Tuesday, September 15, 2020

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Sep 15, 2020

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All the Nissan Z cars that got us to the Z Proto

One of the longest running and most famous nameplates in Nissan's history is that of the Z car . It has been with us since 1969 nearly continuously, and with only occasional missteps. Only a couple Nissans can match it for history and notoriety, such …

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2022 Hyundai Tucson debuts with striking styling inside and out

Hyundai virtually pulled the covers off its brand-new 2022 Tucson today in Korea, showing off a radically redesigned compact crossover that will be sold in certain markets in two different wheelbase lengths and the option of hybrid and plug-in hybrid…

2021 Jaguar F-Pace hides big interior and powertrain changes under familiar sheetmetal

Jaguar's first-ever crossover is getting a major update. The 2021 Jaguar F-Pace, while looking not much different on the outside, is hiding an all-new interior as well as new engines. The changes to the exterior are quite mild, rather like those of …

2021 Volvo XC90 Review | The Swedish people mover

The 2021 Volvo XC90 is the biggest vehicle in Volvo's lineup, serving up three rows of Swedish luxury. It's an attractive crossover that's instantly recognizable as a Volvo, serving as the flagship that led the brand's revival a few years back. Volvo…

Improved headlights make 2020 Volkswagen Arteon an IIHS Top Safety Pick

The Volkswagen Arteon has made the grade to be an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick for the first time. The 2020 Arteon achieves that honor due to its Good ratings in all six IIHS crash tests, as well as Advanced or Superior ra…

Hyundai, Kia consider body-on-frame SUVs aimed at Tahoe and Expedition

Hyundai and Kia are open to expanding their presence in the SUV segment by each releasing a body-on-frame SUV. Both models will be marketed as alternatives to the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Expedition . "From a brand perspective, obviously that is …

Hummer teases crab mode, reveal set for Oct. 20

DETROIT — GMC confirmed it will reveal the Hummer electric off-roader Oct. 20 and released a video teasing the vehicle's so-called crab mode. Crab mode allows the Hummer to move diagonally and is enabled by the vehicle's four-wheel steering. The vid…

2021 GMC Sierra adds towing tech, new HD Black Diamond Edition

Trailer towing is the focus of several new technologies coming to the 2021 GMC Sierra pickup, with the new features available both on the Sierra 1500 and the Sierra HD. The 2021 Sierra also sees expanded availability of GMC's MultiPro tailgate, a pri…

Foton Big General is a Chinese F-150 Raptor knockoff on Navigator knockoff wheels

Ford's second-generation F-150 Raptor will leave an unexpected legacy, and not the Subaru kind. As the firm prepares to replace it with a new model , a Chinese carmaker named Foton is getting ready to introduce a truck named Big General that dubiously…

Hyundai designs a DIY soapbox car

The designers at Hyundai Europe have developed a build-it-yourself push go-cart, and they're offering free detailed plans for any parent to tackle with their kid. A general booklet about the build is available here . The booklet references a detailed…