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JR Chocco

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

2021 Chevy Corvette still starts at $59,995

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

If you were worried that the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray would see a price increase over the 2020 model, here's some good news. The C8 Corvette will start at the same price for the its second model year, which means that it starts at $59,995 and $67,495 for the convertible. Car and Driver is reporting that although there are a...

2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review: No longer the sedate sedan

2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

The 2020 Toyota Camry lineup ranges from mainstream suburban family car to fuel-sipping commuter to track-tuned TRD sports sedan. There’s something for everyone here, at least everyone who hasn’t followed the SUV craze. Some versions, such as the Camry Hybrid like our test vehicle, seemingly do everything well and efficiently. The lineup is offered in L, LE, XLE, SE,...

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid priced at $66,395

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e

The second-generation BMW X5 plug-in hybrid is finally here with the arrival of the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e. BMW has announced that the X5 PHEV will go on sale next month, starting at $66,395, including the destination fees. The 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that replaces the 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the last X5 PHEV....

2020 Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Night Edition is highly exclusive

2020 Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Night Edition

Want to get your hands on a very special Mercedes-Maybach S 650? Well here it is. The Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Night Edition. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the ultra exclusive 2020 Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Night Edition, which is only for the US market. How exclusive is it? Production is limited to only 15 units. The Night Edition adds carbon fiber trim on the...

2020 Dodge Challenger and Charger get a Smoke Show color

2020 Dodge Challenger Smoke Show

According to Dodge it's muscle car season and to go along with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Dodge Challenger, Dodge has also added a new Smoke Show exterior color. The new color is also available on the Charger. The new Smoke Show color replaces the Destroyer Grey and buyers can also choose from other color options, like Hellraisin, Sinamon...

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS gets the new MBUX infotainment system

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Mercedes-Benz has announced the updates to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS. The updates aren't huge, but there are two new color options: Mojave silver and Cirrus silver. Plus the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 and CLS 450 4Matic and the Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 all get the latest version of the brand's MBUX infotainment system, which includes two 12.3-inch screens. The 2021 CLS also...

2020 Honda Civic Review: The Class Leader

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Review

The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars. While the name “Civic” may return images of economy-sized penalty boxes, today’s Civic has more in common with the Accord than it does with economy cars of the past. While the 2020 Civic’s roots might conjure a budget image, these days it's dressed up as nice a a...

2020 Toyota Sequoia Review: An off-roader for the whole family

2020 Toyota Sequoia Review

The 2020 Toyota Sequoia is a thirsty, large SUV that hasn’t changed much in the 12 model years the current design has been on the market. An upgraded TRD Pro trim level this year adds serious off-road hardware to a lineup that includes mainstream SR5, TRD Sport, Limited, and Platinum trim levels. The supertanker three-row Sequoia will barely squeeze...

Next-Gen Nissan Z production is reportedly starting in September 2021

next-generation Nissan Z teaser

Last week Nissan gave us a preview of the next-generation Nissan Z, but it didn't reveal any other information. Now a new report claims that the new Nissan Z is going to enter production in September 2021, which means that it will likely arrive for the 2022 model year. A forum member no the New Nissan Z forum reportedly received...

Lego Technic’s Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 is an attainable supercar

Lego Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37

Many of us dream of owning a Lamborghini and now Lego Technic has made it a little easier. Yes you can't actually drive this, but it will look just as cool sitting in your house. Lego Technic has unveiled its take on the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37. The 1:8 scale model is made out of 3,696 Lego bricks and costs...

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