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All-New, All-Electric Kia EV6 Takes Guinness World Records™ Title In Journey Across The United States

All-New, All-Electric Kia EV6 Takes Guinness World Records™ Title In Journey Across The United States

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2021 -- Kia's all-new 2022 EV6 crossover recently made GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS history, traveling 2,880.5 miles with the shortest charging time to cross the United States in an electric vehicle. ... Continue reading

Fisker Inc. Reveals Production-Intent Version of Fisker Ocean

Fisker Inc. Reveals Production-Intent Version of Fisker Ocean

sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today revealed its Fisker Ocean SUV on the first media day of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker detailed the Fisker Ocean’s design philosophy and explained why it will be the most sustainable and innovative vehicle available whe ... Continue reading

Reservations Now Open for All-New 2023 Nissan Ariya Electric Crossover

Reservations Now Open for All-New 2023 Nissan Ariya Electric Crossover

officially announce reservations for the 2023 Nissan Ariya. ... Continue reading

2022 Nissan Maxima Official Pricing In USA

2022 Nissan Maxima Official Pricing In USA

November 18, 2021 QUICK TAKE: Nissan's flagship sedan continues to garner prestigious industry awards Available in SV, SR and Platinum grades, with a high level of luxury content standard Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM® Heated rear seats added as standard on Maxima Pl ... Continue reading

Morgan Plus Four makes its racing debut at Race of Remembrance

Morgan Plus Four makes its racing debut at Race of Remembrance

The cars were developed and supported by the University of Wolverhampton, as part of Morgan’s championing of education and training Data and feedback collected from the race will feed directly into development of current and future vehicles Video footage can be found here Malvern, 18 November 2021The Morgan Motor Com ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Announces 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards

J.D. Power Announces 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards

J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, highlighted by Honda and Lexus being named brand award winners in the mass market and premium segments, respectively. “Accurately forecasting residual values in the auto industry is a key factor in assessing an estimated $225 billion lease portfolio of vehicles in the U ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Back in the Spring in this year of the pandemic I drove Toyota’s 2020 RAV4. In closing out my review I wrote “a bit more excitement is coming in the form of the 302-horspeower Toyota RAV4 Prime, a 2021 model that will arrive in summer 2020. ... Continue reading

2021 Lexus LS 500h - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2021 Lexus LS 500h - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

This years LS continues to please with its stylish exterior, and classy upscale interior, and the comfort and quiet of its hybrid system. With many trims to choose from, the buyers can pick colors and materials that please them. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota bZ4X EV Official Reveal

2023 Toyota bZ4X EV Official Reveal

bZ4X arrives at U.S. dealers in mid-2022 Manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles per charge for XLE FWD New AWD system packaged in a sleek SUV design Spacious, techy interior with abundant legroom Furthering Toyota’s global commitment toward carbon neutrality PLANO, Texas (Nov. 17, 2021) – Toyota’s all-el ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE: Hyundai Debuts SEVEN Electric SUV Concept +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE: Hyundai Debuts SEVEN Electric SUV Concept +VIDEO

Watch It Right Here at 12:55 PM ET - 9:55 AM PT. The sleek and spacious SEVEN highlights Hyundai Motor’s future design and technology innovation in the electric mobility era and hints at a new SUV model coming to the IONIQ family. ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE: Kia Unveils All-Electric SUV Concept EV9 +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE: Kia Unveils All-Electric SUV Concept EV9 +VIDEO

Watch It Right Here at 2:15 PM ET - 11:15 AM PT. Bold exterior highlights Kia’s pioneering electric vehicle design language - Interior images show state-of-the-art tech, including an adaptive and smart lounge space ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

At 7, I stopped counting the number of different materials that went into constructing the dashboard and door panels of the new Elantra. Talk about attention to detail. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid A true big family sedan By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Last year was tough on the auto industry due to the Covid pandemic. However, car brands are now enjoying sales increases in 2021. ... Continue reading