December 2020

Toyota reveals additional SEMA builds based on Supra and Tacoma



(December 22, 2020) PLANO, Texas — Toyota’s second wave of custom SEMA vehicles have been revealed, just in time for the holidays. The 2021 GR Supra Sport Top and overlanding-ready TRD-Sport Trailer ensure that Toyota’s on- and off-road performance and adventure concepts continue to inspire Toyota fans and the automotive aftermarket.

Starting price for 2021 all-electric Nissan Leaf set at $32,545



(December 21, 2020) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The all-electric 2021 Nissan Leaf is on sale now with a starting price of $32,545 including a $925 destination charge. With more than 500,000 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles sold worldwide, Leaf has been one of the best-selling electric vehicles for the past 10 years. The 2021 Nissan Leaf is available in two versions, Leaf and the extended-range Leaf PLUS.

Hyundai soapbox racer spotted undergoing testing



(December 21, 2020) A camouflaged version of Hyundai Motor's new Hyundai soapbox has been spotted undergoing testing in Germany. In recent weeks, the company's first ever Soapbox has been fine-tuned for durability at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC). A new video shows the model completing its last steps of quality assurance. Though the vehicle is camouflaged, its unmistakable angular design, joystick steering, and plywood platform point to the Hyundai Soapbox.

All-new Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric has range of 402 miles



(December 20, 2020) NEWPORT COAST, Calif.  — Beauty, technology and a hint of the future come together in Toyota’s new flagship sedan, the all-new 2021 Mirai. The 2016-2020 Mirai was the first production fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) offered for sale to retail customers in North America. Now, for 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury FCEV with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

Ram announces production start of 2021 Ram 1500 TRX



(December 19, 2020) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ram has announced that production of the all-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX — what it calls the quickerst, fastest and most powerful mass-produced truck in the world — has begun at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Mich. The first vehicle — VIN No. 001 — is a Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition adorned in exclusive Anvil exterior paint that will be auctioned for charity. More details on the auction will be available early next year.

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DRIVER'S SIDE DIATRIBE
By Al Vinikour  

Like millions of others I’m a fan of the Star Wars series. And as an aviation aficionado I was always bedazzled by the X-Wing Fighters. Their maneuverability was impressive and since I’m generally prone to motion sickness I stood in awe of those who could fly an aircraft with such rapid movement without having a windscreen full of peanut butter and jelly capsules. Lately, however, I’ve noticed that training areas for X-Wing Flight School seems to be the interstate highway system.