$ Auto2.00 Show Issue 2018 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com www.AutoNewsOnline.com “Distributed monthly for 30+ years” LARGEST CONSUMER AUTOMOTIVE NEWSPAPER IN U.S. Distributed at Retail Outlets, Auto Shows & Events Cadillac Goes on the Offensive with the Intro- duction of the All-New 2019 XT4 AWD Crossover Auto Show Season is here ..................................page 2 How Millennials Buy Cars Differently ................. page 2 Monterey Classic Car Week Recap .................... page 4 NWAPA Announces Run to Sun Winners. ......... page 5 Inside India News Bytes ....................................... page 8 2019 Legends of Auto Gala Dinner .................. page 10 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid LTD ....................... page 13 McCormick’s Palm Springs Auction Nov. 16-18 . page 14 Subaru Introduces 2019 Ascent ...................... page 25 Mecum Las Vegas Auction Nov. 15-17 ............ page 28 The Concorso Italiano Brings Northwest Automotive Writer to 2019 Cadillac XT4 (photo by Auto News) Monterey Over 2 Decades Ago by Bill McCallum In my 30+ years of publishing The Comfort and Convenience by Bill McCallum • Gordon McCalls Motor Steve Carlisle, Cadillac’s Presi- Auto News I have watched Cadillac Package includes, massage controls I first met Frank Mandarano, the Revival @ Monterey Jet Center dent was quoted in the September focus on two main goals. Bring new for driver and front passenger seats. founder of the Concorso Italiano, (Wednesday) August 14, 2019 17th issue of Automotive News, models to market and attracting a The technology package in- at a Mercer Island Car Show in • Legends of Auto Gala Dinner the trade publication, “We have an younger group of buyers. cludes an 8” color Driver Informa- Washington State. Frank and his @ Embassy Suites on Monterey arsenal of products and technol- They have had limited success on tion Center and Wireless Charging. wife Janet invited me attend their Bay (Thursday) August 15, 2019 ogy that will create even more both fronts but with the introduction Standard equipment includes a event that year in Carmel Valley, • Mecum Auctions @ Hyatt differentiation for Cadillac and of the all-new 2019 XT4 Compact DRIVERS ASSIST PACKAGE, Ca. That was over 20 years ago Regency Hotel & Spa (Thurs. thru establish a very unique and attrac- Crossover it’s a new ball game for a COLD WEATHER PACKAGE and the rest is history. Concorso Sat.) Aug. 15 thru Aug. 17, 2019 tive position for us in the global Cadillac and it’s dealers. and a DRIVERS AWARENESS Italiano, one of the most popular • Monterey Motorsports Re- marketplace.” These comments The Compact Crossover seg- PACKAGE. events during classic car week, union @ Weather Tech Raceway were made at the press introduc- ment is one of the fastest growing The all-new 2019 XT4 AWD Pre- continued to grow and eventually Laguna Seca (Thurs. thru Sun.) tion of the all-new 2019 Cadil- segments in the U.S. and while mium Luxury compact crossover is the event was moved to the Black Aug. 15 thru Aug. 18, 2019 lac XT4, which I also attended. the all-new 2019 Cadillac XT4 powered with a 2.0L Turbo, 4-cyl- Horse Golf Course in Seaside. • The Quail, a Motorsports Carlisle went on to say “....we’re base MSRP of $39,295 is high inder engine mated with a 9-speed Tom McDowell took over as the Gathering @ Quail Lodge and going on the offensive.” for standard compact crossovers automatic electronically-controlled Concorso Italiano owner ten years Resort, Carmel Valley (Friday) Cadillac’s plan includes intro- it is very competitive for a luxury transmission. ago and has carried on the tradi- • RM Sotheby’s Auction @ ducing a new or redesigned vehicle model compact crossover. Maybe it’s time to stop by your tion of fine Italian Automobiles, Monterey Conference Center every six months on average The all-new 2019 Cadillac XT4 nearest Cadillac dealer and check Fashion & Cuisine during Classic (Friday & Saturday) through 2021. is loaded with “bells-and-whistles.” out the all-new 2019 XT4. Car Week. The Concorso Italiano • Gooding & Company Auction brought me to Classic Car Week @ Pebble Beach Equestrian Center in Monterey and their event has (Friday & Saturday) been on Global Auto News TOP • Concorso Italiano @ Black Fiat 500L is a “fun to drive” Value based Crossover TEN must see events for over 20 Horse Golf Course, Seaside (Sat- years. (see list below) urday) August 17, 2019 If Classic Car Week in Mon- • Exotics on Cannery Row @ terey, CA is on your “bucket list” Monterey Cannery Row - Mon- see our top ten Must SEE events terey (Saturday) listed below. (Also see Gary Wil- • Pebble Beach Concours d’ liams Classic Car Week recap on Elegance @ 18th Fairway of the page 4 & 5) Pebble Beach Golf Links (Sunday) Concorso Italiano (photo by Taylor Shenuski) Fiat 500L (photo by Auto News) SEE STORY ON PAGE 16 2 Visit: www.AutoNewsOnline.com Auto Show Issue 2018 Auto Show 2019 Kia Forte Audi Shines Honda Accord Toyota Tundra Season Test Drive at 2018 Test Drive TRD Limited Is Here Review Emmy Awards Review Review Bill McCallum Art Gould Joyce Chow Ed Barrett Scot McCallum editor feature editor entertainment editor feature writer “Green Car Guy” It’s the season for West Coast As Kia continues the quest for Issa Rae (“Insecure”), Kunal Honda designers pulled out all Toyota is making a statement Auto Shows where automakers success, one of the best sellers Nayyar (“The Big Bang Theory”), the stops with the makeover of the with the Tundra TRD Limited present their new models and in the Kia line celebrates its 3rd Jeffrey Wright (“Westworld”) were 2018 Accord. They gave it a new Crew Cab. That statement is “... concept cars for public viewing. generation with lots of improve- some of the VIPs chauffeured in styling, a more spacious cabin, don’t count us out in the Great If your considering a new vehicle ments. Everyone knows, cross- 2018 Audi vehicles to Audi’s pre- revised power trains and standard Truck Race for U. S. market I suggest you attend your nearest over SUVs are the hottest segment Emmy party kicking off Emmys safety equipment. share. Without a doubt Ford’s is Auto Show where you will find in the industry. With all the good weekend at the Kimpton La Peer The all-new body features a still the leader with the all-time most new models in one place. things attributed to the recently Hotel, West Hollywood’s latest more assertive-looking nose with best selling F-150. But, both Front and center you will see what introduced Kia Stinger, updating modern chic hotel which opened a large open grille, and a chrome Chevrolet with their Silverado is new in the Truck, SUV, CUV, the Kia Forte seemed like a natural. up earlier this year. Samira Wiley bar that links the LED headlights. and the FCA’s Ram brand are Sedan, Hybrid, Pure Electric, This popular sport sedan picks (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and Mad- The windshield has been pushed working their way up the U.S. Luxury, Van, and Entry Level up on the strengths of the Stinger eline Brewer (“The Handmaid’s back four inches, which not sales chart. Both Nissan with segments. while attracting the customer Tale) arrived in matching Audi Q7s. only improves visibility, but it their Titan models and Toyota that is still drawn to this reliable Audi’s e-tron, the long awaited balances the proportions of the with the Tundra and Tacoma Below you will find a schedule sedan. The Forte is the best-selling electric SUV, debuted at the Audi car. The Accord looks even more models are moving up the back of West Coast Auto Shows sched- vehicle in the Kia line-up. With pre-Emmy party kicking off impressive from the side view, with stretch in the Great Truck Race uled for the next three months. the cowl pushed back five inches Emmys weekend at the end of the a sleek roofline that flows smoothly for U. S. market share. The one Additional information for each and the rear deck shortened, untraditional black carpet. Audi into the small rear-deck lid. thing I have learned in 30 years show is available on line. the all-new Forte is longer and continued its tradition of being Inside, a large touchscreen of publishing Auto News is never Sacramento International wider than the previous model it the official automotive partner dominates the center dash. Buttons count Toyota out when it comes Auto Show replaces. of the 70th Emmy Awards, which on either side make it easier to to crossing the finish line in the 10/19 thru 10/21 This non-turbocharged compact celebrates the best in TV. The Audi access “home” and other settings. race to produce and sell quality Seattle Auto Show car retains its 2.0-liter 4-cylinder e-tron was camouflaged by the Push/pull levers on the console vehicles including trucks. 11/9 thru 11/12 engine. It continues with 147 Audi design team in white with replace the conventional shifter. The Toyota Tundra TRD 4 X 4 horsepower and 132 pound-feet black graphics and fluorescent It looks cool, but it is not easier to Limited Crew Cab is built “Toyota Central California Auto Show of torque. A new 6-speed manual orange bottom reminding one of use. Seats up front have improved Tough,” from the 5.7L i-Force V8 11/16 thru 11/18 transmission is standard with a artist Keith Haring or the female bolstering, and most models have DOHC 32V 381 hp engine to the San Francisco Auto Show continuously variable transmis- Keith Haring street artist M. The power adjusters for the driver. Double Wishbone Front suspen- 11/21 thru 11/25 sion featured throughout the model E-tron was revealed Monday eve- High-end models come with wood sion w/ Stabilizer bar,Trap Leaf Los Angeles Auto Show lines.