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JR Chocco

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

2024 Chevy Traverse gets a bold redesign

2024 Chevy Traverse Z71

Chevy has unveiled the redesigned 2024 Chevy Traverse SUV, which now features a more bold exterior, a more modern interior and a new engine. The 2024 Traverse now looks more rugged, especially in the new Z71 trim level. The more upright and squared off face is a nice departure from the more minivan-like face on the last generation. Chevy hasn't...

2023 Lexus IS 500 Review: Plain clothes find a heart of gold

2023 Lexus IS 500 Review

The 2023 Lexus IS offers snarling performance at a reasonable price in IS 350 and IS 500 versions. The IS is a compact luxury sedan. Shop it against the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, among myriad high-end rivals. While not perfect, the IS delivers the goods when it comes to sharp handling, a quality cabin, and especially in the...

2024 Jeep Wrangler gets limited-edition Bikini teal color option

2024 Jeep Wrangler Willys 2-door in special-run Bikini exterior paint color

Jeep is updating the exterior color options on the 2024 Wrangler with the addition of a new teal Bikini color, that will only be available for a limited time. This means that the 2024 Wrangler is available in 11 exterior colors, including Bikini, Anvil, Earl, Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal, Silver Zynith, High Velocity, Hydro Blue, Sarge, Bright White and...

Porsche Vision 357 Speedster is a retro EV

Porsche Vision 357 Speedster

Earlier this year Porsche unveiled the Vision 357, which was inspired by the original 356. Now Porsche has unveiled a convertible Speedster version, but the other big difference is that this one is powered by an all-electric powertrain borrowed from the Mission R concept. The 357 Speedster looks pretty close to the coupe, but without the roof. The passenger side...

Aston Martin Valour is inspired by the past with a V12 and manual

Aston Martin Valour

Aston Martin is celebrating its 110th anniversary with quite a special car, the Valour. The Aston Martin Valour is inspired by the 1970s/1980s V8 Vantage and legendary ‘Muncher’ Le Mans racer and is powered by a V12 engine and a manual transmission. The Valour is the only front-engined V12 sports car with a manual transmission. Under the hood there's a...

2023 Honda Accord Review: The Acura of Accords

2023 Honda Accord Review

The 2023 Honda Accord upgrades its tech and cabin to maintain its lead over other sedans. With seats for five and a strong hybrid option, the Honda Accord stands out in a small but competitive class of mid-size sedans that includes the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and Nissan Altima. Redesigned this year to mark the 11th generation, Honda’s bestselling...

2023 Toyota GR86 Review: It’s Got That Feeling

2023 Toyota GR86 Review

With its pure handling and simple feel, the 2023 Toyota GR86 is the perfect gateway into sports car ownership. Developed in concert with Subaru, the GR86 is a rear-wheel-drive sports car with a gutsy, but not especially powerful 4-cylinder engine and a choice between manual and automatic transmissions. Shop it against the near-twin Subaru BRZ plus the Mazda MX-5...

2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition adds even more capability

2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV

GMC is amping up the Canyon's capability with the introduction of the 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition, which makes the truck even more capable when off-roading. The Canyon AT4X AEV Edition adds a 1.5-inch lift, 35-inch tires and AEV stamped-steel front and rear bumpers. The updated front fascia and larger fender flares give the truck larger and wider tracks....

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT makes it look a bit more rugged

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT

Hyundai has announced the updates to the 2024 Santa Cruz pickup, with the biggest change being the addition of the new XRT trim level. The Santa Cruz XRT, expands Hyundai's XRT lineup, which includes the Tucson XRT, Santa Fe XRT, and Palisade XRT. The Santa Cruz XRT replaces the SEL Premium trim level and sits above the Limited trim in...

VW launches autonomous test program with ID. Buzz in Austin

VW ID. Buzz autonomous vehicle

If you live in Austin, Texas you might see the new VW ID. Buzz electric van driving around the city. VW has announced that it has launched an autonomous vehicle test program this month in Austin. Ten ID. Buzz prototypes have been outfitted with an autonomous driving technology platform that was developed by Volkswagen Group and Mobileye. The ID. Buzz...

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