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

2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive arrives with 312 hp

2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive

BMW has unveiled the most powerful version of the X1 yet, the X1 M35i xDrive, which not only gets more power under the hood, but also more aggressive styling. Under the hood the 2024 X1 M351 xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that generates 312 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a seven-speed double...

Toyota Land Cruiser will reportedly adopt FJ styling cues in the U.S.

1977 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

Toyota has confirmed that the Land Cruiser is going to return to the U.S. market, but other than that announcement, we don't have a confirmation about what it will look like. When Toyota made the announcement about the Land Cruiser's return, it showed off some old school Land Cruiser badges, which could be a clue to what we can...

2023 Toyota Supra Review: A Proper (Manual) Sports Car

2023 Toyota GR Supra Review

The 2023 Toyota Supra is agile and powerful with both of its turbo engines. The Supra, a two-passenger sports coupe, is the faster and more expensive of Toyota’s current pair of sports cars. Other cars in this segment include the co-developed BMW Z4, Jaguar F-Type, Porsche 718, Chevy Corvette, and Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 duo. The 2023 Supra delivers the...

2024 Toyota GR86 Trueno Edition is inspired by the AE86

2024 Toyota GR 86 Trueno Edition

Toyota is bringing us back to the the 90's inspired 2024 GR Supra 45th Anniversary Edition and back to the 80's with the 2024 GR 86 Trueno Edition, which is inspired by the iconic AE86. The GR86 Trueno Edition is baed on the Premium trim level and will be available in both manual and automatic transmission models. Toyota only plans...

Cadillac Escalade IQ EV teased ahead its Aug 9 debut

Cadillac Escalde IQ

Cadillac has released a teaser of the new Escalade IQ electric SUV, which is going to debut on August 9. https://youtu.be/9w_uLing4ys The teaser video gives us a look at the Escalade IQ's face with its vertical LEDS and the illuminated Cadillac badge. "As the brand’s first-ever all-electric full-size SUV, Escalade IQ represents the reinvention of Cadillac’s most iconic nameplate. " We still don't have...

2023 Hyundai Palisade Review: Still Large and In Charge

2023 Hyundai Palisade Review

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade adds more standard tech and easier seats to better serve its family role. Hyundai’s largest vehicle, the 2023 Palisade gets its first major update since its winning launch into the three-row SUV segment in 2020. It competes against the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer and many, many other three-row family vehicles, including...

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV concept is inspired by the 60s and 70s

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven

Mercedes-Benz is giving us a look at what a future hypercar from the brand could look and feel like with the debut of the Vision One-Eleven concept. Mercedes is calling it a "sports car study" and it borrows styling cues from the C 111 experimental vehicles from the 1960s and 70s, which were used to test Wankel and turbodiesel...

2024 Mazda 3 gets some new features

2024 Mazda 3

Mazda has announced the updates to the 2024 Mazda 3, which is available in hatchback and sedan versions. There aren't any styling or powertrain improvements for the new model year, but there are some tech upgrades and packaging changes. The base Mazda 3 S, which is only available as a sedan and starts at $25,335. For the 2024 model year...

2023 Infiniti QX60 Review: The Luxurious and Stylish Family Hauler

2023 Infiniti QX60

With its just-right blend of features and interior packaging, the 2023 Infiniti QX60 is a good choice for families seeking a luxurious SUV. The QX60 is a luxury three-row crossover SUV with a well-equipped interior. Shop it against the Buick Enclave, the Acura MDX, and its Nissan Pathfinder platform mate. With its family-friendly interior and good set of driver-assistance...

2023 Kia EV6 Review: Lightyears ahead of its time

2023 Kia EV6 Review

The 2023 Kia EV6 balances performance and efficiency, as well as value and features better than most electric crossovers. The EV6 electric crossover shares a powertrain and chassis with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but rides lower and edges into sportier territory than rivals ranging from the Tesla Model Y to the Ford Mustang Mach-E. It is one of our...

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