JR Chocco
Toyota Corolla pickup truck might happen
With the success of small pickups, like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, it's only a matter of time until other automakers jump on the bandwagon. A new report claims that Toyota is considering a small pickup based on the Corolla. Automotive News is reporting "Corolla-based pickup remains a possibility, but its appearance is a work in progress." Toyota...
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Review: The Zenith of Small Luxury SUVs
The 2023 Genesis GV70 combines luxury styling with excellent tech features for an attractive price. The Genesis brand has earned a well-deserved reputation for combining comfort, sportiness, and features for an excellent value, and the 2023 GV70 might be the most successful version of this formula yet. That said, there are a lot of standouts in the luxury small...
Mazda MX-30 EV discontinued in the U.S.
When Mazda introduced the MX-30 EV last year, we were confused about Mazda's decision to introduce an electric vehicle with only 100 miles of range. Most new EVs can do triple that amount of range. Well it looks like Mazda has gotten the hint, since the MX-30 will disappear from its US lineup after 2023. Mazda didn't site any reasons...
Seven automakers team up for charging network in North America
The lack of charging infrastructure has been one of the biggest reasons why car buyers have stayed away from EVs. Now seven automakers have teamed up to build a new charging network across North America. BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis are working together to install at least 30,000 DC chargers. Â The new charging stations will be...
Chevy Bolt EV gets another generation
Production of the current generation Chevy Bolt is slated to end later this year and now GM has announced that it is working on a next-generation Bolt. GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call. “Our customers love today’s Bolt. It has been delivering record sales and some of the highest customer satisfaction and...
2024 Subaru BRZ tS adds an STI-tuned suspension and a Brembo brakes
Subaru has unveiled a more "performance focused" version of the 2024 BRZ, that's called the BRZ tS. The BRZ tS amps up the performance with an STI-tuned suspension and Brembo braking system. The BRZ tS comes features STI-tuned front and rear Hitachi dampers, a high-performance Brembo braking system, including gold-painted 4-piston front calipers, gold-painted 2-piston rear calipers and larger pads...
2024 VW Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition revealed
Volkswagen is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Jetta GLI, which debuted in 1984 with a limited 40th Anniversary Edition. The GLI was originally marketed as a "GTI with a trunk" when it was first introduced. The Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition is available in three colors: Pure Gray, Pure White or Rising Blue. The exterior has blacked out trim...
2023 Mazda CX-30 Review: Stylish City Dweller
The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is a stylish choice with decent performance to boot. The CX-30 is a small five-seat crossover SUV. Shop it against the Hyundai Kona and Subaru Crosstrek. The CX-30 is a stylish choice with great road manners and lots of safety tech, though its kludgy infotainment system is a sore spot. For 2023 rear side-impact airbags...
Volvo EX90 electric SUV arrival delayed to mid-2024
Volvo has announced that it is delaying the introduction of its new flagship electric SUV, the EX90, by as much as six months to mid-2024. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan made the announcement during Volvo's earnings call, which he stated that the delay is caused by "the complexity of the software code" with the EX90's LiDAR system. It looks like Volvo's...
Lexus TZ trademarks hint at an electric three-row SUV
It looks like Lexus is working on an electric three row SUV, thanks to recent trademark applications in Europe. The trademarks for TZ450e and TZ550e were discovered by a member of the Lexus RX Owners forum. The name also aligns pretty closely with the 2024 TX SUV that Lexus recently unveiled, which means that it might be a fully electric...
