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Ram 1500 Electric Pickup Teased 3.02.2022
New images of the upcoming Ram 1500 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pickup truck were shown off by Ram’s parent company Stellantis. The two images provide a masked look at the pickup’s upper silhouette and thin LED lights. The front view shows the bluish-white running lights converging on an electrified “RAM” lettering on the front fascia; the taillights… Read More
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Polestar O2 Concept Serves as Brand’s “Hero Car” 3.02.2022
Electric car manufacturer Polestar has revealed a new concept car, the O2 roadster. The Polestar O2 is a hard-top convertible designed as the automaker’s “vision of open-top performance… with all the benefits of electric mobility.” The O2, alongside electric performance, showcases the advances made in sustainability and technology. Exact powertrain… Read More
Jeep’s First Fully Electric SUV Revealed 3.01.2022
Images of the first-ever all-electric Jeep SUV were released today, boasting a modern design and flashy yellow paint job. This new electric Jeep SUV does not have an official launch date, but is expected to launch sometime early next year. It will serve as the next step toward Jeep’s vision of Zero Emission Freedom. Nothing more has been confirmed about… Read More
Study Shows Average American Yearly Commute Savings in 2021 3.01.2022
A study conducted by Today Testing found that the average American could have saved upwards of $2,398 in 2021 by working from home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans found themselves skipping the twice-daily rush hour in favor of working from home. Along with saving money on fuel and other car-related expenses, Today Testing found that… Read More
Jeep Bringing Concept 4xe to 56th Annual Easter Jeep Safari 2.28.2022
Jeep has teased two new concept vehicles slated to make an appearance at the 56th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, April 9th through 17th. The teaser images, provided by Jeep and Jeep Performance Parts, give a taste of what the automaker will be bringing to their “home away from home.” One of them is a QR code-esque silhouette of a Jeep Gladiator;… Read More
MINI USA Lineup Sees Price Increase on Five Models; Equipment Changes Announced 2.28.2022
MINI USA has released starting prices for their entire 2023 lineup, which includes a $500 increase across just five of their Cooper models. Those models include the Cooper Hardtop 2- and 4-door, the Cooper Convertible, the Cooper Countryman, and the Cooper Countryman ALL4. Starting prices for all other models remain the same, including the… Read More
2023 Kia Sportage Pricing Announced; Starts at $27,205 2.25.2022
2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Kia has released a list of prices for the 2023 Sportage subcompact SUV, starting with an entry price of $27,205. That amount will afford prospective buyers a front-wheel drive Sportage LX, and that includes the $1,215 destination charge. The FWD Sportage LX is the first of 11 different configurations for the new fifth-generation… Read More
Toyota’s bZ4X Receives Public Fast Charging from EVgo 2.24.2022
Toyota has partnered with EVgo to provide customers of the upcoming 2023 bZ4X with complimentary access to public DC fast chargers for one year. According to Toyota, the deal allows all customers and those who lease the 2023 bZ4X to utilize all EVgo-owned and operated public charging stations an unlimited number of times during the first year. Using the… Read More
Ford Ranger Raptor Heading to US Market 2.24.2022
In a Tweet made by Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company, it was confirmed that the Ranger Raptor pickup will finally make its way to the US Market next year. The Tweet was made following another post advertising the global reveal of the next-gen Ranger Raptor. It is touted by Ford as the most powerful Ranger ever to be built by the automaker. The… Read More
Verizon to Provide 5G Internet for Audi’s Lineup 2.23.2022
Audi of America has announced their plans to partner with Verizon to embed 5G Ultra Wideband network capabilities throughout the automaker’s US lineup. Currently, Audi intends to debut this technology for the 2024 model year. The Verizon 5G internet connection will give way to a variety of features, including more updates and cloud-focused profiles,… Read More