Jason R. Sakurai
The Truth About Cars
Portland, OR, United States
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2022 BMW 2 Series Coupes Coming Soon
The 2022 BMW 2 Series coupes are on their way. Dynamic testing, drivetrain and suspension tuning on the two-door compact is nearing conclusion. → Read More
Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell HD Truck On Its Way
Hyundai's Xcient is on its way to becoming the first mass-produced hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty truck, with design and performance improvements. → Read More
QOTD: Has the Global Vehicle Market Recovered?
Is the global vehicle market in recovery following the 2020 downturn? GlobalData thinks the market is firmly in recovery, according to their latest report. → Read More
Guyton New Mazda North American Ops President
New Mazda North American Operations president and CEO, Jeff Guyton replaces Masahiro Moro, who was recalled to Japan to be the Chief Communications Officer. → Read More
New Communicators at Audi and Hyundai
Hyundai and Audi filled high-level communications posts this week. Audi promoted Emilie Cotter, while Hyundai's Fullwood is devoid of automotive experience. → Read More
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Fast Charging CUV Exposed
The '22 Hyundai Ioniq 5 CUV was revealed yesterday. Ioniq 5's 300-mile range, and 10-to-80 percent ultra-fast charging in 18 minutes shows its technology. → Read More
FTC Exploring Consumer Repair Rights Expansion
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has identified repair restrictions in a new report to Congress. Making parts difficult to replace were among them. → Read More
Toyota Financial Results for 2021 Revealed
Toyota financial results for the 2020 fiscal year were announced. Vehicle sales totaled 7,646,000, a 1,309,000 decrease compared to the year prior. → Read More
Tesla Autonomously Rams Deputy's SUV
A Tesla autonomously rammed a Snohomish County, Washington sheriff's deputy's Ford Explorer SUV. The incident occurred over the weekend. → Read More
ElectraMeccanica to Build EVs in the Arizona Desert
ElectraMeccanica is the latest vehicle manufacturer to set up shop in Arizona, a 235,000 SF assembly and manufacturing plant, research center and lab. → Read More
QOTD: Will Foxconn Make Fisker's PEARs?
Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturers and iPhone maker, announced that it signed a development and manufacturing agreement with Fisker. → Read More
2021 Acura TLX Type S Picks Up the Pace this Weekend
The 2021 Acura TLX Type S will pace the field at the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio in Lexington, Ohio this weekend. → Read More
2022 Acura MDX SUV Insurers' Top Safety Pick
The 2022 MDX's Top Safety Pick (TSP) from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is Acura's third vehicle to receive the IIHS' highest safety rating. → Read More
Hyundai Motor Group Invests a Boatload in the US
Hyundai Motor Group proclaimed their intent to invest $7.4 billion in the US by 2025. EVs, production facilities, and smart mobility has been earmarked. → Read More
BMW 2 Series April's Fastest-Selling Used Vehicles
April's fastest-selling used vehicles were led by the BMW 2 Series, according to iSeeCars. The 20 fastest-selling used vehicles averaged 28.7 days. → Read More
2022 Mini Convertible Charts Future Course
The Mini Convertible will continue for the foreseeable future, with a new model to come in 2025. This is shown by the demand for the latest, updated model. → Read More
2021 Land Rover Defender Corroded
2021 Land Rover Defender owners, are you unhappy with your SUV's finish? Heritage Customs will give you corroded parts with real rust. → Read More
2022 Subaru Solterra eSUV Proclaimed
In 2022, the Subaru Solterra electric SUV will go on sale. Another Subaru-Toyota joint venture, it'll roll on the new e-Subaru global platform. → Read More
2021 Bronco Badlands Podiums at Mexican 1000 Rally
A stock 2021 Bronco Badlands finished third in the Pre-Runner Truck class in the NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road rally, driven by two Ford engineers. → Read More
2013-15 Honda Accords Heading in the Wrong Direction
2013-15 Honda Accords are being investigated by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for suddenly losing control without warning. → Read More