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

Genesis Essentia concept heads to Pebble Beach

Genesis Essentia Concept

If you're lucky enough to be headed to this year's Monterey Car Week, you'll get a chance to see the Genesis Essentia concept. Genesis has confirmed that the electric Essentia concept will be shown off at three locations, with the final spot being on the concept lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. “Monterey Car Week is a prime opportunity...

BMW X7 M might be in the works

2019 BMW X7

BMW is going to officially introduce its new flagship SUV - the 2019 BMW X7 later this year, but now we're hearing reports that BMW may be working on a high-performance X7 M. BMW already offers M versions of the X5 and X6 and soon it will introduce the X3 M, but it looks like it may not stop there...

2019 Toyota Camry starts at $24,765

2018 Toyota Camry XLE

The 2019 Toyota Camry is getting some small tech updates, like the addition of Apple Car Play and Amazon Alexa connectivity. With the addition of the new technology, the 2019 Camry does get a small price increase over the 2018 model, with pricing now starting at $24,765 for the base 2019 Camry L. The 2019 Toyota Camry L, LE and...

GM partners with Shell to make getting gas easier

2019 Chevy Silverado

Stopping to get gas will now be a little easier if you drive a Buick, Cadillac, Chevy or GMC vehicle, since GM has announced that it has teamed up with Shell to let drivers use Shell Pay & Save within the GM Marketplace system. The new integration means that drivers can simply pay for their gas using their...

2019 BMW 3 Series teased on the Nurburgring

2019 BMW 3 Series

BMW is getting ready to introduce the seventh generation 2019 BMW 3 Series and now it's released its first official teasers of the new sedan. BMW has released several photos of the camouflaged 2019 3 Series being put through the paces at the "Green Hell." According to BMW, the 2019 3 Series will have "enhanced sporty flair," so it only...

2019 Chevy Malibu RS starts at $24,995

2019 Chevy Malibu

The 2019 Chevy Malibu RS is adding a sportier trim level to the Malibu lineup and now we have the pricing details. The 2019 Malibu RS is priced at $24,995, including the destination fees. The 2019 Chevy Malibu RS is only $1,000 more than the 2019 Malibu LS. For the extra $1000, you get a slightly more aggressive looking Malibu...

2019 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Premier Plus special editions unveiled

2019 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Premier Plus special editions

Chevy is giving both the 2019 Tahoe and Suburban a new Premier Plus special edition for the new model year. The 2019 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Premier Plus editions feature a unique interior with heated and ventilated Black/Mahogany-colored leather front seats with a Jet Black trim surround, 22-inch polished wheels, gold Chevrolet “bowtie” logos, chrome nameplate badging, a head-up display,...

2019 Toyota Yaris sedan starts at $16,370

2019 Toyota Yaris sedan

In addition to losing the iA badge, the 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan is also now cheaper than last year's model. The 2019 Yaris sedan is $500 cheaper than the old Yaris iA with a starting price set at $16,370, including the destination fees. Even with the name change, the 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan is still a rebadged Mazda2, which means...

2019 Acura RDX earns Tops Safety Pick Plus rating

2019 Acura RDX A-Spec

The all-new 2019 Acura RDX has received the highest safety rating possible from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Top Safety Pick+. And unlike some other models, which only receive the highest IIHS rating with upgraded headlights, the base RDX received the highest rating. To earn the 2018 Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS a vehicle must earn...

2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro gets a big price increase

2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

We just posted our review of the off-road hungry Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro and now we've learned that the pricing for the 2019 model is going to get a big increase. Cars Direct is reporting that the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro will be priced at $47,460, which is $3,340 more than the 2018 model. Earlier this year Toyota did...

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