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2026 Jeep® Cherokee Takes Adventure Further Than Ever

2026 Jeep® Cherokee Takes Adventure Further Than Ever

2026 Jeep® Cherokee looks to its adventurous past, innovates for the future with premiere of Stellantis' new 1.6-liter turbo-four hybrid powertrain New propulsion system: more than 500 miles of range and an estimated 37 mpg combined The classic SUV, redefined: bold, boxy exterior design blends iconic cues with modern ... Continue reading

Spectacle in South Africa: Two Chery TIGGO9 Models Collide Head-On, Showing Flawless Safety Performance

Spectacle in South Africa: Two Chery TIGGO9 Models Collide Head-On, Showing Flawless Safety Performance

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 21, 2025 -- On August 20, two Chery TIGGO9 flagship SUVs performed a 50% offset frontal collision test at 50 km/h on a long, straight paved road in South Africa, like two flawless diamonds striking each other in a master's hand—only the hardest crystal can reveal another's inner strength; only the ... Continue reading

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON ALL-NEW 2026 OUTBACK SUV

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON ALL-NEW 2026 OUTBACK SUV

Subaru of America, Inc., today announced pricing on its all-new 2026 Subaru Outback SUV. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Named Top Mass-Market Brand in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study for Sixth Consecutive Year

Hyundai Named Top Mass-Market Brand in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study for Sixth Consecutive Year

Hyundai has once again been recognized as the top mass-market brand in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S.Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study SM, marking the sixth consecutive year the brand has earned this distinction. ... Continue reading

2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study From JD Power

2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study From JD Power

21 Aug. 2025 — During the past decade, J.D. Power has supported automakers in understanding user experiences across more than 100 new technologies, demonstrating a commitment to advancing automotive innovation through consumer insights. ... Continue reading

It's SEMA Time

It's SEMA Time

AUTOMOTIVE GIANTS PREPARE FOR DYNAMIC SEMA SHOW -- Ford, Honda, Mopar/Stellantis, Nissan, and Toyota are set to ignite Las Vegas this November -- DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. ... Continue reading

ai google copy test

ai google copy test

The choice of engine power depends on the intended application, balancing needs for torque (pulling power) versus horsepower (speed and top-end performance), as well as factors like fuel efficiency, handling, and towing capacity. ... Continue reading

Choosing the Optimal Engine Type for Your Vehicle

Choosing the Optimal Engine Type for Your Vehicle

Editors Note: For the past 30 years we have provided research information for vehicle shoppers to help them ... Continue reading

What Are Mild Hybrid Vehicles?

What Are Mild Hybrid Vehicles?

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2025 -- Mitchell, a leader in the development of innovative auto physical damage technology solutions, today announced the release of its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. ... Continue reading

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Minivan coolness! By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1954) More likely than not, I am among the many who say there is a lot of buzz about VW’s new ID. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda MX-5 RF Grand Touring 6 Speed Manual Transmission - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda MX-5 RF Grand Touring 6 Speed Manual Transmission - Review by David Colman

Exceptional two-seat roadster that delivers unadulterated driving pleasure Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL Here are five tell-tale warning signs guaranteed to dissuade most drivers from ever buying a sports car: pedals too small for shoes too large; oversize tachometer located de ... Continue reading

The Race to Gamify the Road: How Tech Giants and Automakers Are Changing Passenger Entertainment

The Race to Gamify the Road: How Tech Giants and Automakers Are Changing Passenger Entertainment

From touchscreens to elaborate multimedia displays around the cockpit, in-car entertainment has moved on from the days of a few limited radio channels controlled by a clunky dial. ... Continue reading

Comparing Clip-On Type and Permanent Towing Mirrors for your SUV

Comparing Clip-On Type and Permanent Towing Mirrors for your SUV

Driving the Land Cruiser is something Australians enjoy a lot. Like many others, you may want to customize your SUV, too. Such changes can be both internal and external. Some customisations help your car stand out on the roads, and there are functional changes too. What if you love to explore the outback or hilly regio ... Continue reading

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