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If you’re looking for an luxury SUV that is at home off and off the road, there aren’t too many options, since most luxury SUVs place more emphasis on comfort with their unibody platforms. The good news is that Lexus continues to offer two body-on-frame SUVs for the true off-roading enthusiast that wants to hit the trails, but also not give up any of the comfort. Lexus recently introduced the new LX and now we have an all-new 2024 GX.
Lexus has unveiled the 2024 GX, which arrives with more rugged styling, a much improved interior and some big changes under the skin. The 2024 GX shares the GA ..read more
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14h ago
The 2023 Kia EV6 balances performance and efficiency, as well as value and features better than most electric crossovers. The EV6 electric crossover shares a powertrain and chassis with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but rides lower and edges into sportier territory than rivals ranging from the Tesla Model Y to the Ford Mustang Mach-E. It is one of our highest rated electric crossovers priced for the mass market because it doesn’t compromise performance for efficiency or value for loaded features.
Part sport wagon, part dream machine, the EV6 reshapes the crossover mold. It has the rounded, aerodynamic ..read more
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2d ago
Acura has announced that the 2024 Acura ZDX electric SUV will feature Google built-in, which will include apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.
The ZDX will feature an enhanced version of Google Maps for EV drivers with optimized route planning for recharging, and finding charging stations along the way. Google Maps can also estimate the charging time required to reach the destination and can initiate preconditioning of the EV’s battery when the destination is a DC Fast charging station.
Acura has also revealed some of the other tech features that the ZDX will offer ..read more
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2d ago
Mazda has announced the introduction of a new Carbon Turbo trim level for the 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30 and CX-5. The Carbon Turbo version builds on the Carbon Edition lineup with the addition of some unique features and most importantly the brand’s 2.5-liter turbo.
The Carbon Turbo version shares many details with the Carbon Edition, including gloss black exterior details, like black metallic aluminum alloy wheels, side mirrors, and front grille. These special edition Carbon Turbo models come exclusively in a Zircon Sand Metallic exterior paint color with an interior that features a blend of materi ..read more
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2d ago
In two days, on June 8, Lexus is going to unveil the 2024 TX and GX SUVs, at 8pm EST. Lexus has released a few teasers of the new SUVs, but now we have two more that give us another look at what we can expect.
The 2024 GX teaser shows that the new GX will stay true to its rugged role in brand’s lineup with styling that looks more modern and bold than the current GX. It’s expected that the new GX will be based on the same platform as the LX, which means that it will continue to be based on a body-on-frame platform and have the off-road capability that off-roaders expect.
The 2024 TX teaser pre ..read more
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3d ago
2024 marks the end of the road for the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro. To celebrate the Camaro, Chevy has announced that it will offer a special Collector’s Edition on the LT/RS, LT1, SS and ZL1 trim levels.
The 2024 Camaro Collector’s Edition resurfaces ties that date back to the development of the first-generation Camaro. Chevy says that Panther, the original code name for the program that became Camaro in the 1960s, provided inspiration for the Chevrolet Performance Design Studio’s efforts to cement the sixth generation of the car in history.
“We found it fitting for this Collector’s Editio ..read more
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3d ago
Lexus has unveiled a new entry-level crossover, called the LBX, which will positioned below the UX in some markets, like Europe. The LBX rides on the same GA-B platform as the Toyota Yaris Cross, another small crossover that isn’t offered in the U.S.
The LBX has a small footprint, with it only measuring 165 inches long, 71.8-inches wide and 60.8-inches tall. Although it’s closely related to the Yaris Cross, the LBX is a tad bigger.
Under the hood, the LBX is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder hybrid powertrain that generates a combined 134 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. That give ..read more
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1w ago
Nearly every automaker offers a three-row SUV, but anyone that’s ever really had to sit in the third row, will quickly realize that the rearmost seat is better for children. The good news is that Toyota is ready to change that, with the introduction of the 2024 Grand Highlander, which is a bigger three-row SUV that slots in between the standard Highlander and the Sequoia in Toyota’s SUV lineup.
The Highlander already offers three rows of seats, but as we’ve already mentioned, the third row is not very friendly for adults or tall children. That’s where the Grand Highlander comes in. Although i ..read more
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1w ago
While European buyers have already been able to enjoy the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, here in the U.S. we’ve had to wait for the electric Microbus. Now it’s here, since VW has unveiled the US-spec 2025 ID. Buzz. The biggest difference is that the version sold here has an extended wheelbase and has three rows of seats.
“The zero-direct emission ID. Buzz is the spiritual reincarnation of the Microbus, reimagined for our electric future,” said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO of Volkswagen of America, Inc. “It is practical, sustainable, and packaged in an unmistakably fun way that is classic Volkswagen ..read more
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1w ago
Fisker has announced that the Fisker Ocean electric SUV now has the longest driving range of any electric SUV below $200k, with an EPA-estimated range of 360 miles.
This rating applies to the Ocean Extreme model with 20-inch wheels and Fisker Ocean One.
“A lot of hard work went into achieving these results, and it feels great to give our customers a better range than we had estimated. Delivering an EPA 360 mile range in the US and WLTP 707 km range in Europe gives our drivers what they want: a fantastic 5-passenger vehicle, and the confidence they’re driving the electric SUV with the longest ..read more