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Genesis Joins The SUV Ranks With Unveiing of New GV80 1.29.2020
There’s a new addition to the Genesis luxury line-up… their first SUV… the GV80. MotorWeek is at the U.S. debut in Miami Beach. Genesis says the “V” stands for versatility. Until this point, the Korean luxury brand has only offered three sedans, the G70, G80 and G90. We’ve known Genesis had plans for an SUV ever since we saw the concept at the 2017 New York… Read More
Lamborghini Partners With Lego Technic for New Build-It-Yourself Models 1.28.2020
Automobili Lamborghini and Lego have announced a new series of Lego Technic models based on the super sports cars from Sant'Agata. The new 1:8 scale set will launch in summer 2020 and will be the third model in the LEGO Technic Ultimate series, following on from its hugely popular predecessors, including the Bugatti Chiron kit launched last year. This new … Read More
GM EV Announcement 1.27.2020
Talk about a twist of fate. A plant General Motors was planning to close will play a key role in their electric future. This morning, GM announced the Detroit-Hamtramck facility will be their first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant. The plant will produce GM’s first all-electric pickup truck. The plant will also assemble the Cruise Origin. Last… Read More
Uber in D.C. 1.24.2020
Uber is laying the ground work for bringing self-driving ride hailing vehicles to the nation’s capital. Uber’s Head of Federal Affairs, Danielle Burr says today they’re beginning to collect data in Washington, D.C. Right now, a person (what Uber calls a Mission Specialist) will be driving the vehicles during this exploratory process. Uber says they have a… Read More
Customizing Jeep 1.23.2020
The Chicago Auto Show is just a few weeks away and we’re starting to get a glimpse of what’s in store. Mopar has released this teaser sketch. The company plans to use the annual Chicago event to showcase a Jeep Performance Parts limited edition. Mopar offers more than 200 Jeep Performance Parts. The latest additions are expected to give off-road performance… Read More
Curious Cruising 1.23.2020
The idea of a self-driving electric vehicle picking you up when you hail a ride is coming closer to reality. The forward-thinking minds at San Francisco based Cruise have unveiled what they call the Cruise Origin. It’s intentionally meant to not look like your typical car. This electric autonomous people hauler has no steering wheel, pedals or even windshield… Read More
Airbag Recalls 1.22.2020
A new round of voluntary recalls is affecting more than 5-million vehicles made by Japan’s top two automakers. The problem: airbags. Toyota is conducting a safety recall of about 2.9 million vehicles. They say the problem is an electronic control unit that may not be adequately protected against certain electrical noise that can occur in certain crashes. Toyota… Read More
Electrified Subarus 1.21.2020
Like other car companies, Subaru envisions a future where electrification will play a big role. The company has announced they plan to make at least 40% of Subaru global sales electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles by 2030. By the first half of the 2030 decade, electrification technology will be available on all Subarus sold worldwide. By 2050, Subaru… Read More
Big Engine Investment 1.17.2020
General Motors is adding more power to the demand for large trucks and SUV’s. They’re spending $40 Million to upgrade the Global Propulsion Systems plant in Spring Hill, TN. The investment means the plant will be able to produce more 5.3-liter V8 engines. That engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s one of the engine options available in… Read More
Genesis GV80 Makes Official Debut 1.16.2020
Updating the teaser shots released earlier this month, the Genesis GV80, the brand’s first SUV, is now official and already on sale in its native Korea. Genesis says the “V” stands for versatility. Until this point, the new luxury brand has only offered a line-up of three sedans. Immediately you’ll notice the GV80 wears the crest grille that debuted on their… Read More