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Maserati MC20 Convertible Prototype Showcased 12.21.2021

An early prototype of Maserati’s MC20 convertible supercar has been unveiled outside of the manufacturer’s Modena Plant in Italy. Sporting a blue-and-white cloud-like camouflage, the MC20 convertible is the first drop-top of the MC20 line. Like the coupe, the body is made of carbon fiber and composite materials. Maserati claims the total weight to be… Read More

Production Begins on Refreshed Honda Passport, TrailSport Models 12.20.2021

Mass production of the refreshed 2022 Honda Passport SUV, as well as the Pilot SUV and available Trailsport models, have begun at the company’s Alabama Auto Plant. The 2022 Passport features a new exterior design which reflects the vehicles off-road capabilities; in tandem, Honda’s first Trailsport models feature a heightened sense of off-road utility,… Read More

Ford Mustang Mach-E Offers New Options; 2022 Orders Open 12.20.2021

Ford has opened up orders for the 2022 Mustang Mach-E electric SUV; along with the new model year comes new packages, new colors and updated batteries. The E-SUV’s entry level trim, the “Select” model, has a starting MSRP of $44,995 before any eligible government incentives. This model can be finished in the Grabber Blue Metallic and Cyber Orange metallic… Read More

Rivian Announces Plans to Build Georgia Plant 12.17.2021

Rivian, the Amazon-backed electric vehicle startup, has announced plans to open it's second US assembly plant in Georgia, scheduled to open in 2024. The new plant will cost the company $5 billion and is expected to (eventually) build 400,000 vehicles per year. Located 30 miles east of Atlanta, on the East Atlanta Megasite, it will bring the area more than… Read More

2022 Acura MDX Type S Prices; Speeds to Dealerships for Holidays 12.17.2021

Acura has released official pricing for the 2022 MDX Type S SUV-- claiming that the new model will reach dealerships early next week. The Type S is a performance-geared version of Acura’s flagship SUV, equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine and sport-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission. Together, they put down 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft. of… Read More

Corolla Nightshade and Apex Return for ‘22 12.16.2021

The Toyota Corolla is back for the 2022 model year and with it comes two unique trim options: the Nightshade and Apex Editions. The Corolla Nightshade features black trim across various parts of the body and blacked-out 18-inch wheels. The lower rocker panels, front valance, door handles, mirror caps, satellite antenna, rear roof spoiler and inner headlight… Read More

KR Comeback: Shelby Reintroduces GT500KR Mustang for Company’s 60th Anniversary 12.16.2021

Shelby American announced the return of the Ford GT500KR Mustang in celebration of the company’s 60-year anniversary. The “King of the Road” Mustang will be limited to a special run of 180 cars for the 2020-22 model years-- 60 per year-- as well as an additional 45 available for the international market. Shelby and Ford representatives claim that it will… Read More

Teased: GMC Sierra Denali Electric Pickup 12.15.2021

GMC has teased their all-electric Sierra pickup in a short video. The video gives a glimpse of the impending pickup’s unique front styling and lighting; a thin, white line surrounds the front “grille” and GMC logo, bookended by two hooked headlights. The electric Sierra will only be available in the premium Denali trim. This is GMC’s third all-electric… Read More

Toyota Teases Electric Future; SUVs, Sedans, Coupes, Cruisers 12.15.2021

Toyota unveiled their plans for a carbon neutral future, along with a variety of electric vehicles across various segments, at a media briefing in Japan. Akio Toyoda, global president of Toyota Motor Corporation, expressed his commitment to steering Toyota towards an electrified future, set to be achieved through the ongoing development of hybrids, plug-in… Read More

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Pricing Announced; $40,000 and Up 12.14.2021

The IONIQ 5, Hyundai’s newest EV SUV and first to be built on their E-GMP platform, has been given official pricing across all trims and powertrains. The 2022 IONIQ 5 will be available in seven different configurations. Trims include an SE Standard Range, SE, SEL and Limited; each, with the exception of the standard range, can be outfitted in either Rear… Read More