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AEB Brings SEAT SUV Latin NCAP’s 5-Star Award

Source: SEAT MARTORELL, Spain– SEAT’s largest SUV has been awarded the highest safety rating possible by independent testing organization Latin NCAP, gaining its Five-­Star Advanced Award due to the inclusion of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). The SEAT Tarraco joins the Ibiza,…

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD represents terrific value

Tucson Earns Its Top Spot Amongst Hyundai SUVs

CHATHAM, Mass. – The compact-segment Tucson has been Hyundai’s best-selling sport-utility vehicle (SUV) since its 2004 introduction, something I completely understand following a recent week behind the wheel of a 2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD. Quiet, comfortable, responsive, roomy and…

Tougher Car Safety Standards 2024

IIHS: Tougher Car Safety Standards 2024

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is raising the bar for its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2024, imposing new challenges for automakers. The updated criteria focus on enhancing protection for backseat passengers and bolstering…

The all new 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line is a modern small SUV

Kona N Line Reflects EV Base

CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai’s designers began their work on the new 2024 Kona range by envisioning it as a fully electric small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and then adapted it to an internal-combustion-engine variant; a reverse of what had been the…

Bettaparts Unveils New Brake Calipers

Bettaparts Unveils New Brake Calipers

Bettaparts, a leading name in aftermarket automotive parts, has expanded its product lineup with the launch of 30 new brake calipers. This addition aims to cater to a diverse range of vehicles, promising enhanced coverage and superior performance for popular…

Mazda enhanced and refined the CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD for 2024

CX-30 Enhanced by Mazda for 2024

CHATHAM, Mass. – Enhancement and refinement mark the subtle but important changes Mazda brought to the 2024 CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD with premium plus package I recently drove. When I drove the 2023 version of this model last June, I…

No vehicle is perfect, regardless of the sticker price, but the 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport provides excellent SUV value at a more than competitive price.

Passport to SUV Value by Honda

CHATHAM, Mass. – I was happy when the 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport showed up recently for review, a perfect vehicle to combat potential New England winter weather. Luckily, I did not have to fight anything more than near-freezing cold during…

Toyota has introduced its first BEV, the compact SUV bZ4X

bZ4X: Toyota’s Password to Electric Motoring

CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota, which brought electrification to American motorists at the turn of the century with its hybrid-electric Prius sedan; added numerous other hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hydrogen-electric vehicles until its sales today are 25 percent electrified; has…

The Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD is a terrific all-around compact SUV

Escape Hybrid Delivers Compact SUV Value

CHATHAM, Mass. – I was impressed with the redesigned 2023 Ford Escape compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) when we drove it late last year and following a week in a hybrid-electric  Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD (all-wheel-drive) version, our opinion…

First Line's 2024 Enhanced Auto Parts

First Line’s 2024 Enhanced Auto Parts

First Line Ltd., a premier supplier in the automotive parts industry, has launched an impressive range of 43 new products for 2024, significantly enhancing its offerings. This expansion includes key automotive components, notably increasing its brake parts selection. The new…

The 2023 Toyota Prius was thoroughly redesigned and improved.

Prius Keeps Advancing Hybrid Form

CHATHAM, Mass. – At the turn of the (present) century Toyota brought something unique to the American market – the world’s first production hybrid passenger vehicle, the Prius. The company now sells 10 different hybrid models (HEV), two plug-in hybrids…

Juratek's 2024 Auto Parts Expansion

Juratek’s 2024 Auto Parts Expansion

Juratek, a renowned automotive parts manufacturer, embarks on 2024 with an impressive expansion of its product line. The company proudly announces the addition of 25 new components, enhancing both vehicle performance and safety. This expansion includes a diverse range of…