2013 Kia Soul Overview

2013 Kia Soul Overview The 2013 Kia Soul is largely unchanged from the previous model. 2013 Kia Soul Exterior The Kia Soul is a one-of-a-kind small, boxed-shaped wagon,  and one of Kia’s best-selling cars. The Soul has an impressive list of standard features including 16-inch steel wheels, rear privacy glass, and power heated side mirrors….

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Self-Driving Toyota Prius Drives Coast-to-Coast Unaided

Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, has posted a time-lapse video in a lengthy Medium post that shows a Toyota Prius driving itself across the United States in just four days without any human assistance. The video starts at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, on October 26, and finishes four days later at…

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Starts at $26,050 with New Features

Photo: Toyota The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is now offered at 15 trim levels, starting at $26,050 with the base LE and at $37,030 with the range-topping Hybrid Limited. New for 2021 is a Hybrid XLE Premium model that comes with a leather-trimmed steering wheel and 7-inch touch screen. The RAV4 is currently the bestselling model…

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Sapphire Design Study on Display in Geneva

Introducing the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Sapphire, currently on display at the Geneva Motor Show This year’s Geneva Motor Show marked a number of big European debuts for Toyota. Most notable was the global debut of the Toyota C-HR production model, which was slated to be a Scion model before the youthful brand was axed. Toyota…

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2018 Toyota Camry Overview

The 2018 Toyota Camry enters its eighth generation and 35th model year with a bang. Long hailed as the “safe but boring” pick of the mid-size sedan segment, much as vanilla is to ice cream, the Toyota Camry has looked to remake itself into something a little more dynamic without losing its family-friendly appeal. As…

What’s New for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray?

2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible and coupe models Photo: Chevrolet The iconic Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is gaining some exciting new features for the 2021 model year. With more stylish design options and upgraded technologies, the sports car is well-equipped to make commuting to work and cruising through the city more enjoyable. A Striking Model: An…

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Buick Envision Attained “Top Safety Pick” Status from IIHS

The IIHS has just released a comprehensive list of the top safest vehicles to drive for 2018; the 2018 Buick Envision achieved the “Top Safety Pick” status for the mid-size luxury SUV category. This is no easy feat, considering that this organization just adopted stricter requirements for the evaluation. Considering the Envision’s past track record for safety…

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2014 Ford Fusion Energi Overview

For the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi, there are now more available options, such as a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and inflatable rear seatbelts. 2014 Ford Fusion Energi Exterior  Sculpted lines and subtle curves create an appealing, aerodynamic profile that makes going green a lot easier. The sleekness of the Fusion Energi’s body allows…

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Toyota’s Major Milestone: 10 Millionth Vehicle Made in Kentucky

Toyota hit a pretty significant milestone last week. The Japanese automaker’s Georgetown, KY plant rolled out its 10 millionth vehicle since it began producing Toyota models back in 1988. The 10 millionth vehicle made in Kentucky was a white Camry Hybrid, and one Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) employee will drive it home to celebrate…

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2015 VW e-Golf is Almost Here, Very Blue

The Golf family will be getting greener (or bluer, perhaps) when the 2015 VW e-Golf makes its debut in select markets toward the end of the year. Volkswagen’s first fully electric offering in the United States is the latest offering in Volkswagen’s Think Blue® eco-friendly initiative and the next step in VW’s quest to be…

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Kentucky Toyota Assembly Plant Tour Visitor Info & Review

Welcome to Toyota’s assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky Georgetown, Kentucky is home to the country’s largest Toyota manufacturing facility. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.–known as TMMK and built in 1988–constructs 2,000 vehicles and engines daily in its 7.5 million square foot facility. And as a guest of TMMK, you have the opportunity to view production. Address: 1001 Cherry Blossom…

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Overview

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the newest competitor in the minivan segment, and it’s starting off hot. This brand-new minivan is a major update from last year’s Chrysler Town & Country minivan, offering consumers a very different interpretation of a soccer mom vehicle. Rather than giving consumers another bland minivan—because it’s hard to ignore the…

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Zoo's Conservation Efforts Are on the Prowl Thanks to Mazda

An adorable otter at home at the Auckland Zoo Photo: Brian Cairns of The Auckland Zoo via Facebook Cars aren’t just for people, you know! In the midst of all the disproved rumors and so-so sales figures, some good Mazda news takes flight out of New Zealand this week. Mazda New Zealand has stepped–or rather,…

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