The Chery Omoda 5 was the first vehicle to wear the ‘Omoda’ name, but it has now lost that title even as Chery plans to launch the standalone Omoda brand this year. In Australia, the small SUV will henceforth be known as the Chery C5, and it’s now priced from $29,990 drive-away (previously $27,990 drive-away).…
Mazda 6’s rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red…
Is the 2024 Maserati MC20 Cielo Supercar Worth the Hype?
2024 Maserati MC20 Cielo Review: The 2024 Maserati MC20 Cielo supercar marks a return to glory for Maserati, delivering supercar performance, modern technology, and exotic styling in a lust-worthy package. How is the MC20 compared to its competitors? Features: Maserati-designed 3.0-liter V-6 twin turbo 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque The 90-degree V-6 engine…
Is The 2025 Infiniti QX80 The Best SUV For The Wealthy?
The 2025 Infiniti QX80 has big and bold styling—what you’d expect from a full-size luxury SUV from Infiniti. It’s powered by a 450-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, 516 lb-ft torque, and can tow up to 8500 pounds. Standard on all QX80 models is a package of driver-assistance features that includes automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive…
Trump Annihilates EV Mandates and Elon Musk Agrees!
Trump incoming administration has promised to end the EV tax credit for automakers. Before you say Elon Musk and Tesla won’t like this, Elon is actually in support of the ending the tax credit. The EV tax credit could have grave implications for an already stalling U.S. EV transition for all brands except Tesla. The…
Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos Really Worth the Hype?
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos continues to hold its ground in the growing compact CUV segment and is a key model in VW’s growing CUV/SUV lineup. For 2025, the Taos gets a mid-cycle upgrade offering more power and some interior and exterior enhancements while largely holding the line on price. The carryover 1.5L turbocharged 4-cyl. has been…
2025 KIA K4 vs HONDA CIVIC – Which is the Best Sedan To Buy?
The 2025 KIA K4 replaces the outgoing Forte. The driving experience isn’t as sporty as its looks suggest, but it’s a pleasant compact sedan with more upmarket appeal. The top entry-level sedans are the Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry. How will the KIA K4 compare? We take it for a test drive and show…
Don’t Get SCAMMED By Fake Parking Tickets!
Beware there is a new parking ticket scam that if coming for your wallet. This new phishing scam is making the rounds in many US and Canadian cities, using fake parking tickets to trick unknowing drivers into handing over their banking information. It’s a new low for these scummy criminals. If you have received a parking ticket…
Car Makers Want EV Tax Credits SAVED But Is It A BIG Mistake?
A group representing major automakers including General Motors are urging President-elect Donald Trump to retain key tax credits for electric vehicle purchases and take steps to speed deployment of self-driving cars. Why would car brands want to continue to take a loss? That makes no sense. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) in a previously unreported November…