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America's All-Time Best-Selling “PRSTD STD” U.S. Postage August / September 2020 autonewsonline.com/youtubePAID FREE Bellevue, WA VISIT www.autonewsonline.com/youtube “Distributed monthly for 35+ years” Permit No. 333 LARGEST CONSUMER AUTOMOTIVE NEWSPAPER IN U.S. Ford Explorer “America’s All-Time Best Selling SUV” Distributed at Retail Outlets, Auto Shows & Events Hyundai Launches “N” Brand .............................page 2 Chris Chung’s Supra Review .............................. page 2 Howard Elmer’s Ford F-150 Review ................... page 3 World’s Most Popular Super Cars ...................... page 7 Inside China News Bytes ..................................... page 9 Auto News from Around the U.S.A. ................. page 12 Webasto Teams Up with Expedition Overland .. page 15 Legends of Auto 2021 Ad ................................. page 18 All-New Kia Seltos an Award Winner ............... page 26 McCormick’s Auction Nov. 20, 21, 22 ..........back page Ford Explorer XLT (photo Ford Motor Co.) by Bill McCallum horsepower engine with a 5,300 Sitting in my driveway is a 1998 lb towing capacity, and a 10 50+ NEW CAR Ford Explorer XLT with 282.439 speed automatic transmission miles purchased brand new at Bill with SelectShift capability DEALERS LISTED EXPLORER Pierre Ford in Seattle,WA. Other The 7-passenger 2020 Ford Offering Special than normal servicing there have Explorer XLT comes standard been no major repairs in over 22 with AutoHold, Hill Decent Pricing/Payments Page years. This is one of the many Control, Auto High-beam Head- • Open Road Auto Group . 2 reasons why this iconic SUV is lamps, BLIS (Blind Spot Informa- • Haselwood Auto Group . 3 “America’s all-time best selling tion System) with Cross-Traffic • Mercedes/Lynnwood. 4 SUV.” alert, Lane-Keeping System, • Newport Auto Group. 5 The all-new 2020 Ford Pre-Collision Assist and 8 other • Dougs Auto Group . 11 Explorer XLT (pictured above) standard safety features. If there is loaded with standard equip- is a new SUV in your future I • Marysville Toyota . 13 ment including a 2.3L suggest you test drive a • Pierre Auto Group . 15 EcoBoost 1-4 300 Ford Explorer XLT. • Pierre Auto Group . 16 • Galpin Auto Group. 25 • OBrien Auto Group . 26 America’s All-Time Genesis G-90, Top of the Line Luxury Sedan Best-Selling SUV 2020 FORD EXPLORER ST 4WD VIN#1FM5K8GCXLGC31543 MSRP $55,985 DISCOUNT <7,019> PRICE $48,966 THAT’S $ ______________________REBATES <3,500> 10,514 OFF FINAL PRICE $45,471 MSRP 877-409-7168 Visit us 24/7 at PIERREFORD.COM Shenae, Auto News, with G-90 Story on page 5 2 autonewsonline.com/youtube August / September 2020 Hyundai Driving the New Sally Visits M/B GLC 300 Honda CRV Launches N-Line Supra Changed Death Valley 4Matic SUV Is A “Best and N Brand My Mind In Prius Prime “Test Drive” Seller” Bill McCallum Chris Chung Sally Hanson Arv Voss Scot McCallum publisher editor travel editor feature writer “Green Car Guy” I usually don’t write test drive When people ask “what is your Sally Hanson, Auto News feature Blending style with versatility, The Honda CRV is considered reviews as an editorial, but my road dream car?” most respond with writer for the past 30 years, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class by most to be the best small trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas something like a Ferrari, Lam- continues her visits to National ranks as the German automaker’s SUV’s on the market today. The and back in the 2020 Hyundai borghini, etc.. but for me, it has Parks in press vehicles to give top selling SUV model, which CRV has been a “best seller” for Elantra GT N Line M/T was so always been a Mark IV Toyota readers a view of new automo- consists of no less than eight dif- over a decade. The 190-hp 1.5 unique I couldn’t resist. Supra. Consequently, I was one of tive offerings as well as an ferent SUV versions including the Liter Turbo generates more than For starters I have been on the the eager fans awaiting the release insight to our beautiful National GLA, GLB, GLC Coupe, GLE, enough power when loaded with Hyundai “band-wagon” for a of the 5th Generation Supra. Parks. Sally is scholarship co- GLE Coupe, GLS and the ven- gear. The CRV offers 36 cubic feet number years, Why ? For start- And subsequently, I was one of chair of the Northwest Automo- erable G-Class SUV. The Coupe of cargo space with a suggested ers industry leading product the many disappointed “purist, tive Press Association. models are actually not coupes maximum load of 1,500 pounds design, industry leading mix of fanboys” that wrote it off after by Sally Hanson at all but are styled as such. The and delivers an overall mpg rating SUV’s, industry leading mix of hearing that it would be BMW Visiting Death Valley National GLC lineup consists of several of 28 miles. sedans, industry leading value and Z4 based with, wait for it… only Park at the end of winter — just variations - the 300, 300 4MATIC, I found the ride to be quiet economy in their product line up. an automatic transmission avail- before stay at home orders went 350e 4MATIC, AMG GLC 43 and and very comfortable. The CRV And now comes the N Line and N able. Nevertheless, when I had into effect due to the coronavirus AMG GLC 65. We’ll deal here is available in 5 trim lines the Brand of performance vehicles. the opportunity to test drive the pandemic — made the long- with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EX, EX-L, HYBRID, LX and The N trims include more power- Supra, I jumped at it, and despite planned trip a bit eerie. Thank 300 4MATIC. Touring. Two engine options ful engines, dual clutch transmis- my “old soul” preferences for cars, goodness the Toyota Prius Prime OVERVIEW include a 1.5-liter 4 Turbo and a sions, larger brake rotors, and I’m here now, to tell Tetsuya Tada was along for the adventure. The GLC Class first appeared 212-hp 2.0-liter 4 hybrid. stiffer suspensions. First out of (Chief Engineer of the Supra) that Driving the Prius Prime in 2016 advancing progressively Android Auto and Apple the gate was the Veloster N. Then I was wrong. Limited from Los Angeles to through the 2020 model year. CarPlay are available and CRV the Elantra GT N Line with more Design and Engineering: the western park entrance at The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC models range from $20,050 to models on the way for 2021. Get The aesthetics are something Panamint Springs introduced 300 is a four-door, two-row five $34,750. If your looking for a this. The 2020 Elantra GT N Line I’ve loved about the new Supra me to the fantastic highway passenger SUV that has plenty small SUV, I suggest you test with a starting MSRP of $23,500, since it was a concept car. Its clean capabilities of the vehicle. The of room behind the second row drive the CRV at you local Honda 201 hp, 30 mpg on hiway, and all Ferrari-like lines give it a timeless plug-in hybrid is powered by a for personal gear or groceries. dealer. options are standard. look that should remain in style 1.8-liter. 4-cylinder E-CVT. The The fold flat second row is split A “hot-pocket-rocket’ with for many years to come. The lights electronic-continuously vari- 40/20/40 to provide a variety unbelievable acceleration. I’ll have a unique shape to them, and able transmission uses electric of cargo carrying possibilities. end by saying NO ONE PASSED the back-up light is centered like motors/generators to control ME ON HIGHWAY #15 In route a F1 car’s rain light. The rear- the speed of planetary gear set continued on page 6 to Las Vegas. fenders are molded from one piece components allowing the E-CVT to give this vehicle the beautiful to continuously change the gear curves it has; but will cost a pretty penny to repair if you ever have a continued on page 13 See All-New baseball hit them. Inside the car, Showcase Reviews everything is reminiscent of a BMW. The infotainment center, on page 14 continued on page 16 Northwest Headquarters for LUXURY New and Pre-owned Vehicles 1882 136th Pl NE, Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 646-3111 “We Ship Saleen LamborghiniBellevue.com Mustangs + Trucks Anywhere in the U.S.” August / September 2020 autonewsonline.com/youtube 3 2020 Volkswagen Your Pet 2021 Ford Buying A 1973 Dodge Jetta GLi and F-150 Test Car During Challenger Test Drive Covid-19 Drive Review Covid-19 Rallye 340 David Schmidt Lisa Delaney Howard Elmer Jordan Williams Mark Smith feature writer special projects editor truck writer millennial writer classic cars writer Volkswagen created the GLi We know the Coronavirus Since 1948 the F-series pickup Hello everyone! I hope you are As youngsters, many of us have in 1984 to take advantage of the pandemic is a concerning topic for truck has been a constant in the all staying well and safe. 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