AT 60 THIS RIDE STILL HAS SOME FIRE IN THE TANK!!

The Ford Mustang has undergone multiple iterations over the six decades since it was introduced. Now the Dark Horse edition offers a combination of track capabilities and street smarts as Bumper2Bumper has learned.

CAN WORK AND PLAY COEXIST IN THE SAME TRUCK?

As the role of a pickup truck has changed in recent years so has the level of creature comforts and technology found in them. That was evident when Bumper2Bumpertv spent a week with the 1794 Edition of the Toyota Tundra TRD.

A GOOD FIT FOR WEEKEND CLUBBING

Mazda, like other automakers is developing technology to move away from fossil-based fuel for engines in their vehicles. But as Bumper2Bumpertv reminds us, the brand is remaining loyal to driving enthusiasts with the two-seater MX5 Miata.

One carmakers plan to upgrade from the low end.

The Volkswagen brand is making some changes to its entry level compact sedan for model year 2025. Bumper2Bumpertv has a peak behind the curtain about what will change with the Jetta.

Four years and still rising!!!

A LUXURY BRAND SUPPORTS URBAN ART PROGRAMS

While the Genesis automobile brand is not that old, the company is connecting with the arts education process in one major city. What does that mean for the auto maker and the programs it is aligned with? Bumper2Bumpertv looks at the relationship.

A SPORT SEDAN COMES CLOSE TO BEING PERFECT

The Acura brand is claiming a space in the sport sedan segment with the TLX. There is a lot to like and some things that fall short in the Type S edition as Bumper2Bumpertv shares.

IS THE CAR OF THE FUTURE ALREADY HERE?

A few years ago the idea of vehicles that don’t use fossil fuel and had technology to think for themselves was just a dream. Bumper2Bumpertv says it is closer to reality as demonstrated in the Genesis GV60 electric powered model.

AN SUV WITH OFF ROAD CHOPS AND ON ROAD STYLE.

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We recently got a week of seat time in the Honda Passport- TrailSport edition which can go partway off the beaten path. While we appreciated some of the upgrades some friends of ours in the Hip Hop world also found something to like about the vehicle.

BATTERY POWERED LUXURY

Lexus now has a player in the battery electric segment with the RZe. Bumper2Bumpertv finds it has lots of familiar features from the brand along with a subtle shift in design approach.

SAME SIZE PACKAGE DIFFFERENT CONTENT ?

The Mazda brand has been successfully using a common design and drive train system for several years in their vehicles. Bumper2Bumpertv finds that continues in the CX-70 Crossover which shares a lot with other Mazda platforms

BUILDING THE BRAND SAVANNAH STYLE!!

With North America becoming one of the most important markets in the world for Hyundai the company’s big investment in the Savannah Georgia area will be a key facility. Bumper2Bumpertv finds that a new assembly plant is only part of the brand’s investment in the area.

A PAVEMENT EATER—GERMAN STYLE!!

While its brand was originally recognized as a relatively fuel efficient small car Volkswagen also can run with the competition on the track. Bumper2Bumpertv kept that in mind when spending a week with the GTI, which can be a fearsome compact in the right situation.

A GLOBAL CARMAKER’S APOLOGY

When social media provided instructions on how to steal some KIA and Hyundai models the company decided to keep customers happy with a new anti theft solution. Bumper2Bumpertv checked out one of those projects in Atlanta.

A SMALL SUV WITH LOTS OF ENERGY!!

The Mazda brand has figured out that small suv’s and crossovers can also be fun to drive. At the same time Bumper2Bumertv notes the CX-30 also offers a higher than expected level of technology and performance.

BACK TO THE BASICS ON FOUR WHEELS!

Volkswagen brand is making a shift to EV's but it is not abandoning gasoline powered models anytime soon. Bumper2Bumpertv was reminded of that recently when a bare bones sedan from VW arrived at the doorstep.

KEEPING A LUXURY EYE ON THE ROAD AND THE DRIVER.

Bumper2Bumpertv spent a week with the 2024 vrsion of the Lexus NX Hybrid. In addition to being a fuel efficient small SUV, we also found it was monitoring where we went nd how we went about doing it.

NEW YORK GOES LARGE FOR THE 2024 AUTO SHOW

While the industry is trying to engage new customers with EV’s, some long standing gasoline powered models are still commanding the loyalty of some enthusiasts. That was one of the things evident at this years New York International Auto Show as Bumper2Bumpertv learned.

AN EV THAT IS CLOSER TO THE ROAD?

As the number of Battery Electric Vehicles available continues to increase car makers are also figuring out that they all don’t have to look alike. Bumper2Bumpertv finds that Hyundai is keeping that in mind with the Ioniq6 which is going in a different direction.

CAN POWER AND HYBRID CO-EXIST IN AN SUV?

In the BMW universe an M designation means the vehicle has some serious performance chops. So how did that work out when it is applied to the X line of SUV’s along with Plug In Hybrid technology? Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what is the finished product.

A ROYAL ROAD TRIP WITH A HYBRID.

Since Toyota is going all in with hybrid technology we were curious about what it means in a larger vehicle on a road trip. So Bumper2Bupertv decided to get some serious seat time in the Crown Sedan to find out the answer.

SOME COLD FACTS ABOUT EV’S IN WINTER WEATHER!

Battery electric vehicles are becoming more prominent as an alternative to fossil fuel platforms. But there may be some challenges for drivers in extreme climates as Bumper2Bumpertv learned when testing a KIA EV6

VOLVO V6, A THROWBACK CONCEPT THAT WORKS FOR TODAY’S DRIVERS.

Volvo is matching traditional engines with mild hybrid technology in a small but yet functional wagon. Bumper2Bumpertv has more on what the V60 Cross Country brings to the party.

CAN A PASSENGER PREVENT SAVE A TEEN FROM A DEADLY ACCIDENT?

While young drivers are counseled to be safety conscious-sometimes the best training can come from their peers. That is what one group is sharing with Bumper2Bumpertv.

CHANGE COMES TO CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

For 2024 the annual Chicago Auto Show took on a different air. Bumper2Bumpertv notes that the experience is different for automakers and the public.

HYUNDAI SUPPORTS BLACK BUSINESS WITH MORE THAN WORDS.

While many corporations tend to dwell in the past to mark Black History Month, Hyundai is going in the other direction. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at one of the brand’s efforts to support black owned businesses that are not suppliers or vendors to the automaker.

MAZDA’S CX-70 MAKES ITS DEBUT!!

Mazda is now offering another entry in the midsize crossover segment with the CX-70. Bumper2Bumpertv has an early look at the two row unit and where it fits in the brand’s lineup.

RANGE ROVER IS TAKING A STEP TOWARD RUNNING FOSSIL FUEL FREE!!

The Range Rover is one of the crown jewels in the luxury SUV segment. Now it is embracing partial electrification as Bumper2Bumpertv learned during a recent drive.

ACURA IS GOING HARD WITH THE INTEGRA TYPE S!

The Integra is back in the Acura lineup with attitude to spare. Bumper2Bumpertv finds it live up to the hype over what it can do on the track or the street.

A SECOND CHANCE AT THE DANCE WITH THE GRAND HIGHLANDER.

Is there a place or a need for an even larger SUV from Toyota? Bumper2Bumpertv took that into consideration when we got a second chance to experience the Grand Highlander.

THE PACIFICA LEADS THE WAY FOR CHRYSLER.

Now in its second iteration the Chrysler Pacifica has become the brand’s flagship vehicle for the moment. Bumper2Bumpertv sees it as a clear indication of where the brand is going.