Category Archive: BangShift APEX, BangShift News, BangShift Road Test, BangShift XL, XL Truck News
Tiny Trucks Abound: Hyundai Introduces The New Santa Cruz – Optional Engines Pack A Horsepower Punch
(By Tom Lohnes) – Here it is, the revival of the small truck. No, this is not the Ford maverick, it’s Hyundai’s first-ever pickup truck and it’s called the Santa Cruz. With a starting...
Crowded House: The VW ID.4 Is The Latest, Most Capable, and Least Expensive Addition To The Electric Car Lineup In The USA
(By Tom Lohnes) – Forget the Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen is making the EV for the people in the ID.4 With standard RWD, at least 201 horsepower, and a ton of space inside, the ID.4 is not VW’s...
Fresh Batch: Dodge Has Announced A New Run Of 2021 Hellcat Durango Production – Get Yours!
(By Tom Lohnes) – Did your order for a 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat not get through due to all of the limited-production SUVs being sold out? Well, Dodge has another batch ready to go. It...
Surprise Reveal: Honda Releases a First Look At The 2022 US-Spec Civic Before It’s Officially Revealed
(By Tom Lohnes) – Well, that was unexpected and someone in the Honda social media department may be out of a job. Take a peek at the 2022 Honda Civic before it’s officially revealed. Coming...
The New Nissan Z-Car Is Finally Coming And It Seems Even Better Than We Hoped It Would Be! 400hp and Priced Right!
(By Tom Lohnes) – The beans have been spilled, as an insider from Nissan has revealed the base horsepower stat, name, and starting price of the new Z car. Buckle up, things are about to get...
Battling Themselves: This Look At The Chevrolet Equinox vs The Chevrolet Bolt EUV Is Interesting
(By Tom Lohnes) – Chevrolet can be a confusing company when you start to look at all of their various models, especially on the SUV front. Offering basically infinite crossovers and SUVs, it...
Short Range In A Huge Country: Canadians Can Now Buy A Tesla With Only 94 Miles Of Range
(By Tom Lohnes) – If you’re a Canadian reader we have a question. Do you want a Tesla Model 3 that can only drive 151 kilometers (94 miles)? Well, Tesla has the car for you. No, it is not...
Weird Name, Cool Ride: The Upcoming Ford Explorer Enthusiast ST Ditches All Wheel Drive For Rear Wheel Power Delivery!
(By Tom Lohnes) – The Ford Explorer ST is no slouch in terms of speed and sales. Accounting for approximately 40% of total Explorer sales, this sporty model really didn’t need anything to...
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe May Be On The Way Back And It Could Be The First Enthusiast Minded EV Coupe
(By Tom Lohnes) – Genesis which is Hyundai’s luxury division, just teased something electric. But the catch is, there are only 2 doors. Could this be the voltage-infused comeback of the...
No Blower, No Problem: The 475hp 2021 SRT Durango Is An All-Wheel-Drive Family Truckster And Entertainment Center
There’s always been a fun element of difference between the Hellcat and Scat Pack Chargers and Challengers. That same strata has been achieved in the Dodge SUV world as well with the hellcat...
The Subaru Outback Wilderness Has Us Strangely Interested – A Capable Four Wheel Drive Wagon?!
(By Tom Lohnes) – Have you ever wanted a Subaru Outback built for off-road use, and being called about the most generic off-roader name of them all? I didn’t either, until I saw the Outback...
The New Toyota GR86 Has More Horsepower and New Competition From Another Toyota
(By Tom Lohnes) – With the 2022 Subaru BRZ already breaking cover, it was only a matter of time before its Toyota 86 twin comes. Well it’s here, and it is a model that seems to be competing...
Can’t Hide Money: The Upcoming Mercedes Mercedes-Benz EQS Adds Hyperscreen To Its Resume -Interior Jumbotron Fun!
(By Tom Lohnes) – Mercedes-Benz, a company known for pioneering the whole car industry, has sort of taken a break from innovating in the past 5 or so years, but it appears they’re back at...
2022 Kia Stinger Revealed: More Power, More Styling, Still The Same Crazy Bargain Compared To The Competition
(By Tom Lohnes) – A few months ago, Kia was considering not reviving the Stinger in America for the upcoming facelift. Well, after a recent surge in sales, they have reconsidered, and here it...