JR Chocco
Every Volvo now has a 112-mph top speed limit
Last year Volvo announced that starting in 2021 all of its vehicles would have a limited top speed of 112 mph (180 kph) and now it's met that goal. The speed limiter is the Volvo's latest attempt to reduce the number of serious injuries or fatalities on the road. Volvo has also announced the introduction of a new driver-selectable speed...
2021 Genesis G80 starts at $48,725
The stunning new 2021 Genesis G80 is slated to arrive later this year and now Genesis has announced the pricing for the new G80. The 2021 Genesis G80 starts at $47,700, plus the $1,025 destination charge. The 2021 Genesis G80 is available in Standard, Advanced and Prestige trim levels. The base 2021 G80 Standard is powered by a 300-hp 2.5-liter...
2020 BMW M340i Review: The Best 3 Ever
The 2020 BMW 3 Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in. The compact sport sedan has been the benchmark for other automakers to aspire to and, for BMW, it has been the compass to follow while navigating shifting market demands. The 3-Series is about aspirations for its owners, too. The entry-level...
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 4S models debut
Porsche has unveiled the latest version of the 992 generation 911, the 2021 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S models. Just like the last Porsche 911 Targa, the latest version retains the Targa roll bar and retractable roof, which can be closed or opened in only 19 seconds. The 911 Targa 4 and 4S are powered by a 3.0-liter flat-six...
Lexus BX might be a Toyota Yaris Cross based crossover
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
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 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
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 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 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...
