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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

Mercedes-Maybach EQS All Electric SUV

Mercedes-Maybach EQS All Electric SUV

Redefining automotive excellence in the age of electromobility ... Continue reading

Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Hyundai’s 2024 Elantra and Tucson have each received TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the organization’s top honor. ... 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

Good Old Ford (Cortina) Days, Good New Ford (Maverick) Days, Good Mazda CX-9, Good Lexus RC-F

Good Old Ford (Cortina) Days, Good New Ford (Maverick) Days, Good Mazda CX-9, Good Lexus RC-F

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel San Francisco Bureau December 4, 2023 I as was delighted when the new and best selling Ford Maverick arrived to Belvedere. Not many people know that my very first job out of Uni was with Ford Motor Company. ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

2024 KIA SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 pletely redesigned last year, the 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior additions. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus RZ 450e - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus RZ 450e - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus RZ 450e A first from Lexus By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0617) Major automakers posted double-digit sales gains in the third quarter of 2023. Retail inventories have improved and fleet shipments are rebounding. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Platinum Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Platinum Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

With more than 3 tons of curb weight, 208 inches of length, and 80 inches of width, the latest Sequoia presents some unique management issues around town. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 11, 2023

Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 11, 2023

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

2024 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID PRICING

2024 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID PRICING

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior additions. ... Continue reading

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