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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...
2024 Chevy Traverse gets a bold redesign
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
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
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
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 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
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...
