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Ford Mustang Mach-E Tops List for Green Car Journal 2021 Awards 11.11.2020
The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E tops the Green Car Journal's list of best Green Cars of 2021. The soon to be launched crossover will have an EV range of up to 300 miles. In addition, their 2021 Luxury Green Car of the Year award goes to Volvo's all-electric Polestar 2 five-door fastback. Taking top honors for 2021 Urban Green Car of the Year is the… Read More
2021 Land Rover Discovery Loads Up On Comfort and Connectivity 11.10.2020
The Land Rover Discovery full-size SUV is refreshed for 2021 with enhanced exterior features including distinctive new LED headlights and taillights with fresh front and rear bumpers. Discovery DNA design cues – including the clamshell hood, the stepped roof and the highly visible C-pillar – remain, but the New Discovery delivers a bold exterior evolution… Read More
Hyundai Reveals All-New 2022 Tuscon SUV for the U.S. Market 11.09.2020
Hyundai today unveiled its new 2022 Tucson SUV to U.S. media in West Hollywood, California. The all-new Tucson design is derived from a series of Hyundai Design Center concepts expressing its evolving Sensuous Sportiness global design identity. “Our new Tucson represents the future of Hyundai’s full-spectrum eco-powertrain approach, offering internal… Read More
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Now Available to Order 11.06.2020
Order Up! Powered by the awesome supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, the three-row muscle car Dodge Durango joins Challenger and Charger in Hellcat form, delivering 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. SRT engineers upgraded the Durango SRT Hellcat to improve handling, including several race-inspired technologies and Brembo brakes, resulting… Read More
Volkswagen Reveals Potent 2022 Golf R 11.04.2020
Volkswagen unveiled the latest generation of the brand’s performance halo, the new Golf R, today. This car boasts 315 horsepower, 27 more than the outgoing U.S. model, as well as 310 pound-feet of torque. A newly developed torque vectoring 4Motion all-wheel-drive system features selective wheel torque control on the rear axle—the new rear differential… Read More
CSI: Gothenburg - Volvo’s Car Accident Scene Research Team Celebrates 50 Years of Safety Innovation 11.02.2020
Since 1970, the Volvo Car Accident Research Team has been working to improve the crashworthiness of cars by studying real-life accident scenes. Whenever an accident involving a Volvo occurs around Gothenburg, Sweden, be it night or day, they quickly get to the scene when notified. As they arrive, they start an investigation and document the sequence of events… Read More
Chevrolet Close To Offering Aftermarket Electric Vehicle Conversion Packages 10.30.2020
Chevrolet is set to unveil a new all-electric concept vehicle at the upcoming SEMA360 virtual trade show. The vehicle, a 1977 K5 Blazer, has been converted to all-electric propulsion with a prototype of the Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. The new K5 Blazer-E retains as much of the stock Blazer… Read More
Jaguar Updates E-Pace Utility for 2021 10.28.2020
As it enters a fourth model year, Jaguar is giving the compact E-Pace utility a pleasant updating for 2021. When we first tested the E-Pace in 2018, we found it a nice compliment to the larger F-Pace, providing the marque an expanded lineup of SUVs that managed to embody the performance essence of the legendary sporty car brand. Updates for 2021 include an… Read More
CRAFTSMAN Introduces 50+ New Automotive Specialty Tools 10.27.2020
CRAFTSMAN Tools, long popular with DIY mechanics and professional auto technicians alike, has expanded its Automotive Specialty line with the introduction of 53 new tools. New category additions include products for wheel and tire management, servicing cooling systems, changing fluids, telescoping and retrieval, as well as engine and other general maintenance… Read More
Ford Bronco Online Build and Price Configurator Now Available 10.26.2020
More than 190,000 people have placed reservations for Ford's all-new 2021 Bronco two- and four-door SUVs, and now they can browse the full collection of colors and options and start selecting paint, interior materials and trim series, along with hundreds of options and accessories. Available exterior colors are a mix of earthy grays, blues and blacks, plus a … Read More