Marc Carter
FCA offers zero percent financing for 7 years and no payments for 90 days
The coronavirus pandemic has tanked auto sales with many automakers seeing sales drop between 40-50 percent in March. To help combat the declining sales, several automakers are launching programs to entice new car buyers. FCA has announced that it is offering 0% financing for up to 84 months on many 2019 and 2020 Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep,...
Toyota GR Corolla and C-HR GR sporty models coming
Toyota continues to expand its sporty Gazoo Racing (GR) lineup, which started with the GR Supra and most recently the GR Yaris in Europe. Well it looks like Toyota is planning even more GR branded models, since it recently trademarked the GR Corolla and C-HR GR-Sport and C-HR GR-S names. A forum member on GR.86.org found the trademark applications, which...
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid will get a 3.5-liter V6
Ford hasn't released that many details about the 2021 F-150 Hybrid, but a leaked Ford document confirms that the the F-150 Hybrid will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6. The leaked doc was posted on the NewF150Forum, which shows that the Ford F-150 Hybrid will be powered by a "3.5L HEV V-6", but other than that we don't have any...
2021 Volkswagen Atlas gets Basecamp accessories
Volkswagen has unveiled a lineup of new Basecamp accessories for the refreshed 2021 Atlas, which are inspired by the Atlas Basecamp concept. The accessories will make the Atlas a bit more off-road ready, like unique 17-inch Traverse MX wheels that are offered in frosted graphite or radiant silver. The Basecamp styling package adds a two-tone satin silver and textured anthracite...
Jeep wants to be “the most sustainable SUV company”
Earlier this year Jeep unveiled three plug-in hybrid SUVs at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is just the beginning of its electrified future. Jeep is planning a range of electrified vehicles as it attempts to become “the greenest, most sustainable SUV company in the world.” "There are so many things we need to bring together to make Jeep...
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid will get over 50 mpg
Just two weeks ago Hyundai unveiled the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, which arrives with a more distinct exterior that is also bigger than before. The 2021 Elantra also sees the introduction of the first ever Elantra Hybrid. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that's mated to a 32 kW electric motor and a 1.32 kWh...
BMW X5 to get a 374-hp hydrogen powertrain
BMW has been so focused on electric vehicles lately, like the i4 and iX3, but the brand isn't just looking at EVs as it moves to a zero emissions future. Back in 2013 BMW teamed up with Toyota to develop new fuel-cell technology, which was previewed with the i Hydrogen NEXT concept. Now BMW has released some of the technical...
2020 Honda Civic Si Review: The Performance Bargain
The Honda Civic Si has continued to hold a sweet spot in our hearts, since it offers the near perfect combination of practicality with a lot of fun thrown in, at an easy to swallow price. For the 2020 model year the Civic Si sedan and coupe have received a small refresh that will keep it competitive with other...
Detroit Auto Show canceled due to the coronavirus
We were all looking forward to the 2020 Detroit Auto Show this year, which was moved from January to June of this year, but sadly it's now the latest victim of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 2020 Detroit Auto Show has been officially canceled. To help with the pandemic the TCF center where the show was supposed to be held,...
2021 Chevy Trailblazer rated up to 33 mpg
The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is going to offer two engine options, a 1.2-liter three-cylinder and a 1.3-liter three-cylinder. A few weeks ago the EPA published its fuel economy specs for the larger turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, but now the EPA has released the fuel economy specs for the 1.2-liter engine. The smaller 1.2-liter generates 137 horsepower and is rated at 28...
