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The coolest new cars for 2021 would not just seem cool to us, for they would work in concert with the environment too. Centering our list to one of the largest markets for the vehicle, here we put forth “The top 10 coolest new cars for 2021 in the U.S.A.”. And no rewards for guessing that most of the cars in our list of “the top cars for 2021” will be electric or hybrid technology-based. Audi E-Tron GT This bold-sedan has been the talk of the town ever since its debut at the Auto Show. The wild-creation is Audi’s third production of electric cars. With two electronic motors producing a combined 590 hp, the transmission system features the typical Quattro system backed, all-wheel drive (AWD). As per the claims, e-Tron will reach up to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The elegant E.V. will take you to a range of around 249 miles in a single full charge, owing to its 800-volt fast-charging system that would recharge 80% of the battery in 20 minutes (backed by the wireless charging technology). No official statement has been released, but the cost estimation ends up to around $100,000. For a sportier experience in an eco-friendly way, the price is worth spending. 2021 Alfa Romeo G.T.V. “Come back of a legendary coupe,” “return of a legendary nameplate,” – are what most auto blogs and channels are labeling it as. Come on; such grand tags could not come out just for a powerful engine or any other bizarre feature. There has to be something specific. The car is based on the technology used to develop the original G.T.V. And comes with much-improved aerodynamics. This new GTV-modified model excels way more due to its well-adjusted power to weight ratio. The twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 engine will produce 505 hp. In all, the attractive design and high value-added to this coupe make it worth giving a thought to buy at an estimated price of $50,000. 2021 Audi RS Q8 Audi RS Q8 leads the era of luxury S.U.V.s with its premium design, mammoth space, enormous power, and terrain independent ride comfort. With a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 Gas engine, producing 591 HP and 590 lb-ft of torque and powered by an 8-speed automatic transmission, it provides a top speed 155mph and throttles the vehicle across the safety laws within seconds. From the modern, attractive and ergonomic cabin, of 197.3 inches length and 117.9 inches width, the panoramic sunroof and H.D. Matrix design L.E.D. headlights, from mild hybrid system improving drive comfort to suspension providing precision regardless of surface, it’s a rider’s choice sport-utility. 2021 BMW i4 To evince the rivals such as the Audi e-Tron G.T. and the Tesla Model 3 that it’s nowhere behind in the race, BMW will reinforce a new jewel to its E.V. collection – 2021 BMW i4. The exact figures are still forthcoming, but the E.V. will run by a 530 hp electric motor with some estimates. BMW claims to provide a driving range of around 372 miles, thanks to an 80.0-kilowatt hour battery pack. The company says the car will flaunt from 0 to 62 mph in just 4 seconds. The time, however, may differ, for the i4 offer both all-wheel and rear drive. We can also expect the latest and opulent interior design and comfort, all that at an estimated cost of $50,000. McLaren GT McLaren GT, McLaren’s first G.T. generation for 2020, is a Grand Tourer with the continent crossing capability and refined, elegant, sleek design. This stunning two-door luxury coupe is crowned with the super-powerful Twin-Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine and 7-speed transmission, which endows it with 612 HP and 465 lb-ft torque. It’s a rear-wheel drive, with a top speed of 203 MPH and a rule-breaker acceleration of 0-60 MPH in 3.1 sec. For sports car lovers, this Grand Tourer can prove to be the fastest car of this class, with a base price of $210,000. Tesla Roadster This highly anticipated all-electric supercar by Tesla, Inc is expected to be released by late 2020. Tesla Roadster is installed with three electric motors, which enable it to follow all-wheel drive and torque variation while cornering. A 200 kWh battery backs the successor of its own earlier version 2008 Roadster. It can get to the speed of 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds, making it the fastest street-legal production car in the world. It is capable of providing a wheel torque of 10,000 Nm, as claimed by the company. To the rider’s bliss, its glass roof can be converted for an open-air driving experience. Since it starts with a base price of $ 200,000, it is quite an expensive beauty. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Since its announcement, there is a different level of hype for the CT5-V Blackwing model among fans. The Blackwing is anticipated to be set up to compete with the sharp rivals, considering the supercharged V8 engine and the top-class ergonomics involved in its designing. The company claims to have improved the suspension and handling of the Sedan, making it safer with barbaric acceleration. The 6.5-liter V8 engine is expected to crank out 650 hp, which will side with either a 10-speed automatic or six-speed manual setup. An estimate of its cost would end up being around $85,000. 2021 Porsche Cayenne G.T.S. What better can we get under the G.T.S. model than the 2021 Porsche cayenne – an S.U.V. build with a sports-car-like feel! The Cayenne G.T.S. is stealing the limelight for its twin Turbo 4-liter V8 engine capable of producing 460 hp. The new G.T.S. embraces the best-sounding exhaust and overwhelming acceleration with a well-laid 8-speed automatic transmission and the all-wheel-drive (AWD). A lowered suspension insulates you from a rough ride experience. The cost to get all other standard features of the Porsche brand for this car is around $108,650. Volkswagen (V.W.) ID.4 Looking at its concept cars for a long time, V.W. is finally going to walk the talk with its new I.D. Cross Series. The ID. is a vital breakthrough towards V.W.’s unprecedented goal, robustly aiming at the electric vehicle industry. The company told that the rear motor would act as the primary source and crank out 201 hp. Besides, another 101 hp can be added through the optional front motor. And what puts ID.4 way ahead of the pack is its battery pack that helps to drive the S.U.V. up to 310 miles. The interior design and other aspects are yet to be disclosed. Still, the enthusiasts are expecting something less tacky than the I.D. The estimated cost is $45,000. Ford Mustang Mach E GT Ford entered the arena of all-electric vehicles through its model-Mustang Mach E. Its revised version Mustang Mach E G.T. is expected to arrive by spring 2021. Framed with a steel and aluminum unibody, it is an all-wheel-drive model. This five-seater S.U.V. is fast as well. It can get to the speed of 60 mph in just 3.80 seconds. The 98.8 kWh battery delivers a total system power of 459 hp. Full system torque can reach as high as 612 lb-ft. The electric S.U.V. is priced at USD 60,500 as of November 2019. [Read Full Story]( [Automakers urge dealers to enforce strict coronavirus precautions]( Redford Township — Strict health measures such as mandatory mask-wearing and daily temperature checks have been the norm in auto plants since mid-May, when the U.S. auto industry resumed production of cars, trucks and SUVs after a pandemic-induced shutdown. But in showrooms and on the lots where customers actually purchase vehicles, the rules are less uniform as auto dealers navigate a patchwork of local and state orders, and varying degrees of COVID-19 outbreaks. Many automakers are offering dealerships guidance, and some are urging dealers to exceed local orders and follow the stringent protocols used in manufacturing facilities. For automakers and dealers alike, the goal is the same: to keep employees and customers safe, so plants and showrooms can remain open amid a fragile recovery of the U.S. vehicle market. “No dealer wants to get called out as having an outbreak in their store,” said Mark LaNeve, vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service for Ford Motor Co. “Nobody wants to have that happen, both for moral and business reasons. It’s not a tough sell with the dealers.” Changing business practices Dave Haack of Livonia stopped by George Matick Chevrolet in Redford recently to pick up his family’s new 2020 Chevy Trax. He opted to purchase the vehicle in the traditional way — stop by the dealership to check out his options, take the Trax for a test drive and then drive it off the lot. As required by an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, he wore a mask into the showroom. He reported a seamless experience, and he felt safe at every turn: “It seemed like everybody had masks, and they had (disinfecting) sprays. And (the dealership employees) stay away from you.” Face coverings, constant sanitization and social distancing are now ingrained into the way Matick does business, said vice president and partner Paul Zimmermann. “Between the adherence to intuitive processes and practices by our employees, and the cleaning that we do, everyone is conscious and aware of it but not scared,” he said. The pandemic and state orders aimed at stopping the spread of the virus have drastically altered the way Matick and other dealerships do business. Matick developed its protocols based on the state mandates, plus guidance from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. (Matick also operates a Toyota dealership.) Here’s what the new normal looks like: prominently placed signage reminding customers to wear a mask and practice social distancing, Plexiglas barriers at desks and constant cleaning of facilities and surfaces. Vehicles also are disinfected before and after they arrive for service work, and after test drives. The showroom and offices have been reconfigured to promote social distancing. Similar practices are in place at Matthews-Hargreaves Chevrolet in Royal Oak. “We go by what the governor says and what the laws are and what General Motors” recommends, said general manager Walt Tutak. GM provided safety guidelines and has helped its dealers procure supplies, such as masks and hand-washing stations. The pandemic also has changed how sales are completed, with more of the experience being handled virtually. Zimmermann estimates at Matick that 90% of the sales process is handled virtually for most customers, compared with 30% to 40% before the pandemic. The dealership is now comfortable with operating this way, but evolving state orders have at times proved challenging to navigate, he said. And as mask mandates have become a political issue, the dealership has sought to keep employees from having to enforce Michigan’s order (which requires masks be worn in indoor public spaces). Most customers comply, but employees will simply provide those who are resistant an explanation of the executive order and the option to either move outdoors or conduct the sale virtually. “We are trying to earn a living by selling and servicing cars,” Zimmermann said. “We shouldn’t have to be police, judge and jury.” Outreach from automakers In the United States, the stores where customers buy vehicles are independent businesses that are affiliated with, but not owned by, the manufacturers. That means automakers cannot control how dealerships respond to the pandemic. But many have been in close communication about best practices — and some are now ratcheting up their outreach to dealerships to encourage them to put in place stricter protocols. LaNeve of Ford recently visited 17 dealerships in eight states to check on their protocols. “From the beginning, going back to March, we’ve been in constant communication with our dealers,” he said. “We were really encouraging them to use masks with their employees and practice social distancing.” Now, as COVID-19 cases soar across parts of the country, particularly in the South and West, Ford has “doubled down” on reaching out to dealers, said LaNeve. “Part of (Ford dealers’) sales-and-service agreement is they have to follow the state and local government laws,” he said. In states where masks are not mandated, “We’re re-emphasizing Ford’s protocols. We’re asking them to do the same things, and showing them the data on why this is a really good idea.” Ford has collected data from customer surveys indicating that customers strongly favor safety measures such as contact-less service and mask requirements. “The states that closed down their showrooms (at the start of the pandemic) really got hurt,” LaNeve said. Dealers “don’t want that to happen again. So it’s in their best interest to really do what they can.” Subaru of America Inc. has issued “readiness checklists” of best practices to its 635 retailers across the United States. “We believe our customers’ expectations are typically stricter than local government guidelines for COVID-19 health and safety,” said Jim Pernas, director of fixed operations for Subaru of America, in a statement. The sales-and-service model does pose a challenge in getting retailers on the same page as the automaker, Pernas acknowledged: “Yes, there are challenges and our customers often contact us if they have issues with a specific retailer following COVID-19 guidance. Our Customer Advocacy Department works closely with our field team, and directly with retailers, to ensure customer concerns are shared and addressed at the store level.” Subaru does not have any financial incentives in place to encourage dealer compliance, but notes that one of its awards program for dealers factors in customer experience — and “we know our customers are factoring COVID-19 safety concerns into the purchase and service experience surveys,” said Pernas. Volkswagen Group of America Inc. says it’s working with NADA (which has a coronavirus hub online) to provide guidance to its dealers. “We have also worked to provide critical dealer and consumer recovery measures during the pandemic including financial support, digital touch-free tools, expanded pickup and delivery options and the sharing of best practices among our dealer network,” spokesman Mike Tolbert said in a statement. Honda and Nissan North America say they, too, have shared guidelines with their retailers. [Read more…]( [Read Full Story]( ------------------ You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](        ------------------ Connect with TheAutomobileNews on Facebook and Twitter [fb](  [tw]( ------------------ You received this email because you operate or create content for a website/service and based on your website it seemed like this could be important information to you and your users. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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