JR Chocco
Seven automakers team up for charging network in North America
The lack of charging infrastructure has been one of the biggest reasons why car buyers have stayed away from EVs. Now seven automakers have teamed up to build a new charging network across North America. BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis are working together to install at least 30,000 DC chargers. Â The new charging stations will be...
Chevy Bolt EV gets another generation
Production of the current generation Chevy Bolt is slated to end later this year and now GM has announced that it is working on a next-generation Bolt. GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call. “Our customers love today’s Bolt. It has been delivering record sales and some of the highest customer satisfaction and...
2024 Subaru BRZ tS adds an STI-tuned suspension and a Brembo brakes
Subaru has unveiled a more "performance focused" version of the 2024 BRZ, that's called the BRZ tS. The BRZ tS amps up the performance with an STI-tuned suspension and Brembo braking system. The BRZ tS comes features STI-tuned front and rear Hitachi dampers, a high-performance Brembo braking system, including gold-painted 4-piston front calipers, gold-painted 2-piston rear calipers and larger pads...
2024 VW Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition revealed
Volkswagen is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Jetta GLI, which debuted in 1984 with a limited 40th Anniversary Edition. The GLI was originally marketed as a "GTI with a trunk" when it was first introduced. The Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition is available in three colors: Pure Gray, Pure White or Rising Blue. The exterior has blacked out trim...
2023 Mazda CX-30 Review: Stylish City Dweller
The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is a stylish choice with decent performance to boot. The CX-30 is a small five-seat crossover SUV. Shop it against the Hyundai Kona and Subaru Crosstrek. The CX-30 is a stylish choice with great road manners and lots of safety tech, though its kludgy infotainment system is a sore spot. For 2023 rear side-impact airbags...
Volvo EX90 electric SUV arrival delayed to mid-2024
Volvo has announced that it is delaying the introduction of its new flagship electric SUV, the EX90, by as much as six months to mid-2024. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan made the announcement during Volvo's earnings call, which he stated that the delay is caused by "the complexity of the software code" with the EX90's LiDAR system. It looks like Volvo's...
Lexus TZ trademarks hint at an electric three-row SUV
It looks like Lexus is working on an electric three row SUV, thanks to recent trademark applications in Europe. The trademarks for TZ450e and TZ550e were discovered by a member of the Lexus RX Owners forum. The name also aligns pretty closely with the 2024 TX SUV that Lexus recently unveiled, which means that it might be a fully electric...
2024 Chevy Traverse gets a bold redesign
Chevy has unveiled the redesigned 2024 Chevy Traverse SUV, which now features a more bold exterior, a more modern interior and a new engine. The 2024 Traverse now looks more rugged, especially in the new Z71 trim level. The more upright and squared off face is a nice departure from the more minivan-like face on the last generation. Chevy hasn't...
2023 Lexus IS 500 Review: Plain clothes find a heart of gold
The 2023 Lexus IS offers snarling performance at a reasonable price in IS 350 and IS 500 versions. The IS is a compact luxury sedan. Shop it against the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, among myriad high-end rivals. While not perfect, the IS delivers the goods when it comes to sharp handling, a quality cabin, and especially in the...
2024 Jeep Wrangler gets limited-edition Bikini teal color option
Jeep is updating the exterior color options on the 2024 Wrangler with the addition of a new teal Bikini color, that will only be available for a limited time. This means that the 2024 Wrangler is available in 11 exterior colors, including Bikini, Anvil, Earl, Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal, Silver Zynith, High Velocity, Hydro Blue, Sarge, Bright White and...
