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

2019 BMW i3 might debut in Paris with a longer driving range

2018 BMW i3 and i3s

A few months ago it was reported that BMW is working on an update to the BMW i3 to give it a longer driving range, which is something it definitely needs. Now a new report claims that the 2019 BMW i3 is going to debut next week at the Paris Motor Show with a bigger battery. While BMW has given...

Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz B-Class heads to Paris

Mercedes-Benz 2018 Paris Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz has lots of debuts planned for the 2018 Paris Motor Show, which kicks off at the beginning of October. In addition to the new GLE and Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic, Mercedes-Benz has also confirmed that the next-generation B-Class will debut in Paris. Mercedes-Benz hasn't released any teasers of the new B-Class, but it says that "it puts the emphasis on...

2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 is a luxurious off-roader

2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12

Ram has unveiled the newest edition to the Ram lineup, the 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 special edition. It's just as off-road ready as the standard Ram 1500 Rebel, but it gets more technology and a more luxurious interior. The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 special edition comes standard with the Uconnect 4C infotainment system with a 12-inch screen and...

Amazon Echo Auto makes it easier to add Alexa to your car

Amazon Echo Auto

Several new models now have Amazon Alexa compatibility, but what if you want to add it to your current car? Well Amazon has just unveiled the new Echo Auto, which is an easy and cheap way to add it to your car or truck. Amazon Echo Auto features eight microphones that lets Alexa hear you over music, the climate system,...

2019 BMW 3 Series teased ahead of its debut

2019 BMW 3 Series Teaser

BMW has released a new teaser of the all-new 2019 BMW 3 Series. We've seen several photos of 3 Series prototypes being tested in the desert and even on the Nurburgring, but now BMW's latest 3 Series teaser shows the new sedan hiding under a sheet, with its headlights peeking out. BMW hasn't confirmed which version of the next-generation 3...

2019 Nissan Versa Note starts at $16,545

2019 Nissan Versa Note

Nissan has announced the updates and pricing for the 2019 Nissan Versa Note, which starts at $16,545, including the destination fees. There aren't any big updates to the 2019 Versa Note, besides the addition of the NissanConnect infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the SV and SR trim levels. The 2019 Nissan Versa Note is offered in S,...

Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 debut the new Icona series

Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2

Ferrari is introducing two limited edition models, called the Monza SP1 and SP2 that are part of the brand's new Icona series, which are inspired by Ferrari's racing barchettas from the past, like the the 1948 166 MM. The Ferrari Monza SP1 is just for one, since it's a single seat model, while the Monza SP2 removes the tonneau cover...

Ferrari Purosangue will be the brand’s first SUV in 2022

Ferrari GTC4 Lusso

Ferrari is working on its first SUV and now we know what it will be called, Purosangue, which means thoroughbred in Italian. Ferrari has confirmed that it's working on 15 new vehicles that will be launched between now and 2022, which includes the new SUV. The Ferrari Purosangue will be the brand's first ever SUV, but it doesn't actually want...

Chrysler 300 will go bye bye in 2020

2018 Chrysler 300S

Chrysler's lineup continues to get smaller. Today there are only two Chrysler branded models, the Pacifica and 300, but a new report claims that the Chrysler 300 is being discontinued in 2020. The end of the Chrysler 300 in 2020 will end a 15 year run for the sedan, which entered production in 2005. As of right now Chrysler has...

2021 Ram midsize pickup will be built alongside the Jeep Scrambler

2011 Dodge Dakota

A few months ago FCA confirmed plans to introduce a new midsize Ram pickup that will rival other pickups, like the Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma. The truck will reportedly arrive in 2020 as a 2021 model and now we've learned that it will be built in Ohio, alongside the Jeep Scrambler pickup. According to sources, the midsize...

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