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Chevrolet Close To Offering Aftermarket Electric Vehicle Conversion Packages 10.30.2020
Chevrolet is set to unveil a new all-electric concept vehicle at the upcoming SEMA360 virtual trade show. The vehicle, a 1977 K5 Blazer, has been converted to all-electric propulsion with a prototype of the Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. The new K5 Blazer-E retains as much of the stock Blazer… Read More
Genesis Reveals Stylish Compact 2022 GV70 Luxury Crossover 10.29.2020
Genesis has delivered a surprise reveal of their new compact GV70 crossover utility. This all-new compact luxury ute is based on the exceptional rear-wheel drive architecture of the much heralded G70 luxury sport sedan. While few specifics accompanied the photos, the pictures themselves are very revealing. The GV70 represents the most attractive combination yet… Read More
Jaguar Updates E-Pace Utility for 2021 10.28.2020
As it enters a fourth model year, Jaguar is giving the compact E-Pace utility a pleasant updating for 2021. When we first tested the E-Pace in 2018, we found it a nice compliment to the larger F-Pace, providing the marque an expanded lineup of SUVs that managed to embody the performance essence of the legendary sporty car brand. Updates for 2021 include an… Read More
CRAFTSMAN Introduces 50+ New Automotive Specialty Tools 10.27.2020
CRAFTSMAN Tools, long popular with DIY mechanics and professional auto technicians alike, has expanded its Automotive Specialty line with the introduction of 53 new tools. New category additions include products for wheel and tire management, servicing cooling systems, changing fluids, telescoping and retrieval, as well as engine and other general maintenance… Read More
Ford Bronco Online Build and Price Configurator Now Available 10.26.2020
More than 190,000 people have placed reservations for Ford's all-new 2021 Bronco two- and four-door SUVs, and now they can browse the full collection of colors and options and start selecting paint, interior materials and trim series, along with hundreds of options and accessories. Available exterior colors are a mix of earthy grays, blues and blacks, plus a … Read More
MINI USA Adds Two Special Edition Models to Lineup 10.23.2020
MINI USA is adding two special edition models to its lineup – the new 2021 MINI Cooper 1499 GT and the new 2021 MINI Countryman Oxford Edition. The MINI Cooper 1499 GT celebrates the brand’s sporting heritage with a nod to one of the best known classic Minis of all time, the Mini 1275 GT.. The MINI Cooper 1499 GT features stealthy Midnight Black Metallic… Read More
First GMC Hummer EV Pickup Sold Out! 10.22.2020
Barely two days after it’s official debut, GMC says that reservations for the first of it’s Hummer EV pickup line are already sold out. With a price of $112,595 that is truly remarkable. When sales begin in the fall of next year, the “Edition 1” Hummer pickup will be the first of four models that will roll out over the next few following years. According to… Read More
2022 GMC HUMMER EV Off-Road Supertruck Revealed 10.21.2020
GMC has revealed the 2022 HUMMER EV, an off-road supertruck propelled by a GM-designed three-motor e4WD system with selectable driving modes and advanced features developed to help conquer tough obstacles and terrain. The unique 4WD drive system with torque vectoring will enable maneuverability and traction unlike anything GM has ever offered — with capabilities… Read More
Genesis Updates 2021 G70 with New Style and Features 10.20.2020
A lot has been written about the outstanding capabilities of the Genesis G70 sport sedan which was honored as MotorWeek’s 2019 Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Luxury Car, as well as being the 2019 North American Car of the Year. While based on the also impressive Kia Stinger, the G70’s shortened wheelbase makes it even more of a driver’s car. Now, for 2021,… Read More
GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant Rechristened as Factory ZERO to Build Electric Vehicles 10.19.2020
General Motors has reconfigured its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center to become an all-electric vehicle assembly plant, to be known as Factory ZERO. The GMC HUMMER EV pickup and the Cruise Origin, a purpose-built electric, self-driving, shared vehicle, and other GM EVs will be built at Factory ZERO, with production of the GMC HUMMER EV pickup set to begin in… Read More