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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT 2.5L AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT 2.5L AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A beautifully designed & constructed machine for your inner poseur ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Pop the hood on this Corolla and you'll see an advanced hybrid motor that is strictly 2022. But look under the fender wells and you'll find wheels and tires that are so 1975. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

If you want a secure piece of mobile real estate, this should be your SUV choice ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS; CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary July 5, 2022

NHTSA RECALLS; CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary July 5, 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

2022 Hyundai Elantra N - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Hyundai Elantra N - Review by Mark Fulmer

Hyundai gets fast and furious with the N brand of Elantra incorporating dozens of performance enhancing mods to its "everyday sports car" raising the hopes and hormone levels of speed, handling, and sound enthusiasts everywhere. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen America Reports 2Q 2022 Sales Results

Volkswagen America Reports 2Q 2022 Sales Results

Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today reported Q2 2022 sales of 78,281 units, a decrease of 34.4 pct. from 2021. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Buick and Genesis Rank Highest

J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Buick and Genesis Rank Highest

According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), released today. The disruptions caused by the pandemic—supply chain issues, record-high vehicle prices and personnel dislocations—contributed to vehicle problems reaching a record high in the 36-year history of this benchmark study. ... Continue reading

American Honda Sales Challenged by Supply Issues

American Honda Sales Challenged by Supply Issues

American Honda sales top 500,000 units in first half despite severe second-quarter supply issues. HR-V posts best first-half sales of all-time with strong customer pre-orders (6,000+) for all-new 2023 model. ... Continue reading

Jeep® Brand Salutes US Military With Special Limited-edition Freedom Package for 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler

Jeep® Brand Salutes US Military With Special Limited-edition Freedom Package for 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 -- Jeep® brand offers Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom special editions to honor servicemen and servicewomen Military-themed exterior and interior design cues include an Oscar Mike badge, as well as an American flag decal Winch-capable steel front bumper and steel rock rails Jeep brand ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Diversity in automotive engineering, design, technology, and fuel systems, in my view, is a good thing. Hyundai's new Santa Cruz delivers on that concept with a series of distinctive features. ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The Tucson Hybrid follows the successful Hyundai strategy of of presenting unique styling, enhanced value, advanced powertrains, and safety. Even in the crowded SUV market, the Tucson competes by giving buyers some interesting design accents. ... Continue reading

EV Motoring: Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Electric SUV Receives 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+

EV Motoring: Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Electric SUV Receives 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+

Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIC 5 (built after December 2021) has received an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) designation. The significant achievement now gives Hyundai a total of nine 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in its lineup, ... Continue reading

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Earns Highest IIHS Safety Award +VIDEO

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Earns Highest IIHS Safety Award +VIDEO

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric small SUV, earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn either of the Institute’s two awards in 2022, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passeng ... Continue reading

KIA FORTE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2022 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

KIA FORTE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2022 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

June 29, 2022 – A wide cross-section of Kia America’s world-class SUVs and sedans received high marks in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with the Forte topping the Compact Car segment for the fourth consecutive year. Five other Kia models – Carnival, K5, Rio, Sportage, and Telluride – each ... Continue reading

2022 Honda Civic Sedan Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Honda Civic Sedan Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

New for the 2022 Civic Sport: a smooth exterior redesign, a refined and up-scaled interior, enhanced safety systems, MPG of 31 city and 39 highway 36 combined, and a base price of 21K ... Continue reading

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