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Polestar, e-tron, Ioniq 5, EV6 top TC Auto Show
The 49th Twin Cities Auto Show runs through Sunday, May 22, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, with an array of electric vehicles amid the new-car displays. And even fair food!
Mach-E fits inside Ford's Mustang corral
Familiar form of the Ford Mustang has been expanded to adoprt the new Mach-E -- a pure electric vehicle with 270 miles of range and hot acceleraton.
Raptor easily blows through 14-inch snowstorm
Ford builds F150 pickups for almost every imaginable owner niche, but the Raptor stands out as the pinnacle of the entire segment.
Chicago Auto Show renews hope in EVs, cars
The Chicago Auto Show runs through February 21, 2022, and while limited in size, shows our future electric vehicles, such as the Kia EV9 concept.
Outlander proves Mitsubishi is alive and well
Mitsubishi once delivered several engines and subcompacts to Chrysler, but hopes to revive its U.S. presence with a redesigned Outlander SUV.
Bronco versatility includes 2-door, stick shift
Ford's popular Bronco comes in two sizes, and the larger version has a 2-door available, and its larger, more rugged size is aimed at off-roading.
4Runner adds loaded TRD Sport
Toyota already is through four generations of the venerable 4Runner, and for 2022, it adds a flashy TRD Sport model that expands its versatility
Grand Cherokee gets the 'L' in there for 2022
When Jeep brought out the fifth generation of the Grand Cherokee for 2021, it added a stylish "L" version, elongated to contain a third-row seat.
Right tires can improve Cadillac XT5 and XT6
Cadillac addressed both midsize lengths with the 2022 XT5 and XT6, but make sure you have the best tires for winter driving.
All-electric Kia Niro powers through Duluth test
Kia brought out the Niro as a compact hybrid, but for 2022 an all-electric version offers silent but quick acceleration and 237 miles of range, even while visiting Duluth winter.About the Author
John Gilbert is a lifetime Minnesotan and career journalist, specializing in cars and sports during and since spending 30 years at the Minneapolis Tribune, now the Star Tribune. More recently, he has continued translating the high-tech world of autos and sharing his passionate insights as a freelance writer/photographer/broadcaster. A member of the prestigious North American Car and Truck of the Year jury since 1993. John can be heard Monday-Friday from 9-11am on 610 KDAL(www.kdal610.com) on the "John Gilbert Show," and writes a column in the Duluth Reader.
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