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2018 A Special Supplement to Distinctive TIMES LEADER Auto
1948 American LaFrance Firetruck Owned by: Joey Jones Jr. Fire truck depicted with Dupont Volunteer Hose Company 1
1973 Corvette 1988 Corvette Owned by Mark Nenichka Owned by Sharon Nenichka Swoyersville, PA Swoyersville, PA
Sharon and Mark Nenichka of Swoyers- while Sharon’s yellow 1988 Corvette Coupe ville, Pa. attended the 2018 Antique Automo- is a 27,000 mile original car. They are mem- bile Club of America Grand National Meet in bers of the Northeast Pennsylvania Region Greensburg, Pa. this past May 30th through of the Antique Automobile Club of America June 2nd, 2018. Both of their Corvettes were and welcome anyone who would want to awarded “First Place Grand National” tro- join the organization. The club hosts many phies. Mark’s silver 1973 Corvette convert- events throughout the year showcasing cars Mark & Sharon Nenichka and their ible is fully restored to factory specifications, and raising money for local organizations. First Place Grand National Trophies
2017 marked the Corvette Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s 50th anniversary 2017 marked the Corvette Club of North- locations and even attending other NCCC eastern Pennsylvania’s 50th anniversary. The club events. Yearly, a membership apprecia- Club, formed in 1967 by several Corvette tion dinner is held when activities slow down enthusiasts, has grown in size over the years and most cars are stored away for the winter from single-digit numbers to over 100 mem- months. Throughout the year various chari- bers presently. The Club holds many events table functions occur: donating to libraries, throughout the year: road rallies/poker fun food kitchens, Toys for Tots, animal shelters, runs, game nights, rides to points of inter- etc. The Club has proven to be a way of enjoy- est and enjoying a meal with those attending, ing fun activities and forming new and lasting weekend away trips caravanning to various friendships. E2
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SPOTLIGHT ON Kia
2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH K900
This next-generation flagship sedan, a totally redesigned model for 2019, is the most advanced Kia ever. Forte
AT A GLANCE Sporty cars to fit a budget With an all-new design this year, the Forte TECHNOLOGY: Surprising perks n many ways, Kia Motors learned United States today. evolves into a more refined compact sedan abound for these cars, including the art of auto manufacturing The first model debuted by Kia in with design cues inspired by the Stinger. USB ports, Sirius Satellite Radio Ifrom the ground up. Upon debut- the U.S. was the Sephia; from there, and advanced safety features. ing in South Korea back in 1944, the the car manufacturer jumped into company produced bicycle parts the SUV craze of the mid-1990s with Optima HISTORY: From the 1940s to the and tubing. Over time, it segued into its Sportage model. 1970s, Kia produced bicycles and manufacturing the actual bicycles Kia has emerged as one of the scooters. Today, it is one of the themselves; later, scooters and other foremost budget vehicle manufac- top budget auto manufacturers in motorbikes came along. Finally, in turers in the United States today. the world. the 1970s Kia made the leap into Enhanced warranty programs and manufacturing cars. the inclusion of several key features FAMOUS MODELS: Forte, After partnering with Ford for and innovations have made models Optima and Rio. some time to produce Mazda- like the Optima, Sedona and Forte derived cars for the South Korean immensely popular. market, Kia became incorporated in In fact, while Kia was once known KNOWN FOR: Budget-friendly the United States in 1992. Starting exclusively for budget-oriented cars, vehicles that are bursting with a in Portland, Ore., the car manufac- its vehicles are increasingly moving Redesigned and brimming with new tech surprising number of amenities turer began marketing its wares in upmarket and becoming more lux- and features, the 2019 Optima is a and features. 1994. Gradually, it expanded its radi- urious. The powerful and aggressive compelling midsize sedan. us out of the Pacific Northwest and Stinger is a perfect example of how operates hundreds of dealers in the Kia is changing today.
2018 25* 2018 37* MPG MPG KIA SORENTO LX AWD *EPA HIGHWAY ESTIMATE KIA FORTE LX *EPA HIGHWAY ESTIMATE 33,205 18,920 - 5,940 SAVINGS - 3,927 SAVINGS * * + TAX & TAG $26,990 + TAX & TAG $14,993
2018 32* 2019 25* MPG MPG KIA OPTIMA S *EPA HIGHWAY ESTIMATE KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD *EPA HIGHWAY ESTIMATE 25,320 26,475 - 4,441 SAVINGS - 3,016 SAVINGS * * $20,879 + TAX & TAG $23,729 + TAX & TAG LEASE FOR ONLY LEASE FOR ONLY + TAX & TAG + TAX & TAG PER PER $215 MONTH** $233 MONTH** FOR 36 MO. FOR 36 MO.
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Times Leader Distinctive Auto Friday, October 26, 2018 3 SPOTLIGHT ON Cadillac
2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH XT4
Cadillac is offering the first-ever XT4, an all- new compact SUV tailored for the next generation of luxury customers. CT6
AT A GLANCE Cadillac has unveiled the CT6 V-Sport, the True American luxury first-ever V-Performance model of its top- of-the-line sedan. TECHNOLOGY: Intelligent cruise or decades, Cadillac, along end cars from BMW and Mercedes- control and blind zone alerts make with Chevrolet and Buick, has Benz by introducing the all-new Escalade it easier to stay safe; CUE digital F been one of GM’s core brands. CT6 at the top of its range. And it interface is cutting-edge. Cadillac is the brand that says “luxu- continues to focus on powerful, per- ry” like no other American-made car. formance-oriented, muscular luxury HISTORY: The Cadillac Despite a long and storied history, vehicles like the CTS-V and ATS-V. Automobile Company was born and despite being indelibly etched In short, the name “Cadillac” has in 1902 and quickly gained a into the American imagination, conveyed luxury and style in a dis- reputation as making the world’s Cadillac had lost some of its luster tinctly American way for decades. As most luxurious vehicles. by the 1990s. After a dramatic rein- GM rebounds, the Cadillac legacy will vention, including the introduction not just survive; rather, it will contin- of the exciting CTS sports sedan and ue to set the trend for both American FAMOUS MODELS: Seville, popular Escalade luxury SUV, this and foreign automakers looking to Escalade, Eldorado. American brand once again competes design classy luxury vehicles that with the world’s best. would make anybody proud to own The 2019 Escalade offers 65 percent more KNOWN FOR: The American In 2019, Cadillac continues its focus one. horsepower with 52 percent greater highway luxury car answer to Germany’s on breaking luxury boundaries. It is, as the saying goes, becoming fuel economy than the original 1999 model. Mercedes Benz and England’s The brand is moving upmarket, the Cadillac of automobiles once Jaguar. competing more directly with high- again.
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4 Friday, October 26, 2018 Distinctive Auto Times Leader JeepSPOTLIGHT ON
2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH Wrangler
In its second year of a new design, the Wrangler’s Advanced Safety Group package now includes adaptive cruise control. Renegade
AT A GLANCE Safety and adventure An all-new 1.3-liter direct-injection turbo- charged engine is mated to a nine-speed TECHNOLOGY: Jeep contin- automatic transmission this year. ues to excel in rock-climbing and lthough the rumors about machine, a welcome and trustworthy Jeep’s name being a com- companion of adventuresome indi- all-terrain durability; the company bination of “General” and viduals. receives awards for its new safety A Grand Cherokee “Purpose” are questionable, the com- The spirit of Jeep is best exemplified features. pany’s desire to create a vehicle that in the Wrangler, the classic Jeep. This could travel on paved, unpaved or vehicle is designed entirely for off-road HISTORY: Commissioned by the even nonexistent roads, is obvious for driving, with the kind of high ground U.S. government as a war vehicle anyone to see. clearance and robust four-wheel-drive in 1941; purchased by Chrysler in Enthusiasts from around the world system that allow it to cross virtually 1987. quickly embraced Jeep as the per- any terrain on the planet. fect vehicle in which to experience The Wrangler, Jeep’s most iconic FAMOUS MODELS: Cherokee, the outdoors. Years of innovation vehicle, has a new design that stays Wrangler, Patriot and refinement in engineering have true to its heritage while also gaining increased Jeep’s ability to not only efficiency and refinement. handle rough terrain, but to do so By resisting pressure to significantly KNOWN FOR: Indestructibility in safely. change the intent of its vehicles, Jeep All Grand Cherokee models now feature almost any environment. Jeep occupies an unusual place in has based its future survival on being Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path the automotive industry; neither car exactly what it has always been—and detection as standard equipment. nor truck, Jeep has forged its own by all accounts, this seems to be a identity as a rugged, reliable off-road lucrative path.
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Times Leader Distinctive Auto Friday, October 26, 2018 5 MaseratiSPOTLIGHT ON
2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH Levante GTS
The GTS has a 550-horsepower, 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine assembled in Maranello, Italy by Ferrari. Quattroporte
AT A GLANCE Italian style and speed The Quattroporte has adopted the TECHNOLOGY: Maserati has ny car fan can tell you what to road cars. It used many of the redesigned gearshift lever previously always focused on sophisticated Maseratis are about: mixing same innovations that brought the introduced in the Levante Trofeo. engineering solutions to improve A race-bred speed with classy company so much success on the performance. Ultralight alloys, Italian styling that no other compa- racetrack and incorporated them Ghibli hydraulic brakes, fuel injection, ny can match. into beautiful, stunningly styled turbochargers and LED lighting The brand traces its roots to the street-legal cars. were all moved forward by this five Maserati brothers who were Some of the world’s most icon- company’s engineers. pioneers of European car engineer- ic performance vehicles were built ing in the early 20th century. They by Maserati in the 1960s and ‘70s, HISTORY: Founded in 1914 in were experts at extracting the most including the mid-engined Bora, with Bologne, Italy, its reputation was speed from race cars, and after hon- its futuristic, eye-catching body. forged on the racetrack including ing their skills for other companies, Today, Maserati continues to Formula One and sports cars. they went independent under their build on its foundations of speed own name in 1926. and style. Its cars are more luxuri- One of their first race cars won ous than ever, and they retain an FAMOUS MODELS: 250F, the famous Targa Florio that same air of exclusivity and taste that few Bora, Quattroporte, GranTurismo. year, setting the stage for countless vehicles can match. The MTC+ infotainment system has been wins in sports car and grand prix As new Maserati vehicles are enhanced with updated display graphics KNOWN FOR: Exclusive Italian racing in the decades to come. rolled out, this is a brand to watch and improved climate control ergonomics. speed and style. By the late 1950s, the compa- as it blends its heritage with a for- ny turned its attention more fully ward-looking vision.
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6 Friday, October 26, 2018 Distinctive Auto Times Leader SPOTLIGHT ON THEMANUAL.COM Stylish rotary wheels, gaping front n 2014, Alfa slipped through a crack in the door, re-entering the U.S. air dams, a creased market with a single vehicle: the 4C Coupe. A niche brand with a hood, striking LED Iniche car couldn’t hope for production volume straight out of the taillights, and promi- gate. Even after the convertible (Spider) version of the 4C was added, nent dual exhaust Photo by: Miles Branman/ e Manual Alfa Romeo’s sales still hung in the hundreds of units per year. ports help the Giulia Then, in 2017, Alfa Romeo got serious. In an instant, the lineup stand apart on the open road. Inside, the sport sedan mirrors the Stelvio doubled to include a premium compact SUV (the Stelvio) and a sport SUV’s Italian-crafted glamor. Convenience features build to a generous sedan (the Giulia). With a foot in two of the most competitive luxury array with each trim level, though standard goodies like rain-sensing segments, Alfa launched an advertising blitz that included three separate wipers, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, and keyless entry/ spots during Super Bowl 51. Parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ ignition are compelling. great expense paid off with over 12,000 Alfa Romeos sold in 2017. Interior technology is a mixed bag. A standard 6.5-inch center display At Michigan’s M1 Concourse race track (amidst a constant down- features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (systems BMW and Mercedes- pour), we had the opportunity to drive each of Alfa’s 2018 models, Benz either charge for or don’t offer) to integrate seamlessly with your including the Giulia, Stelvio, and 4C Spyder. Here are our notes: smartphone. Arguably Alfa Romeo’s most important model (one in four vehicles Once in motion, the Giulia is immersive. Best-in-class horsepower sold in the luxury automotive sector are compact SUVs), the Stelvio (280), best-in-class top speed (149 mph), and best-in-class 0-60 mph needs to dazzle. Based on the Giulia sedan and styled to match, the runs (5.1 seconds) trigger a rush with each plug of the throttle. An even Stelvio is a lean, mean CUV that drives smaller than it looks. 50/50 weight distribution and available all-wheel drive (rear-wheel Base, Sport, Ti, Ti Sport, and Ti Lusso trims are powered by a 2.0- drive is standard) keeps things tidy and controllable in corners. Like the liter, turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 280 horsepower. A Stelvio, the Giulia is offered with the Quadrifoglio treatment, meaning Quadrifoglio model turns the heat way up with 505 horsepower from a 505hp, Brembo brakes, and all the microfiber suede interior trim you 2.9-liter, twin-turbo V6. All Stelvio CUVs use an eight-speed automatic can handle. transmission with steering column-mounted shifters. Rear-wheel drive Priced from $38,195, the Giulia is a pulse-pounding alternative to is standard for all except the Quadrifoglio (which is only packaged with some German aging sport sedans. all-wheel drive), though Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel drive system is available for Veteran of Alfa’s new lineup, the 4C lives to prickle the hairs on the a fee. back of your neck. Now offered exclusively as a convertible, this tiny, Compared to BMW’s X3, Audi’s Q5, and Mercedes-Benz’s GLC, the turbocharged terror is one of the most unique vehicles on the market. Stelvio is perhaps the most engaging and dynamic of the set. Steering On paper, the $66,900, mid-engined 4C Spider rivals the Porsche 718 feel, braking, and chassis control are superb. On a soaked race track, Boxster, but the two vehicles are nothing alike from behind the wheel. the Stelvio Quadrifoglio was able to get its surging power to the ground The Alfa’s steering rack lacks hydraulic assistance, its chassis is made with minimal drama, showing off Alfa Romeo’s sophisticated traction entirely of carbon fiber, and its engine displaces less than 2 liters (1.75 to control and torque vectoring systems. Blindfolded, we would never have be exact). We can’t speak to the sports car’s on-road civility (all of our guessed we were driving an SUV with 19 cubic feet of space behind the time with the 4C was spent on an autocross course), but if fun is what second row. you’re after, look no further. Though the Stelvio lacks any discernible performance weakness, it Pound for pound (of which the 4C Spider only has 2,487), there isn’t quite as luxurious as its rivals. Interior accommodations are more isn’t a vehicle on sale with more charisma. Barking and burbling, the sporty than sumptuous, which might deter buyers at the $40,195 entry 237-horsepower roadster tears through corners as quick as your hands point. Still, For daily driving excitement and a healthy dose of curb can move the wheel. Riffling through the six-speed automatic trans- appeal, we think the good far outweighs the bad. mission, never once did we bemoan the absence of a manual gearbox. Staring down established nameplates like BMW’s 3 Series, Mercedes- Despite its rigid structure, the 4C is even comfortable Benz’s C-Class, and Audi’s A4, the Alfa Romeo Giulia leans on its curva- Convenience features are limited to a 7-inch digital driver display, a ceous styling, power, and handling finesse to make an impact. backup camera, an Alpine radio, rear parking sensors, and keyless entry.
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Times Leader Distinctive Auto Friday, October 26, 2018 7 N P L N 10 – General Meeting/ Board Meeting 2 – Osterhout Library Benefit (Joe L) 12 – Members Party (Tina) 4 – Ice Cream Ride 8 – General Meeting/Board Meeting 10 – Tunkhannock Parade 9 – Atlantic City Trip (Burt Occuto) 11 – Summer Party 14 – General Meeting/ Board Meeting 17-18 – Pocono Weekend (Jim Cockerill) 23 – Club Night 23-25 – Carlisle