Tag: autos

2023 Acura Integra

The Acura Integra is a sophisticated sports sedan, aided by its long wheelbase and wide track. It also offers outstanding stability, comfort, and abundant interior space. The returning Integra takes over Acura’s “gateway model and its sports strategy.” Integra offers 37.4 inches of rear seat legroom, and standard 60/40 fold-down backseats. There is 24.5 cubic…


2022 Genesis G80 3.5T AWD Sport Prestige

In 2022 Genesis G80 adds a 3.5T Sport model to the lineup. This Sport model is motivated by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine punching out 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. The power is carried to the wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission and AWD. Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) and Drive Mode Select are…


2022 Lexus NX 450h+ AWD

The new NX is a compact luxury SUV that has received much redesign treatment for the 2022 model year, bringing along a new infotainment system. My focus will be on the Lexus NX 450h+, the all-new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A slightly refined front design. (Courtesy of Lexus) Powering the NX 450h+ AWD is…


2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE

The all-new 2022 Golf GTI debuts the eighth generation of this famed compact, with a focus on performance, safety, and comfort. Even though there are three trims to choose from, the mid-level SE was my choice for the value, styling, and numerous exciting features. Hatchback allows for easy cargo loading. (Courtesy of Volkswagen) Engine, Transmission…


2022 Toyota Avalon Touring

The Avalon saw very few changes from the 2021 model to the 2022 model. Toyota recently announced that the 2022 model year will be the last of production. The Touring trim is the fourth of the six trims available, carrying a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $43,525. Looking from the back. (Courtesy of Toyota) The…


2022 Audi S5 Cabriolet

The 2022 Audi S5 Cabriolet soft-top convertible is much like the previous model year, except for new standard carbon fiber-look interior accents and 19-inch double-arm design wheels, which replace previous standard 18-inch tires. Engine and Performance The S5 Cabriolet comes with a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine that provides 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque….


2022 Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor

Polestar 2 with the “Long range Dual motor” configuration produces up to 408 horsepower/300 kW, and 487 lb-ft of torque. The energy comes from the 78 kWh battery with 27 modules. Charging is handled by the Type 2 port that supports 11 kW charging at public locations, and a CCS connector for 155 kW fast…


Autos Rebound Fuels US Manufacturing Output Gain in March

A sharp rebound in automotive output in March spurred a third straight monthly gain in U.S. factory activity, perhaps signaling the worst of the production woes that have dogged the motor vehicle industry over the last year may have passed. Overall industrial production increased 0.9 percent last month, keeping pace with February’s upwardly revised pace,…


2022 Grand Wagoneer Obsidian 4X4

Originally introduced in 1984 and discontinued in 1991, the Grand Wagoneer had been brought back in 2021 for the 2022 model year. This beautiful SUV is built in Warren, Michigan. The 2022 Grand Wagoneer is powered by a 6.4-liter engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Range Select (ERS). This brute powertrain produces…


2022 BMW X3 M40i

The X3 M40i is powered by a TwinPower Turbo 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. It features Valvetronic variable valve control system, double VANOS variable camshaft control system, and high precision direct injection for optimized performance and efficiency. Engine power is harness through a standard 8-speed Sport Steptronic automatic transmission. This drivetrain…