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

Nissan reaffirms its commitment to the Z and GT-R

2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition

We've been wondering what Nissan has planned for its future sports car lineup, which includes the 370Z and GT-R. While Nissan hasn't revealed too many details, it has confirmed again that successors are in the works. Speaking to Autocar at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan product planning boss Ivan Espinosa stated that the 370Z and GT-R are "at the...

Nissan Ariya concept is the brand’s new electric compact SUV

We've known for a while that Nissan is working on a new electric SUV and now it's unveiled the Ariya concept, which is a preview of its future electric compact SUV. The Nissan Ariya concept is close to the production version, which could arrive as soon as next year as a 2021 model. The Ariya concept borrows some stying cues...

Nissan Ariya concept previews an electric crossover

Nissan Ariya Concept Leak

We've been wondering when Nissan will reveal its upcoming electric crossover and tomorrow we might get our first look. It's being reported that Nissan is going to reveal the new Ariya concept tomorrow at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, which is a preview of Nissan's next EV. This single photo, comes to us from Japan's Web Car and Creative Trend....

Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune hydrogen fuel cell truck concept previewed

Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune concept

Hyundai is bringing a new concept to the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, next week, in Atlanta. It's called the HDC-6 Neptune concept, which is a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck. We'll have to wait until next week to see the HDC-6 Neptune concept, but at least for now we have two teaser photos to stare at. Hyundai says that...

Hyundai unveils first Machine Learning based Smart Cruise Control

Adaptive cruise control is easily one of the best tech features that has been introduced in the last few years and now Hyundai is looking to advance the technology even more. Hyundai has unveiled the world's first machine learning based Smart Cruise Control that incorporates the driver’s patterns into its self-driving behavior. The new technology incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) within...

A Hummer electric SUV could arrive by 2023

Hummer H3T Concept

A few months ago it was reported that GM is looking at reviving the Hummer brand for a new range of electric SUVs and now another new report claims that an electric Hummer could arrive by 2023. According to Reuters, GM is reportedly going to start building a new lineup of electric pickup trucks SUVs at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant at...

2020 Subaru Crosstrek starts at $23,155

2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru has announced the updates and pricing for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, which starts at $23,155, including the destination fees. There aren't any big updates, but the 2020 Crosstrek models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT come standard with the Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, Auto Start-Stop and SI-Drive. The 2020 Crosstrek is also available with a new Rear Seat Reminder system that...

2020 Cadillac XT6 Review: Cadillac Joins the Crossover Craze

The 2020 Cadillac XT6 takes a more family-friendly tack to the three-row crossover than the big Escalade. It stakes its claim in the realm of three-row crossover SUVs, but it has its work cut out for it. It arrives in Cadillac showrooms at the same time some non-luxury brands have fielded some compelling three-row SUVs of their own: Explorer, Palisade,...

2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is ready to take on the Mercedes-Benz CLA

BMW has a new entry level model in the US with the introduction of the 2020 2 Series Gran Coupe. Although it's part of the 2 Series family, the big news is that it's based on a front-wheel drive platform, unlike the rear-wheel drive 2 Series Coupe. The 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is BMW's answer to the Mercedes-Benz...

2019 Subaru STI S209 starts at $64,880

2019 Subaru STI S209

Subaru has announced the pricing for the very limited 2019 STI S209, which is priced at $64,880, including the destination fees. The 2019 Subaru STI S209 takes inspiration from the WRX STI Nürburgring Challenge racecar. It features an expanded wide-body exterior treatment, which extends the width to 72.4 inches, 1.7 inches wider than a standard WRX STI. The enlarged fenders...

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