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John J Mooney Co-Inventor of 3-Way Catalytic Converter 7.02.2020
John J. Mooney, the co-inventor of the modern 3-way automotive catalytic conventer, died on June 16th at his home in New Jersey at the age of 90. Working at the Engelhard Corporation with fellow chemical engineer Carl D. Keith, the device, first developed in the 1970s, revolutionized the auto industry's ability to cleanup tailpipe emissions and thus drastically… Read More
Volkswagen Unveils Freshened Tiguan 7.01.2020
Volkswagen has reveiled the freshened Tiguan compact SUV. With new stying and added features, the revamped Tiguan will reportedly not go sale here until late 2021 as a 2022 model. Both the front and rear are restyed with a more modern appearance similar to its bigger kin Atlas. Inside all models will have a digital cockpit and updated infotainment. Powertrains… Read More
Kia Optima Out…Kia K5 In! 7.01.2020
When Hyundai unveiled the all-new Sonata mid-size sedan last year, we knew it’s partner Kia would be close behind with a new Optima. However, what we did not anticipate was a name change with the new design. So, for 2021 it’s out with the Kia Optima nameplate and in with the Kia K5, the same moniker the car goes by in home country Korea. We say home country, but… Read More
Ford Offering Three Performance Accessory Packages for Ranger 6.30.2020
Ford is rolling out three new customization packages for 2019 and 2020 Ranger pickups, focused on off-road capability and personal style. Owners added an average of $650 per vehicle worth of Ford accessories to each Ranger pickup sold in the U.S. in 2019 – the nameplate’s first year returned to the U.S. market. Each of the new Performance Accessory Packages will… Read More
Cadillac Sets August 6th Reveal Of First Pure EV 6.29.2020
Cadillac has finally set the reveal date of its first all-electric vehicle the Lyriq SUV. It will officially arrive on August 6, 2020 at 7 PM ET. The crossover, which is said to resemble the above company artist rendering and yet still be dubbed a "show car", was originally set to be unveiled in April but COVID-19 skuttled those plans. While it will be the most… Read More
New King of the Road-2021 Ford F-150 Arrives 6.26.2020
Americans love their trucks, and no truck is loved more than the Ford F-150, the best-selling pickup in the land for 43 straight years. Now, for 2021, Ford intends to extend that winning streak with a new generation F-Series with both evolutionary and revolutionary new features. The exterior is clearly evolutionary, with an even bolder stance and increased use… Read More
Kia Shows New Sedona Minivan Due for 2022 6.25.2020
Known as the Carnival in much of the world, Kia has taken the wraps off its new for 2022 Sedona minivan. Yes, they still make the Sedona and the new one looks really nice, and far more like an SUV than just a big box on wheels. In fact, Kia is calling it their "Grand Utility Vehicle" to try and distance it from other rival minivans. With a longer hood, and lots… Read More
VW Revamps Stylish Fun-to-Drive Arteon Sedan 6.24.2020
Thank goodness for Volkswagen. Despite adding utilities to their lineup at a rapid pace over the last few years, they have not forgotten the joy of driving a great sedan. In this case, it is their top sedan the Arteon that gets a nice freshening for 2021. The revised look, obviously very evolutionary, makes one of the best looking four-doors appear as sleek and… Read More
Kia Joins Global Search for EV Innovation 6.23.2020
Kia has joined corporate cousin Hyundai and LG Chem in a quest for true innovation in electric vehicle development. The effort is to identify, and then invest in 10 EV and battery start-ups that show mass production potential. The companies selected will then join with corporate engineers to work on bringing innovations to the marketplace. The program follows LG… Read More
Jeep “Easter Eggs” Contest 6.22.2020
For some time now, Jeep designers have been incorporating subtle brand icons into various parts of their vehicles, as visual "Easter Eggs" for owners and fans to seek out. From hidden Jeep grilles to the three digits “419” or a 1941 Jeep Willys driving up a mountain, Jeep owners, fans and followers around the world are discovering the “Easter eggs” hidden on… Read More