The 2017 Kia Sorento is a midsize SUV with seating for five or seven people powered by a choice of two four-cylinder engines or a V-6. Standing in line with other SUVs such as the Ford Edge, Nissan Murano and Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2017 plans to continue its climb… [Read More]
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2022 Jeep Wagoneer Reviews Compared to Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs
The evolution of the Jeep continues. Hot on the heels of the Gladiator Jeep Pickup the 2022 Wagoneer hopes to be a competitive answer to Detroit’s other full-size SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition. The next Jeeps to join the automaker’s lineup of SUVs are the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer:… [Read More]
Dodge Viper GTS vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S vs. Acura NSX-T
From the July 1997 issue of Car and Driver. Of the eleventy-seven themes and variations around which we regularly construct comparison tests, this one requires the least imagination: “Hey, let’s round up the world’s fastest cars and go for a ride.” Supercar Showdowns! Mode of transport, Automotive design, Road, Vehicle… [Read More]
2021 Jaguar F-Pace Review. Jaguar F-Pace SVR Reviews
2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR: Driving impressions Jaguar is becoming a pure electric brand in 2025 – ahead of the government’s own 2030 target – but it’s not done with V8 engines just yet. Meet the new, improved 2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR. It benefits from all the improvements granted to the… [Read More]
Kia Teases EV6, The First Dedicated EV
Kia Corporation released a teaser on Tuesday with the first official images of the EV6. The first battery-electric vehicle model was built on Hyundai Motor Group’s EV platform (Electric-Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP). The first official images were revealed ahead of its global unveiling later this month. Kia plans to… [Read More]
2021 Chevy Silverado Review. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Discovering the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 claimed to be bigger, stronger and lighter than previous generations, it’s built to get the job done right – every time. The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a good truck, yet it’s still an underdog in the full-size pickup world. Capable and comfortable as it… [Read More]
Dodge Challenger Truck. Is a Return To The Rampage In The Air?
It’s been less than 24 hours since former SRT CEO Ralph Gilles took to Instagram to talk about what comes next after the dissolution of SRT, assuring us that the Stellantis era won’t be without its performance cars. However, until we get more precise details on the matter, we can… [Read More]
Elvis Presley Cadillac Man. His cars on display at Metrolina Motors
Having purchased over 100 Cadillacs in his too-short lifetime, Elvis Presley was clearly a Cadillac kind of guy. Because his car of choice was the Cadillac, and owned more than 100 Cadillacs during his lifetime, it is what he usually drove, when he did drive himself. Elvis didn’t drive all… [Read More]
2022 Hyundai Tucson Review & First Look. A Bold New Hyundai
Thanks to the Vision T Concept displayed during the 2019 Los Angeles auto show, we have a pretty good idea about what the completely redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson will be like. From teaser videos, numerous spy shots, the 2022 Tucson shows an imaginative new design that features embedded lights cleverly… [Read More]
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Boasts 1,012 HP
Hennessey the Texas-based tuner shop is known for turning already-fast vehicles into speed machines that defy the laws of physics through sheer power. Their latest take on the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is no exception, and it should be said that no 3-tonne American truck should be able to move as… [Read More]
Review: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Good & Bad
New production sports cars and muscle cars seems to be going through a horsepower war. With the all-new Chevrolet Corvette C8, completely re-imagined for the 2020 model year with a mid-engine configuration, it seems the performance car wars may still be on. EXOTIC CARS IN VANCOUVER BC https://www.messiahmotorcars.com/2020Corvette 2020 Chevrolet… [Read More]
Chevy to Show Plug-In-Hybrid Truck Concept Next Month: Report
General Motors CEO Mary Barra will discuss the automaker’s electrification strategy and the importance of EVs during a livestream presentation at the digital Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 12 at 9 a.m. ET, as first reported by Bloomberg. Afterward, GM is expected to also show a few concept vehicles… [Read More]
2021 Ford F-150 Tremor the Next Best Thing to a Raptor
2021 Ford F-150 Tremor Coming Soon! Ford We’re all waiting ever so patiently for Ford to kick a wall down and rip the cover off the next-generation F-150 Raptor, which is rumored to get a massive supercharged V8 . Is that happening? You already know . Read More Here… 2021… [Read More]
Lego Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Jeep Unveils Lego Version of Wrangler Rubicon
The latest model from Jeep doesn’t pack a monster V8. In fact, it doesn’t use gas at all. The latest from the iconic SUV maker is the Lego Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, available from Lego retailers next month. Not all automotive shapes lend themselves well to Lego recreation Read More… [Read More]
2022 Acura MDX Crossover to Debut This Month
The 2022 MDX will be longer, lower and wider than its predecessor, with a sleeker, more refined look. Inside, the MDX will offer seating for seven passengers, and overall, the cabin will be a huge step up from the current SUV in terms of material quality and design. Acura has provided us with a… [Read More]
2021 Kia Sedona News: Kia Sedona Is Becoming The Kia Carnival NEW SUV Styling
This is the new KIA Carnival update of the Kia Sedona minivan. Known as the 1st GUV (Grand Utility Vehicle) in the world the 4th generation minivan includes a strong, stylish, SUV-inspired design. The Kia Carnival is spacious, comfortable with a completely updated interior, including a panoramic screen layout Intelligent… [Read More]
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Range Estimates Prove To Be True
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is expected in late 2020. Not a replacement for the iconic Mustang, the Mustang Mach-E is a new Electric addition to the Mustang family. Built and designed with the iconic heritage of The Ford Mustang, Mustang Mach-E is Fords new shape of freedom. Get ready… [Read More]
Ford V8-Powered Corvette Monster Truck Breaks Every Rule
If there’s one thing the purist Chevrolet Corvette fandom world knows what not to do, it’s this: swap out the Vette’s V8 in favor of one from a rival brand. Especially Ford. It’s just one of those things that should never be done, along with swapping a Camaro’s V8 for… [Read More]
5 Ridiculously Fast Trucks And SUVs That Make Sports Car Owners Furious
Traditionally, pickup trucks and SUVs have never been about speed. The pickups were work trucks that helped move goods and services along the distribution chain while the SUV was conceived as a family vehicle; something for a school run or trip to the shopping mall. However, advancements in automotive technology have expanded the scope… [Read More]
Is This The Electric Porsche Macan?
If so, it’s going to look even better than the regular model. The Porsche Macan is among our favorite SUVs to drive, but we’ve been waiting patiently for the new electric variant to arrive so that we can see if infusing it with Taycan DNA keeps it fun to thrash…. [Read More]
Tesla Model 3 With New LFP Battery Now Supercharges Even Faster?
Initial supercharging results suggest that the new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery powered Tesla Model 3 can supercharge even faster than the version with the nickel battery. This looks promising, and is not unexpected. China-based website 42HOW conducted a side-by-side test of the new LFP battery Tesla Model 3 and… [Read More]
Tesla Powerhub: a lesser-known Tesla energy product to control assets
Powerhub was first mentioned as part of Tesla’s launch of the Megapack, its biggest stationary energy storage product to date. Tesla describes the product: “Powerhub is an advanced monitoring and control platform for managing distributed energy resources, renewable power plants and microgrids. Powerhub is deployed and in use across Tesla’s… [Read More]
Thank the Late Sir Sean Connery for the Toyota 2000GT Convertible
On Oct. 31, Sir Sean Connery passed away at the age of 90. The Scottish cultural icon moved to Nassau in the Bahamas in the early 1990s, which is where he went in his sleep, surrounded by his family. Sir Connery is mostly known for being the first movie actor… [Read More]
Getting to Know the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Tesla’s Model S showed just how powerful electric motors can be on the road. They also showed us the big fat price tag that comes with them. Fast forward to 2019. Ford shows off its own hard-charging ecar, the Mustang Mach-E SUV crossover at the LA Auto Show. Boasting high… [Read More]
2020 Ram 1500 Comparison – Ram TRX is Boss of Trucks, For Now
What is the King Of Trucks for the 2020 year? Many say the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the fastest, most powerful off-road truck on the market. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has a 702-horsepower engine sent over by from the Hellcat line of Dodge high-performance cars, but in the TRX it has been modified… [Read More]
2020 Ram 1500 Comparison – Ram TRX is Boss of Trucks, For Now
What is the King Of Trucks for the 2020 year? Many say the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the fastest, most powerful off-road truck on the market. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has a 702-horsepower engine sent over by from the Hellcat line of Dodge high-performance cars, but in the TRX it has been modified… [Read More]
What’s New for 2021: Honda
Honda is one of the strongest automotive brands in the industry right now. Many Honda models either lead their respective segments or rank in the top three of their respective class. Aside from the aging infotainment system Honda’s dominance in packaging, vehicle dynamics, and generous standard equipment continues. 2021 Honda… [Read More]
Review: 2020 Honda Civic Touring
On paper, it’s quite difficult to find fault with the Honda Civic Touring. It’s well-equipped. It has a spectacular sound system. The ride is soft. The interior is comfortable and well trimmed. It’s fuel efficient. There’s enough space in the rear seats for even the most growth-spurt stricken pubescents and… [Read More]
Kia Telluride can’t keep up, 2020 Polaris Slingshot review, 2021 RAV4 Prime compared: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Kia Telluride Kia has a problem: It can’t build the Telluride fast enough Consumers might be willing to wait five to six months for a $200,000 supercar from Europe, but are they willing to wait that long for a Kia SUV? 2021 Kia K5 sedan starts at $24,455, […]… [Read More]
Automotive Market-Share Winners and Losers
Award-winning Telluride CUV has helped Kia win market share in age of COVID-19. When it comes to sales, it’s easy to pick between automaker winners and losers these days. Everyone’s a loser, although some more than others. But there are market-share winners and losers during the coronavirus smackdown, with […]… [Read More]