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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale First Drive

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olh0dPo0PhY The Alfa Romeo Tonale is finally here, so let's talk about what it brings to the table in the subcompact luxury crossover segment. For starters, don't expect this to be the posher version of the Dodge Hornet. This is still more of a sporty vehicle with black or black/red interior choices, no brown or white leather or anything more … [Read more...] about 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale First Drive

News Desk [May 9th, 2022]

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News Desk Production Toyota bZ SDN revealed in patent illustrations. After showing a smorgasbord of electric bZ models last year, the bZ SDN being one of them, Toyota was caught testing the production model a few weeks ago. Now, thanks to Dutch Autoweek, the production patent drawings have been uncovered. For the first time, we can see the rear end of the car, which … [Read more...] about News Desk [May 9th, 2022]

News Desk [February 8th, 2022]

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Alfa Romeo reveals the 2023 Tonale, finally. The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale...the first plug-in hybrid from Alfa Romeo. Two powertrain offerings will be available, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 256 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, plus the PHEV with 30 miles of electric-only range. The subcompact Tonale crossover is front-wheel-drive based and will include its own … [Read more...] about News Desk [February 8th, 2022]

News Desk [January 31st, 2022]

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My name is Brian. This is the News Desk. Alex gets behind the wheel of the all-new Kia EV6 with Sofyan Bey from Redline Reviews.  Today the first-drive reviews of the all-new, all-electric Kia EV6 are beginning to trickle out. This is the first EV on Kia’s side of the e-GMP electric architecture, but it isn’t their first electric car altogether. That would be the Niro. See … [Read more...] about News Desk [January 31st, 2022]

News Desk [January 28th, 2022]

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My name is Brian. This is the News Desk. Alfa Romeo finally ready to introduce an all-new model. Almost three years ago, Alfa Romeo introduced a concept car called the 'Tonale', a small crossover meant to slot beneath the Stelvio in the brand's lineup. Based on the Jeep Compass' front-wheel-drive architecture, the Tonale was expected to arrive by 2020 with Alfa's first hybrid … [Read more...] about News Desk [January 28th, 2022]

Weekly News in Review: August 1 to August 7

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This week's news revolves around new trims that give you rugged looks and updates to venerable models that have been in the market for a while. Hyundai has announced the 2022 Santa Fe XRT. This is the rugged-looking trim based on the SEL trim equipped with the convenience package. You get 18-inch black alloy wheels, black side mirror covers and side moldings, side steps, a … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: August 1 to August 7

Weekly News in Review: July 11 to July 17

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This week's news cycle has a lot coming out of Korea and Germany thanks to one automaker dropping a full lineup overview. In addition to a refreshed Kona, a high-performance Kona N, an all-new Tucson, the Santa Cruz, and Ioniq 5, here's what's new for the 2022 Hyundai Lineup: Carryover models include the Elantra, Sonata, Veloster N, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid, Accent, … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: July 11 to July 17

When You Follow Your Heart | 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia

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Among luxury compact sports sedans, the Alfa Romeo Giulia defines the emotional choice. Driving fun is the priority here, especially in the over 500 hp Quadrifoglio trim. Is the Giulia as refined as the Germans? No. Will it be reliable like a Lexus? Likely not. Does it offer as well-rounded of a package as the Genesis G70? Not really. Is it a hoot and a half to drive? Yes. Will … [Read more...] about When You Follow Your Heart | 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia