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Chrysler Airflow Concept to Appear at CES 2022 12.30.2021
Chrysler has announced that their Airflow Concept electric SUV will be officially unveiled at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Airflow Concept was originally previewed during the Stellantis EV Day and Software Day presentations earlier this year. While very little concrete information is known about the concept car, initial… Read More
Alpha Motor Corporation Unveils SAGA ESTATE Electric Crossover 12.28.2021
Upcoming electric vehicle company Alpha Motor Corporation has added on to their previously announced SAGA electric crossover with a new ESTATE trim. The SAG ESTATE is the third variant of the SAGA line, which stands for “Sleek Adaptive Geometric Architecture.” The ESTATE is an adventure-oriented variant of the crossover, featuring a lengthened rear profile,… Read More
VinFast Delivers First Vehicles to Customers in Vietnam 12.28.2021
The electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast delivered the first VF e34 SUVs to customers in their home country of Vietnam on December 25th. VinFast previously announced their plans to become a player in the global EV marketplace, with sales of their e35 and e36 SUVs to begin in the United States during the first half of 2022. The e34 is a milestone for the… Read More
Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid; First-Ever Nightshade Edition 12.24.2021
The Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid sedan has gained a new trim for the 2022 model year: the Nightshade Edition. Toyota has been adding the Nightshade package to a variety of their vehicles for the 2022 model year, the Avalon XSE Hybrid being the next to receive the blackout treatment. XSE Hybrids equipped with this package will start at $41,725 following… Read More
2022 Nissan Kicks Starts Under $21,000 12.24.2021
Nissan has opened sales on the 2022 Kicks SUV; pricing after destination and handling fees starts at $20,875. The Nissan Kicks S is the entry level trim, followed by the SV and SR. The Kicks S comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen display with Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as Nissan’s own NissanConnect Services. This suite of… Read More
Dodge Direct Connection Returns; First Performance Parts Detailed 12.23.2021
Dodge has brought back their factory-backed performance parts service, Direct Connection; a list of kits has been revealed by the manufacturer. The new upgrade kits, such as the “Tuner” and “Stage” levels, are designed to enhance the performance of a Dodge vehicle in a number of ways-- from tunes and roll cages, to full-blown crate engines. Alongside… Read More
2022 Supra Carbon Fiber Edition; New Options For 3.0 Trims 12.23.2021
Toyota has given the GR Supra a new Carbon Fiber Limited Edition trim for the 2022 model year; also adding new options for the 3.0 and 3.0 Premium trims. The Carbon Fiber Limited Edition will be capped at 600 units, making it the most exclusive Mark V Supra produced thus far. After destination fees, it will retail for $64,305; featuring all the power, tech… Read More
End of an Era: Lotus Exige, Elise, Evora Production Ends 12.22.2021
Lotus has ended production of their Exige, Elise and Evora sports cars, celebrating the trio with a special photoshoot outside of their Norfolk, UK, assembly plant. Over the last 26 years, Lotus built 51,738 cars across these three models. Combined, this represents almost half of the manufacturer's total production in it's entire 73 years of… Read More
ROUSH Puts the “R” in Bronco R with New Kit 12.22.2021
ROUSH Performance, most widely known for their aftermarket Ford support, have announced that orders for their Bronco R Series Kit are now open. The ROUSH Performance R Series Kit can be ordered for any trim Bronco, two-door or four-door, equipped with either the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder or 2.7-liter six-cylinder. With an MSRP of $6,750, the kit will be shipped… Read More
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EPA Emissions Standards: Heightened and Tightened 12.21.2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the final stages of creating new vehicle emissions standards, projected to be stricter than previous administrations. New vehicle emissions requirements are expected to take effect for vehicles starting in the 2023 model year, aiming for a 28.3 percent reduction of pollution through 2026. More aggressive than… Read More