the 2002 and its variants were found in racing circuits around the world.

The BMW 2002’s impact on the U.S. market wasn’t entirely due to performance, how-ever. As one of the few compact executive sedans on the market, it filled a growing niche, as businessmen across the country realized that it was ideal for driving and park-ing in increasingly congested urban environments. In keeping with the already formida-ble mechanical reputation of Bavarian Motor Works, it was also reliable.

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The retirement of the 2002 coincided with Hoffman’s decision to sell his distribution rights back to BMW in 1975, thus creating BMW North America. While the BMW 3 Se-ries E21 initially had its detractors due to engine choices that were limited to the M10 I-4, the introduction of the more powerful M20 six-cylinders enabled the E21 to rebound and set the stage for the success of the BMW 3 Series E30 in the 1980s. Though Hoff-man passed away in 1981, his wife soon established a charitable foundation in his name that, even today, carries on his legacy through philanthropic donations to groups that are involved in education, the arts, and medicine.

The legacy established by Max Hoffman and the engineers who created the likes of the BMW 2002 and BMW 3 Series E30 also lives on for drivers, as the current model lineup for BMW includes a number of autos, such as the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35i and 2016 BMW 6 Series 650i, that embody performance, luxury, and sound design. Vehicles like the 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i even give consumers cargo and passenger-carrying capa-bilities that would have been unheard of back in Hoffman’s time. To become a part of this heritage, call Elmhurst BMW at (844) 671-0006 or visit our showroom at 466 West Lake Street in Elmhurst to learn more about this year’s BMWs or schedule a test drive. We’re confident you’ll conclude, as was true in the era of the BMW 2002, that BMWs are still the ultimate driving machines.

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This ‘teaser’ alerts car enthusiasts to the possibility that the BMW-Toyota partnership might lead to a new sports car, however it also uses the overall excitement generated by the FT-1 concept car’s design to introduce drivers to a number of innovations Toyota is working on, including vehicles that use hydrogen fuel cells as a source of electricity. While any future BMW-Toyota collaboration may not be an HEV and the FT-1 itself may have a conventional piston engine if it ever goes to production, the piece concludes by introducing consumers to the innovative powertrains that can be found at the client’s lo-cation. Though this press release/blog can be found here, it has already been posted posted on the client’s site more than once.

Speed, a Revolutionary Power Source, or Both: The Fruits of The Recent Toyota-BMW Partnership Ex-pected To Be Announced This YearBY ADMIN · SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

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Toyota and BMW startled the industry and launched the speculation of auto enthusiasts into high gear when they announced a partnership to develop hydrogen fuel cell cars and lightweight materials in 2012, however it is the mystery of the third part of this deal,

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the option of creating an entirely new sports car platform, that tantalized performance aficionados the most.  Though no clear and concrete statements have been made to the press about the status of this top secret project, we can now report that a decision on whether the Toyota-BMW sports car project will proceed is expected to be revealed by the end of the year.

Though nothing official has been cleared for release regarding the car’s performance capabilities, styling, or powertrain, there are already enough clues out in the open to give Toyota drivers a sense of what may be to come.  The new Toyota FT-1 concept car, which was personally pitched to Toyota president Akio Toyoda by Toyota’s Calty Design Research studio, wowed sports car enthusiasts at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. Featuring classic sport car proportions that set the driver behind a long hood that tapers into an aggressive, shark-like fascia, the FT-1 drew Toyoda’s praise for meeting his re-quest that new cars reflect a “I want this… I HAVE to drive this” appeal.  Its flowing body style, which has been described by head designer Alex Chen as reflecting a “Function Sculpting” philosophy, was noted for looking unified and consistent from all angles, re-sulting in a body that is attractive whether it’s coming or going.

Though it’s possible that the FT-1 will enter direct production, there’s also a likelihood that the new sports car will either be a redesigned Supra that incorporates FT-1 design cues or a total replacement for the Supra that is based on an admixture of the FT-1 and a BMW powertrain.  This platform could be launched concordantly with the expected re-placement for the BMW Z4.  Since the Z4 successor is expected to use the twin-tur-bocharged inline six that’s found on the latest BMW M3s and M4s, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that the Toyota-BMW sports car could mate the striking body of the Toyota FT-1 with the power of the BMW twin-turbocharged inline six.  The result would clearly be a performance car that has the responsiveness and speed to match its beauty.

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There are, of course, other somewhat more surprising possibilities.  The Toyota-BMW partnership has already influenced the design of the 2016 Toyota Mirai, which uses a hydrogen fuel cell to power an electric motor.  As with all fuel cell designs, the Mirai FCV mixes hydrogen that has been stored in a highly secure and safe fuel tank with oxygen that has been filtered through the car’s front grille.  The reaction produces elec-tricity that is used to power the Mirai’s motor and no emissions other than harmless wa-ter vapor.  Altogether, the fuel cell system on the 2016 Toyota Mirai emits zero carbon-based chemicals and has a range of over 300 miles.  Given that the average American has a daily round-trip commute of 34 miles and the hydrogen fuel tanks only take ten minutes to fill, this means that the Mirai is both a practical and environmentally friendly vehicle.

Is it, well, possible that the new Toyota-BMW sports car will utilize a hydrogen fuel cell-electric powertrain like that used on the 2016 Toyota Mirai?

That possibility may seem far off, but there’s growing demand for performance cars that use alternative fuel and engineering systems.  BMW has also demonstrated HFC tech-nology on its i8 and 5 Series Gran Turismo.  While the greater likelihood is that the new sports car, if it is approved, will use a conventional engine, the expansion of hydrogen fuel stations outside of California, which Toyota is helping to subsidize, makes this a possibility.

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Chicago area drivers do not have to wait for either a performance or fuel efficient vehi-cle, however, as the 2016 Toyota Corolla is sold at Elmhurst Toyota, which have an MSRP of $17,230, achieve up to 37 MPG highway, while the 2016 Toyota Camry, which starts at an MSRP of $23,070 and has an available 268hp, 3.5L V-6, reaches up to 35 MPG on the highway.  For more information on these and other vehicles, contact our sales professionals at 630-279-2160.  To find out more about the possible Toyota-BMW sports car, continue to visit our website for any updates.  The wait, after all, is likely to be worth it.

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Though the beauty of the vehicle featured in this piece was more than enough to write about, my goal was to introduce and explain rotary engine technology to the client’s customers, as they may be offered similar powertrains in the future, and to evoke nos-talgia among Mazda’s dedicated racing fans by tying the new concept to the brand’s previous rotary-powered performance vehicle.

Mazda Racing Heritage Lives OnBY AIM-ROSENMAZDA · NOVEMBER 24, 2015

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A low, sleek body that’s defined by smooth, clutter-free side panels and a long hood that takes a dramatic dive into a puckish fascia is what put the new Mazda RX-Vision Con-cept on the front of everyone’s mind at this year’s Tokyo Auto Show — however it’s the sport coupe’s powerplant that has kept insiders talking about it.  This is because, as re-vealed by Kiyoshi Fujiwara, General Manager of Mazda’s Powertrain Development Divi-sion, the RX-Vision draws its horses from an all-new Wankel rotary engine dubbed the SkyActiv-R.

Able to rapidly generate high revolutions per minute and characterized by a high power-to-weight ratio, smoothness, and simplicity of maintenance, Wankel rotary motors are ideal for both competition race cars and consumer performance vehicles of all types, es-pecially sports coupes and roadsters.  Unlike conventional gas-powered engines, which use reciprocating pistons to generate power by turning a crankshaft, Wankel motors consist of symmetrical, triangular rotors with gently curved sides that are contained within a nearly oval housing, with the four strokes of the Otto cycle occurring in the space between the rotor and the inside of the housing.  This causes the rotor to turn about an eccentric shaft that functions as a drive shaft, transferring rotational motion out toward the drivetrain.  Since the intake, compression, ignition, and exhaust stages occur simultaneously on the Wankel and all of its parts move in the same direction, its layout permits unhindered, rapid ‘spooling’ up into high RPMs without any of the violent changes in direction that characterize the action of a conventional piston engine.  Since they generate a power output that is equivalent to a piston engine that is three times the size, the performance profile of a Wankel rotary is therefore ideal for any light vehicle that must routinely operate at high RPM, as is the case with sport motorbikes and cars.

Historically, Wankel rotary motors have not been without their challenges, however, as the engine layout lends itself to uneven heating of both the rotor and housing, though ceramic coatings can mitigate this issue.  Previous incarnations have also been known for poor fuel economy and high emissions, as the shape of older combustion chambers led to unburnt fuel in the exhaust.  Fujiwara has stated that these issues have been re-solved in the motor that was installed in the RX-Vision Concept through a combination of computer modeling and control as well other advances, though, and the new motor is expected to have fuel consumption and emission levels that are on par with other en-gines in its power class.

While the performance specs for the Mazda SkyActiv-R rotary engine have not been re-leased, Fujiwara noted, “If we were to mass produce the car, the [Porsche] Cayman is the right kind of assumption [as a rival]. We’d like to make it lighter than a Cayman.” Given that the Cayman was directly referenced and that the RX-Vision Concept has similar dimensions to the Jaguar F-Type, it’s reasonable to conclude that production versions of the SkyActive-R Wankel rotary may approach 380 to 385 hp.

Fujiwara also stated that hybridization and turbocharging were being considered, how-ever both forms of augmentation would take away from two of the selling points of Wankel rotary engines, which are ease of manufacture and simplicity.  He did state,

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however, that work on perfecting the motor would continue until a production version of the RX-Vision Concept, which may be badged as the next RX-7 or RX-9, was released.

“Based on the things we’ve been studying, there is still room for more modifications”, he said.

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For fans of Mazda, especially Mazda’s racing heritage, the revelation that a new Wankel rotary design had been installed in a concept car that is likely to be used as the basis for a production vehicle has been cause for both celebration and a drive through the best parts of memory lane.  This is because, though the first examples were patented in 1929 by Felix Wankel and assembled by German firm NSU Motorenwerke AG in the 1950s, Mazda became the most visible promoter of the design after they signed a de-velopment contract with NSU in 1961.  While NSU had a slight lead time advantage, the Mazda rotaries soon became the more popular choice, as the Hiroshima-based com-pany quickly solved an apex seal issue that had plagued earlier models and, by 1967, had fielded their first Wankel rotary-powered car, the Cosmo 110S.

Wankel rotaries became standard fare in Mazda sports cars during the years that fol-lowed.  Usually arranged in double rotor designs, though a twin-turbo three-rotor engine was fitted in the 1991 Eunos Cosmo, these units were known for being able to achieve high RPM and speed, though rising fuel prices gradually reduced their consumer use af-ter 1970.  The final rotary-driven Mazda model, the RX-8, was retired in 2012.  In the world of sanctioned competitive racing, however, the Mazda Wankel rotaries had major successes, as a Mazda 12-A rotary engine-powered Sigma MC74 was the first engine/team from outside the United States or Europe to finish the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans Race in 1974.  In 1991, the four-rotor Mazda 787B became the first — and to this day, only — engine/team from outside the U.S. or Europe to win Le Mans outright.

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While an exact date for the release of a RX-Vision Concept-derived car is not set, many insiders point to 2017, as that date would mark the 50th anniversary of the Cosmo 110S.  Others point to 2020, which would honor the company’s 100th birthday.  One thing that can be certain is that, in one form or another, rotary engines will play a role in Mazda’s future.

Said Mazda president and CEO Masamichi Kogai, “One day rotary will make a come-back. This gives form to our brand’s vision of the future. It expresses our intention to make rotary. There are many issues to overcome but we will continue our efforts. We’re working steadily. Keep your eyes on Mazda.”

Though the debut of a RX-Vision Concept-derived vehicle is several years in the future, performance aficionados can nevertheless strap into a world-renowned Mazda sports car today.  One such automobile is the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which is an open cock-pit, lightweight roadster that exemplifies the philosophy of “Jinba ittai” (‘rider horse as one body’).  With a 155hp SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine that powers a rear wheel driven, 2332lb unibody, the 2016 MX-5 Miata offers snappy accel-eration, however the agile handling provided by its 4-wheel independent suspension (double-wishbone in front, multi-link in rear), perfectly balanced 53/47 weight distribu-tion, and taut 90.9” wheelbase are what have made this roadster a legend.  If the MX-5 sounds like a car that can slake your thirst for performance driving, stop by Rosen Mazda at 100 N. Green Bay Road in Waukegan or call our sales professionals at (847) 497-8696 to learn more about its blood-pumping performance stats and refined trims.

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While this piece is ostensibly designed to advertise the Dodge Charger Pursuit to mu-nicipalities and law enforcement agencies in the client’s target areas, it also bolsters the entire Charger line by emphasizing that the car’s performance is so exceptional that it has become the vehicle of choice for highway patrols that routinely engage in high speed chases.

When Performance Is Mandatory, Law Enforcement Turns To The Dodge Charger PursuitBY ADMIN · OCTOBER 14, 2015

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For law enforcement, no two patrols are exactly the same.  One shift may be quiet and relatively uneventful, with time mostly spent providing a reassuring presence within a fa-miliar community, while the next may be occupied responding to accidents in blizzard conditions, traversing unpaved roads during a missing persons search, or, when what a law enforcement officer drives really does matter, in hot pursuit of a dangerous suspect. Fortunately for the law — and unfortunately for criminals — Dodge builds a car that can handle any challenge that may be encountered while on patrol: The Dodge Charger Pursuit.

The reason why the new   Dodge Charger Pursuit has become America’s top selling po-lice sedan is precisely because it can effectively respond to any challenge it’s driven into.  As a full-bodied sedan, it has the size and strength needed to perform dangerous pit maneuvers, transport suspects, and easily brush aside inclement weather, while it’s not so large that it can’t be navigated with confidence through winding alleys, congested traffic, or road hazards.  The heart of the Dodge Charger Pursuit’s strength as a law en-forcement vehicle is plainly stated in its name, however, as the power generated by its 292hp 3.6L Pentastar V-6 or 370hp 5.7L HEMI® V-8 and the handling advantages of its rear-wheel drive make this thoroughbred muscle car perfect for overtaking and outma-neuvering fleeing suspects in dangerous situations.  The overall capabilities of the Dodge Charger Pursuit were so great that, in a publicly released report, the Michigan State Police concluded that it easily outperformed other available police sedans and had the fastest track speed of all vehicles tested.

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Though raw speed and acceleration — 5.7L HEMI® V-8 equipped units can smoothly accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds — are a major part of the Dodge Charger Pursuit’s appeal to law enforcement, they’re also major sellers due to reliability and cost efficiency.  While it can attain up to 25 MPG highway when in normal use, the 5.7L HEMI® V-8 also incorporates innovative Fuel Saver Technology that allows four cylinders to be deactivated during cruise or patrol conditions, making it the ideal engine choice for state highway patrols that need efficient, yet high performance, vehicles.  The 3.6L Pentastar V-6 that is also offered with the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit, on the other hand, has an E-85 flex fuel capability and spark plugs that are designed for 100,000 miles of use before replacement, making fleet operation something even small municipalities can afford.

Brute strength alone does not decide the outcome of most emergency situations, how-ever, as nimble handling can ensure that civilian lives and law enforcement personnel are not put in unnecessary danger.  As with civilian production trims, the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit is equipped with either rear wheel drive or optional all wheel drive, both of which have clear handling advantages over front wheel drive when paired with a high performance powertrain.  Besides the fact that rear wheel drive offers faster and more responsive acceleration, it also mitigates “weight shift” due to a better balanced center of gravity, thus increasing maneuverability.  Rear wheel drive even eliminates the so-called “plowing effect” wherein FWD vehicles dig in as they corner at high speeds, a trait that would obviously put the police at a disadvantage when tracking a suspect through dense urban areas.  Finally, RWD does not generate the “torque steer” that overworks the wheels on FWD cars, thus enhancing the traction and control on the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit.

Since modern law enforcement agencies work best when they can access a large pool of intelligence, Dodge also offers the Uconnect® 5.0 connectivity group, which incorpo-rates an AM/FM/Bluetooth® Media Hub that includes an SD card reader, USB port, and auxiliary jack, with the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit.  Based on the same advanced technology found on civilian Dodge Charger trims, Uconnect® allows integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth as well as Bluetooth streaming audio.  The 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit even comes equipped with an industry-leading 12.1” integrated touch-screen that can be used to select Uconnect® options, calibrate vehicle controls, access specialized agency software, or review data that has been retrieved from SD cards or mobile devices.  As with civilian Dodge Charger trims, this ensures that law enforce-ment officials always have access to the information they need when they want it.

Finally, any highway patrolman or police officer will tell you that the best way for a pur-suit to end is for it to never have begun at all.  It’s for this reason that Dodge incorpo-rates the same aggressive and assertive styling that’s found on every new Dodge Charger in the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit.  A recently redesigned fascia that sports a distinctive crosshair grille and serpentine headlights immediately signals that the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit embodies the same performance that street legal variants are known for, while high doors and a full body project authority on the road.  In short, po-

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tential high speed pursuit scenarios are thwarted before they begin by the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit because suspects know that it simply can’t be beat.

Ultimately, the most interesting thing about the 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit is that, though it has special features like the multi-port Vehicle System Interface Module that can be used to power and control agency-select items like additional lights and radios, this high performance law enforcement vehicle shares most of its mechanical and han-dling advantages with its civilian stablemates.  2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack and 2015 Dodge Charger SRT® 392 trims are even equipped with a 485hp 6.4L SRT® HEMI® V-8, while the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT® Hellcat sports an intimidating 707hp 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V-8 SRT Hellcat engine, meaning that Naperville CJDR cus-tomers actually have more powerful options than the police when it comes to available Chargers.  To learn more about the top tier performance offered by these and other ve-hicles, including the 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Chrysler 300C Platinum, call our sales professionals at 888-584-8379 or drop by Naperville CJDR’s lot at 1565 W. Og-den Avenue in Naperville.  We look forward to aiding your pursuit of the hottest driving experience the American road has to offer.

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Though essentially a teaser that also serves to promote the new Jaguar F-PACE, this piece about leaks that Jaguar had initiated a program to develop an electric crossover SUV also serves to acclimate consumers to non-gas piston powertrain systems by em-phasizing that technological advances have extended their range.

Is Jaguar About To Turn The New F-PACE Into An Electric Car?BY JAGADMIN · NOVEMBER 24, 2015

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The all-new Jaguar F-PACE, which is set to go on sale in the U.S. in 2016 as a 2017 model year vehicle, drew rave reviews when it premiered on the German auto show cir-cuit this fall, however there are already inklings that Jaguar has even bigger plans for this high performance crossover SUV.  While the first generation of F-PACEs will be sold in the U.S. with either a 380-340hp, 3.0L supercharged V6 or a 180hp, 2.0L tur-bocharged four-cylinder Ingenium diesel, company sources have indicated Jaguar has launched a program to develop an all-electric, plug-in powertrain for the new luxury ve-hicle.  Though no public launch date has been set, it is expected that the new trim will be christened the ‘E-PACE’ and have a minimum range of 200 miles, though an upper limit of 300 miles is also a possibility.

Currently, most plug-in electric vehicles utilize a single permanent magnet electric trac-tion motor that draws from a lithium-ion battery for propulsion, with current ranges on entry-level all-electric vehicles spanning from about 75 to 85 miles when in normal use.

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The E-PACE, however, is likely to use a more advanced 60-90 kWh Li-Ion battery that will power electric motors on each axle, creating a complete through-the-road all-wheel-drive system.  Because such a layout does not incorporate a heavy drive axle, it saves weight, which makes the powertrain system even more efficient and responsive.  Since a similar electric motor-axle arrangement has already been tested on the Jaguar C-X75 concept car, development is expected to be smooth despite the revolutionary nature of the technology.

Though it will be based on the same platform as the F-PACE, the E-PACE is also likely to benefit from the lightweight aluminum architecture that has been jointly developed for the 2017 F-PACE and 2017 Jaguar XE Sedan.  As this new global architecture, which has been introduced as part of an across-the-board model lineup revision on the part of Jaguar, retains the strength of a steel body while reducing weight, it’s likely to maintain most of the upcoming F-PACE’s high-end performance capabilities.

Performance is, of course, part of the F-PACE’s essence, as the new crossover SUV was designed from the ground up to deliver the same speed and handling capabilities that are expected of any fine Jaguar vehicle.  While the 380hp, 3.0L supercharged V6-equipped 2017 F-PACE models are capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 5.1 sec-onds — a stat that easily beats the performance of most sports sedans — the 340hp V6, 2.0L Ingenium turbo diesel, and 3.0L V6 turbo diesel-powered trims also pack sig-nificant athleticism.  The 300hp made available by the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel, which will only be available in Europe next year, even affords the F-PACE a top speed of 150mph and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in 5.8 seconds, which is almost unheard of in a vehicle in its class.

Along with the possible introduction of an all-electric powertrain, Jaguar is also looking into expanding its already planned phase-in of Ingenium diesel engine-equipped trims across the model line, with the exception of the high performance F-Type, which will be powered by a 3.0L supercharged V6 in the near future and may be equipped with a gasoline-powered inline six that can generate up to 500hp after 2017.  The Ingenium family of diesel engines is also likely to serve as the design starting point for any other new gasoline-powered engines Jaguar fields in upcoming model years.  Given that the current and arriving Jaguar models have relatively large engine compartments, the com-pany has significant leeway when it comes to selecting powertrain types with its current and incoming platforms.

While the conventionally-powered F-PACE won’t be sold in the United States until early 2016, driving enthusiasts are invited to call 844-885-2734 or visit Elmhurst Jaguar’s showroom at 490 West Lake Street if they would like to make any inquiries about avail-ability.  As a high performance, luxury crossover SUV, it’s likely to generate the same level of enthusiasm that has already been witnessed during its tour of the German auto show circuit.  The other new arrival to the Jaguar lineup, the Jaguar XE executive sedan, is also eagerly anticipated, as early reviews have praised its handling and amenities.  True performance lovers may feel the need to get behind the wheel of a fine European sports car immediately, however, and in that case they’re always welcome to

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schedule a test drive in the fastest cat of them all, the stunningly powerful F-Type. Though the all-electric E-PACE may not arrive in showrooms for another year or two, these and other Jaguar models already have the power to fire the spark in any driver’s soul.

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While the incredibly impressive Jaguar C-X75 was a limited production vehicle, media tie-ins like this piece help to both expose the brand and emphasize its research efforts into advanced gas-electric hybrid powertrains.

For Your Eyes Only: The Jaguar Concept Car That Will Light Up SpectreBY JAGADMIN · SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

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Bond.  James Bond.  For nearly 60 years the British Secret Service agent with a license to kill has thrilled audiences around the globe with fierce car chases that end in death-defying escapes, however it looks like 007’s luck may have caught up with him in the forthcoming film Spectre.  The reason is simple: He’s being pursued by a Jaguar.

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The new Jaguar driven during a twisting battle through the streets of Rome by the sinis-ter Mr. Hinx is also no ordinary Jaguar — though of course no Jaguar is truly ordinary — but rather a stunt car that’s modeled after the Jaguar C-X75, an ultra advanced hybrid electric concept car that was built for the 2010 Paris Motor Show in honor of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary.  Originally outfitted with two diesel-fed microturbines that generated power for four 145 kW (194 hp) motors that each drove their own wheel and, combined, yielded a total of 778 horses that could accelerate the prototype to 62 mph in 3.4 sec-onds, the few additional test cars that were built are powered by a twin-charged four-cylinder engine that delivers power to an electric motor at each axle, delivering a total of nearly 1000 hp of muscle.

These rare prototypes are obviously too valuable to be driven through the gun battles, explosions, collisions, and other hazards that are par for the course in a chase that in-volves Commander Bond, so Jaguar and the producers of Spectre approached Williams Advanced Engineering, which had played a major role in the development of the original C-X75, to create five stunt cars for the film.  Given conventional, albeit still powerful, su-percharged Jaguar V-8s that growl with 575 hp, they retain the same body dimensions and styling as the concept C-X75s, though a steel spaceframe with an integrated roll cage was used instead of a carbon fiber tub due to the extremely violent stunts the vehi-cles had to endure during filming.

‘Violent’ is a word that doesn’t do justice to the view to a kill that the stunt cars experi-enced, however, as one was literally set on fire during a chase scene that must have scared the living daylights out of the stunt driver.  It looks, as with Mr. Bond himself, that the C-X75 stunt cars will get to live twice, though, as Williams has repaired them for the Spectre promotional tour.

The sight of the auto world’s favorite jungle cat is also not unfamiliar in the Bond films, as a Jaguar XKR was used by the icy henchman Zao in Die Another Day, while the sin-ister Le Chifre drove a Jaguar XJ8 in the critically acclaimed Casino Royale.  A stately Jaguar XJ (X351) even served as the official MI6 car for 007’s boss, M, in Skyfall.

If you like what you’ve seen in the Bond films, you don’t have to wait for a promotional car to tour Chicagoland, though, as all of the beauty and power exhibited by Jaguar pre-mium performance cars, including that displayed by the C-X75 in Spectre, await any driver who visits Elmhurst Jaguar’s showroom at 490 West Lake Street.  This is be-cause many of the technologies that were developed for Jaguar’s concept cars, includ-ing the C-X75, now come standard in our new production models.  The 2016 Jaguar F-Type R, for instance, is equipped with a Torque Vectoring system that is similar to that used on the C-X75, and its 550 hp, supercharged V-8 yields a top speed of 186 mph.

The striking lines of the Jaguar C-X75 can’t be denied, of course, and we think it’s obvi-ous that James Bond himself should drive one to the office the next time he wants to im-press Ms. Moneypenny.

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While the uniquely tuned vehicles that premiere at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas are usually not offered for public consumption, they do provide a glimpse into what the manufacturers are considering for future trims. They also draw attention to the capabili-ties of existing models. This piece serves to both promote existing Genesis trims as well, through a detailed description of the parts upfit the Solus received, to indicate how performance aficionados can upgrade their own vehicles (note that this sample includes the photo from the companion Twitter post, as it accurately reflects the Solus concept).

ARK Performance and Hyundai Team Up To Deliver Hyundai Genesis SolusBY ROSENBLOG · SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Since 1967, the annual SEMA Show has thrilled auto aficionados with a bevy of tuned up, aggressively upfitted cars from specialty equipment manufacturers and shops, in-cluding many customized builds that later served as the inspiration for production vehi-cles. This year’s SEMA in Las Vegas looks to be just as enticing, as Hyundai and their

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frequent technology partners at ARK Performance have announced that they’ve joined forces to create a stunning, 500 horsepower performance concept: the new   Hyundai Genesis Solus that will officially premiere at the show.

Based on the already impressive new Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the eye-catching Hyundai Genesis Solus is powered by a Hyundai 3.8L Lambda V6 that has been stroked out to 4.0L by ARK using their unique Brian Crower 4.0L Stroker Kit. With the addition of a custom Rotrex Supercharger System, also built by ARK Performance, an AEM Water/Methanol Injection Kit with VP Racing M1 Methanol, JE Pistons, and Brian Crower Rods and Crank, among other enhancements, the motor on the Solus can now turn out over 500 hp of taut muscle that’s channelled through a rear wheel drive system.

In achieving this power boost, Ark Performance and Hyundai haven’t neglected han-dling, however, as an Ark Performance DT-P Coilover Suspension Kit, ARK Perfor-mance Strut Tower Brace, and Nitto NT05 tires round out some of the features that give the Hyundai Genesis Solus a racetrack-ready responsiveness. Lap3 Korea Custom ECU Tuning, Rockford Fosgate Complete PUNCH premium speakers, and an AiM Sports MXG Digital Color Display also go a long way toward creating a ride that is both smooth and filled with driver-friendly amenities.

“The Genesis Coupe is the perfect platform for developing our performance product lineup,” said Kevin Bentley, Marketing and Sales Manager, ARK Performance, Inc when asked for a comment on the Solus, which is the tuner’s seventh consecutive build for SEMA. “Hyundai’s 3.8-liter engine is strong enough to handle all the extra power we’re now developing, and the chassis is well balanced and easy to modify, allowing us to create this lowered, aggressive stance while maintaining that clean look we’re going for.”

As any car enthusiasts knows, the raw performance of any entrant is only half of the battle that occurs on the SEMA Show floor, as the look of specially tuned, upfitted vehi-cles is indeed what many visitors are attending to see. To create a distinct aesthetic for the project, ARK Performance installed their own Ad’ro/ARK ‘Solus’ Wide Body Kit, which gives the Hyundai Genesis Solus a low, more powerful stance, a bumper with large intakes and a carbon-fiber splitter, widened fenders, and extended side skirts that make the build reminiscent of the aquatic predators that are only found in the depths of the ocean. Rear over fenders and an Ad’ro/ARK ‘Legato’ Rear Spoiler finish the design off by making it feel as powerful as it is driving away as it is approaching.

Sponsored by Quaker State, which is the factory fill oil that all Hyundais have when they roll off the assembly line, and Hyundai Assurance Car Care Express, which provides quick oil changes, tire rotation, and other services in less than an hour to customers at 300 service centers nationally, the Hyundai Genesis Solus is likely to be positioned as a competitor to the BMW M4 and Lexus RC F if it enters production due to its perfor-mance and price tier.

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Though everyone who truly appreciates finely tuned luxury vehicles is encouraged to at-tend this year’s SEMA Show, we understand that not everyone will be able to see the Hyundai Genesis Solus in Las Vegas this November. Anyone in the Chicagoland area can inspect the comfortable, tightly-tuned 2015 Hyundai Genesis models in Rosen Hyundai’s showroom at 771 South Randall Road in Algonquin, however, or even call our sales professionals at (888) 757-5628 to inquire about any limited edition Genesis trims Hyundai may offer in the future. As a Hyundai Car Care Express center, we also offer convenient service to any Hyundai owner who wants their vehicle to be maintained by Hyundai-trained and certified technicians. Schedule your service online today or call (888) 806-3252 to ask about our current specials.

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Blogs and press releases that highlight awards, such as this piece, not only emphasize the quality of the products at a client’s business, but can also be used to introduce con-sumers to new technology.

WardsAuto Names the Camaro V6 and Volt Voltec Among Top Ten Engines in the IndustryBY RAY_FOX_LAKE · DECEMBER 28, 2015

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The innovations introduced to the new Chevrolet Camaro (Gen 6) and Chevrolet Volt (Gen 2) for model year 2016 have not only enhanced their consumer appeal, but also won critical acclaim. Now WardsAuto has extended that trend of success, as it recently named the standard 3.6L V-6 on the 2016 Camaro and Voltec system on the 2016 Volt

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to its list of 10 Best Engines, an achievement that reflects the efficiency, reliability, and power of both powertrains.

For this year’s competition, which covered products for the 2016 model year, the editors at WardsAuto reviewed 31 separate engines from 11 automobile manufacturers.  While they compared each engine on a one by one basis within its class according to baseline criteria such as power output and fuel efficiency, they also evaluated new technology and rewarded refinement and quality.

After reviewing the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro LT’s V-6, the case for its conclusion in the Top 10 list became clear, as the 3.6L engine generates an SAE-certified 335 horse-power (250 kW) and 284 lb-ft of torque (385 Nm), making it the naturally aspirated V-6 with the highest specific output in its market segment.  The Camaro LT V-6’s power en-velope wasn’t its only winning trait, however, as the motor also features a number of ef-ficiency-enhancing technologies, including direct injection and continuously variable valve timing.  Its most impressive new technology, however, may be an Active Fuel Management system that deactivates two cylinders when the Camaro is being put through light driving conditions, then reactivates them when the driver calls upon more power.

WardsAuto also rewarded the 3.6L V-6 on the 2016 Camaro LT for thoughtful touches that enhance the driver’s comfort, among which is an all-new cam drive system that makes the engine up to 4 dB quieter under low-load driving conditions than other pow-erplants in its class, including the benchmark Infiniti 3.7L V-6.

Given its unique hybrid nature, the recognition for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt reflects upon its entire power generation system, as the powertrain uses an 84 hp, 1.5L Atkinson-cy-cle I-4 gas in conjunction with two permanent magnet electric motors (149 hp/111 kW and 74 hp/55 kW, respectively) and a new 18.4 kWh lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery system to yield either hybrid or pure electric operation.  Though the total driving range for the Voltec system is more than 420 miles under one fueling and charge, drivers can expect to surpass 1,000 miles between trips to the gas station with regular charging.  The sys-tem is also capable of traveling up to 53 miles on pure electric power, while it yields a combined EPA-estimated 42 MPG fuel economy when in hybrid operation.

The improvements that have been made to the Gen 2 Chevrolet Volt have enhanced more than just efficiency, however, as the Voltec system is now up to 100 pounds lighter than its predecessor, while its ability to draw from both electric motors at once has led to a 19% increase in electric acceleration from 0 to 30 MPH and 7% increase in electric acceleration from 0 to 60 MPH, turning out relevant track times of 2.6 and 8.4 seconds, respectively.

Changes to the Gen 2 Chevy Volt’s Li-Ion battery system also contributed to its recogni-tion as, through a partnership with LG Chem, the engineers at General Motors were able to increase its storage capacity while decreasing the number of cells used from

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288 to 192.  The cells were also positioned lower in the battery pack, creating a safer, lower center of gravity.

Fortunately for Chicagoland drivers, there’s no wait to buy a car with either of these en-gines, as both the 2016 Camaro LT and 2016 Volt are already for sale at Ray Chevrolet. As it’s located at 39 N Route 12 in Fox Lake, our fully stocked lot is even a convenient drive for most northeastern Illinois and southern Wisconsin drivers, while our great spe-cial deals make buying either model budget-friendly.  Call our sales professionals at (866) 289-6476 to learn more about these deals as well as our full lineup of great 2016 Chevrolet vehicles.

New Model Pages

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The following are links to sample new car model pages. They were selected because they highlight pages that were used to introduce a new generation of an established model (the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro), a premium model (the 2016 Hyundai Genesis), or a technology consumers may still have apprehensions about (the 2015 Nissan LEAF):

2016 Chevrolet Camaro for Ray Chevrolet

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe for Rosen Hyundai

2015 Nissan LEAF for Orland Park Nissan

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