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Ford Begins Pre-Production of All-Electric F-150 Lightning Truck 9.17.2021
As the first pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks roll out of Ford’s new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center and demand soars for the all-electric truck, Ford today said it will increase investment and add jobs to boost production. Ford is investing an additional $250 million and adding 450 more direct jobs across the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, Van Dyke… Read More
2021 J.D. Power APEAL Awards 9.16.2021
On the strength of some very successful new-vehicle launches for 2021, the auto industry continues its trend of producing ever-more appealing vehicles. The BMW 4 Series, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis G80, Kia K5 and Toyota Sienna are all-new or completely redesigned models that achieved segment-topping performances in… Read More
Nissan Reveals Limited-Production T-spec Edition GT-R 9.15.2021
Nissan has announced a special, limited production 2021 GT-R "T-spec" edition, which will be available in two iconic body colors and with a range of upgraded features. Slotting in above the GT-R Premium grade, the new, limited-volume GT-R T-spec adds wider front fenders from the previous Track Edition, gold-painted RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels and… Read More
Chevrolet Updates Silverado for 2022 9.14.2021
Chevrolet has introduced the new 2022 Silverado, a significantly updated version of the brand’s best-selling truck. Highlighting the changes are a fully redesigned interior for LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ and High Country trims featuring a redesigned, sweeping horizontal instrument panel that makes the cabin feel more spacious, along with a new,… Read More
All-New 2022 Subaru WRX Revealed 9.10.2021
Subaru of America today introduced the all-new 2022 WRX with the most advanced features, design, and performance in its nearly 20-year history. The fifth-generation WRX is powered by a new 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine delivering 271 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, a broader torque curve with 258 lb-ft of torque from 2,000-5,200 rpm. The increased… Read More
Petersen Museum Celebrates 60 Years of James Bond Movie Vehicles 9.09.2021
The Petersen Automotive Museum will present a new exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise through a highly diverse selection of iconic screen-used vehicles. Opening September 25, 2021, in the Mullin Grand Salon gallery, Bond in Motion will be the largest official Bond vehicle display to date in the U.S., and will … Read More
Munich Auto Show Highlights 9.07.2021
The major European Auto Show IAA, normally held in Frankfurt every two years, has been moved to Munich this year, and showcased a number of world debut vehicles: The new Mercedes-Benz EQB is a compact all-electric SUV which offers configurations up to 7 passengers. The new EQB will launch in Europe and China at the end of the year, followed by the US… Read More
Land Rover Debuts Defender V8 Bond Edition 9.03.2021
Land Rover SV Bespoke has created a new Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition to celebrate the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, ahead of its world premiere later this month. Inspired by the specification of the Defender SUVs that appear in No Time To Die, the stealthy 2022 Defender V8 Bond Edition features an Extended Black Pack with 22-inch Luna Gloss… Read More
Ranger Splash Returns for 2022 9.02.2021
The much-loved special appearance package from the 1990s is making a comeback, reimagined for today and starting with the 2022 Ford Ranger Splash Package. “Ranger customers love to personalize their trucks – more than 80% customize their Ranger with an appearance package – and with Splash, we’re giving them something exclusive,” said Chad Callandar,… Read More
WalletHub Ranks Best & Worst Cities to Drive In 8.31.2021
With car sales up 9% in the first quarter of 2021, in part due to fear of public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021's Best & Worst ities to Drive in. To determine the most driver-friendly places in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 30 key metrics.… Read More