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Mazda Unveils new CX-50; Off-Road Capable Compact Crossover Utility 11.15.2021
Mazda has officially unveiled the CX-50, a new crossover utility to be added to the brand’s lineup. It will replace the CX-5. The CX-50 is designed to better compete against the likes of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, and other compact utes in what has become one of the most crowded SUV segments. To that end, the CX-50 was introduced as an… Read More
Ford Mustang Coastal Limited Edition and GT500 Heritage Edition Unveiled 11.15.2021
The Ford Mustang is receiving a new Coastal Limited Edition trim for the 2022 model year, joined by the newly announced Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition. Coastal Limited Edition Mustangs will feature unique 19-inch wheels, rear side scoops, and vinyl side stripes which travel underneath the windows and across the hood. Other exterior trim pieces include a… Read More
Toyota Celebrates Camry and RAV4 with New Trims 11.13.2021
Paying tribute to two of their successful models, Toyota has announced new trim levels for both the 2022 Camry and RAV4, including a hybrid engine for the RAV4 SE. The announcement comes as Toyota celebrates 25 years of RAV4 sales in North America. While hybrid engines have been available on the RAV4 since 2016, the new RAV4 Hybrid SE trim has been… Read More
Kia EV9 Concept Teased Before AutoMobility LA Debut 11.12.2021
Kia has given consumers a sneak preview of their EV9 concept, an all-electric EV set to make it’s world debut at AutoMobility LA on November 17th. The teaser images hint at a bold, ultramodern design; sharp body lines with matching lights front and rear. The rendering shows the body resting on a unique set of wheels, equally angular in design. The interior… Read More
Acura Integra Prototype Revealed; Expected to Start Around $30K 11.12.2021
Acura has unveiled a prototype of the new 2023 Integra, taking the form of a five-door, premium sport compact. The 2023 Integra has been anticipated as Acura’s return of the iconic nameplate. This time, the Integra sports a 1.5-liter VTEC engine with a factory-mounted turbocharger (a first for the Integra line). Built for enthusiasts, an available 6-speed… Read More
Broadcast Radios Still Among Top Features, Study Finds 11.11.2021
The winds of change never stop in the automotive world; however, we suspect some things will take longer to disappear than others, including the broadcast radio. In a recent study done by Edison Research, it was found that 89 percent of Americans said a broadcast radio should be standard equipment in every car. In similar online surveys conducted in… Read More
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Dubbed “Green SUV of the Year” by Green Car Journal 11.11.2021
Hyundai’s new electric crossover, the 2022 IONIQ 5, received the award for Green SUV of the Year from the Green Car Journal. The IONIQ 5 was selected by a jury of automotive experts and staff at the Green Car Journal. According to Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of the Green Car Journal, this particular EV has made a statement for Hyundai, featuring a… Read More
Back in Black (Trim): Nissan Sentra Midnight Edition 11.11.2021
Nissan has recently added the Midnight Edition package to the 2022 Sentra SR, as well as a new All-Weather package for the Sentra SV. The Midnight Edition package features a black V-motion grille upfront with a matching spoiler and diffuser rearwards. Badging found across the exterior is given a similar treatment, complimenting the black 18-inch wheels. The… Read More
Ford and Purdue Partner to Research Liquid-Cooled EV Chargers 11.10.2021
Researchers from Ford and Purdue University have teamed up to devise alternative charging methods for electric vehicles, including a liquid-cooled cable allowing for faster charging solutions. The patent-pending cable, combined with additional technology, would allow for more current to travel through the cable by extracting the additional heat generated by… Read More
Subaru’s First All-Electric SUV, Solterra, to Debut at 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show 11.09.2021
Subaru has announced the 2023 Solterra SUV, their first all-electric SUV, will make it's stateside debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17th. The Solterra is built upon the e-Subaru Global Platform, the brand’s all-electric vehicle architecture. It will feature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and active safety technology packaged in an off-road… Read More