USA - At long last the Volvo V90 Wagon has appeared in the USA with its debut at the NAIAS.

The Volvo V90 is coming to the United States in 2017 and builds on over 60 years of wagon heritage that started with the Volvo Duett. The V90 will make its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and will be available as a model year 2018 later this year.

“Wagons are an important part of Volvo’s history” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO of Volvo Car USA, “after successfully launching the XC90 SUV, S90 sedan and most recently V90 Cross Country, we complete our 90 range with the introduction of our new luxury wagon.”

The V90 has received international praise for its combination of style and utility. Based on the new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) and the new Volvo design language, the V90 will share interior design attributes with the award-winning XC90, such as the 12” Sensus Connect Touchscreen, open-pore wood trim and Nappa leather. Like the S90 the V90, drivers can expect the feeling of relaxed confidence and sedan-like driving dynamics with the storage capability of a crossover.

The V90 will be available with both T5 FWD and T6 AWD powertrains in either Inscription or R-Design trim. To provide a full range of options and personalization, the V90 will be sold exclusively as custom order vehicles starting soon via Volvo’s Online Concierge or Overseas Delivery. Both options offer unique buying experiences. Vehicles will be delivered to customers in summer 2017.

"The V90 is a fantastic vehicle for the true wagon enthusiast. As we now introduce the most luxurious wagon ever, we choose to do so giving our customers a range of personalized customer order production alternatives like the Volvo online concierge and Overseas Delivery. This way we provide the fullest range of options to wagon lovers" said Kerssemakers.

With Volvo Concierge, customers can choose the vehicle’s features online with a Volvo representative, who will personally guide customers through the ordering process. The vehicle will be delivered to their local Volvo retailer where customers can complete the purchase.  With Overseas Delivery, customers can pick the color, interior, trim and engine with their Volvo retailer and receive two paid airline tickets and hotel accommodations to pick up the vehicle at Volvo’s Torslanda, Sweden factory.

“Luxury buyers seek to fully customize their vehicle while enjoying a personalized experience,” said Bodil Eriksson, Vice President, Product, Marketing and Communication. “The Volvo V90 attracts buyers who are determined to oversee every detail and customer order production via Concierge allows them to realize this.”

Currently, the S90 sedan, XC90 Excellence and S60 and V60 Polestar can be ordered through Volvo Concierge. The V90 wagon is the first carline exclusively available through Volvo Concierge or Overseas Delivery. Pricing and trim details will be announced next month.

With the debut of the V90 wagon at NAIAS, it will mark the first time the entire Volvo 90 series is shown together in its entirety in North America: the XC90 SUV, S90 sedan and V90 Cross Country

Cadillac joins in the Hybrid game with the new CT6 prestige Sedan adding a possible 65 MPGe and 30 miles electric range.

• Expected rating of 65 MPGe
• Exhilarating performance: 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds

Cadillac today announced the first-ever 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid prestige sedan will go on sale in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles.

Advanced plug-in hybrid technology enables the luxury sedan to reward drivers with environmentally conscious driving without compromising on performance. 

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid system is designed to provide responsive, all-electric driving for most daily commutes, while maximizing fuel efficiency by providing blended power from the engine and battery at higher speeds and higher loads.

All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. However, the car’s combination of efficient engine and battery power enables drivers the freedom of more than 400 miles of total driving range, with no requirement to find charging stations along the way. Thanks to the advanced propulsion system, the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid removes all range anxiety for our customers.

“The CT6 is a technological showcase throughout, and by far the lightest car in its class, making it an ideal platform for electrification,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “In the CT6, Cadillac presents a new formula for prestige luxury. The advanced Plug-In Hybrid system is a key addition, providing a combination of exceptional fuel economy, crisp acceleration and strong electric-driving range.”

Cadillac’s prestige plug-in hybrid entry achieves the same zero to 60 mph performance as its V6-powered competitors, while achieving roughly twice the full EV range and MPGe figures.

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is expected to have fuel economy estimated at 65 MPGe. Miles per gallon equivalence – MPGe – compares energy consumption of plug-in electric vehicles and other advanced technology vehicles with the fuel economy of conventional internal combustion vehicles in miles per U.S. gallon.

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid combines an all-new rear wheel drive electric variable transmission to provide the smooth, powerful acceleration expected from a driver’s car. The two-motor EVT system combines with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four- cylinder gas engine to produce an estimated total system power of 335 hp (250 kW) and 432 lb-ft (586 Nm) of torque. This helps propel the vehicle from a zero to 60 mph in an estimated 5.2 seconds.

Each electric motor produces 100 hp (74.5 kW) of power. On electric power only, the car is capable of approximately 30 miles of driving range and a top speed of 78 mph, with the additional power of the engine adding hundreds of miles of total range and a top speed of 150 mph on a track.

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid launches in North America in the spring of 2017, starting in the U.S. at $75,095 plus a $995 destination freight charge before any applicable electric vehicle tax incentives. In the U.S. market, the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid will be offered as its own unique package within the CT6 product line, with pricing and equipment comparable to the existing Premium Luxury model (second highest within in the model range). The Plug-In model includes numerous optional equipment as standard, such as a Rear Seat Infotainment system, Enhanced Night Vision and Rear Camera mirror.

USA - Cadillac adds a new Carbon Black Sport package to the CTS and ATS Sedan and Coupe models.

PGRADES REFLECT AND COMPLEMENT CADILLAC’S PRODUCT EXPANSION

Cadillac’s ATS and CTS product lines receive key refinements for 2017, including new, more streamlined trim levels that further emphasize the cars’ class-leading driving dynamics.

Renamed for consistency across the Cadillac showroom, the new trim levels for Cadillac ATS sedans and coupes – ATS, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Premium Performance – and Cadillac CTS sedans – CTS, Luxury, Premium Luxury, V-Sport and V-Sport Premium – move ATS and CTS more in line with two recently launched Cadillac entries, the first-ever Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan and first-ever Cadillac XT5 luxury crossover.

2017 Cadillac ATS and CTS models receive a Carbon Black sport package, two new exterior colors and new wheels that complement the bold, unmistakably Cadillac signature exterior and interior designs. 

Additional upgrades and enhancements for the Cadillac CUE infotainment system include new standard technologies like the myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection.

The 2017 Cadillac ATS Turbo Sedan, the fastest, most powerful turbo-four luxury sedan in its class, becomes the entry point to the Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe family. Cadillac CUE – the centerpiece of the ATS’ comprehensive collection of technologies, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto advanced smartphone integration and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot – is now standard for 2017 ATS Sedans and Coupe models, making the ATS one of the most connected cars in the segment.

The 2017 Cadillac CTS features a new grille design in the front fascia and an all-new rear fascia with vertical exhaust orientation and valence panel changes. 

The front fascia in the CTS V-Sport and CTS-V remains unchanged. Rear Camera Mirror, the industry’s first application of full-display rearview mirror technology that debuted in the 2016 Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan, is available in Cadillac CTS models in 2017.

The Cadillac ATS product line is Cadillac’s most compact and sporty entry, setting into motion the current era of Cadillac driver’s cars offering exhilarating performance. Originally introduced as a 2013 model, ATS won both the North American Car of the Year and Esquire Car of the Year award that year. 

Built on an ultra-rigid, rear-wheel-drive chassis that also underpins the larger Cadillac CTS, the ATS line added a dynamic Coupe model in 2015.  The high-performance ATS-V Sedan and Coupe — the smallest and lightest V-Series models ever — were added in 2016.

The Cadillac CTS Sedan, which began its third generation in 2014, has been named a Car and Driver “10 Best” for three years in a row and received Motor Trend’s 2014 Car of the Year award. 

Built on the same ultra-rigid, rear-wheel-drive chassis that underpins the smaller Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe models, the CTS lineup included a performance CTS V-Sport model for the first time in 2014 and added the much-anticipated third generation, high-performance CTS-V super sedan in 2016.

The 2017 Cadillac product refinements follow and complement Cadillac’s product expansion, which debuted with the all-new Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan and the all-new Cadillac XT5 luxury crossover.

WORLDWIDE SALES - Jaguar Land Rover continues to grow, & with loads of new models, the growth will be big.

Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles today reported its best ever April retail sales of 41,341 vehicles, up 11% on April 2015. This is the company’s fourth consecutive record-breaking month. The company sold 200,154 vehicles in the first four months of 2016, 24% up on the same period in the prior year.

Retail sales for the month of April were up year-on-year across all regions: 25% in the UK, 11% in China, 10% in Europe and 2% in North America.  Other Overseas markets were up 5% year-on-year.

Commenting on the performance, Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover Group Sales Operations Director said: “This is a positive start to our second quarter sales and continues the growth trend seen in the first three months of the year.

“Sales of the Jaguar XE remain solid across many of our key markets and we look forward to its start of sales in America next month. Furthermore, response to the new Jaguar F-PACE in its first full month of sales has been extremely positive. We are also seeing the progressive impact of the all-new Discovery Sport, with approaching 44,000 cars sold in the first four months of this year. "

Marking its best April yet, Land Rover retailed 33,348 vehicles in the month, up 4% year-on-year. Best-sellers for the month were the Discovery Sport, retailing 9,422 vehicles and the Range Rover Evoque, retailing 8,293 vehicles in the month. Calendar year-to-date sales for Land Rover reached 162,307 vehicles, 19% up on the prior year.

Jaguar recorded its best April in over a decade, delivering 7,993 vehicles, up 49% on the previous year, due to continued solid sales of the XE. This month, Jaguar sales excelled in Europe and in the UK, up 190% and 108% respectively. Calendar year-to-date sales for Jaguar were 37,847, up 53% year-on-year. 

The Jaguar F-PACE has seen impressive results this month, with over 1,500 vehicles sold. The new family sports car is now the fastest selling Jaguar ever.

	April	% increase YOY	Jan - April	% increase YOY	15/16 Financial Year	% increase YOY
Jaguar Land Rover	41,341	11%	200,154	24%	521,571	13%
Jaguar	7,993	4%	37,847	53%	94,449	23%
Land Rover	33,348	4%	162,307	19%	427,122	11%

Infiniti continued its unprecedented sales momentum in February when it sold 16,600 vehicles globally.

• All-time high result for Western Europe with 208 percent growth
• 18th consecutive month with global year-on-year growth

Infiniti continued its unprecedented sales momentum in February when it sold 16,600 vehicles globally, an increase of 0.2 percent over February 2015. This was the best February result for Infiniti globally as well as the 18th consecutive month with year-on-year growth. 

Year-to-date, Infiniti sold more than 32,250 vehicles, up 1 percent year over year, and another new record for the company.

February represented the best-ever month in history for Infiniti in Western Europe. In addition, it was the best-ever February in key regions and markets including China, Middle East, Canada, Mexico, A&O (Asia & Oceania) and Korea. Year to date, key markets – including China, Western Europe, Canada and A&O – all achieved double-digit growth.

In China, Infiniti sold more than 2,200 vehicles in February, up 16 percent from the same month last year. It marked the 26th consecutive month with year-over-year growth in China. So far this year, Infiniti sold more than 5,800 vehicles in China, an increase of 28 percent.

In Western Europe, Infiniti sold almost 1,300 vehicles in the month, an increase of 208 percent. Year-to-date, 2,100 vehicles were sold – up 138 percent year over year. The all-new Europe market Q30 Active Compact strongly contributed to this result.

In the Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin America), Infiniti sold more than 11,400 vehicles in February, down 9 percent year over year. During the first two months of the year, approximately 21,000 vehicles were sold, a decrease of 9 percent due to model year change over. However, Infiniti achieved its best February year-to-date sales in Canada, Mexico and Latin America.

In Asia and Oceania (Australia, Korea, Taiwan and other markets), Infiniti sold 500 vehicles in February 2016, an increase of 22 percent compared to the

• All-time high result for Western Europe with 208 percent growth
• 18th consecutive month with global year-on-year growth

Infiniti continued its unprecedented sales momentum in February when it sold 16,600 vehicles globally, an increase of 0.2 percent over February 2015. This was the best February result for Infiniti globally as well as the 18th consecutive month with year-on-year growth. Year-to-date, Infiniti sold more than 32,250 vehicles, up 1 percent year over year, and another new record for the company.

February represented the best-ever month in history for Infiniti in Western Europe. In addition, it was the best-ever February in key regions and markets including China, Middle East, Canada, Mexico, A&O (Asia & Oceania) and Korea. Year to date, key markets – including China, Western Europe, Canada and A&O – all achieved double-digit growth.

In China, Infiniti sold more than 2,200 vehicles in February, up 16 percent from the same month last year. It marked the 26th consecutive month with year-over-year growth in China. So far this year, Infiniti sold more than 5,800 vehicles in China, an increase of 28 percent.

In Western Europe, Infiniti sold almost 1,300 vehicles in the month, an increase of 208 percent. Year-to-date, 2,100 vehicles were sold – up 138 percent year over year. The all-new Europe market Q30 Active Compact strongly contributed to this result.

In the Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin America), Infiniti sold more than 11,400 vehicles in February, down 9 percent year over year. During the first two months of the year, approximately 21,000 vehicles were sold, a decrease of 9 percent due to model year change over. However, Infiniti achieved its best February year-to-date sales in Canada, Mexico and Latin America.

In Asia and Oceania (Australia, Korea, Taiwan and other markets), Infiniti sold 500 vehicles in February 2016, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same month in 2015. Year-to-date, sales reached almost 1,200 vehicles, an increase of 41 percent. The A&O region overall as well as the individual markets of Australia and Korea broke February year-to-date sales records.

"Driven by our successful product offensive, we continue to grow our global sales," said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. "As new products such as QX30 and Q60 will hit the market in the course of this year, we expect to continue this momentum."

About Infiniti

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.

Infiniti design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.

Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.

From the 2016 season, Infiniti is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance. same month in 2015. Year-to-date, sales reached almost 1,200 vehicles, an increase of 41 percent. The A&O region overall as well as the individual markets of Australia and Korea broke February year-to-date sales records.

"Driven by our successful product offensive, we continue to grow our global sales," said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. "As new products such as QX30 and Q60 will hit the market in the course of this year, we expect to continue this momentum."

About Infiniti

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.

Infiniti design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.

Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.

From the 2016 season, Infiniti is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.