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JR Chocco

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

The 2020 Nissan Leaf will now sing you a holiday jingle

Nissan Leaf

Nissan is celebrating the holidays with a fun little update to the 2020 Nissan Leaf just in time for Christmas. Nissan has decided to turn the Leaf's electric car alert tones into a holiday jingle. https://youtu.be/oVlcphCTr9o The 2020 Leaf has two alert tones, one is a constant tone (known as "Canto," derived from the Latin verb for "I sing") for forward...

2020 Mazda CX-3 slims down to only one trim level

Mazda CX-3

With the arrival of the CX-30 crossover, it looks like Mazda now expects even slower sales for the smaller CX-3. According to an order guide for the 2020 Mazda CX-3, Mazda's entry-level crossover will now only be offered in one trim level. Cars Direct reportedly received an early order guide that shows that the 2020 CX-3 will lose its Touring...

Next-Gen MINI Clubman could transform into an SUV

2019 MINI Clubman

Currently MINI only offers one SUV, the Countryman, but due to slowing sales, MINI might introduce another SUV. Currently the Clubman is a slow selling wagon, but MINI is reportedly thinking about turning the next-generation Clubman into an SUV to help improve the brand's sales. The MINI Countryman is currently perceived as too small in the US, so a larger...

2021 Cadillac Escalade gets a curved OLED display

2021 Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac is going to officially unveil the 2021 Cadillac Escalade on February 4, 2020 and now it's released the first teaser. Cadillac has released a teaser of the 2021 Escalade's interior, which features the first first curved OLED in the industry with over 38 inches diagonal of total display. The new OLED technology features twice the pixel density of a...

Mercedes-Benz EQC won’t arrive in the US until 2021

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC

Mercedes-Benz was supposed to start selling its EQC electric crossover in the US within the next few weeks, but now it's been delayed. Mercedes-Benz has now decided to not sell the EQC in the US until 2021. Automotive News is reporting that, Mercedes-Benz told buyers, "It is a strategic decision to first support the growing customer demand for the EQC...

2020 MINI Cooper SE will only have a 110-mile driving range

2020 MINI Cooper SE

The EPA has yet to reveal the official specs for the 2020 MINI Cooper SE electric car, but MINI has already revealed how far it expects to be able to drive on a single charge. MINI recently updated its website to show that the Electric Hardtop will have a 110-mile driving range. If you were hoping that the MINI Cooper...

2021 Cadillac Escalade will debut on February 4

2019 Cadillac Escalade

We've already seen a few leaked photos of the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade, but now we know when Cadillac will officially reveal its flagship SUV - February 4. The 2020 Escalade will debut in Los Angeles just a few days ahead of the 2020 Academy Awards. Given the fact that the new Escalade will debut right before the Oscars, we...

2020 Dodge Charger GT AWD is ready for winter

2020 Dodge Charger GT AWD

Dodge has added another all-wheel drive version of the Charger, the 2020 Charger GT AWD. The new GT AWD model, joins the existing Charger SXT AWD and the all-wheel drive versions of the Challenger, the Challenger SXT and GT AWD. The 2020 Dodge Charger GT AWD looks the part with its sportier exterior parts, like a hood scoop, wider fenders,...

2021 Volkswagen Atlas teased

2021 VW Atlas

Volkswagen has released a few teaser sketches of the updated 2021 Atlas, which is getting a facelift to bring its styling even closer to the new Atlas Cross Sport. The 2021 Atlas gets several exterior updates, including a revised grille, new head- and taillights, and front and rear bumpers. The exterior styling updates will also make the updated Atlas a...

2020 Audi RS5 Coupe and RS5 Sportback get a facelift

Audi has unveiled the updated 2020 RS5 Coupe and RS5 Sportback, which have both received a mild facelift. On the outside the biggest change is at the front where the Singleframe is now wider and the headlights have been redesigned with optional matrix LED and laser light technology. You'll also notice new air vents above the grille, which are reminiscent...

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