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JR Chocco

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

Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions are now cheaper

Tesla Model 3

Tesla will officially start taking orders for all Model 3 reservation holders in the next few days and if you've been waiting to get either of the Dual Motor or Performance versions, you'll be happy to hear that the price has dropped a bit. Originally the Tesla Model 3 Performance was supposed to cost $78,000 before any incentives, but now...

Elon Musk asks what buyers want in the Tesla pickup truck

tesla pickup truck

Tesla has yet to reveal its future pickup truck, but today Elon Musk took to Twitter to ask his followers what they would love to see in a Tesla pickup truck. He also provide a few details about what we can expect. What would you love to see in a Tesla pickup truck? I have a few things in mind,...

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera leaked

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

Aston Martin isn't quite ready to unveil the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, but today several photos of the Vanquish replacement have leaked online early. The DBS Superleggera is based on the DB11, but as you can see here there are several changes. At the front the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera has a more aggressive face, while at the rear the...

Audi RS Q8 might borrow the Panamera’s 680-hp hybrid powertrain

2019 Audi Q8 photos

Earlier this month Audi took the wraps off its new flagship SUV, the Q8. With its sportier clothes, we've been anxiously waiting to hear what performance versions Audi has planned for the Q8, specifically the rumored Audi RS Q8. According to Autocar, the Audi RS Q8 will become the most powerful Audi ever produced thanks to its hybrid powertrain that's...

Bentley Bentayga smashes SUV record at Pikes Peak

Bentley Bentayga Pikes Peak

Yesterday the Bentley Bentayga set a new SUV record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, in Colorado. The special Bentayga was driven by Rhys Millen, who completed the 12.42-mile course in just 10:49.9, almost nearly two minutes faster than the previous record. “What an incredible machine. To take a luxury SUV with minimal modifications and be able to drive...

Lamborghini will use hybrid tech to keep its V10 and V12 engines

2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster

Lamborghini is doing whatever it can to keep its naturally aspirated V10 and V12 engines, even when its rivals are moving to smaller turbocharged engines. Instead of downsizing its engines, Lamborghini has confirmed that it will electrify its V10 and V12 engines. Speaking to Autocar, Lamborghini's technical director, Maurizio Reggiani confirmed that Lamborghini will use hybrid engines for its next...

VW I.D. R Pikes Peak nabs the fastest time in qualifying round

VW I.D. R Pikes Peak

On Sunday Volkswagen is going to attempt to set a new electric car record with the I.D. R Pikes Peak electric race car at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, which currently stands at 8:57.118 minutes. We'll have to wait and see how it does in two days, but it looks promising, since the I.D. R Pikes...

2019 Subaru Crosstrek starts at $22,870

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, which starts at $22,870 with the destination fees included. The 2019 Crosstrek gets a few trim updates, but it largely carries over without any significant changes compared to the 2018 model. The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft. of torque....

Ford and Volkswagen team up, but for what?

2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van

Ford and Volkswagen have announced that the two automakers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a strategic alliance that will make both of them more competitive. While the Ford and VW have signed an agreement, neither automaker has released any big details about what they could team up on, other than a lineup of new commercial vehicles....

Volvo unveils its first US factory in South Carolina

Volvo South Carolina

Today Volvo is going to unveil the all-new Volvo S60, which will be built at its first US plant in Charleston, South Carolina. Volvo says that the establishment of its new US plant is part of its strategy, "Build where you sell." Volvo also has two manufacturing plants and an engine plant in Europe, three car factories and an engine...

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