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JR Chocco

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

2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is now rolling off the production line

2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray coupe

The 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray coupe is almost here, since Chevy has announced the start of production at its Bowling Green Assembly in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The good news is that buyers won't have to wait that much longer to get the 2020 Corvette coupe, since the first shipments to dealers are expected to begin in late February or early...

It’s “Groundhog Day” with Bill Murray and the Jeep Gladiator

For today's big game, Jeep has is going to air a 60-second spot during the Super Bowl that features Bill Murray reprising his role as Phil Connors from the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.” In the commercial, Phil Connors uses the help of the Jeep Gladiator as his “getaway vehicle” after taking the groundhog. https://youtu.be/AnhzGUcENWo  The commercial starts as the clock turns 6:00...

Tesla shows off a Model Y production vehicle

Tesla Model Y

This week Tesla announced that it's ahead of schedule with the Model Y, which is already rolling off the production line. The first deliveries are expected by the end of Q1 2020 and with the announcement Tesla also released the first photo of the production version of the Model Y. Tesla released a few updates about the Model Y in...

Tesla Model Y deliveries confirmed by end of Q1, range increased to 315 miles

As it was reported earlier this month, Tesla is ahead of schedule with its next model, the Model Y crossover. Tesla has officially announced that the first deliveries of the Model Y will arrive by the end of Q1 2020, since the production ramp started this month. That's great news for buyers that have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of...

Cadillac’s Super Cruise can now change lanes automatically

Cadillac Super Cruise

Cadillac is giving its Super Cruise driver assistance tech a major upgrade, since now the system can automatically change lanes for you. How does it work? When the Super Cruise is engaged, the driver simply just has to either tap or fully latch the turn signal to indicate that they would like to change lanes. The system will then look...

General Motors has teased its new electric truck

General Motors has released the first teaser of its upcoming electric truck, which is slated to enter production by the end of 2021. In addition to the teaser, GM has also announced a $2.2 billion investment at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce all-electric trucks and SUVs. “Through this investment, GM is taking a big step forward in making our...

2019 Lexus UX 200 Review: A luxurious urban crossover

2019 Lexus UX 200 Review

The 2019 Lexus UX is the automaker's first foray into the smallest niche of crossover SUVs, and it's late to the game. Rivals from the BMW X1 to the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have been around for years, and the Volvo XC40 presents a formidable new challenge. With the 2019 UX, Lexus has made it worth the wait for anyone with...

Jeep Compass and Renegade 4xe Plug-in Hybrids launch in Europe

Jeep has announced the debut of the Compass and Renegade 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs in Europe, which are launching with a unique "First Edition". The Jeep Compass and Renegade 4xe First Edition models will be available in two versions, the Urban, which is based on the S trim level and the Off-Road, which is based on the Trailhawk models. The...

2021 Cadillac Escalade teased, Spike Lee will reveal it on Feb 4

The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade is going to debut on February 4 and now Cadillac has announced that acclaimed director, Spike Lee will reveal it in Hollywood with the premiere of “Anthem,” a short film he directed. “I’m honored to be part of the next generation of the Escalade, which embodies style, luxury and prestige conveyed without pretension,” said Lee. With...

Jeep teases limited-edition Jeep Performance Parts Wrangler

Jeep Performance Parts Wrangler

Jeep Performance Parts is getting ready to show off a limited-edition Jeep Wrangler at the Chicago Auto Show next month. Jeep has released a teaser of the limited-edition Wrangler, but it hasn't released any significant details. We can see in the teaser that it has meatier tires and tubular door bars, but that's about it. According to Jeep, "Mopar offers...

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