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Cadillac Sets August 6th Reveal Of First Pure EV 6.29.2020
Cadillac has finally set the reveal date of its first all-electric vehicle the Lyriq SUV. It will officially arrive on August 6, 2020 at 7 PM ET. The crossover, which is said to resemble the above company artist rendering and yet still be dubbed a "show car", was originally set to be unveiled in April but COVID-19 skuttled those plans. While it will be the most… Read More
New King of the Road-2021 Ford F-150 Arrives 6.26.2020
Americans love their trucks, and no truck is loved more than the Ford F-150, the best-selling pickup in the land for 43 straight years. Now, for 2021, Ford intends to extend that winning streak with a new generation F-Series with both evolutionary and revolutionary new features. The exterior is clearly evolutionary, with an even bolder stance and increased use… Read More
Kia Shows New Sedona Minivan Due for 2022 6.25.2020
Known as the Carnival in much of the world, Kia has taken the wraps off its new for 2022 Sedona minivan. Yes, they still make the Sedona and the new one looks really nice, and far more like an SUV than just a big box on wheels. In fact, Kia is calling it their "Grand Utility Vehicle" to try and distance it from other rival minivans. With a longer hood, and lots… Read More
VW Revamps Stylish Fun-to-Drive Arteon Sedan 6.24.2020
Thank goodness for Volkswagen. Despite adding utilities to their lineup at a rapid pace over the last few years, they have not forgotten the joy of driving a great sedan. In this case, it is their top sedan the Arteon that gets a nice freshening for 2021. The revised look, obviously very evolutionary, makes one of the best looking four-doors appear as sleek and… Read More
Kia Joins Global Search for EV Innovation 6.23.2020
Kia has joined corporate cousin Hyundai and LG Chem in a quest for true innovation in electric vehicle development. The effort is to identify, and then invest in 10 EV and battery start-ups that show mass production potential. The companies selected will then join with corporate engineers to work on bringing innovations to the marketplace. The program follows LG… Read More
Jeep “Easter Eggs” Contest 6.22.2020
For some time now, Jeep designers have been incorporating subtle brand icons into various parts of their vehicles, as visual "Easter Eggs" for owners and fans to seek out. From hidden Jeep grilles to the three digits “419” or a 1941 Jeep Willys driving up a mountain, Jeep owners, fans and followers around the world are discovering the “Easter eggs” hidden on… Read More
Ford Previews All-New F-150 Pickup With Sleeper Seat 6.19.2020
Next week Ford takes the wraps off the next generation of the best-selling vehicle in America, the F-150 pickup. Details are starting to leak about the new 2021 light duty, and Ford has released a teaser image of the front-end showing highly recognizable LED bracket lighting. No doubt the lights are to make the new F-Series instantly recognizable when one… Read More
Kia Shows Teaser of Next Sedona Minivan 6.18.2020
Kia Motors Corporation has hinted at the design of the brand’s fourth-generation Carnival flagship minivan today. Released in Korean specification, the all-new Carnival – known to U.S. buyers as the Kia Sedona – targets progressive young families with its combination of innovation, flexibility, and style. With a stronger, more stylish presence, futuristic… Read More
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Packs 480 HP V8 6.17.2020
Just when you were afraid that the Ford Mustang was going all-electric only, while also buying into the SUV craze, comes a welcomed sign of relief. The V8 packing, nearly track ready, 480-horsepower Mach 1. While the Mach 1 is once again a limited edition, it shows that Ford has not forgotten its legends of Mustang faithful. Although this is the first Mach 1 is… Read More
2021 Lexus IS Compact Luxury Sports Sedan 6.16.2020
Lexus has unveiled the latest iteration of its most engaging sports sedan. Tested and developed at the new Toyota Technical Center in Shimoyama, Japan, the 2021 Lexus IS offers up a more dynamic driving experience through rigidity, chassis and suspension enhancements and will be the first Lexus to bear the new Lexus Driving Signature, a design philosophy keyed on… Read More