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JR Chocco

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

Lexus BX might be a Toyota Yaris Cross based crossover

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross

A few weeks ago Toyota unveiled the 2021 Yaris Cross, a small crossover that's going to sit below the C-HR in its lineup. Now there are reports that Lexus may get its own version, which could be called the Lexus BX. Right now the smallest Lexus crossover you can buy is the Lexus UX, but Lexus may go even smaller...

V8-powered 2021 Cadillac Escalade gets 17 mpg combined

2021 Cadillac Escalade

The EPA has released the MPG specs for the V8-powered 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The big three row SUV is definitely thirsty with the rear-wheel drive Escalade getting a 17 mpg combined rating, which is actually the same as the 2020 model. A closer look at the specs does reveal some changes though. While the rear-wheel drive 2021 Escalade has the...

Maserati MC20 prototype pays tribute to Stirling Moss

Maserati MC20 Prototype

Maserati isn't quite ready yet to unveil its latest sports car, the MC20, but Maserati has announced that it's paying tribute to Stirling Moss with a unique MC20 prototype. Stirling Moss, the famous British race car driver, died on April 12 at the age of 90. The unique MC20 is wrapped in a Maserati-branded black and white wrap. Maserati says...

2021 Chevy Tahoe is ready for duty

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is ready for duty with the debut of two special law enforcement packages: the Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle and Tahoe Special Service Vehicle. Both PPV and SSV models are powered by a 5.3-liter V8 that's mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. To improve crankcase ventilation, the PPV engine borrows high-performance rocker covers from the Camaro ZL1...

Volvo XC100 Recharge will be a flagship electric SUV

Volvo XC90 Recharge Twin Engine Inscription

Volvo has already confirmed plans to introduce an all-new XC90 for the 2022 model year, but it looks like the XC90 won't remain the Volvo's flagship SUV for long. A new report claims that Volvo is planning another SUV called the XC100, which will sit at the top of the lineup. MotorTrend is reporting that the XC100 Recharge will be...

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio get some updates

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

Alfa Romeo has given the 2020 Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models a few updates for the new model year. On the outside the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio both get new LED taillights with dark lenses, plus new glossy black badges. There's also a new Quadrifoglio accessories line with a carbon fiber front grille with “V” insert, mirror caps and...

2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy trim level is coming

2020 Hyundai Palisade

They Hyundai Palisade just arrived for the 2020 model year, but it looks like Hyundai already has some updates planned for the 2021 Palisade. According to a VIN document from the NJTSA, which was uncovered by the GV Forums.com, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade is getting a new trim level called the Calligraphy in the US. The Palisade Calligraphy will sit...

2021 Audi A4 and A5 get more power and standard AWD

2021 Audi A4

Both the Audi A4 and A5 got a refresh for the 2020 model year, but Audi has now announced some additional updates for the 2021 A4 and A5 models. The biggest news is that there's now more power under the hood. The base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder in the A4 40 model now generates an additional 13 horsepower thanks to a...

2021 Jeep Wrangler Mojave is coming

A few months ago Jeep unveiled the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, an even more off-road ready version of the pickup. The Gladiator Mojave was also the first Jeep to get the new Desert Rated badge. If you've been wondering if a Wrangler Mojave is coming, you'll be happy to hear that it's coming for the 2021 model year. MoparInsiders is...

Tesla Semi delayed until 2021

tesla semi

The Tesla Semi was supposed to enter production in 2019, which was then pushed to 2020 and now it's been pushed back again to 2021. Tesla announced the delay during its Q1 2020 investor report. Tesla hasn't announced why production of the Tesla Semi has been pushed back again. There's a chance that the delay has something to do with...

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