Marc Carter
2020 Mazda3 Review: Keeping it classy
When the Mazda3 first entered the compact segment way back in 2003, it changed the way we thought of compact sedans and hatchbacks. The Mazda3 added a "premium" feel that the segment was largely missing and now 17 years later, Mazda is still positioning the Mazda3 as the more premium alternative in the crowded compact segment. The 2020 Mazda3 easily...
Refreshed Chevy Equinox delayed until 2022 model year
Chevy had planned to unveil several refreshed models this year, including the Chevy Bolt and Traverse, but the coronavirus has pushed back those plans until the 2022 model year. Chevy has now announced that the arrival of the refreshed Equinox is also being delayed until sometime in 2021, which means it too will arrive as a 2022 model. The 2022...
Honda offers no payments for 90 days, plus a separate discount for first responders
Many automakers are offering buyers no payment options and extra discounts to entice them into buying or leasing a new car during the coronavirus pandemic. Honda has announced that it is also offering current and new car buyers incentives during the pandemic. New car buyers can finance a Honda or Acura and not have to make a payment for the...
2021 Ford Bronco Sport production delayed
We've been waiting in anticipation for the reveal of the new Ford Bronco and its smaller sibling, the Bronco Sport. We were supposed to finally get to see the 2021 Bronco Sport this week at the New York Auto Show, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, that show has been moved until August. Thankfully the guys over at BroncoSportForum.com posted...
MINI brings back the manual for 2021 models
While most buyers prefer to not have to shift the gears in their vehicle, the truth is that enthusiasts still want to keep the manual transmission alive. Here's some good news, MINI has announced that several of its 2021 models will now be offered with a manual transmission. As of March 2020 MINI resumed production of MINI hardtop and convertible...
2021 Acura TLX Type S is reportedly getting a turbocharged 3.0L V-6
Last summer Acura unveiled the Type S concept, which is a preview of the next-generation Acura TLX. The redesigned Acura TLX is slated to arrive for the 2021 model year and although Acura has been quiet with the juicy details, Car and Driver is reporting on some of the fun stuff that we'll see with the 2021 TLX. For starters...
2021 Ford F-150 interior leaked
Last week we learned some details about the 2021 Ford F-150, including the new F-150 Hybrid. Ford has been keeping the big details under wraps, but now a few leaked photos have surfaced that give us a pretty clear view of what we can expect on the inside of the updated F-150. A few photos were posted on the F-150...
2021 Lexus LC loses weight and gets some suspension upgrades
In addition to the introduction of the LC convertible, Lexus has announced several other upgrades for the 2021 LC 500 and LC 500h models. There aren't any styling changes, which is fine, since the LC is still a stunning coupe. The 2021 LC 500 coupe is now lighter, since the engineers removed 22 pounds of unsprung weight by using aluminum...
Rivian R1T and R1S delayed until 2021 due to the coronavirus
Yesterday we reported that the refreshed Chevy Traverse has been delayed until the 2022 model year and now we have two more vehicles that won't make it to market this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. EV startup Rivian has announced that it has delayed its R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV until 2021. https://youtu.be/EfG3vUVSIGo Rivian Spokeswoman, Amy Mast revealed the...
Refreshed Chevy Traverse delayed until the 2022 model year
Last month Chevy unveiled the refreshed 2021 Chevy Traverse, which has received some small styling updates, interior upgrades and more safety tech. Well now its being delayed, likely because of the coronavirus pandemic. The launch of the new Traverse has been delayed until sometime in 2021, which means it will now arrive as a 2022 model. The 2022 Chevy Traverse...
