Rocco Penn, Author at Car Reporters

Toyota Partners With Suzuki To Build Light-Weight Sports Car

2Mar

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EVs & Crossovers, Sports Cars, Suzuki, Toyota

Toyota Partners With Suzuki To Build Light-Weight Sports Car

Toyota is working with Suzuki to build a super light sports car with a 1.0-liter engine. The mid-engine coupe is expected to be lighter than even the lightest version of the Mazda Miata. It’s expected to produce 120 horsepower, but should be quite energetic due to how light it will be. Nothing is firm yet, so it’s hard to predict when it might end up at your local Toyota dealer. (more…)

Diamond Back Tires Is Looking to Bring Back Retro Style Tires

25Oct

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Car Buying, On The Track

Diamond Back Tires Is Looking to Bring Back Retro Style Tires

A new set of Diamond Back Tires can give your retro car the finished look you’re after. This company now makes tires that bring the old style forward. (more…)

7Dec

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EVs & Crossovers, Jeep

It’s Finally Here: The Electric Jeep

The first electric Jeep is finally here. The new Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the first-ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. (more…)

15Nov

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BMW, Hybrid, Luxury Cars, Sports Cars

Why was the BMW i8 Discontinued?

When a car is discontinued the reason behind the production stoppage has to do with slow sales which led to the demise of the BMW i8. (more…)

Honda HR-V Electric; From Prototype to Production

11Nov

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Honda

Honda HR-V Electric; From Prototype to Production

It was only in April that the Honda HR-V electric was paraded across the stage at Auto Shanghai to give us a look at what might come in the future. This new model unveiled as the SUV E: Prototype would certainly be part of the HR-V lineup, but it seems amazing that this vehicle is already in production. (more…)

Hyundai Celebrates “HalloweeN” with Goofy Commercial

1Nov

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Affordable, Car Types, Compact Cars, Hybrid, Hyundai, Sedans

Hyundai Celebrates “HalloweeN” with Goofy Commercial

In a video featuring the Elantra N, Hyundai explores a scenario nearly as horrifying as getting a travel-size toothbrush and toothpaste in your trick-or-treat bag. (more…)

21Jul

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Chevrolet, Trucks

Breakdown of the RST Silverado 1500

Chevy continues to improve and upgrade its flagship pickup truck. The newest version of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with more trims and standard equipment than ever before. You can now choose between eight distinct trim levels, not to mention special editions and upgrade packages. (more…)