JR Chocco
2020 Mazda CX-5 gets more power and standard safety tech
Mazda has announced the updates to the 2020 Mazda CX-5 crossover, which now comes standard with the i-Activsense safety suite and if you opt for the turbocharged CX-5, it now has a bit more power. The 2020 CX-5 comes standard with Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with day and nighttime pedestrian detection,...
Tesla “Cybertruck” will debut on November 21
We've been waiting to Tesla's much talked about new electric truck and now it's almost here. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will reveal its new "Cybertruck" on November 21. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1192113294036754432 We don't know much about Tesla's electric pickup truck, but it will be revealed in Los Angeles near the Space X rocket factory. Since there aren't any fully-electric...
Three-Row Chevy Blazer debuts in China
Chevy has unveiled a new seven-passenger version of the Blazer, which is going to debut this month in China at Auto Guangzhou. Although the Blazer is sold in the US, the three-row Blazer has been developed specifically for the Chinese market. Chevy hasn't released any specs for the Chinese Blazer, but it could have the same powertrain options as the...
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is getting a facelift
Mitsubishi is giving the Mirage a facelift, which we will get to see on November 18, when the updated 2020 Mirage debuts in Thailand. Mitsubishi has released a teaser of the updated Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan, which is getting a face that's similar to the rest of the brand's crossover lineup. "Both models will feature sharp and dynamic...
2020 Audi R8 V10 RWD is the cheaper and lighter alternative
If you've wanted a rear-wheel drive version of the Audi R8, your only option was to find one of the limited R8 V10 RWS models. We say "limited" since Audi only produced 999 units of the R8 V10 RWS, but you can forget about that model now, since Audi has unveiled the 2020 R8 V10 RWD. The rear-wheel drive R8...
Kia Futuron electric SUV concept previews the future
Kia is giving us a preview of its future electric vehicles with the debut of the Futuron electric SUV concept at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. According to Kia, "the Futuron name itself is a portmanteau of ‘future’ and ‘on’, hinting at the switched-on, electric nature of future SUV designs from the brand." The design of the Futuron...
2020 Honda CR-V starts at $26,145
The restyled 2020 Honda CR-V goes on sale tomorrow, starting at $26,145, which includes the destination fees. The 2020 CR-V has received a refreshed exterior, some new features and now comes standard with the 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. On the outside the 2020 CR-V features a redesigned front bumper and grille, new headlights. and redesigned alloy wheels on the EX...
Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA officially join forces
Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, and Opel) have announced that the two automakers are joining forces, which will effectively create the fourth largest automaker. The 50/50 merger is still being finalized, but when the dust settles, the new group will be just behind VW, Toyota and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance with 8.7 million vehicles sold annually. The merger...
VW is going to reveal a new electric I.D. concept next month
Volkswagen is going to reveal a new electric I.D. concept vehicle next month as part of its new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum, called “’Building an Electric Future." "’Building an Electric Future’ gives a behind the scenes look at making the new age of electric and autonomous mobility happen,” said Klaus Bischoff, Executive Director of Volkswagen Design. “It shows...
Hyundai Veloster N Performance concept heads to SEMA
Hyundai is bringing a unique version of the Veloster N to this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, dubbed the Veloster N Performance concept. The Veloster N Performance concept gets a long list of OEM performance parts to showcase the available performance accessories for Hyundai's hot hatch. To amp up its performance potential, the concept features an Extreme Racing coilover...
