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

Bentley Continental GT V8 arrives with 542-hp

Bentley Continental GT V8

Bentley has unveiled the Continental GT V8 coupe and convertible models, which are powered by a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 542 bhp and 568 lb-ft. of torque. The Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe can reach 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph, while the convertible is just a hair slower, since it needs 4.0...

Next-Gen Nissan Z and GT-R could get electrified

2019 Nissan GT-R

Nissan's two iconic sports cars, the Z and GT-R are quite old and although there have been rumors that the Z could disappear, Nissan has stated that a new Z is coming. In fact, Nissan recently revealed that it is currently trying to figure out what the future holds for both sports cars. Speaking to Top Gear, Nissan's Chief Planning...

2019 Volvo XC40 earns Top Safety Pick+ rating

2019 Volvo XC40 Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2019 Volvo XC40 has received its highest rating - Top Safety Pick+. XC40 models equipped with the optional curve-adaptive headlights received the highest rating. https://youtu.be/8230HRkRAWA The IIHS also tested the larger 2019 Volvo XC60, but it only receives the slightly lower Top Safety Pick rating. To qualify for a 2019 Top...

Audi Q3 Sportback to arrive with coupe-like styling

2019 Audi Q3

Audi has been slower to jump on the coupe-like SUV bandwagon, than rivals, like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. But they are coming. We already have the Q8, which is essentially a coupe version of the Q7 and now it's been confirmed that a coupe-like Q3 is coming, called the Q3 Sportback. According to Car and Driver, the Q3 Sportback will be...

Jeep’s new three-row SUV will slot in between the Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep recently announced plans to introduce a new three-row SUV and now Jeep's CEO has revealed a few more details about it. We don't know what it will be called, but we now know that Jeep's new three-row SUV will slot in between the next-generation Grand Cherokee and the upcoming Wagoneer in the lineup. “We’ve made some announcements for investments...

Audi is bringing wagons back to the US

2019 Audi A6 Avant

While there has been a small wagon renaissance, Audi hasn't fully jumped on the band wagon, since it currently only offers the A4 Allroad, an off-road light wagon. But it looks like that's about to change, since Audi recently hinted on Twitter that it is bringing more wagons or Avants as Audi calls them, to the US. https://twitter.com/Audi/status/1103828845784780800 Since we already...

Audi Q5, A7, and A8 plug-In hybrids will arrive in the US in 2020

Audi Q5, A6, A7 and A8 plug-in hybrids

This week Audi unveiled the Q5, A7 and A8 plug-in hybrid models at the Geneva Motor Show and now Audi has confirmed that they will arrive in the US by the end of 2020. Audi revealed to Car and Driver that its new plug-in hybrid models will arrive in the US within the next 18 months. Sadly the A6 plug-in...

Nissan Armada, Frontier and Titan get Rocky Ridge packages

Nissan Rocky Ridge Packages

Nissan is hoping to capitalize on the custom truck trend by offering dealer installed Rocky Ridge packages on the Armada, Frontier and Titan models. "Truck buyers are unique and so are their trucks. And while truck buyers are the most brand loyal automotive segment, consumers are willing to consider other brands if the product and value proposition is right," said...

Aston Martin Vanquish Vision concept debuts in Geneva

Aston Martin Vanquish Vision concept

Aston Martin brought lots of news to the 2019 Geneva Motor Show today, like the preview of Lagonda's electric SUV and the AM-RB 003 concept. It completed its big debuts with the Vanquish Vision concept, which previews its first production mid-engined supercar. The Aston Martin Vanquish Vision concept revives the iconic Vanquish name. “Firstly, what a pleasure to revive...

Imagine by Kia electric concept debuts in Geneva

Imagine by Kia

Kia's latest concept, the Imagine by Kia electric concept car, which has debuted today at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. “Automotive design is about capturing the heart and making it beat that bit faster for that bit longer. We believe that there’s absolutely no reason why that should change simply because the car is electric,” says Gregory Guillaume, Vice President...

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