Saturday, June 3, 2023
THE ID BUZZ IS REAL AND COMING TO AMERICA!
VW took the wraps off of the north American version of the ID Buzz micro bus . Bumper2Bumpertv was there for the event and reaction from Volkswagen purists who love the vehicle and what it stands for.
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June 2,
Microbus,
Restorations,
Three rows,
Volkswagen
Location:
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
HOW GRAND IS THE GRAND HIGHLANDER ? A FIRST DRIVE.
With some extra length and width Toyota is literally growing the Highlander platform. Bumper2Bumpertv got some seat time in the Grand Highlander, which has to be one of the largest crossovers ever built by the company.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
A FIRST LOOK AT TOYOTA’S 2024 TACOMA !!
When you make the leading midsize truck and the rest of the industry is trying to take some of the market you come back with some new tricks. Bumper2Bumpertv reports that is what Toyota is doing with the 2024 Tacoma.
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Location:
Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
Sunday, May 14, 2023
A FIRST LOOK AT THE 2024 FORD RANGER
What we refer to these days as a mid size truck is actually pretty close in dimensions to what used to be considered a full size pickup. So when Bumper2Bumpertv was invited to Camp Ford in Dexter Michigan, we weren’t surprised by the size of the next generation of the Ranger.
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Location:
Dexter, MI 48130, USA
Monday, May 8, 2023
TOYOTA’S SIENNA MINI VAN, FAMILY ORIENTED TRANSPORTATION
While some might consider a mini van the quintessential “soccer mom” vehicle Toyota is making it closer to a tech-mobile. Bumper2Bumpertv considered that when test driving the Sienna.
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Three row,
Toyota Sienna,
XSE
Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Saturday, April 29, 2023
UPDATING THE WEATHER CHANNEL ON DEVELOPMENTS IN THE EV SPACE.
Bumper2Bumpertv was invited to provide perspective on what is happening in terms of the Federal government's push to encourage EV adoption
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Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Monday, April 24, 2023
Audi RS3 and S3 ! Two winners for North Carolina’s Aggies!
Audi’s compact sport sedans the R3 and S3 turned into mobile classrooms for select students at North Carolina A&T University. Bumper2Bumpertv was able to participate in the process which is part of a larger learning experience for the students.
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performance,
Quattro,
S3,
Samir Robinson,
Sport sedans,
The Driving Force
Location:
Greensboro, NC, USA
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
VW ID7, THE NEW CROWN PRINCE OF ELECTRICS
The Volkswagen brand continues its commitment to moving away from internal combustion powered passenger cars. Bumper2Bumpertv says the latest offering in that the Battery Electric space is the 2024 ID7
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sedan,
Volkswagen
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Monday, April 10, 2023
The 203 New York Auto Show is electrifying!!
The auto industry is fully embracing electrification and that was demonstrated at the 2023 NYIAS. Bumper2Bumpertv has an overview.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TOYOTA 4RUNNER HITS 40 YEARS OLD AND STILL GOING STRONG!
The redoubtable midsize SUV has been around for four decades and even created a special edition to mark the occasion. But Bumper2Bumpertv thinks one of the strongest versions of the 4Runner is the TRD Pro.
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5 speed automatic,
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Off-Road,
Running board,
Skid plate,
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TRD Pro,
Unleaded gasoline
Location:
Ellenwood, GA, USA
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
MERCEDES EQS 580, CONTINUES THE BRAND’S CONVERSION TO BATTERY ELECTRICS!
As the automotive industry converts to electrified drive trains Mercedes Benz is offering the technology in it S class sedans and now even in an SUV. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what the EQS 580 brings to the segment.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
THE SMALL LEXUS WITH A GREEN APPROACH!
A small hybrid crossover also comes with some luxury features. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at one of these offerings from the Lexus brand./br>
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
THE MAZDA3 HATCHBACK, STANDING IN THE GAP!
Why should a hatchback get a driver’s attention these days? Bumper2Bumpertv tells us that the Mazda3 version of this platform is both functional and fun.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
IT’S 2023 AND THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW MUSCLED UP AGAIN.
The auto industry is slowly recovering from the impact of the pandemic and that was clearly demonstrated at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what has changed for the event.
Monday, February 6, 2023
THE GENESIS GV60 MAKES A RUN ON CURRENT TO HISTORIC SAVANNAH
The luxury car maker is embracing Battery Electric technology and is demonstrating that passion in a two row crossover. Bumper2Bumpertv took it out for a good run and got a first hand experience in long distance electric powered travel.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
MAZDA CX-90 GOES BIGGER AND GREENER
Mazda is taking the wraps off of the three row CX-90 crossover and a big part of the package is a shift in drive train technology. Bumper2Bumpertv got a look at what is in store.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
2023 LEXUS RX, A LUXURY CROSSOVER SLICED SEVERAL WAYS.
The latest edition of the RX comes in several variations. Bumper2Bumpertv finds that there are multiple trim levels to consider.
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crossover,
Greg Morrison,
lexus,
plug in hybrid,
RX,
technology
Location:
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
BUICK’S ENVISION. A SMALL CROSSOVER IN A CROWDED SEGMENT.
The Buick division of GM is building and selling several crossovers to meet a global demand for that kind of vehicle. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at the Chinese built Envision which is also trying to make a name for itself in the North American market.
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2.0 liter turbo,
9 speed automatic,
Avenir,
awd,
Buick Envision,
Bumper2Bumpertv,
Driver assistance,
Greg Morrison,
premium,
small crossover,
technology
Location:
South Fulton, GA, USA
Monday, January 9, 2023
2023 GENESIS GV70 FINDING ITS OWN PLACE AS A SMALL LUXURY SUV
In an already crowded segment the Genesis GV70 is bringing a lot to potential buyers with a combination of high end touches, technology and some decent performance. Bumper2Bumpertv has a review of what the platform does and doesn’t do well
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2.5 liter engine,
300 horsepower,
8 Speed automatic,
awd,
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Driver assist,
Genesis GV70,
Greg Morrison,
handling,
small SUV,
technology,
turbocharged
Location:
Mableton, GA, USA
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