JR Chocco
2019 Toyota Yaris sedan starts at $16,370
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
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
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...
2019 Audi A7 starts at $68,995
Audi has announced the pricing for the second generation 2019 Audi A7, which starts at $68,995 including the destination fees. The good news is that the 2019 A7 is actually starts at lower price than the outgoing model. The 2019 Audi A7 will be offered in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. The 2019 A7 is powered by...
BMW 3 Series GT will reportedly be discontinued in 2020
While it wasn't loved by all, the BMW 3 Series GT did manage to find some buyers that wanted a more versatile version of the 3 Series, but that also didn't want a wagon. Well it looks like the 3 Series GT is going bye bye either way, since a new report claims that it will be discontinued when...
2019 Fiat 500X teases its small facelift
Fiat is giving the Fiat 500X a facelift for the 2019 model year. Fiat plans to reveal the 2019 Fiat 500X next month, but in the meantime we have this single teaser photo. From what we can see here the 2019 Fiat 500X will get a slightly updated front fascia with new LED headlights and daytime running lights. The grille...
Buick teams up with ExxonMobil to make getting gas easier
Stopping for gas, especially when you're on a road trip can be quite tedious, but Buick is trying to make it a little easier. Buick has announced an update to its in-vehicle commerce Marketplace system that lets drivers pay for gas at ExxonMobil stations without having to pull out their credit card. To use the Marketplace platform to pay at...
2019 Ford Ranger online configurator powers up, starts at $24k
Ford has quietly launched the online configurator for the 2019 Ford Ranger, which reveals that the pricing will start at $24,000, plus the $1,095 destination fee when it arrives. When the 2019 Ford Ranger goes on sale it will be offered in XL, XLT and Lariat trim levels. Buyers will be able to choose from regular cab, Super Cab and...
General Motors is close to losing its $7,500 EV tax credit
Tesla recently passed the 200,000 sales mark, which triggers the phase out of the federal tax credits for Tesla buyers. Now General Motors is set to be the second automaker to pass the 200,000 mark as well. According to Edmunds General Motors has sold 186,670 Chevrolet Bolt and Spark EVs, Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrids and Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrids so...
Elon Musk says Tesla mini-car is in the works
Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on Twitter yesterday that a Tesla mini-car is coming, but what exactly does that mean? We’re working on a new Tesla mini-car that can squeeze in an adult— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 5, 2018 Elon Musk responded to a Twitter user who asked if Tesla is going to make a Radio Flyer version of the Model...
