Category Archives: Autos

BMW Says “OK Boomer” to Its Own Flagship Vehicles

BMW published a four-minute and change ad a couple weeks ago for the start of the virtual CES 2021 show. Though this would not normally be a subject worth covering, this particular ad seems to indicate BMW believes their own E65 7-Series is for ridiculous out of touch Boomers. Marketing departments always know what they’re doing, […]

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2021 Kia Seltos S Turbo AWD Review – Routine Competence

2021 Kia Seltos S Turbo AWD Fast Facts 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (175 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm; 195 lb-ft @ 1,500-4,500 rpm) Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, all-wheel drive 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 9.4 city, 7.9 highway, 8.7 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price: $25,490 (U.S) / N/A (Canada) As Tested: […]

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Tesla’s Mesmerizing Video Features Frunk-stamping Robots

Whoever knew that watching a robot stamp frunks could be so satisfying? Tesla has just posted a couple of short videos (below) shot at its factory in Fremont, California, showing robots stamping metal sheets into parts for its Model 3 and Model Y electric cars. The cyclical sound and motion make for a mesmerizing display […]

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U.S. to Replace All Federal Vehicles With Electric Fleet

America’s entire federal vehicle fleet will be replaced by U.S.-made electric models, President Joe Biden announced on Monday. The move is part of a broader “Made in Americaâ€� initiative designed to boost U.S. manufacturing by increasing federal spending on American firms, the newly minted president said in a speech on Monday, January 25. “The federal […]

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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge First Drive Review: It’s Electric

Volvo has said it plans to move away from internal combustion, but right now it only sells one car without a gasoline engine: The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge. The Recharge is an all-electric version of the Volvo XC40 crossover, which launched for the 2019 model year. While the gasoline XC40 competes with pint-sized utility vehicles […]

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2021 Toyota Sienna Review: It’s the Prius Of Minivans

2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum review: The Prius of minivans “With a standard hybrid powertrain and smart interior design, the redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna is the perfect family hauler.â€� Hybrid powertrain Functional “bridge” console Lots of available gadgets Ride quality Underwhelming infotainment Gets pricey with options Minivans were once a popular choice for families, but they’ve […]

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Tesla Cuts Price Of Media Control Unit Upgrade By $1,000

A massive 17-inch touchscreen is one of the signature features of the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X electric cars. Known as the media control unit (MCU), it’s been pushed to its limits by the various new features Tesla has added over the years, so Tesla started offering an upgrade for older cars last […]

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It’s a Bleak Future for Mitsubishi Cars in North America

Mitsubishi has an important product debut coming up: the all-new 2022 Outlander three-row crossover. In what will be the fourth-generation Outlander since 2001, the 2022 model ditches Mitsubishi’s ancient GS platform the Outlander has used since 2007 and sees a migration over to the same platform as the Nissan Rogue. I think this is the […]

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Affordable American Subcompact Crossovers in 2021

They’re small and space efficient because they’re hatchbacks, and they sell well because they’re called crossovers. Which small American CUV is worth buying with real money if you’ve got a $25,000 budget? Chevrolet Trax The Trax is the oldest of today’s trio. On sale elsewhere since 2013, it arrived in North America in 2015 after […]

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