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PRICE WAR! Tesla Drops Model S Price To Under $70k In Response To Lucid Air And Preempts Competitor's EV Pricing

PRICE WAR! Tesla Drops Model S Price To Under $70k In Response To Lucid Air And Preempts Competitor's EV Pricing

The cut is Tesla’s second this week for the high-end sedan, following a 4% cut to $71,990 on Tuesday. ... Continue reading

Lucid Motors Expands Luxury EV Lineup - Now Includes Under $70k Air +Video

Lucid Motors Expands Luxury EV Lineup - Now Includes Under $70k Air +Video

This new Lucid Air model initiates the full range of high-performance, ultra-efficient luxury EV sedans, which includes Lucid Air Touring, Grand Touring, and Dream Edition versions. Customers can now reserve this new more attainable model of Lucid Air for $300 at https://www.lucidmotors.com/air/reserve.“The Lucid Air ... Continue reading

New Acura MDX Preview +VIDEO

New Acura MDX Preview +VIDEO

October 14, 2020 — TORRANCE, CALIF. MDX Prototype signals a radical design transformation, with a low and wide stance, long hood and sleek pulled-back cabin evoking a more dynamic character New interior takes a quantum leap forward in craftsmanship, materials and technology, including Acura Precision Cockpit™ all-d ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Corolla LE Sedan Hybrid Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Corolla LE Sedan Hybrid Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

I don’t fully understand why there needs to be a Hybrid Corolla. But Toyota seems to want a hybrid for every model except its pickup trucks (I’m willing to bet that there’s a hybrid pickup waiting in the wings) and that’s okay. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD Review by David Colman

2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD Review by David Colman

Let's face it. Not everyone buys a new vehicle because they need ten percent more horsepower or slightly more interior room. ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Updated - Close-up Look

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Updated - Close-up Look

Hyundai today announced the introduction of its 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with a freshened design motif, advanced front and rear lighting signatures, new hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and extensive new driver safety and convenience features. ... Continue reading

2021 Honda Accord Upgrades and Changes Closeup

2021 Honda Accord Upgrades and Changes Closeup

Accord Hybrid gets unique updates including stronger, more responsive acceleration and upsized 19-inch alloy wheels for Touring trim New Sport Special Edition adds premium features to popular Sport 1.5T Widely regarded by experts as the benchmark midsize sedan, Honda raises the Accord's game for the 2021 model year wit ... Continue reading

2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

What better way to get a speed fix after long days at home and road trip in a massive SUV than one of the greatest sports cars on the road? ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus NX 300h Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

2020 Lexus NX 300h Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

I have to tell you sometimes one SUV blends into another. There are big SUVs, mid-size SUVs, smaller SUVs, and little SUVs. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus GX 460 Review by Mark Fulmer

2020 Lexus GX 460 Review by Mark Fulmer

A Combination of Luxury and Off Road Toughness People whgo venture off paved roads know about the Lexus GX 460 and its decade-long reputation for handling rough terrain. The 2020 version features Toyota's Off-Road package that includes a multi camera display that gives you an overhead surround view that not only lets y ... Continue reading

MINI Driving Experience Expands Locations

MINI Driving Experience Expands Locations

After launching a successful driving school program at the BMW Performance Center West at The Thermal Club in Palm Springs, California, MINI USA is expanding the MINI Driving Experience to two new locations on the East Coast – the BMW Performance Center East at Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina and Monticello Motor ... Continue reading

2021 Honda Ridgeline - No More Baby Face

2021 Honda Ridgeline - No More Baby Face

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is set to launch early next year with a bold redesign that reflects its rugged and versatile pickup truck capabilities. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - GT 500, Jeep, Pre-Owned Ferrari FSBO

Letter From Europe - GT 500, Jeep, Pre-Owned Ferrari FSBO

It was wonderful to receive an invitation from my very first employer-Ford Motor Company- to take the new 2020 GT500 for a spin at the legendary Sonoma International Raceway. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO 4x4 DBL CAB Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO 4x4 DBL CAB Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Unlike Ford, Chevy and Ram, Toyota sells more compact pickups than full size models. In fact, with yearly sales of a quarter million Tacomas, this compact Toyota outsells the larger Tundra by more than two to one. ... Continue reading

LIVE NOW: The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch Talking ETHANOL on Auto World Radio - Call In

LIVE NOW: The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch Talking ETHANOL on Auto World Radio - Call In

Today, 6 & 7 PM, Marc Rauch will be talking about ethanol on Mark Evans AUTO WORLD radio show. ... Continue reading

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