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Porsche Introduces 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo for EV Adventures Off the Beaten Path 3.05.2021
Porsche has rounded out its Taycan performance EV lineup with the addition of a crossover bodystyle, the 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo. It will launch with four variants: the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo. All will feature dual-motor all-wheel drive, two-speed rear transmission,… Read More
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Aston Martin Returns to Formula 1 Racing After 61 Years 3.04.2021
Aston Martin is back at the pinnacle of global motorsport for the first time in more than 60 years, as the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team proudly revealed its 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship contender on Wednesday. The stunning new AMR21 heralds the beginning of a significant new chapter in the 108-year history of the brand, beginning with its… Read More

Honda Grom MiniMOTO Gets Extensive Makeover for 2022 3.03.2021
Honda has announced details of the extensively revised 2022 Grom miniMOTO, which will hit U.S. showrooms in May. The fun little pocket bike features a 125cc fuel injected engine and a new 5-speed transmission for increased performance, while a flatter seat accommodates varying rider heights. The fuel capacity is increased from 1.45 gallons to 1.59, for added fun… Read More

Volvo Confirms All EV Plan by 2030 with Internet Only Sales 3.02.2021
Volvo has now made it official that they will make their last internal combustion engine car in 2029. In 2030 if plans hold, not only will Volvo be an all-electric brand, but they will sell their vehicles exclusively through an online store with set pricing. The automaker also said they will not be closing their physical dealerships however, but will need them to… Read More

Winter Driving Tips from Rallycross Champ Tanner Foust 3.01.2021
Volkswagen and three-time Rallycross champion Tanner Foust have teamed up to offer some common sense winter driving tips that can help any driver control their car in slippery conditions. Foust began his career as an ice driving instructor, and followiing a recent driving demonstration at Taos Ski Vally Resort in Taos, N.M., Tanner’s offered these six helpful tips… Read More

USPS Chooses Design For New Postal Delivery Vehicle 2.26.2021
The U.S. Postal Service has awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh, WI, based Oshkosh Defense, to manufacture a new generation of U.S.-built postal delivery vehicles. The Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) — a purpose-built, right-hand-drive vehicle for mail and package delivery will be equipped with either fuel-efficient internal combustion… Read More

Land Rover Reveals New Defender V8 2.25.2021
The new Defender V8 is the ultimate expression of the Land Rover brand’s toughest 4x4 and recalls the rich heritage of eight-cylinder Land Rover vehicles dating back to the 1970s. The potent new V8 supercharged engine is available in both 90 and 110 body styles and delivers elevated performance and driver engagement without compromising capability. With… Read More

hyundai Launches IONIQ 5 Electric Midsize CUV 2.24.2021
Hyundai has launched the first model of its new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles. Built on a dedicated long-wheelbase BEV platform,The IONIQ 5 is a midsize CUV that sports concept car looks and unique proportions with exceptional interior flexibility. The front of the car is equipped with Hyundai’s first clamshell hood that minimizes panel… Read More

2022 Kia Carnival MPV Replaces Sedona Minivan 2.23.2021
The all-new 2022 Kia Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) replaces the outgoing Sedona minivan and stakes a claim on the unoccupied space between SUV and family hauler. the Carnival arrives with a newname and is the first vehicle to be sold in the U.S. with Kia’s new logo displayed on its hood. Penned at Kia’s California design studio, the Carnival wears a bold… Read More

Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Arrives with 472 HP V8 2.22.2021
If anyone thought for a moment that the naturally-sapirated V8 powered small sport sedan was dead, they certainly, and thankfully, didn't tell the speed freak engineers at Lexus. Behold the 472 horsepower Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance four-door rocket ship revealed today. With 395 pound-feet of touque, this very fast Lexus can dash to 60 mph in an electric-car… Read More