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JR Chocco

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

2023 BMW iX M60 Review: Don’t Judge it by Its Looks

2023 BMW iX M60 Review

The 2023 BMW iX is for those who want their electric SUV to stand out from the gasoline establishment. The iX is a fully electric luxury SUV that’s at the larger side of mid-size by American standards and seats five. It makes a far quirkier design statement than the Audi E-Tron SUV, the Cadillac Lyriq, or the Mercedes EQS...

2024 Porsche Cayenne teased ahead of its debut on April 18

2024 Porsche Cayenne Teaser

Porsche has released a new teaser of the updated 2024 Porsche Cayenne, which is going to debut next week at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 18. Porsche says that the 2024 Cayenne has "a highly digitalized display and operating concept, a new chassis system and innovative technology features." Porsche has already unveiled the heavily updated cabin, but now we...

2023 Toyota bZ4X Review: Finally Joining the EV Crowd

2023 Toyota bZ4X Review

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X lacks some of the technology luster of its rivals, but it’s efficient, well-equipped, and easy to live with. The bZ4X is a fully electric SUV that offers more than 250 miles of range in some versions, seating for five, available all-wheel drive, and the ground clearance for modest off-roading. Alternatives include the Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai...

2023 Kia Niro EV Review: Silently Competitive

2023 Kia Niro EV Review

With its three electrified powertrains and urban proportions, the 2023 Kia Niro lacks a direct competitor. The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro is a hatchback marketed as a small crossover that seats five in a pinch. Sold as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), or battery electric vehicle (EV); the Niro offers an efficient powertrain for customers all along the green...

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary models revealed

2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th anniversary

Alfa Romeo is celebrating 100 years since the Quadrifoglio made its racing debut with the 2024 Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary models. Alfa Romeo only plans to build 100 units of each of the limited-edition models. Gold brake calipers sit behind 19-inch wheels on the Giulia and 21-inch wheels on the Stelvio. The same gold hue has been added...

2024 Lexus UX 250h pricing starts at $37,640

2024 Lexus UX 250h

Lexus has announced the pricing for the 2024 Lexus UX 250h, which carries over into the new year with only a short list of updates. The pricing starts at $37,640, including destination. The UX is only offered with a hybrid powertrain in the U.S., which combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. The system generates a combined 181...

2023 Land Rover Defender Review: Yes, it can do anything.

2023 Land Rover Defender Review

The 2023 Land Rover Defender masterfully blends off-road ability with on-road prowess, all while looking the part in just about any situation. The Defender is an off-road-oriented SUV with impressive road manners. Shop it against the less-plush Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco, plus maybe the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Defender successfully blends old with new. Blending off-road ability with chunky, distinctive...

2024 BMW XM Label Red arrives with 738 hp

2024 BMW XM Label Red

BMW has unveiled the 2024 BMW XM Label Red, which is the most powerful M model yet. It's powered by a hybrid powertrain that generates a combined 738 horsepower and it can accelerate from 0-60 mph in a quick 3.7 seconds. The BMW XM Label Red is going to make its debut this month at the Shanghai Motor Show and...

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review: One Smooth Operator

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review

The 2023 Genesis G80 proves its mettle among luxury sedans. The G80 is a mid-size luxury sedan with two turbo engine options, as well as a full battery electric model in the Electrified G80. It rivals class leaders such as the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class, as well as the Cadillac CT5 and Volvo S90. The G80 is gorgeous...

2023 Toyota Prius Prime pricing starts at $33,445, gets 44 mile EV range

2023 Toyota Prius Prime

The wait is over, Toyota has finally released the specs and pricing for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, which goes on sale in May. The pricing for the 2023 Prius Prime starts at $33,445, including destination. The big news is that the 2023 Prius Prime now has a 76 percent longer electric driving range than the last one...

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