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Subaru, just announced their first ever electric SUV, Subaru Solterra for the 2023 model year. Expected go on sale in mid 2022, the Solterra has a range of 220 miles on a single charge.  Subaru has always been a reliable family brand. The fact that Solterra's EV powertrain comes from Toyota means reliability will not be an issue.  Subaru is definitely leveraging their partnership with Toyota which is evident when you look at the Solterra which has body panels similar to the RAV4. But the Solterra has It's own unique styling.  It would be exciting to see the 2023 Solterra on the road near future. 

Today Mazda shared pictures and details of their latest SUV, Mazda CX-50. The SUV looks amazing and geared more towards those who seek adventure. Based on the latest Video realeased by Mazda, the new model looks rugged, classy and modern, all at the same time.  Mazda definitely nailed the design. It is the first Mazda SUV in North America to offer a panoramic moonroof.  Check out the video below.    Mazda CX-50 Introduction

Honda Civic has always been one of the most family sedans not only in the U.S but also globally. It has always delivered good styling, nimble handling and superb gas mileage.  The all new 2022 Civic continues this legacy.  2022 Civic has an all new design inside and out. Outside is more elegant than the previous model and the inside delivers a completely refined upscale experience.  Anyone shopping for a new family sedan should definitely consider the Civic. While a lot of people often decide between the Civic and the Corolla, i feel the Civic delivers a better driving experience. The 2022 Civic continues deliver a civilized driving experience that you can always expect from Honda.

Ford Bronco Sport has been grabbing the attention of many over the past few months.  However despite the poplarity, Ford has had several recalls on this model.  Having 5 recalls within the first few months is never a good indication. This time the recall is to address an issue with the Moonroof, which has a risk of detaching.  Unfortunately recalls are a common issue with Ford vehicles. Recently the Ford's Mach-E suffered a similar fate that led to a large recall campaign.  At least for the Bronco we hope this qould be the last recall for the year.  

Starting next month customers that use Hertz rental cars will have the option to rent one of the 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, the company has bought from Tesla. This is one of the largest EV purchases made by a US Car rental company and making 20% of Hertz's fleet EVs.  While most of the Europe has transitioned to EVs, US buyers are having trouble with letting go of their love for the gasoline engine. One of the reasons is the lack of charging stations as you travel further away from major cities. The Volkwagen's Electrify America program is working to address this issue but still it may take a few years. This move from Hertz is a great step towards transitioning the customers to EVs. This gives customers the opportunity to try out EVs before purchasing one.  Also there is another benefit, anyone who rents a Tesla from Hertz between now and February 2022 will have access to Tesla's charging stations at no cost. So this holiday season you can save on gas cost if you are planning

Mazda recently announced that they will be adding to their current suv line up. CX-50 which is scheduled to start production at their Huntsville plant in January of 2022 will be the first addition. Introduction of CX-70 and CX-90 will soon follow.  The CX-50 will not be replacing their most popular model the CX-5, at least for now. The CX-70 will be a new 2 row SUV that would be slighly larger than the CX-5. The CX-90 will be the only 3- row SUV for Mazda and expected to replace the current CX-9, which is overdue for an upgrade. This is exciting news for Mazda which is becoming more popular not just among the younger buyers but also among those who love the excitement of driving, as Mazda continues to enhance on their ideology of "Driving Matters".