Newly Re-Designed 2014 Chevrolet SIlverado

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is newly re-designed for this model year.  Everything from the interior to exterior has received a style upgrade and we are excited for you to see the changes. Chevrolet has promised a stronger, smarter, and more capable full-size pickup. At Randy Marion Chevrolet in both Mooresville and Statesville we have a full selection of in stock 2014 Chevrolet Silverados. That inventory can be viewed here;

Mooresville 2014 Silverado Inventory 

Statesville 2014 Silverado Inventory

To download a free catalog that includes all the changes made, please click the following link;

Download Catalog 

If you have yet to see it, we encourage you to come in to either location today to check out this brand new truck. If you are a Chevrolet enthusiast, your time will be well spent. 

Read More

2014 New Kia Soul and Optima at the IAA

Kia will present the second generation of the 2014 Kia Soul and a revised Optima at the IAA.

At the IAA, Kia will introduce two innovations: the second generation of the Soul will make her European debut, on the other hand Kia unveils the redesigned Optima, which is to win with more comfort and a sophisticated design new customers.

The second generation of the soul looks at first glance like the current model, but upon further inspection you notice the differences. The Soul has definitely retain its striking design, but now seems best, most modern. In particular, the newly designed front end is a practical small car in the off-road look very good.

Compared to its predecessor, the new Soul is also grown slightly, mainly due to the passengers benefit. After Europe, the second generation of the soul comes in the spring of 2014.

Easily refreshed then presents the Optima midsize sedan, the light units were made even more elegant and primarily intended to offer greater comfort and improved quality.

Was also significantly improved noise insulation, the new Optima's interior by 3.3 decibels quieter than the current version. A new infotainment system and some other improvements also ensure more comfort in the new Optima.

Kia has also optimized the engines of the Optima, which are now even more economical and will shine with better smoothness. The revised Optima Kia you will be able to count early 2014.

Read More

BMW M Performance Parts for BMW 4 Series

Tailored to the particular model and can be combined to suit individual needs - this is the current BMW M Performance range of parts.

BMW expands its product offering in this area now 4-for retrofit options for the BMW. In addition, model-specific BMW M Performance Parts for BMW M cars as well as for models of the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 series is available.

The designed in close cooperation with the BMW M GmbH aftermarket components for the drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit cause a noticeable increase in driving dynamics and underline the sporty touch in the outer appearance and the interior ambience of the respective vehicle.

On the ideal line to an even more intense driving experience: BMW M Performance Parts for the BMW of 4.

Early 2014 caused by model-specific BMW M Performance Parts Additional options to emphasize the sporty character of the Coupé authentic and to make the driving experience even more intense. The BMW M Performance Power Kit, which for the BMW 420d models (+12 kW, +40 Nm), BMW 430d (+20 kW, +40 Nm) and BMW 435i (+25 kW, +50 Nm) is available, provides a significant performance improvement, more performance without impact on the fuel consumption and emission values. Also, a BMW M Performance Muffler system is available for the BMW 428i and BMW 435i models. It includes BMW M Performance Endrohblenden in chrome or the BMW 435i in carbon finish.

For a traction-power transmission curves in the BMW M Performance provides slip differential. Additional contributions to the dynamic driving potential of the coupe afford that emphasizes sport-tuned BMW M Performance chassis that. BMW M Performance braking system with red, yellow or orange-colored brake calipers as well as the BMW M Performance light alloy wheels The weight-optimized forged wheels in a 20-inch are available in two design variations as well as in typical BMW M Performance Bi-color look in Ferric Grey with high-sheen spokes fronts. Also new in the range of BMW M Performance are 18-inch winter wheels in double-spoke design.

The dynamic appearance of the BMW 4-can underline by BMW M Performance components for the exterior. ,-Exterior mirror caps, a black front grille for the BMW kidney grille, a diffuser insert for the rear bumper, side skirts film changes with M Performance wordmark, BMW M Performance side stripes and carbon front splitter and rear spoiler, enhance the sporty appearance and aerodynamics characteristics of the coupe. A racing-inspired ambience in the cockpit performance sports steering wheel is provided with a red center mark or Race display in 12-clock position and a gear lever and handbrake handle in a carbon finish, including Alcantara bellows by the BMW M. Also for the automatic transmission gear selector a carbon surface is available. In addition, interior trim in carbon fiber and Alcantara, a stainless-steel pedals and footrest, and a correspondingly designed BMW M Performance floor mats are available for the BMW of 4.

The new BMW 4-Coupe with BMW M Performance Parts is celebrating its world premiere at the IAA 2013.

Read More

Is the C7 Chevy Corvette Stingray Really a 911 Killer

I recently read a brief, rather uninformative article on CNN about how the Stingray Corvette is finally a Porsche 911 "killer." The author of the article did not really explain how that was, so I was left wondering how the Stingray accomplishes such a task.


I grew up idolizing both the Corvette and 911. As I grew older I realized they are different beasts. The Corvette is like a sledge hammer, brutally powerful but lacking the incredible finesse of the 911. The Corvette relies on a big V8 engine in front while the 911 has a relatively small straight six in the rear. Despite what the public at large thinks, the 911 is not the best handling car on the road. To an extent handling is a preference, but even the most rabid 911 fans have to admit the car is the undisputed king of oversteer. That can be a fun thing, but it also makes the 911 a tough beast to wrangle on a track, unless you have a model with all-wheel-drive.

The  911 also comes in many formats. The new 991 architecture, which boasts many improvements over the impressive 997, is also rolling out. So far only the race-hardened GT3 version of the 991 has been unleashed on the world, but it has picked up tremendous praise (despite its lack of a manual transmission). For the Stingray to hang with the 991, it will have to be as good as some are saying. I haven't had the chance to drive one yet, so for me the jury's still out.

One thing that annoys me about the claim that the Stingray "kills" the 911 is that there is no mention of what version of the 911 it does that to. I can only assume people are referring to the 997, since the GT3 is simply in another class of vehicle. But to just say the one car "kills" the other is quite oversimplified. There are many performance aspects to a car, and no car is perfect in every sense, yet none of these aspects are cited as  reasons the Stingray is superior. Usually professional car reviews are more meticulous.

Here's my opinion: GM loves to make wild, blanket claims. How many times have I heard that some new GM model will turn the company around? Far too many. Wasn't that what Saturn was supposed to be about? Add to that the list of brands the company has killed due to gross incompetence, or in Saab's case pure sabotage, and I have become pretty cynical about GM's wild claims to out-engineer companies that have long track records for superb engineering.

So forgive me if I don't join in the ranks of American automotive writers who are eager to declare the quintessential American sports car beats the legend from Germany. Besides, the thing nobody is mentioning is how the Stingray stacks up against Nissan's Godzilla, or have we all forgotten about that incredible car?

Read More

2014 Mercedes GLA

2014 Mercedes GLA now offers a compact SUV based on the A-Class, Premiere at the IAA.

The new Mercedes GLA completes the offer of Mercedes SUV from downwards and will celebrate at the IAA in September its premiere. Visually, one immediately recognizes that the GLA is related to the A-Class, with a length of 441.7 cm, the GLA but is slightly larger.

Thus, the passengers should be able to appreciate more space than in the closely-cut A-Class, and the entry is made easier by the higher-slung body. The boot capacity is 421-836 liters and can be varied flexibly between.

With the GLA Mercedes wants to move on land in the popular segment of compact off-roader new customers, the mix of dynamic lines and robust appearance is intended to attract new customers to the brand with the star.

Inside, you will also recognize the relationship with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, with which the GLA shares the design of the interior. The GLA is also with the same comfort and safety extras equippable as the A-Class, among other things, there is also the Collision Prevention Assist, Distronic Plus and an automatic parking.

In the engine, customers can choose to start between two petrol and two diesel engines. The entry-level model, the GLA 200 with 156 hp (115 kW), it does not require a new 4Matic all-wheel drive, all other models have these fitted as standard.

The GLA 250 4Matic in this case has 211 hp (155 kW) and is the most powerful model for the time being the GLA series. As the GLA are diesel 200 CDI 4Matic with 136 hp (100 kW), or GLA 220 CDI 4Matic with 170 hp (125 kW) to choose from.

All motors have a start / stop system and are equipped with a manual 6-speed gearbox or the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission.

His debut of GLA at the IAA in September 2013, orders will be accepted from November 2013 and the first units will be delivered in early 2014.

Read More

Hyundai i10 2013 at IAA

Hyundai will present at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new generation i10 car, first info and pics there already.

Hyundai i10 2013

The new Hyundai i10 will make its world premiere at the IAA, there are already first images and info on the new small car from Hyundai.

Compared to its predecessor, the new i10 is dynamic, the wording and the "Fluidic Sculpture" by Hyundai comes into its own. At the very first photos of the i10 also has a high-quality and original than its predecessor.

Here is the new i10 also offer more space and comfort, many amenities that were previously available in higher vehicle categories are now also for the i10.

For example, an automatic climate control, a heated leather steering wheel and cruise control with speed limiter. Compared to its predecessor, the new i10 by 80 mm by 65 mm longer and wider, but it became lower by 50 mm.

The space saving is mainly the passengers in the rear and the trunk volume benefit. After all, summarizes the new boot 252 liters, which is 10% higher than the predecessor.

For more details on the new i10 then after its premiere at the IAA, and shortly thereafter the series production will start.

Read More

The New Acura NSX Sings a Sweet Melody

Have you seen the pictures for the new Acura NSX? It's a great-looking car, but now I have heard the engine sing and I am completely in love. Seriously, in the video below the engine in the NSX comes to life and genuinely sounds like a snarling tiger. Then the car does a hot lap around a track and the engine sings a melody that few others can rival (like Ferrari and the Audi R8).


But don't just take my word for it, watch the video for yourself and fall in love with the upcoming supercar:

Read More