Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Electric SUV Receives 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
Jun 30, 2022
Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIC 5 (built after December 2021) has received an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) designation. The significant achievement now gives Hyundai a total of nine 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in its lineup, ... Continue reading
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Earns Highest IIHS Safety Award +VIDEO
Jun 30, 2022
The all-new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric small SUV, earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn either of the Institute’s two awards in 2022, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passeng ... Continue reading
China Has 65% of Public EV Charging Stations Worldwide
Jun 30, 2022
Easy accessibility to charging stations is one of the essential requirements in the global push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Meanwhile, most of the world is still preparing to build the necessary infrastructure; China has already taken significant strides. According to the numbers presented by StockApps.com, 65% of ... Continue reading
2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupé Review By Larry Nutson
Jun 30, 2022
2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupé Street legal race car! Yes, you read it correctly! The new BMW M4 Competition coupé is a street legal race car. With 503-Horsepower and a curb weight of 3,979 lbs., that’s 7.9 pounds per horsepower. ... Continue reading
2022 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer
Jun 30, 2022
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 Genesis G70 - Review by Larry Nutson
Jun 30, 2022
Genesis, the premium brand of Hyundai, has been on the U.S. auto scene for about five years now, having first appeared for 2016. Genesis has gradually expanded its product line. ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2022
June 29, 2022 – A wide cross-section of Kia America’s world-class SUVs and sedans received high marks in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with the Forte topping the Compact Car segment for the fourth consecutive year. Five other Kia models – Carnival, K5, Rio, Sportage, and Telluride – each ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2022
According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), released today. The disruptions caused by the pandemic—supply chain issues, record-high vehicle prices and personnel dislocations—contributed to vehicle problems reaching a record high in the 36-year history of this benchmark study. ... Continue reading
Keeping Up - Cox Automotive (Not Motorsports) Report June 28, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
Atlanta June 29, 2022; Yesterday, the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team held its annual Mid-Year Review conference call. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough and other members of the team shared their insights (and some music, see below) on how the first half of 2022 has unfolded for ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2022
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away on June 29, 2022, in Huntington, West Virginia, at the age of 98. President Harry S. Truman presented Williams with the Medal of Honor on White House grounds i ... Continue reading
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss
Jun 29, 2022
I like VWs. I find them comfortable, and fun to drive. ... Continue reading
2022 MAZDA CX-9 Signature Road Trip - Review by Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Jun 29, 2022
By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Michigan Bureau Thom: “While the average 7-seat CUV is out of touch with the road, the CX-9 is on a first name basis with it.” That’s Mazda’s opening salvo in the dystopian battle for SUV dominance. And while bold, both Steve and I share the opinion it’s not misg ... Continue reading
2022 Lexus UX 250h Luxury - Review by Mark Fulmer
Jun 29, 2022
Riddle me this: when is a compact car not a compact car? When it is the 2022 Lexus UX 250h Luxury - a compact SUV that is complete with all wheel drive, a hybrid powerplant getting 39 combined mpg, and is endowed with plenty of upscale safety systems. ... Continue reading
The 5 Best Road Trip Destinations from Houston, TX
Jun 29, 2022
Houston is the perfect starting point for an amazing road trip. ... Continue reading
SUBARU PRICING ON 2023 IMPREZA MODELS
Jun 28, 2022
Subaru of America, Inc., today announced pricing on the 2023 Impreza sedan and 5-door models, the only compact passenger cars in America equipped with standard all-wheel drive. Offered in four trim levels – Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited – the 2023 Impreza arrives at Subaru retailers this Fall. ... Continue reading
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