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Volkswagen ID.4 is first production-based EV to complete NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road race 5.04.2021
A specially prepared Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV completed the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) Mexican 1000 race on April 29 in the Baja peninsula of Mexico, demonstrating the capabilities of the Volkswagen EV powertrain in incredibly demanding conditions and terrain. “This was an exciting test of ID.4 technology because no other… Read More
Ford Donates $1 Million to Teachers Through Virtual Test Drives 5.03.2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford Motor Company is continuing to support children through its Drive 4 UR School program with virtual test drives of its most popular vehicles. The experience will benefit public school students across the country through a $1 million total donation. The test drives, which include the 2021 Bronco Sport Badlands, Mustang… Read More
Subaru Launches Accessories Line to Keep Pets Protected and Comfortable 5.03.2021
Subaru of America has launched a new line of pet accessories designed to keep pets comfortable in their vehicles. Comprised of eleven unique items equipped for Subaru vehicles, the pet accessories ensure that owners can take their furry companions on road trips and remain protected. “Protecting pets is a key component of our Subaru Loves Pets commitment,… Read More
Honda Reveals All-New 11th Generation Civic Sedan 4.29.2021
Honda today formerly revealed detailed information on the all-new Honda Civic Sedan, as the brand kicksoff the 11th generation of it's highly popular compact series. Honda showed a concept of the new Civic last fall, and the production version keeps that same clean, modern exterior and highly personal focused interior. Like the outgoing Civic, two 4-cylinder… Read More
Toyota Introduces Sienna Woodland Special Edition 4.28.2021
The all-new 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Special Edition, with standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, rugged styling and increased ground clearance, is equipped to help families tackle more outdoor adventures. The AWD system, available on all model grades, uses a separate independent electric motor to power the rear wheels the instant additional… Read More
The Drive Toward a Cure ’75 Days of Summer’ Program 4.26.2021
For the 2nd year in a row, non-profit Drive Toward a Cure will be raising funds for Parkinson’s AND encouraging enthusiasts to simply ‘get out and drive!’ The foundation’s ’75 Days of Summer’ program officially begins on the first day of Summer, June 20th, and lasts through Labor Day Weekend – but early registration is already heating up. The premise is to… Read More
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Debuts 4.23.2021
The production debut of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq marks a pioneering moment for Cadillac that illuminates the brand’s future and its vision for luxury motoring. Its distinctive black crystal grille is the calling card for the brand's future styling direction, while signature vertical lighting and clean, tailored body lines set a tone of artfully blended technology.… Read More
Genesis Premieres First-Ever EV Model: Electrified G80 4.20.2021
Genesis officially introduced its first-ever EV model, the Electrified G80, to the global market at the 2021 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. “Today is very special because it represents a variety of firsts for the Genesis brand, not only because this is Genesis’ very first appearance at Auto Shanghai, but also as the first time we are… Read More
Toyota Debuts All-Electric SUV Concept and New Sub-Brand 4.19.2021
Toyota already accounts for more than 40% of all alternative powertrain vehicles sold in the U.S., including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids., and now they have introduced the bZ4X Concept, a vision for the first of a global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the “Toyota bZ” brand … Read More
Hyundai Unveils 2022 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle 4.16.2021
Hyundai today unveiled its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle, which features a secure, open bed area which includes a lockable tonneau cover, hidden bed storage and versatile bed extension accessories in a highly maneuverable all-wheel drive platform. The standard powertrain is a 2.5L direct-injected in-line four-cylinder engine with an… Read More