Highlights from the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show
All photos: George Kennedy The 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show delivered an exciting showcase of innovation, design, and performance from various automakers. Members of the New England Motor Press Association were on hand to provide coverage, capturing the excitement of one of the year’s most anticipated events. Hyundai made waves with the unveiling of its […]
2025 Kia Sorento X-Pro Shines at October NEMPA Meeting
On October 10, Kia took center stage at the monthly New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) meeting, with the 2025 Kia Sorento X-Pro on full display. The event was attended by NEMPA’s wide-ranging membership, with attendees both in person and via Zoom. The evening featured presentations from this month’s guests, including James Hope, National Manager […]
2025 Hyundai Ionic 5 N is a Thrilling EV With a Gas Engine Soundtrack
Picture this: You’re zipping along your favorite stretch of twisty two-lane in the latest hot hatchback, accompanied by the throaty sound of rising and falling RPM as you work your way through the gears with paddle shifters. The response is instantaneous, the acceleration phenomenal, and the sound intoxicating. And it’s all fake. Or at least […]
Unleashing the EMC Wolf G-Wagen: A Rugged Beauty at the NEMPA Ragtop Ramble
2024 EMC Wolf The New England Motor Press Association’s Ragtop Ramble is more than just a gathering; it’s a celebration of the automotive world’s finest machines against the backdrop of New England’s scenic routes. Among the myriad of vehicles that graced the event, the EMC Wolf G-Wagen stood out as a rugged yet refined beast, […]
NEMPA Winter Vehicle Awards – A Standout Among Other Industry Accolades
By: George Kennedy New England winters can be tough. Unlike any other part of the country, this region boasts a harrowing combination of topography, inclement weather, and some of the oldest roads in the country (our Main Streets are often evolved from colonial cow paths). If you don’t have the right equipment, winter in New […]
Toyota Not Taking a Back Seat in Three-Row Crossovers
By: Scott Wasser A few years back, as the crossover craze exploded, a couple of colleagues and I spent several hours checking out new models at the New York Auto Show. We focused on three-row crossovers and entertained ourselves by contorting our bodies to climb and cram into what my kids called the “wayback” seats. […]