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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
GMC Reveals All-New Full-Size Yukon 1.15.2020
Following last month’s unveiling of the new Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC has just taken the wraps off their compliments, the 2021 Yukon and Yukon XL. The standard length Yukon adds five inches of wheelbase and six inches of overall length. The Yukon XL grows four inches in wheelbase but less than one inch overall. Both are completely redesigned full-size… Read More
Volkswagen Releases Pricing for New Atlas Cross Sport 1.15.2020
Volkswagen has now set the price for their new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport coupish utility. The MSRP will begin at $30,545, putting the new 5-passenger midsizer right in heart of the family crossover market. It will complement the larger, 3-row 7-seat Atlas well, and along with the Tiguan, provide dealers and buyers with an extensive range of choices for family… Read More
Get Ready for the Return of Hummer! 1.14.2020
Word continues to circulate that the Hummer name will be revived by General Motors for a series of electrified pickup trucks, and perhaps large SUVs. Word is the new Hummer EVs will be sold through GMC Dealers, perhaps with the tag “Hummer by GMC”. If the multiple sources are correct, the new Hummer pickup will be announced during the upcoming Super Bowl in a… Read More
2020 NACTOY Awards…And the Winners Are… 1.13.2020
Announcing the winners of the 2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards presented this morning at the TCF Center in Detroit. 2020 North American Car of the Year...Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2020 North American Utility of the Year...Kia Telluride 2020 North American Truck of the Year..Jeep Gladiator The identity of the winners were revealed… Read More
Takata Airbag Recall Keeps On Keeping On! 1.10.2020
According to Automotive News, an additional 10 million Takata-sourced airbag inflators are being recalled. This recall covers airbag inflators that were actually installed as repairs after the initial recalls even though their design was still suspect. The concept at the time was that a redesigned inflator would be available before these units became flawed by… Read More
Nissan Shows Advanced All-Electric All-Wheel Drive at CES 1.09.2020
At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nissan took the wraps off an advanced all-electric all-wheel drive technology they are calling e-4ORCE. According to Nissan, using twin motors, e-4ORCE can provide near instant torque to all four wheels to deliver balanced handling that will be on par with many premium sports cars. Nissan also claims… Read More
Carlos Ghosn Speaks in Public 1.08.2020
Ousted Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn is having his say. He held a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon speaking publicly for the first time since his daring escape from Japan more than a week ago. Ghosn made a statement that reportedly lasted an hour. Reuters reports Ghosn says he was treated brutally by Tokyo prosecutors and felt he would not receive a fair trial if… Read More