Category: autos

Mercedes-Benz Sells 2.05 Million Passenger Cars in 2022

BERLIN—Mercedes-Benz delivered 2.05 million passenger cars in 2022, the company said on Tuesday, down 1 percent on the previous year as the carmaker felt the impact of COVID-19 measures and bottlenecks. Still, fourth-quarter sales rose 17 percent as logistics and supply chain bottlenecks eased, and battery-electric sales grew 124 percent over the course of the…


Rolls-Royce Rides Ongoing Luxury Demand to Sales Record in 2022

LONDON—Rolls-Royce on Monday reported record sales last year despite an average price tag of around $534,000 for its luxury cars and a drop in Chinese demand, with orders stretching into 2023. The British carmaker, which began as Rolls-Royce in Manchester, England nearly 120 years ago and is now owned by Germany’s BMW, said that it…


2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD

The Corolla Cross is Toyota’s newest compact SUV, settling between the Honda C HR and Toyota RAV4. Corolla Cross is a hard worker that will ferry you 400 miles on a tank of gas. It stands 7.7 inches taller and 3.6 inches longer than the Corolla Hatchback. 2.0L four-cylinder engine under the hood. (Courtesy of…


2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

While the latest gasoline engine Mitsubishi Outlander – the first built on the shared Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance platform – was introduced last year, the second-gen plug-in hybrid version has finally been launched. Sharing many components with the above, and its cousin the Rogue, the powertrain however remains unique to the partially-electrified model, which is improved in…


2022 LEXUS LX 600 F Sport

There are few finer vehicles on the road today when it comes to comfort, standard safety features, connective tech, powertrain, and handling than the 2022 Lexus LX 600. The vehicle is offered in five trims: base LX, Premium, F Sport, Luxury, and Ultra Luxury. The 5-door LX 600 is powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6…


2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo

This new Mazda CX-5 is powered by an NA or a turbocharged engine, depending on the model. The SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on premium 93 0ctane fuel. Using regular 87 octane drops the maximum output down to 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The power is…


2023 Toyota GR Corolla

For those of a certain vintage here in west, the Toyota Corolla conjures up images of something beige, four door and economical. The model however once had more sporting pretensions earlier in its lineage, and returns to those roots with the 2023 GR Corolla. Media event held at a B.C. racetrack. (By Benjamin Yong) GR…


2022 Volkswagen Taos SE

2022 Volkswagen Taos is powered by an 1.5L DOHC turbocharged four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels, with 4MOTION AWD as an option. The engine produces 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft torque, which is directed through an 8-speed automatic transmission. With the help of an engine auto stop/start system, the Taos achieves 28 mpg in the…


2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

Not satisfied with just knocking it out of the park following the release of the quirky and highly-lauded IONIQ 5 EV crossover last year, Hyundai served up another wow moment unveiling the IONIQ 6 sedan at the 2022 LA Auto Show. Its curvy silhouette, particularly the dramatically arcing nose and roofline, is certainly interesting to…


2023 Kia Telluride Introduces New Trims

Telluride’s X-Line and X-Pro trims encourage even more outdoor experiences with added ruggedness and capability. The new X-Line has higher ground clearance, a new raised roof rails, and Downhill Brake Control. The X-Pro adds increased towing capacity with Tow Mode, and 18-inch wheels wearing Continental All-Terrain tires. Design enhancements further elevate its distinctly upscale and…