Cars Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/cars/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:42:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Cars Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/cars/ 32 32 121622320 D.C. Auto Show Draws Large Crowds to See New Vehicles https://www.washingtoninformer.com/d-c-auto-show-draws-large-crowds-to-see-new-vehicles/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/d-c-auto-show-draws-large-crowds-to-see-new-vehicles/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1180805 The Dodge Hornet is featured at the 2023 Washington, D.C. Auto Show. (D.R. Barnes/The Washington Informer)

Thousands of people have visited the Washington, D.C. Auto Show 2023 since its opening on Jan. 20 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest to see the latest models of vehicles and learn about developments in the automotive industry.

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Mazda3 Hatch’s Size, Strength Belies Name https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mazda3-hatchs-size-strength-belies-name/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mazda3-hatchs-size-strength-belies-name/#respond Sun, 27 Mar 2022 15:04:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1164895

We had the Mazda3 Hatch but make no mistake — it was a hatchback in form only.

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Biden Administration Invests $5 Billion for EV Charging https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-administration-invests-5-billion-for-ev-charging/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-administration-invests-5-billion-for-ev-charging/#respond Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:25:49 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1162735

In a joint announcement, the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy will release funds to assist states with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans. Funds are available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Close to $5 million is available over five years to help states […]

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2022 Toyota Tundra iForce MAX an Attention-Grabber https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2022-toyota-tundra-iforce-max-an-attention-grabber/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2022-toyota-tundra-iforce-max-an-attention-grabber/#respond Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1161969

Toyota just rolled out the second half of its 2022 Tundra full-size pickup trucks that promises to make the market sit up and take notice.

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Lexus UX 200 Quietly Leads the Pack for Luxury Automaker https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lexus-ux-200-quietly-leads-the-pack-for-luxury-automaker/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/lexus-ux-200-quietly-leads-the-pack-for-luxury-automaker/#respond Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1160887

The Lexus UX 200 may be the least recognized but most accomplished of the luxury brand's crossovers and sport utilities.

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Volkswagen’s 2022 Taos Continues Automaker’s Upward Trend https://www.washingtoninformer.com/volkswagens-2022-taos-continues-automakers-upward-trend/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/volkswagens-2022-taos-continues-automakers-upward-trend/#respond Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1159891

Volkswagen has shifted its product lineup upstream without a lot of fanfare. Just look at the Taos.

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2021 Land Rover Discovery Impresses Inside and Out https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2021-land-rover-discovery-impresses-inside-and-out/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2021-land-rover-discovery-impresses-inside-and-out/#respond Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:21:20 +0000 https://washingtoninformer-live.newspackstaging.com/?p=156019

In our view, the most impressive thing about the Land Rover Discovery was under the hood.

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Mercedes-Benz Upgrades E450 from Inside Out https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mercedes-benz-upgrades-e450-from-inside-out/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mercedes-benz-upgrades-e450-from-inside-out/#respond Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:50:48 +0000 https://washingtoninformer-live.newspackstaging.com/?p=155568

It sounds like a huge insult, but the new Mercedes-Benz E450 is much better than the car it replaces. And the first place to start with this sedan is under the hood.

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2022 Infiniti QX60 About Subtle Grace, Not Overt Power https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2022-infiniti-qx60-about-subtle-grace-not-overt-power/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2022-infiniti-qx60-about-subtle-grace-not-overt-power/#respond Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:22:59 +0000 https://washingtoninformer-live.newspackstaging.com/?p=155084

When it comes to the 2022 Infiniti QX60, it is not about horsepower, torque or bulk. The three-row crossover is about understated refinement and elegance.

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Buick Keeps Crossing Over with 2021 Envision https://www.washingtoninformer.com/buick-keeps-crossing-over-with-2021-envision/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/buick-keeps-crossing-over-with-2021-envision/#respond Sun, 03 Oct 2021 04:00:45 +0000 https://washingtoninformer-live.newspackstaging.com/?p=153754

Buick is clearly a global car. We read somewhere that five times more Buicks are sold in China than in the U.S. And to take advantage of the crossover craze, Buick has switched to an all-crossover lineup.

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