Built-in America for Americans I’ve been waiting to drive the all-new 5-seater Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport ever since I went to the unveiling of the Cross sport in Chattanooga, TN. As the SUV market continues to heat up, Volkswagen is bringing out a midsize SUV. Scott Keogh, President & CEO, Volkswagen of America, introduced the [...]
Off-roading in a Toyota The Sierra Nevada is home to many off-road areas to show off your prowess. Some off-roaders have tried and failed. Here is a video of what not to do when off-roading, and clearly someone that wishes they had TRD-Pro. What is a TRD Pro? The Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Pro is [...]
vehicles in operation (VIO) getting older The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 11.9 years this year, about one month older than in 2019, says IHS Markit. Several factors have contributed to pushing the USA average vehicle age higher, according to IHS Markit. While vehicle scrappage rates [...]
3 Ways To Electrify Your Drive There are three distinct Hyundai Ioniqs, IONIQ Hybrid (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Electric (EV) car. All three of these vehicles have had the exterior and interiors refreshed. The Ioniq has been improved in so many ways that most of the 2020 version enhancements were not available in 2019. [...]
What’s New for the 2020 Lexus LC 500h Interior Updates: MID now includes “Check Fuel Cap” indicator We have reversed tone changes from intermittent to single. Safety: Blind Spot Monitor and Side Mirrors with BSM Indicator now standard. Enhancements include: ▪ New Nori Green exterior available only on Inspiration Series ▪ New Bespoke Saddle Tan [...]
Car sales still struggling in Europe As Europe seemingly gets a handle on COVID-19, its car sales are still struggling. In June 2020, registrations of new passenger cars in the EU totaled 949,722 units, a drop of 22.3% compared to the same month last year, when car sales totaled 1,222,942. This does mark a slight [...]
Action plan to eradicate toxic diesel emissions by 2050 If trucks and buses only account for 4 percent of vehicles on the road, why are fifteen states going after them? Because trucks are responsible for nearly 25 percent of total transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, emissions from trucks are the fastest-growing source of [...]
2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI 6-speed manual new car review Ahhh, The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the sportiest member of the pack, and it just landed in my driveway. It has been 45 years since the seventh-generation Golf iconic hatchback debuted in the United States. The VW Golf represents a modern silhouette of great value, sporty [...]
2020 Toyota C-HR Limited interior Exterior and Drive The Toyota C-HR is a cute Subcompact sport utility vehicle SUV with tons of standard technology, including Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) and active safety. It has a modern interior, sporty roof spoiler, halogen headlights, sport-tuned suspension, 60/40 split rear seats, 7-in touch screen display, Dynamic handling, and [...]
2021 Ford Bronco off-roading World Premiere Three models all meant for off-roading With a base MSRP of $29,995 the 2021 Bronco comes in a two- and four-door SUV configuration The Bronco comes with a 7-speed manual transmission Customizable including being able to remove doors, body panels, and the roof G.O.A.T. Modes include Normal, Eco, Sport, [...]