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JR Chocco

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

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...

Here’s your first look at the BMW Vision iNext concept

BMW Vision iNext concept

BMW isn't quite ready to show off its latest concept, the Vision iNext, but a batch of photos have leaked online. The BMW Vision iNext concept is a preview of BMW's upcoming electric crossover, which will rival other recent entries, like the Audi e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC. The production version of the BMW iNext is slated to be introduced in...

Hyundai Fuel Cell Truck teased ahead of its debut in 2019

Hyundai Fuel Cell Truck

Hyundai has announced that it's working on a new fuel cell electric commercial, which is going to debut in 2019. Hyundai isn't quite ready to reveal its new fuel cell truck, so instead it's released a sketch of the cargo hauling electric truck. More details about the new Hyundai fuel cell truck will be announced at the IAA Commercial Vehicles...

2019 Subaru BRZ starts at $26,680

2019 Subaru BRZ

Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2019 Subaru BRZ, which starts at $26,680, including the destination fees. In the US, the 2019 BRZ isn't getting any significant updates, like the version sold in Japan. Instead Subaru has updated the Starlink navigation system and introduced the special edition Series.Gray in Cool Gray Khaki. The 2019 Subaru BRZ Series.Gray not only...

2019 VW Beetle Final Edition officially ends the Beetle’s run

2019 VW Beetle Final Edition

As expected, 2019 will be last year of the iconic VW Beetle. To celebrate the last year of the Beetle, VW has unveiled the 2019 VW Beetle Final Edition. The 2019 VW Beetle Final Edition will be available in two versions: Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL. It will also be available in both the coupe and convertible body...

Nissan Safety Shield 360 tech added to the 2019 Altima and Rogue

2019 Nissan Altima Edition One

Nissan has announced the launch of its new Safety Shield 360 suite of active safety technologies, which will be standard on most of its vehicles by 2021. Safety Shield 360 will launch this fall on the 2019 Altima, Rogue and Rogue Sport. Nissan's Safety Shield 360 bundles six active safety and driver-assist technologies, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian...

Porsche launches the Drive and Host short-term rental programs

2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T

Porsche is now making it easier for drivers to get behind the wheel of Porsche thanks to the launch of two short-term rental programs. The two programs, called Drive and Host let's drivers rent a Porsche for a few hours, a day or even longer. Drive is the first rental program that is launching this week in Atlanta. The Drive...

2019 VW Beetle Final Edition says goodbye to the icon

2018 VW Beetle Convertible

VW has been quite vocal lately about its future and how the Beetle may not be part of it. VW has yet to give the green light to a new Beetle, but it looks like it's getting ready to say goodbye, with the introduction of the 2019 Beetle Final Edition. VW has yet to announce the 2019 Beetle Final Edition,...

Aston Martin Rapide E electric car teased

Aston Martin Rapide E teaser

Aston Martin is getting ready to introduce its first electric car, the Rapide E, which as its name suggests, is based on the Rapide sedan. Production of the Rapide E is scheduled to begin next year, but Aston Martin has released a few teasers and some early specs today. The Aston Martin Rapide E will be powered by two rear...

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE revealed ahead of its Paris debut

Mercedes-Benz has finally unleashed the first photos of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE, which marks the first time that the SUV has been fully redesigned since it ditched the old M-Class name. The 2020 GLE keeps the same shape that started with the old M-Class back in 1997, but it borrows styling cues from the rest of the lineup to...

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