Marc Carter
Next-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Switches to EREV System With 700+ Mile Range
Ford has revealed major changes for the future of the F-150 Lightning, confirming that the next-generation electric pickup will switch to Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology. In a dramatic shift from the current fully electric Lightning, the upcoming model will incorporate a gas engine that acts solely as a generator, charging the battery rather than powering the wheels. This...
Nissan Altima sticks around for 2026
Rumors suggested the Nissan Altima was headed for retirement after 2025, but that’s not the case. Nissan has confirmed the 2026 Altima is sticking around, and it arrives with a simplified trim lineup and updated pricing. For 2026, Nissan has discontinued the S and SL trims, making the Altima SV the new entry point at $28,825, while the Altima SR...
2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap Debuts With Retro CJ-Inspired Design
Jeep isn’t easing up on its yearlong “Twelve 4 Twelve” celebration. Following the debut of the Wrangler Moab 392, the brand is back with its second limited-run buzz model—the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap—a heritage-inspired twist aimed squarely at fans of classic Jeep design. While Jeep has no shortage of special editions, the Whitecap at least pulls from real history. Its...
2027 Kia Seltos Revealed: More Space, More Tech and Hybrid Coming
Kia has pulled the wraps off the next-generation Seltos, a major redesign of its popular subcompact SUV. The 2027 Seltos features a more upscale design, that mimics Kia's electric SUVs. Kia calls the launch theme “The Protagonist,” but strip away the marketing language and the mission is clear: make the Seltos feel more substantial and more premium without pricing it...
Fiat is bringing the tiny Topolino EV to the U.S.
Fiat isn’t done shrinking the EV footprint in the U.S. While the Fiat 500e currently holds the title of the smallest vehicle on sale here, it’s about to be dethroned. The brand has confirmed plans to bring an even tinier electric car to America: the Fiat Topolino. If the name sounds familiar, it should. “Topolino,” Italian for little mouse, pays...
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB arrives as an EV, with a hybrid on the way
Mercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off the 2027 GLB-Class, and this time the compact SUV leans heavily into electrification, tech and space. The big news is the all-electric lineup. At launch, the GLB 250+ with EQ Technology offers 268 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque, while the GLB 350 4MATIC bumps that to 349 hp and 380 lb-ft. with dual-motor...
Toyota Unveils GR GT and GR GT3 Twin-Turbo Hybrid V8 Supercars
It’s not every day Toyota drops two brand-new performance flagships, but that’s exactly what happened as Toyota Gazoo Racing pulled the covers off the GR GT and GR GT3 prototypes. And after years of rumors, hints, and camouflaged test mules circling Fuji and the Nürburgring, we finally have a proper look at Toyota’s next-generation halo machines. These two cars are...
Lexus LFA returns as an EV
Lexus has finally shown its hand for the future of its performance lineup, and the message is pretty clear: the next-generation halo car will be electric. The new LFA Concept made its world debut today, and while it carries one of the most important badges in the company’s history, this car isn’t about recreating the old V10 glory days....
2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe Review: Style and Comfort Over Sport
The 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe marks a bold new chapter for the brand. It brings the GV80’s refinement and tech to a sleeker, fastback-style body—giving Genesis a direct answer to the growing segment of luxury SUV “coupes.” And while its dramatic design suggests a sportier mission, the GV80 Coupe leans heavily into comfort, luxury, and effortless cruising rather than...
Open-Top Mercedes-Benz G-Class Begins Testing Ahead of Official Debut
Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to expand its most iconic off-roader, and this time, it’s going open-top. After an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the first teaser, prototypes of the upcoming open-top version of the Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class are now hitting public roads for testing. The automaker has started initial development drives in Austria, where engineers are logging early test miles and gathering...
