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Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Why are you hearing about my family when I am supposed to tell you what I thought about the brand new 2022 Kia Carnival (Nee Sedona)? It's important that you know that my review included a crowd of Gordons that needed to be shuttled around San Diego ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

New Sporty SE and Premium XLE Grades Added New Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive Available Revised Hybrid System Delivers More Power Hybrid SE Infrared Edition Features Unique Appearance Safety Tech Updated to Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 System New 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia Standard Refreshed Front and Rear Styling ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Safety Tech Updated to Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 System New 8-inch Touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia Standard for All Models Sharpened Front and Rear Styling Premium Audio with 800-watt JBL 8-speaker System Now Standard on XSE grade Eye Popping New Colors Added NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2022) – The Toyota Corol ... Continue reading

Cadillac CELESTIQ Sales Release - October 17, 2022

Cadillac CELESTIQ Sales Release - October 17, 2022

The Cadillac CELESTIQ is a handcrafted, all-electric, ultra-luxury flagship that reestablishes the iconic brand as the Standard of the World, while serving as the flagship for the brand’s electric future. ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-30: Pricing and Packaging

2023 Mazda CX-30: Pricing and Packaging

2023 CX-30 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $22,950 for the naturally aspirated models and $33,800 for the turbo modelsI Mazda North American Operations today announces pricing and packaging for the 2023 Mazda CX-30. ... Continue reading

2022 Blue Book Best Cars for Teens

2022 Blue Book Best Cars for Teens

Experts Help Guide Parents with Comprehensive Advice, Recommend Affordable Vehicles at Various Price Points ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2022 -- Parents of teens are faced with a significant milestone decision when they consider which car to buy for their young driver. ... Continue reading

ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE UNVEILED:

ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE UNVEILED:

Having acquired an electric vehicle named The Columbia Electric Carriage, he foresaw its suitability as a clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine – providing there was sufficient infrastructure to support it. ... Continue reading

Playing Field Leveling Off - U.S. Vehicle Inventories at Highest Point Since June 2021

Playing Field Leveling Off - U.S. Vehicle Inventories at Highest Point Since June 2021

Slowing sales helped inventory levels recover further to 1.32 million vehicles in September, a significant jump over where they were a year earlier but still historically low, according to Cox Automotive and the Automotive News Research & Data Center. Cox said the figure — the highest since June 2021 — represented ... Continue reading

Honda Teen Drivers

Honda Teen Drivers

October 18, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Honda providing financial grants to 25 organizations seeking to improve teen driver safety Nearly one-third of U.S. traffic fatalities involve drivers under the age of 25 Application process for 2023 funding cycle awards open through October 31, 2022 Honda is providing more than $2 ... Continue reading

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV - Review by Larry Nutson

The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has built on its legacy as the most awarded SUV ever, bringing an all-new architecture, new plug-in hybrid powertrain, all-new exterior design, and all-new interior with world-class craftsmanship. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus NX350h - Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

2022 Lexus NX350h - Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

With emphasis shifting to electric vehicles, you’d think Toyota and Lexus had done little for the environment. Nothing could be further from the truth. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

The plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime is one of Toyota's more popular SUVs. It makes its mark this year with a bigger battery and a beffier electric engine which yield a 0 - 60 in five and a half seconds. It also puts out a healthy 42 miles of electric-only driving with a full charge. With optimal conditions it is possible to ... Continue reading

2023 Acura Update Release

2023 Acura Update Release

October 17, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif., Arriving at dealers today, the 2023 Acura RDX has been updated with new standard premium services to augment its position as the most premium, performance-focused and technologically sophisticated 5-passenger SUV in Acura history. For the 2023 model year, the award-winning RDX com ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

The all-new, first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla’s campaign, “Rally Ready,” debuts today featuring the track ready vehicle, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY October 17 2022

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY October 17 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading