Thursday, February 27, 2020

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Feb 27, 2020

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2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works, heading to retirement

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Over a million Americans had at least one thing in common in 1965: They bought a new Chevrolet Impala. First released as an upmarket evolution of the Bel Air for the 1958 model year, the Impala nameplate was gradually woven into th…

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2021 VW GTI is revealed with more horsepower and torque, but of course

The 2021 VW GTI has finally been revealed, and it doesn't mess with the formula. Inside and out, its only a little more aggressive looking than the regular eighth-generation Golf . Those mild exterior changes hide a punchy turbo four-cylinder that's e…

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel economy and pricing announced

When a car company announces a hybrid, such as the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid , the obvious first question is, "What's the fuel economy?" Frustratingly, Honda wasn't giving an answer at the CR-V Hybrid's debut, but now it's provided the numbers on fuel co…

BMW iNext test mules work up a sweat in the African desert

The electric BMW iNext is inching its way toward production. The German carmaker released images showing camouflaged test mules doing their best to stay cool as they explore the Kalahari Desert under the scorching sun. It's not easy being a prototyp…

Coronavirus fears prompt automakers to send fewer staff to Geneva Motor Show

FRANKFURT — Carmakers are reducing staff attending Geneva's car show next week as Switzerland confirmed three new cases of the coronavirus, including one in Geneva. Toyota on Thursday said it is paring back its attendance to include "business critic…


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VW ID.3 electric car's software bugs threaten summer launch

Volkswagen's issues with software code continue, according to a report in Germany's Manager Magazin  and picked up by Automotive News . In December, Manager explained the VW ID.3's software platform didn't work; nevertheless, the automaker remained com…

Citroen Ami electric car is not even a car, but for $22 a month, who cares?

Citroën expanded its lineup towards the bottom by introducing an electric, two-seater city car you don't need a license to drive. Called Ami, it was developed with both private users and car-sharing programs in mind. The newest addition to the Citro…

2020 Audi SQ7 priced at $85,795 and up; here's what you get

We can now put the second bookend on the 2020 Audi Q7 range. A couple of weeks ago, Audi announced pricing for the entry-level Q7 45 , which starts at $55,795. At the Grey Poupon end of the lineup, the SQ7 will cost $84,800 in base Premium Plus trim, …

Pedestrian deaths in U.S. reach highest level since 1988

New estimates from the Governors Highway Safety Association suggest that pedestrian fatalities rose to the highest levels in more than 30 years in 2019, to 6,590. The report cites familiar culprits, including a lack of safe road crossings, distracted…

A New York man hits a cyclist then sues the cyclist

Bryan Agnello gave up driving an automobile two years ago, but in 2020, he found himself detailing to the police his involvement in a rear-end collision. Agnello was reportedly riding his bicycle in Rochester, New York, on a rainy January evening whe…