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

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer delayed

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the all new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the new Grand Wagoneer, but it not looks like we will have to wait a bit longer. According to Automotive News, Fiat Chrysler told suppliers yesterday that it is delaying production of both SUVs by three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. For now production...

Land Rover Defender 80 will be an affordable off-roader

2020 Land Rover Defender

The new Land Rover Defender is arriving in two versions with two- and four-doors named the 90 and 110, respectively. While we're excited that the new Defender is here, a new report claims that Land Rover is planning a smaller Defender for the lineup. According to Car and Driver, Land Rover is working on a smaller and more affordable Defender,...

2022 Lexus LQ will be a sleek flagship SUV

Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept

Currently Lexus has the brawny LX as its flagship SUV, but many crossover buyers are probably turned off by it if they want something a little more soft around the edges. Well luckily Lexus has a fix coming. Car and Driver is reporting that the 2022 Lexus LQ will be the brand's sleeker and more car-like flagship SUV. The LQ...

Lexus NX 450h+ might be the brand’s first plug-in hybrid

2020 Lexus NX Hybrid

Lexus has been slow to adopt plug-in and electric vehicles, since as of right now the brand only offers the new UX electric crossover and now plug-in hybrids. Well it looks like Lexus may be getting ready to introduce its first plug-in hybrid. Lexus recently trademarked two new names for the NX in Europe, NX 450h+ and NX 350h, which...

Nissan 400Z will be powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6

We have some big news today for Nissan Z fans. It's no secret that the current Nissan 370Z is ready for a successor and although Nissan has confirmed that it's working on a new Z, it hasn't released that many details. Now a new report claims that the new Z could debut within the next year and it will...

Bentley Mulsanne is being replaced with an SUV

Earlier this year Bentley announced the end of its flagship sedan - the Mulsanne. At the time we were wondering what Bentley had planned to replace the Mulsanne and now we have an idea - an SUV. Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark recently told Autocar that instead of replacing the Mulsanne with another sedan or even a sports car, Bentley will...

Volkswagen dealers will deliver supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Volkswagen Dealership Response Team

Showroom traffic at dealers is way down due to the coronavirus pandemic, so Volkswagen has announced that some of its dealers are putting their service loaner fleets to use to help local communities that have been impacted. Volkswagen says that its dealerships have been "looking for ways to still make an impact in their communities and answer calls to serve...

2020 Lexus LX 570 Review: The Luxurious Gentle Giant

2020 Lexus LX 570 Review

The 2020 Lexus LX 570 makes no effort to be subtle. The big SUV's brash styling, strong engine, and prodigious thirst are balanced by a plush interior and cosseting ride. The LX shares its basic design with the Toyota Land Cruiser, though the two differ in exterior and interior styling, infotainment software, and suspension equipment. This year, the LX...

2020 Mazda CX-9 Review: Stylish and Sporty

2020 Mazda CX-9 Review

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a crossover SUV that rewards drivers. The 2020 Mazda CX-9 may be the most stylish crossover SUV on the market, but its appearance overshadows a lack of space in the rear. Great SUV handling and a luxurious interior make the CX-9 a lovely place to spend time. We can’t ignore that the biggest Mazda...

2020 Toyota Supra Review: Putting the Super into Supra

2020 Toyota Supra

With the 2020 Supra, Toyota doesn’t disappoint. The new Supra has agile moves, turbocharged inline-6 power, and loads of smile-inducing fun. It's been a 21-year wait, but sports car fans finally have a new Supra from Toyota. The 2020 Toyota Supra returns as a hatchback coupe developed as a collaboration between Toyota Gazoo Racing and BMW. It features inline-6...

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