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Oldie But Goody: First Drive 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive and 730d xDrive Review +VIDEO

Oldie But Goody: First Drive 2016 BMW 750Li xDrive and 730d xDrive Review +VIDEO

With the new 7 Series, BMW wants to attract even more customers than it did with the current generation, of which some 370 thousand units were sold. ... Continue reading

10 Best Used All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $20,000 Says KBB

10 Best Used All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $20,000 Says KBB

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2023 -- Winter is coming, so it's time for drivers to consider if their vehicle is ready to take on the elements. ... Continue reading

We Don't Need No Stink'n BEV; Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport-type 55 Mile(MOE)(On way to 124) On Electric PHEV model in Japan

We Don't Need No Stink'n BEV; Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport-type 55 Mile(MOE)(On way to 124) On Electric PHEV model in Japan

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 19, 2023 -Toyota launches all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan today. SPORT RS (2.5-liter Series Parallel Plug-in Hybrid Model) (Model with options shown) A new addition to the Crown line-up, the Sport PHEV model is designed to enhance its fun, sporty driving ... Continue reading

Extreme H completes successful shakedown of its first prototype

Extreme H completes successful shakedown of its first prototype

19 December 2023, London: Extreme H has completed the first major milestone in its development, having successfully carried out a shakedown of the series’ first prototype chassis ahead of the launch of the new championship in 2025. For the first time, Extreme H can reveal a teaser of its hydrogen-powered proto ... Continue reading

2023 BMW 2 Series - Review by Art Intelli

2023 BMW 2 Series - Review by Art Intelli

The BMW 1 Series 2023 is an incredibly impressive vehicle. It has a sleek, modern design that sets it apart from other cars on the road. ... Continue reading

LendingTree report: Tesla has the highest accident rate of any brand

LendingTree report: Tesla has the highest accident rate of any brand

*Tesla drivers are the most accident-prone, according to a LendingTree analysis of 30 car brands. We found that Tesla drivers are involved in more accidents than drivers of any other brand.* To determine the best and worst drivers by car brand, researchers calculated the number of driving incidents per 1,000 drivers fo ... Continue reading

Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

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

Nutson's Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

Nutson's Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

Larry's picks among 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

2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo W/Premium Plus Package - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo W/Premium Plus Package - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

You want to know what was so remarkable about the CX-50? That it was unremarkable; it just did its job well. ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2024 KIA SPORTAGE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2024 Sportage receives 2023 TSP+ designation under IIHS's more stringent requirements IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023; The 2024 Kia Sportage has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. ... Continue reading

IIHS: Three midsize luxury SUVs excel in back seat protection

IIHS: Three midsize luxury SUVs excel in back seat protection

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now includes a dummy positioned in the second row behind the driver. The Lincoln Aviator, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Volvo XC60 earn good ratings, while the Acura MDX and BMW X3 are rated acceptable. ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited – Review by David Colman

2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited – Review by David Colman

Hyundai's petite family hauler has come a long way since its introduction in 2004. ... Continue reading

Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both

Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both

Instead of Thinking “Either/Or,” We Should be Thinking “Yes, And…”Nearly 150 years ago, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse fought a battle for the supremacy of Direct Current (DC) vs. Alternating Current (AC) known as the War of the Currents.Not only was the War of the Currents full of false accusations an ... Continue reading

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

Recognized for approach to sourcing innovative interior materials '10 Must-Have Items' distinguish EV9 as a standout for innovative use of materials EV9 recognized for innovative use of interior materials and creative tension embodied by Opposites United design philosophy IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPA ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

This fourth generation Highlander continues to be a popular three-row seat SUV for full family needs and road trips. It has added a new engine and some new tech to its roominess, safety systems, and reliability. It's 18 gallon tank and 29 mpg on the freeways yields a healthy 393 mile range, along with a 5,000 lb. towin ... Continue reading

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