JR Chocco
2019 Subaru WRX Review: What boring commute?
The 2019 Subaru WRX doesn’t brag about its rally lineage, at least until its turbo spools up and all four wheels scrabble for traction on a winding dirt road. What the 2019 WRX does well is go fast regardless of terrain while carrying four passengers in reasonable comfort. Luxury and style are not its fortes, going fast and having...
2019 Audi Q5 Review: Stylish Restraint
Luxury compact crossovers like the 2019 Audi Q5 are automotive smartphones now: they do it all, store it all, and are seemingly everywhere. Nowadays sedans are like old school pagers. It’s easy to see why buyers increasingly pick luxury compact crossovers like the 2019 Audi Q5; it’s comfortable and quick with plenty of room. We’re constantly reminded how wrong...
2019 Kia Niro EV Review: Electric for Everyone!
We're now experiencing the first waves of what I would consider useful electric vehicles, by useful I mean over 200 miles of electric range. Even the affordable end of the EV spectrum is seeing plenty of action, and one of the latest new arrivals is the 2019 Kia Niro EV. Like the regular Niro, the Niro EV is styled...
2019 BMW 330i Review: Return of Greatness
The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness with the launch the latest "G20" generation of 3-Series, while it plans a slew of vehicles that will join the family in years to come: An M Sport, a new M3, and a plug-in hybrid 330e. With a slightly more sporty look, the latest 3-Series sports a more dramatic...
2020 Hyundai Veloster gets more standard features
The Hyundai Veloster was all-new for the 2019 model year, so the changes to the 2020 Veloster are minimal. The good news is that Hyundai has announced that the 2020 Veloster now comes with more standard features, but one key feature has been deleted. Let's start with the bad news, the Veloster Turbo Ultimate model is no longer available with...
2020 Audi S7 priced at $84,895
Audi has announced the pricing for the 2020 Audi S7, which starts at $84,895. The 2020 Audi S7 is powered by a twin turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine with 444 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, which is 109 more hp and 74 more lb-ft. than the A7. The S7 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The V6 is...
2020 Honda Pilot gets a Black Edition
Honda has revealed the updates to the 2020 Honda Pilot and the biggest change is the addition of the new Black Edition, which sits at the top of the lineup. The 2020 Pilot Black Edition builds on the Elite trim level and comes exclusively in Crystal Black Pearl with Black Edition badges on the grille and tailgate. The Pilot Black...
Nissan Rogue Hybrid is dead
Nissan recently announced the updates to the 2020 Nissan Rogue crossover, but there was one model missing from the announcement, the Rogue Hybrid. Well we've got some bad news. Nissan has decided to kill the Rogue Hybrid. Autoblog reached out to Nissan to get the official word, "Nissan will not offer the Rogue Hybrid for model year 2020,” Nissan spokesperson...
2020 Kia Telluride earns Top Safety Pick rating
The 2020 Kia Telluride is quickly becoming one of the best three-row SUVs available and now the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced that it has received its second highest safety rating, Top Safety Pick. https://youtu.be/v5q8Dthvf2c To receive the Top Safety Pick award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof...
Jaguar J-Pace SUV confirmed and maybe even a baby Jag
It's been widely reported that Jaguar is working on a new flagship SUV, called the J-Pace, but now Jaguar has finally confirmed it. The new J-Pace will rival the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. Jaguar recently invited jurors of the World Car Award to its design studios where it revealed some of its future plans. In addition to the J-Pace, Jaguar...
