Category: driver-assistance safety features
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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale – First Drive
“The Alfa Romeo Tonale offers more than 30 miles of electric range, best-in-class 285 horsepower and a list of technology features,” said Larry Dominique, senior vice president and head of Alfa Romeo North America. The Tonale is a premium compact CUV with seating for five and with standard all-wheel drive. It has a plug-in hybrid…
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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 -drive review
Following the introduction of the GV70 SUV for 2022, Genesis has now introduced the 2023 Electrified GV70. The Electrified GV70 features a spacious interior and refined performance. All-wheel drive is standard. The EPA-estimated driving range is 236 miles. Price for the 2023 Electrified GV70 Advanced AWD starts at $65,850. Read more here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2023 Volvo S60 Recharge Black Edition – drive review
For 2023 the S60 features refreshed styling with a new front grille design and updated rear bumper inserts. Volvo revised the carline packaging by eliminating trim lines across all models. The S60 Black Edition was developed specifically for the US market and designed at the Volvo US design studio in California. The S60 has two…
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2023 Toyota Prius – First Look
The 2023 Prius, now its fifth generation, with its sleek new exterior design, a new interior and an enhanced hybrid powertrain, provides style, performance and efficiency. The 2023 Prius HEV will be offered in three grades: LE, XLE and Limited. The 2023 Prius Prime PHEV will be available in SE, XSE and XSE Premium grades.…
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2023 Kia Niro – Drive Review
The Kia Niro is now in its second generation with the launch of the 2023 model. This compact utility vehicle (CUV) is available with a choice of hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) powertrains. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. Have a look…
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2023 Toyota Crown – First Look
Toyota’s premium Avalon sedan has been discontinued. Crown, last sold in the US about 50 years ago, now fills that space Crown will be available in three grades: XLE, Limited and Platinum. All are hybrid-powered and all are equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard. The fresh and stylish 4-door sedan is coupe-like with its…
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2023 Wagoneer L – drive review
For 2023 the Wagoneer lineup has been expanded with the new long-wheelbase Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L. Along with these new models there are two all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines. The Wagoneer L with its spacious, premium and technologically advanced interior is a winner of Wards 10 Best Interiors & User Experience…
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2023 Cadillac Escalade-V – drive review
Cadillac’s latest, and perhaps last, new V8 model is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V with its supercharged 682-horsepower 6.2-L V8. Full-time active all-wheel drive provides enhanced traction to help scoot this Escalade from zero to 60 mph in under 4.4 seconds Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology can make highway cruising relaxing and less stressful. Have a…
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2023 Ford Maverick – drive review
The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck is Ford’s lowest priced model. Ford has shared that Maverick customers are younger, with more than a third of them under 44 years old, and more diverse. Interestingly, 60% of Maverick buyers are new to Ford and 80% of Maverick buyers are new to the truck segment. Ford says…
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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport, now in its third generation, has been redesigned for 2023 with a freshened exterior design, a more modern interior, a choice of powertrains, and a new infotainment system. Available engines include two six-cylinder Ingenium MHEV gas engines, a PHEV Ingenium gasoline engine, plus a new V8 Twin Turbo 523HP V8. The…
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