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

2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag edition celebrates the past

2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Edition

Jaguar is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the XK 120 with the debut of the 2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag edition. The limited edition F-Type coupe and convertible is based on the R-Dynamic model and is available with either a four- or six-cylinder engine. The Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag edition don't get any performance enhancements, but instead there are several...

2019 Kia Rio loses the manual and starts at $16,195

2018 Kia Rio

Kia is making a few changes to the 2019 Kia Rio lineup. The 2019 Rio loses the EX trim level and if you wanted a manual transmission, you're now out of luck, since the Rio is no longer available with a manual. The 2018 Kia Rio was available in LX, S and EX trim levels, but for the 2019 model...

Tesla Model Y prototype approved for production, coming in 2020

Tesla Model Y teaser

Yesterday during its conference call to discuss Tesla's third quarter financial results, CEO Elon Musk revealed that he has approved the Model Y prototype for production. The Tesla Model Y is slated to enter production in 2020. Tesla is expected to unveil the Model Y in March 2019. When it does debut, the Model Y crossover will likely share its...

BMW 8 Series convertible will debut next month in LA

BMW 8 Series Convertible

The 2019 BMW 8 Series coupe is slated to arrive by the end of the year, but if you prefer the open-air driving experience, you'll want to wait around for the 8 Series convertible. BMW has confirmed that the 8 Series convertible will debut next month at the LA Auto Show. Following its debut in LA, the BMW 8 Series...

2019 Audi R8 gets a facelift and more power

2019 Audi R8

Although we don't know if Audi is planning another R8, but that doesn't matter right now, since Audi is giving the 2019 R8 a facelift. The 2019 Audi R8 gets a more aggressive exterior, more power and even updates to its suspension. On the outside, the 2019 Audi R8 has been refreshed with a new front face that includes a...

Jaguar Land Rover adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

2019 Jaguar I-Pace

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that select 2019 models will now be available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace comes standard with the connectivity, while other vehicles are available with it via a new $300 Smartphone Pack. For the 2019 model year all vehicles equipped with the Jaguar and Land Rover InControl Touch Pro or...

2020 Chevy Camaro SS might get a facelift

2019 Chevy Camaro Shock yellow

The 2019 Chevy Camaro received a new face, which hasn't really been loved by everyone, but the good news is that a fix might be coming really soon. According to a new report, Chevy might put the face from its new Camaro SS concept into production. Sales of the 2019 Chevy Camaro haven't really taken off and it might be...

2020 Audi e-tron GT will rival the Tesla Model S P100D

Audi e-tron GT

Audi recently unveiled the e-tron SUV, but we're excited about something else its cooking up - the electric 2020 Audi e-tron GT sedan. Audi has confirmed that its working on the e-tron GT sedan, which we're expecting to see next month at the LA Auto Show. We already expected that Audi would position the e-tron GT sedan against the Tesla...

Genesis previews its new 3D digital instrument cluster

Genesis 3D digital instrument cluster

Genesis has released a preview of its new 3D digital instrument cluster, which will arrive first in the new G70 next year. The digital 12.3-inch screen is the first instrument cluster to use 3D imagery. The new 3D digital instrument cluster has the ability to track the driver's eyes and uses stereoscopy to give the illusion of depth. Like other...

2018 Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe Competition package priced at $239,900

2018 Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe Competition package

The 2018 Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe Competition package is slated to arrive next month, with a crazy price tag of $239,900 including the destination and gas guzzler fees. If you can afford that price, you'll want to act fast, since only 10 units will be available in the US. The 2018 Audi R8 V10 plus Coupe Competition package cuts...

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