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MotorTrend Names Hyundai IONIQ 5 Its 2023 SUV of the Year

MotorTrend Names Hyundai IONIQ 5 Its 2023 SUV of the Year

IONIQ 5 outpaced a competitive field of 45 all-new or significantly redesigned SUVs The all-electric SUV excelled in key criteria: safety, efficiency, value, advancement in design, engineering excellence and performance of intended function MotorTrend judges praised the "smartly packaged crossover" for its "great range ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The 2022 Corolla Cross has expanded itself into a mini SUV while keeping its good drivability and safety systems. The extra height makes for easier access, increased visibility of road and traffic ahead, and makes traveling over dirt and muddy roads no problem. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus ES 250 AWD Review By Larry Nutson

2022 Lexus ES 250 AWD Review By Larry Nutson

2022 Lexus ES Line Review, Lexus reported U.S. sales of 304,476 vehicles for 2021. That’s up 10.7 percent on a volume basis. ... Continue reading

IIHS Awards Subaru Safety Pick+

IIHS Awards Subaru Safety Pick+

Three Subarus earn Top Safety Pick+ awards The 2022 WRX, 2023 Legacy and 2023 Outback all qualify for the Institute’s highest accolade. October 20, 2022 The 2022 Subaru WRX Three Subaru vehicles — the 2022 WRX, 2023 Legacy and 2023 Outback — earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Sa ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD – Review by David Colman

2022 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD – Review by David Colman

If you're in the market for a three-row SUV that looks and handles better than either the Kia Telluride or Jeep Grand Cherokee, the CX-9 is a good bet. ... Continue reading

2022 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2022 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Try as i might I just couldn't turn myself into a Suburban owner. With every car I review I try to get myself into the mindset of an owner. ... Continue reading

Future Of Electrified Vehicles Report

Future Of Electrified Vehicles Report

IDTechEx Reports on Five Key Technology Trends for Tomorrow's Electric CarThe automotive sector is the largest transport sector, with some 80-90 million cars sold each year globally. Indeed, a global fleet of approximately 1.1 billion cars in use makes the greatest contributions to road emissions, leading the sector to ... Continue reading

HOT C.A.R. Topics October 19, 2022

HOT C.A.R. Topics October 19, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) remained a prominent item in the news this week as we began to see early indicators of an acceleration in electric vehicle investments here in the U.S. We saw other headlines in the EV space concerning raw materials for EV batteries as many automakers continue to explore ways to secure ... Continue reading

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Why are you hearing about my family when I am supposed to tell you what I thought about the brand new 2022 Kia Carnival (Nee Sedona)? It's important that you know that my review included a crowd of Gordons that needed to be shuttled around San Diego ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

New Sporty SE and Premium XLE Grades Added New Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive Available Revised Hybrid System Delivers More Power Hybrid SE Infrared Edition Features Unique Appearance Safety Tech Updated to Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 System New 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia Standard Refreshed Front and Rear Styling ... Continue reading

2022 Blue Book Best Cars for Teens

2022 Blue Book Best Cars for Teens

Experts Help Guide Parents with Comprehensive Advice, Recommend Affordable Vehicles at Various Price Points ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2022 -- Parents of teens are faced with a significant milestone decision when they consider which car to buy for their young driver. ... Continue reading

ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE UNVEILED:

ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE UNVEILED:

Having acquired an electric vehicle named The Columbia Electric Carriage, he foresaw its suitability as a clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine – providing there was sufficient infrastructure to support it. ... Continue reading

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV - Review by Larry Nutson

The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has built on its legacy as the most awarded SUV ever, bringing an all-new architecture, new plug-in hybrid powertrain, all-new exterior design, and all-new interior with world-class craftsmanship. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus NX350h - Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

2022 Lexus NX350h - Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO

With emphasis shifting to electric vehicles, you’d think Toyota and Lexus had done little for the environment. Nothing could be further from the truth. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

The all-new, first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla’s campaign, “Rally Ready,” debuts today featuring the track ready vehicle, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

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