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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

With new style elements and performance features, the 2022 edition of the Tiguan is beginning to make moves on the Honda and Toyota SUV fleets. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus UX 250h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Lexus UX 250h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The most affordable Lexus of the entire model line is the UX mini-SUV. transmissions. Bump up to the more fuel-efficient hybrid range and you have your choice of 3 UX 250h variants. ... Continue reading

CARB, GM, SoCal Edison and Others Join Forces to Keep California in the Lead of the Great EV Scam +VIDEO

CARB, GM, SoCal Edison and Others Join Forces to Keep California in the Lead of the Great EV Scam +VIDEO

The latest attempt to shake down the taxpayers and citizens of California took place yesterday with the launch of a new "partnership" between government agencies, non-government organizations, for-profit corporations, and a new entity called Veloz. ... Continue reading

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E UPdated Pricing EPA-Est. Range, and Colors

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E UPdated Pricing EPA-Est. Range, and Colors

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 – Ford is reopening U.S. order banks Tuesday for the Mustang Mach-E with updated pricing and features as it continues to increase production for the popular all-electric SUV. ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Forte Preview

2023 Kia Forte Preview

IRVINE, CA, Aug. 26, 2022 – One year after a significant product enhancement featured new front and rear design elements, a new available 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display, and an expanded roster of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the Forte compact sedan returns mostly unchanged for model year 2023. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brand Charges Up Electrify Expo New York

Chrysler Brand Charges Up Electrify Expo New York

Chrysler brand is putting a charge into Electrify Expo New York, bringing a fleet of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vehicles as well as a large brand display to the expo, scheduled to take place August 27-28, 2022, at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York. ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Tech is a Double-Edged Sword: Risky to Satisfaction—Yet Necessary for Future Adoption, J.D. Power Finds

New-Vehicle Tech is a Double-Edged Sword: Risky to Satisfaction—Yet Necessary for Future Adoption, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 25 Aug. 2022 — Offering advanced technology content on vehicles often results in a steep increase in problems experienced, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading

GENESIS RANKS HIGHEST OVERALL FOR TECH INNOVATION IN J.D. POWER 2022 U.S. TECH EXPERIENCE INDEX STUDY

GENESIS RANKS HIGHEST OVERALL FOR TECH INNOVATION IN J.D. POWER 2022 U.S. TECH EXPERIENCE INDEX STUDY

Today, J.D. Power designated Genesis as its highest-ranked overall brand in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study. ... Continue reading

The Kia EV9 undergoes final technical testing ahead of 2023 world debut

The Kia EV9 undergoes final technical testing ahead of 2023 world debut

Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the Kia EV9 ahead of its world debut in 2023. The all-electric Kia EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionize the large electric SUV segment, while accelerating Kia’s brand transformation and affirming its leadershi ... Continue reading

Is Propane The Energy Source For Everyone?

Is Propane The Energy Source For Everyone?

Big Oil's Newest Diversionary Tactic to take peoples' minds off petroleum-created pollution, the terrible health issues associated with petroleum oil fuels, and absurdly high energy prices. ... Continue reading

Cost of Car Ownership in the U.S. Jumps 5%

Cost of Car Ownership in the U.S. Jumps 5%

SEATTLE--doxo, the innovative web and mobile bill pay service, today released two new doxoINSIGHTS reports for 2022, revealing that the cost of car ownership has increased 5% year over year to $5,722. The report also revealed that Americans as a whole spend $743 billion annually, on Auto Loans and Auto Insurance combin ... Continue reading

Test road named 'Mobility4All Parkway' in recognition of Toyota's five-year anniversary of becoming ACM founding sponsor

Test road named 'Mobility4All Parkway' in recognition of Toyota's five-year anniversary of becoming ACM founding sponsor

YPSILANTI, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) today unveiled ... Continue reading

Big Deal!: Consumer Alert: Important Hyundai and Kia Recalls for Fire Risk

Big Deal!: Consumer Alert: Important Hyundai and Kia Recalls for Fire Risk

The recalls involve 245,030 Model Year 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade vehicles (NHTSA ID: 22V-633) and 36,417 Model Year 2020-2022 Kia Telluride vehicles (NHTSA ID: 22V-626). An accessory tow hitch sold through dealerships may allow moisture into the harness module, causing a short circuit. In some cases, an electrical sho ... Continue reading

Genesis X Speedium Coupe Interior Revealed

Genesis X Speedium Coupe Interior Revealed

Genesis revealed the Genesis X Speedium Coupe’s interior at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, continuing the design evolution of the Grand Tourer concept.The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is an automotive event held in August each year on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. ... Continue reading