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Kia Adds Powerful Details On Updated 2021 Stinger 8.27.2020
A few weeks ago Kia announced a supposedly minor refresh of their fabulous Stinger sport hatchback for the 2021 model year. At that time it seemed like updated cosmetics were to be the prime focus. Now, however, the full story is out and the revamp takes on a different, and yes more powerful stance. A new engine has been added to the Stinger line-up exclusively… Read More
Porsche Updates 2021 Panamera 8.26.2020
Today Porsche unveiled a freshened Panamera lineup for 2021. All models received attention in an effort to invigorate and broaden the appeal of Porsche’s largest car. For enthusiasts the news is great as the rework includes major changes to the internals for Porsche’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. Output rises to 620-hp, a gain of 70, with an extra 37 lb-ft of… Read More
More Teasers on Jeep Wagoneer Before September Reveal 8.25.2020
Jeep has released more images and a short teaser video on the upcoming Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer that are now scheduled to be officially revealed on September 3rd. Built on the Ram 1500 ladder-style frame and destined to target the likes of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, the Wagoneer duo will be 2022 models and should arrive in dealers by late summer… Read More
VW Starts Production of ID.4-Their First EV SUV 8.24.2020
Volkswagen’s electric efforts meet a milestone as series production of the brand’s first all-electric SUV, the ID.4, gets underway in Zwickau, Germany. The world premiere of the ID.4 follows at the end of September. Volkswagen is now making good on its promise and goal to become a world market leader in e-mobility. While it began life as the slick ID.Cross… Read More
2021 Acura TLX Ready for Launch 8.21.2020
The 2021 Acura TLX is set to launch nationwide September 28th as the quickest, best-handling and most well-appointed sedan in the brand's 35-year history. Built upon a model-exclusive body structure and chassis architecture, the 2021 TLX will initially be offered with a new 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC Turbo engine, delivering more peak torque than the outgoing… Read More
J.D.Power Hands Out 2020 Tech Honors 8.20.2020
With an increasingly confusing array of technologies being added to new cars, pollster and industry observer J.D. Power has issued it’s 2020 U.S. Tech Experience Study (TXI) that highlights which brands are doing the best job with tech. Power acknowledges that some innovations are hits, and other misses, often because consumers don’t appreciate their value or… Read More
Volvo Earns NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings on 11 Models 8.19.2020
Eleven Volvo car models from the S60, V60, XC40, XC60 and XC90 product lines have earned five stars, the highest possible safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program for 2021. The 5-Star Safety Ratings Program provides consumers with information about the crash protection and rollover safety of new… Read More
Ford Cuts Prices On 2021 Explorer SUV 8.18.2020
In something of a surprise move, Ford is actually decreasing prices for the latest edition of the Explorer for the 2021 model year. The Explorer was redesigned last year, moving from a front- to rear-wheel drive architecture, and it moves into it's second year with only modest changes. Base price drops a solid $540, but all trim levels are impacted. The popular… Read More
Jeep Teases Something Grand in New Images 8.17.2020
Labeled only as "Coming Soon", Jeep has released 2 images that indicate a new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer three-row SUV is finally nearing production. The first photo shows the letters O N E E R followed by an American flag badge on a vehicle tailgate, while the second depicts a push-to-start button with a blurry look at some of the cockpit in the background. A… Read More
Elantra N Line Sedan Next Step for Hyundai Performance 8.14.2020
As they promised, Hyundai is expanding its sports and performance lineup with the addition of the new Elantra N Line sedan. The brand says the more agressive Elantra N Line four-door is designed and engineered to deliver more enhanced driving fun to the compact sedan series that launched in April. The N Line model, characterized by N specific design and… Read More