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2022 Hyundai Kona N - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Hyundai Kona N - Review by Mark Fulmer

Sacramento, also known as River City, has some levy roads that are simply a great place to test drive Hyundai's spunky all new Kona N - the SUV with both torque and nimbleness to satiate the driver with inner roadster dreams. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Hatchback Premium Plus – Review by David Colman

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Hatchback Premium Plus – Review by David Colman

Finished in diffident Polymetal Gray Metallic Paint ($395), this best-equipped Mazda3 you can buy ($35,810) is the canyon carver's drone of choice. It's inconspicuous, and diminutive, but deceptively faster than it looks. ... Continue reading

KIA CARNIVAL, K5 AND SPORTAGE EARN 2022 NEWSWEEK AUTOS AWARDS

KIA CARNIVAL, K5 AND SPORTAGE EARN 2022 NEWSWEEK AUTOS AWARDS

Kia America earned three honors in the 2022 Newsweek Autos Awards, recognizing the 2022 Carnival as the Best Minivan, 2022 K5 as the Best Family Car and the 2022 Sportage as one of five vehicles selected as an Editor’s Pick, based on features, specifications, and driving impressions. “We are honored to receive thre ... Continue reading

Kia Sportage NHTSA Recall - Do Not Drive!

Kia Sportage NHTSA Recall - Do Not Drive!

October 26, 2022 | Washington, DC Kia America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles due to a continued risk of fire and strongly urges owners of these vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired. An engine ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 TRD Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 TRD Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Toyota has introduced a new model of their venerable 4Runner for 2022 called the TRD Sport. You can instantly identify the Sport by its refreshingly simplified exterior trim. ... Continue reading

Auto News Newsletter

Auto News Newsletter

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Today’s newsletter is arriving a bit later than usual so we can share the not-so-scary Cox Automotive October sales forecast. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Accord Preview

2023 Honda Accord Preview

TORRANCE, Calif. October 25, 2022; The all-new 11th-generation Honda Accord will bring excitement back to the midsize sedan segment with sleek new styling, a more responsive and fun-to-drive hybrid powertrain, and Honda's first integration of Google built-in for seamless on-the-go connectivity. ... Continue reading

Alef Launches The Alef Flying Car, First and Only Drivable Flying Car with Vertical Takeoff and Landing Fitting Today's Road Infrastructure

Alef Launches The Alef Flying Car, First and Only Drivable Flying Car with Vertical Takeoff and Landing Fitting Today's Road Infrastructure

Set for Production 2025 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 -- Alef Aeronautics, an advanced technology company creating alternative transportation solutions for surging traffic trends, today introduces the Alef "Model A", the only flying car with street driving and vertical take-off. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary October 24, 2022

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary October 24, 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 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer

The subcompact SUV world has a new kid from the folks at Volkswagen who know how to design and engineer small vehicles. First of all you begin with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four and an eight-speed automatic (FWD) transmission which gets a combined 31 mpg. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda CX-30 Premium - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda CX-30 Premium - Review by Mark Fulmer

Mazda has a well-earned reputation for creating cars that are "fun to drive." The CX-30 continues to increase that driving experience, with this year's additional traction. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line Got Me - Review By Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line Got Me - Review By Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

In case you haven't read any of my reviews I'll let you in on something - I am smitten with Kia. I like their style in all meanings of the word. ... Continue reading

Judge Denies Carvana Request for Temporary Restraining Order Against Michigan +VIDEO

Judge Denies Carvana Request for Temporary Restraining Order Against Michigan +VIDEO

Legal and financial woes continue to mount for "vending machine" dealership ... Continue reading

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