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Ford Ranger Receives Global Refresh 11.29.2021
Ford recently unveiled the next generation of the Ranger pickup for the international market, offering more powertrain options, new looks and greater customer-utility. While this reveal is for Ford’s markets outside of the states, primarily Europe, it could provide insight into the Ranger’s future in America. The current Ranger is one of Europe’s pickup… Read More
Study Finds Cost of Full EV Charge At Home Less than Traditional Fill-Up 11.26.2021
A recent study has found that the cost of charging an electric vehicle at home will typically cost less than a fill-up at the pump for traditional combustion engine counterparts. The analysis was conducted by IHS Markit, Atlas Public Policy and the Wall Street Journal. Using a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV and a Toyota RAV4, a comparison between… Read More
2022 Toyota Mirai Pricing Announced 11.25.2021
Toyota has officially announced pricing for the 2022 Mirai fuel-cell electric sedan: $50,525 with destination fees included. The 2022 Mirai is Toyota’s answer to the expanding zero-emissions luxury sedan market. This second-gen iteration is built on the rear-wheel drive GA-L platform, fitting snugly into the midsize sedan segment. This time, a more… Read More
Move Over, Rudolph; RAM(RED) Edition to Pull Santa’s Sleigh during Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 11.24.2021
Every Christmas, Santa’s sleigh is guided by one particular reindeer with a bright, red nose; but, at the 95th Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Day Parade, Santa trades up from a reindeer to a Ram. This is Ram’s seventh consecutive year as the official truck of the parade. More than 20 trucks will tow all the floats, but the jolly Saint Nick’s sleigh is to be pulled… Read More
50 Years of M—BMW Prepares to Celebrate with Classic Badges and Historic Colors 11.24.2021
Celebrating five decades of their performance-oriented M lineup, BMW is celebrating by bringing back a retro-inspired emblem and historically significant M paint finishes in 2022. With production starting in March 2022, customers will find the iconic BMW Motorsports GmbH logo adorning the front, rear and wheel hubs of their M models. It features the iconic… Read More
Bentley Motors’ Flying Spur Range Appears at Auto Guangzhou; Two New Additions 11.23.2021
Bentley Motors is adding two new members to it's Flying Spur family in the Chinese market; the Flying Spur Mulliner and Flying Spur Hybrid sedans, both of which appeared at the Auto Guangzhou show in China. The Flying Spur Mulliner will take the top-slot in Bentley’s four-door luxury sedan entry for the Chinese market; the Flying Spur Hybrid, however, is… Read More
Lincoln Zephyr Debuts at Auto Guangzhou 11.23.2021
Lincoln’s first sedan produced in China for the Chinese market, the Zephyr, made its debut at Auto Guangzhou, China. The Zephyr is expected to go on sale in the first quarter of next year. It highlights Lincoln’s future designs and innovations, specifically for a new generation of consumers. According to Joy Falotico, president of Lincoln, the Zephyr was… Read More
2022 Nissan Altima Pricing Announced; Starts at $25,525 11.22.2021
Nissan has announced pricing for the entire 2022 Altima sedan lineup, starting at $25,525 for the Altima S after destination fees. Available now, the 2022 Altima offers a choice of two engines, two drive systems and five different levels. Combined, the 2022 Altima is available in 9 different configurations. A special Midnight Edition Package is also… Read More
Kia Niro Teased Prior to 2021 Seoul Mobility Show 11.22.2021
The Kia Niro SUV is getting a new look and is expected for a full reveal at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show on November 25th. In a short teaser video, the new Niro appeared as a silhouette bookended by sharp, angular lights front and rear. In a set of promo images, the exterior rendering was sparsely lit up by ambient reflections; the sharpened-theme of the… Read More
Subaru Treads Into Global EV market with 2023 Solterra SUV 11.19.2021
We recently reported on Subaru’s tease of their upcoming all-electric SUV, the 2023 Solterra, and they have officially revealed it at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This announcement acts as Subaru’s first step into the global EV market, as the 2023 Solterra is the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. It comes standard with a Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system… Read More