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Jun 17, 2020

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GM to observe a production pause, 8:46 of silence on Juneteenth

Juneteenth  is a portmanteau created from the date June 19. On that date in 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Major Gen. Gordon Granger read aloud the federal order that freed all slaves in Texas, thereby calling an official end to the institution of slavery…

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2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 and 3.0 pricing goes official

We've driven the updated 2021 Toyota Supras already, and now we know the prices for the more powerful inline-six and the new four-cylinder. The inline-six price increases by a smidge, up to $51,945, including the $955 destination charge. That's a $1,…

2021 BMW M5 adopts fresh styling and tech updates from regular 5 Series

With its mild-mannered brethren getting an update this year , the 2021 BMW M5 also gets a facelift. It's a very subtle one. The headlights and taillights get new elements, with the headlights most notably receiving minimalist L-shaped running lights i…

2021 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing spied up close, showing off bronze wheels

Here is yet another closer look at the upcoming Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sedan. Some pertinent details have been flying around this one for a while now. A photo of the interior showing a manual transmission is the latest leak, and it's also one of th…

Airstream updates Flying Cloud and International travel trailers for 2021

Traditional recreational vehicles and travel trailers aren't exactly known for their high-end design or luxurious furnishings. And while many buyers are fine with the vaguely country-inspired style of a new RV or camper, other buyers are looking for …

Icon 1970 Ford F100 Review | Better than it ever was

THERMAL, Calif. - Usually, we drive Icon's latest creations on the roads, freeways and trails near its Chatsworth, Calif., headquarters. And company founder and chief designer Jonathan Ward is usually along for the ride. This time, however, things we…

2021 Ram 1500 could finally get tech handed down from HD lineup

Based on details gleaned from spy shots of a 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport Quad Cab 4×4 prototype, Mopar Insiders believes the 2021 Ram 1500 will adopt a few serious pickup convenience features, two of which have found homes on Ram heavy duty pickups f…

Chevrolet won't have time to fill every 2020 Corvette order

Chevrolet resumed production of the eighth-generation Corvette on May 26, but it won't have time to fill every order it received for a 2020 model. Enthusiasts near the back of the line will receive a 2021 model instead. "We are not going to build al…

Zoom-zoom while towing your Miata in the new Mazda BT-50 pickup

Mazda exited America's pickup segment when it deep-sixed the Ford Ranger-based B-Series after the 2009 model year, but it remains committed to the body style overseas. The third-generation BT-50 introduced online wears an unusually stylish design for…

2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Road Test | The overlanding hauler special

The last time we reviewed a Toyota Sequoia, George W. Bush was the president of the United States of America. The recession had officially hit, and the nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline was $3.27. Great timing for a new truck that's r…