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Volkswagen Brings New GTI and R at Chicago Auto Show 7.16.2021
The new generation Volkswagen GTI and R hatchbacks finally arrived in America at this week's Chicago Auto Show. The 2022 models will go on sale this fall and at first glance closely match their European counterparts, including power which is a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder for both. The 8th generation GTI, with a direct line to the original "hot… Read More
Chicago Auto Show Debut-2022 Jeep Compass 7.14.2021
The media preview for the delayed and shortened 2022 Chicago Auto Show kicked off today and one of the major news makers was Jeep with the U.S. debut of its updated 2022 Compass compact utility vehicle. Previously unveiled in Asia, the new Compass brings the latest in safety and interior style to one of Jeep’s most globally popular vehicles. While exterior… Read More
BMW X5 Black Vermilion Edition 7.12.2021
BMW has added the limited-edition BMW X5 Black Vermilion for model year 2022. This exclusive X5 xDrive40i features an unmistakably striking and aggressive exterior design and edition-exclusive equipment and details. The central focus of the new Black Vermilion edition is the exclusive interplay between black and red. The BMW Shadowline high-gloss… Read More
Subaru Surpasses 20 Million AWD Vehicle Milestone 7.09.2021
Subaru of America (SOA) today announced the global cumulative production of Subaru All-Wheel Drive vehicles surpassed 20 million in June of this year. In 1975, the U.S. was introduced to Subaru’s “On-Demand” 4WD when it became available for the DL/GL wagon. The system allowed drivers to switch from front-wheel to four-wheel drive while on the go, by… Read More
BMW Introduces 2nd-Generation 2 Series Coupe 7.08.2021
BMW has introduced the next generation of its compact rear-wheel drive-based sports coupes, the 2022 BMW 230i and BMW M240i xDrive Coupes, featuring striking, extroverted styling, more powerful engines, improved chassis and dynamics, greater interior room and the latest in infotainment and connectivity. The 2nd Generation BMW 230i Coupe is 4.3-inches… Read More
Porsche and Rimac Form Joint Venture With Bugatti 7.07.2021
Porsche and Croatian Supercar builder Rimac Automobili have finalized the plans to establish a new joint venture including Bugatti, named Bugatti Rimac. The two companies‘ CEOs Oliver Blume and Mate Rimac signed the relevant contracts, establishing the share split in Bugatti Rimac with 55 percent being held by Rimac Automobili and 45 percent by Porsche.… Read More
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Lotus Debuts All-New Emira Mid-Engined Sports Car 7.06.2021
Like the symbolic flower for which it is named, Lotus Cars is poised for a dramatic rebirth, embodied by the new mid-engined Emira sports car. The Emira has been developed on a new lightweight bonded aluminium chassis, technology pioneered by Lotus and which remains an intrinsic part of the company’s sports car DNA. That innovative vehicle architecture is… Read More
Carmakers announce June and Second Quarter 2021 Sales Results 7.02.2021
June and Second-Quarter sales results are in from many carmakers, and confirm what we have seen in recent months: That the car market is strong and recovering from the many setbacks of the past year. Here are some excerpts.. Nissan Group announced total U.S. second-quarter (April-June) sales for the calendar year 2021 of 298,148 units for Nissan anbd… Read More
Volvo Concept Recharge Accentuates Coming EV Shift 7.01.2021
Volvo is deadly serious about their transformation to an all-electrified brand by 2030, and it is driven home clearly and sleekly in the new Volvo Concept Recharge design study. Widely suspected to hold visual and mechanical clues to the next XC90 crossover utility, the Concept Recharge is both striking on the outside and incredibily inviting on the… Read More
Subaru Teases Next WRX Sport Compact 6.30.2021
In an announcement that can only be described as short and sweet, Subaru is teasing the next road rally-inspired WRX sport compact performance car. No additional details were given at this time except that the car will arrive before the end of the calender year. Subaru will provide updates at https://www.subaru.com/2022-wrx. While few other details are for… Read More