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JR Chocco

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Car fanatic journalist living in the PNW covering all things automotive.

Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trackhawk could be in the works

Jeep Grand Wagoneer

We're still waiting for Jeep to finally bring back the Grand Wagoneer and even though it was supposed to be back in Jeep's lineup by now, it's still likely a few years away. Either way we do have some good news to share, since it looks like Jeep is cooking up a Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trackhawk. According to a document...

Volvo XC60 B4 and B5 trademarks hint at an electric XC60

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Volvo has already confirmed that its working on a fully electric version of the XC40 crossover, but that won't likely be the only fully electric crossover in Volvo's lineup. Volvo recently trademarked the XC60 B4 and XC60 B5 names, which hints that it's working on a fully electric XC60, maybe even two. If you're wondering what the "B" in the...

Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions EPA ratings released

Tesla Model 3

The EPA has released the efficiency ratings for the Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions, which are both slightly less efficient than the long range rear-wheel drive version. The EPA has given the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions at a combined rating of 116 MPGe, compared to 130 MPGe for the standard rear-wheel drive...

Aston Martin Volante Vision concept is ready for flight

Aston Martin Volante Vision concept

Aston Martin makes some of the best cars on the road and now it looks like it's getting ready to take its expertise to the skies. Aston Martin has unveiled the Volante Vision concept, which is Aston Martin's take on a futuristic luxury aircraft that's so cool that it even has vertical take-off and landing capabilities. Aston Martin teamed up...

Volkswagen I.D. R sets electric record at Goodwood

Volkswagen I.D. R goodwood

Just a few weeks ago the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak electric race car set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and now it's done it again - this time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Romain Dumas climbed in the I.D. R again to set at a new record for electric cars at the...

Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition celebrates its founder

Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition

Bentley is quickly approaching its centenary in 2019 and to celebrate the milestone, Bentley has unveiled the limited-edition Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition. The special Mulsanne pays tribute to the Bentley's founding father and incorporates parts of the original crankshaft taken from W.O. Bentley’s personal 8 Liter car. The Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition features a vintage inspired color split interior cut...

Porsche opens an 800-volt fast charging park in Germany

Porsche fast charging park

Porsche is gearing up for the arrival of the Porsche Taycan electric car with the release of the first Porsche fast charging park. Equipped with 800-volt fast chargers, the park will be able to charge electric cars in less than 20 minutes. Currently the DC fast-charging stations operate at a voltage level of around 400 volts, which can fully charge...

Watch the Nissan GT-R50 hit the track at Goodwood

Nissan GT-R50 Goodwood

Nissan GT-R fans should love this one. Today the special GT-R50 by Italdesign hit the track at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Nissan factory GT3 racers Lucas Ordóñez and Alex Buncombe drove the GT-R50 prototype up the 1.16 mile hill on the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. The Nissan GT-R50 was created has a partnership between Nissan and...

McLaren will release 18 new models by 2025

McLaren 600LT

McLaren has announced the details of its new business plan called Track25, which will see the automaker release 18 new models by 2025. Track25 is an evolution of the Track22 plan that was announced in 2016 and includes new plans, including a fully hybrid lineup. By launching 18 new models over the next seven years, McLaren hopes that it will...

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia gets new packages and trim updates

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Alfa Romeo is giving the 2019 Giulia some small updates for the new model year, with the biggest updates being new package options and a few new features. The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia returns with the Giulia, Giulia Ti and Giulia Quadrifoglio models. The Giulia and Giulia Ti models are powered by a 280-hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, while the Giulia...

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