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Hyundai Clears the Air with New Climate Control Technologies 7.27.2020
In response to growing concern about air quality these days, Hyundai Group has unveiled three new air-conditioning technologies – ‘After-Blow’, ‘Multi-Air Mode’, and ‘Fine Dust Indicator’. The technologies will be introduced initially on select models in Korea and expand to upcoming Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles worldwide in the future. 'After-Blow’… Read More
MotorWeek’s “Car of the Week” Segment Returns! 7.23.2020
MotorWeek is bringing back our original “Car of the Week” segment to celebrate our 40th season! Viewers are invited to send in a short video of their own personal favorite ride for the chance to selected for an episode of MotorWeek starting in September. So grab your cellphone, stand next to your ride, and tell us why it's so special to you! Video… Read More
Back in Black: Three Vehicles Launch New Blacked Out Special Editions 7.23.2020
Lexus, Ram and Hyundai have all just announced new blacked out special edition models. The 2021 NX 300h F SPORT Black Line special edition model comes in one of three exterior colors, including the all-new Grecian Water, Ultra White and Obsidian, to go with the 18” dark sputter finish wheels and color-keyed over fenders, extending the paint color closer to… Read More
Ford Mach-E Prototype Strikes With 1400 HP! 7.21.2020
Ford Mach-E 1400 Prototype For anyone that still has a doubt that all-electric cars are fast, just take a gander at the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype. With no less than seven electric motors, this one-of-a-kind concept delivers, as the name says, an outragious 1400-horsepower! Developed in collaboration with RTR Vehicles, it is capable of 160 miles-per-hour… Read More
Volkswagen Atlas Lands Spot on Ward’s Best UX List 7.21.2020
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Volkswagen has announced that the 2020 Atlas Cross Sport SUV has been named to Ward's Best UX List. The award is given to vehicles that have an outstanding user experience. That includes how the driver and passengers interact with a vehicle through touchscreens, voice controls, connectivity, infortainment and driver assistance… Read More
Hyundai KONA Electric Surpasses 100,000 Sales 7.20.2020
Global sales of KONA Electric, Hyundai's full-EV small SUV, reached 103,719 units as of June 30 - just over two years since its launch in March 2018. Sales outside of its home market Korea accounted for more than three quarters of the total. Hyundai Motor Company has made zero-emissions mobility a significant part of its long-term strategy. By 2025, the company… Read More
Honda Shrinks Car Lineup 7.17.2020
Honda Fit According to Automotive News, Honda will be shrinking their car lineup after the 2020 model year, and that includes eliminating the entry level Fit subcompact completely. One of the most fun-to-drive cars in the segment, the Fit will be sorely missed. The other model getting the axe after the 2020 model year is the Civic Coupe. Also buyers will no… Read More
Nissan Promises New EV Chapter With Ariya 7.16.2020
As promised Nissan has unveiled what they hope will be a new and best selling chapter in their electric car saga, the Ariya crossover. Nissan's first EV utility, the Ariya has a range of about 300 miles, in long range two-wheel drive trim. Both two-wheel and four-wheel drive models can be fitted with either 63 kWh or 87 kWh battery packs. Two electric motors are… Read More
Land Rover Range Rover Expands Ruggedly Posh Lineup for 2021 7.15.2020
Range Rover HSE Westminster Edition With all the interest this week about the arrival of the Ford Bronco family and their off-road potential, one might forget about the most reknown global dirt trail player, Land Rover. So, Land Rover is speaking up with news about an expanded lineup for the upcoming 2021 model year. The news this round is specifically about… Read More
Ford Unveils “Built Wild” Bronco and Bronco Sport 7.13.2020
The much delayed and highly anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco family is now here and the initial threesome look, at least from Monday night's media blitz, well worth the wait. While the original 1965 Bronco came in a single model, in this rebirth there are three models; Bronco Two-Door, Bronco Four-Door, and Bronco Sport. The summer blockbuster reveal from Ford… Read More