Marc Carter
2023 Honda Passport gets standard all-wheel drive
A new report claims that the 2023 Honda Passport will only be available with all-wheel drive. CarsDirect is reporting that the front-wheel drive Passport has been discontinued, which now means the starting price for the 2023 Passport is significantly higher. The base 2023 Passport AWD EX-L is priced at $42,395, including destination, which is only an increase of $630 over...
BMW to build six electric models in the US by 2030
BMW has announced that it's investing $1.7 billion in its U.S. operations to build electric vehicles here. BMW plans to invest $1 billion to prepare for the production at its existing plant in South Carolina, and $700 million to build a new high-voltage battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff, SC. By 2030 BMW Group will build at least six fully...
Volvo EX90’s interior is made of recycled and organic materials
Volvo is getting to unveil the fully electric EX90 SUV next month. Volvo hasn't released too many details yet, but this latest announcement gives us a preview of the EX90's cabin and its sustainably source materials. Volvo says that it is leaving behind the "old-fashioned automotive luxury" that focused on horsepower, acceleration and leather wrapped interiors. Volvo says that animal...
Lexus LFR trademark filed in Europe
Just a few days ago, Toyota filed trademark for the "LFR" and "Lexus LFR" in Europe. Motor1 has discovered that the applications were submitted on October 14, 2022. Automakers trademark names all the time and most of the time they aren't used for a production vehicle. What is interesting here is how close the "LFR" name is to the LFA...
2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T pumps up the base 911
Porsche is bringing back the 911 Carrera T for the 2023 model year and just like before the Carrera T adds extra performance goodies and cuts some weight from the base 911. It's perfect for buyers that can't quite swing the higher performance versions, but who want a bit more performance. The Carrera T also appeals to the "save the...
2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid First Drive Review: Small updates make it even better
Although buyers want a crossover over a sedan or hatchback, the Toyota Corolla is still a big deal for the automaker. Over 12 generations the Corolla has been at the top of the list for buyers that want a practical compact sedan or hatchback. For the 2023 model year, Toyota has given the Corolla a host of small upgrades...
2023 Toyota Highlander Turbo First Drive Review: A new engine and improved tech
The Toyota Highlander has always offered a V6, but now that's changed with the arrival of the 2023 Highlander. The Highlander has ditched the old 3.5-liter V6 for a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder. In addition to the new engine, the 2023 Highlander also gets some big tech upgrades. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder generates 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, which is...
2023 Mazda CX-30 gets a small horsepower increase
Mazda has announced the updates to the 2023 CX-30 SUV, with the biggest update being improvements to the naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder, to give it more power and improve its efficiency. The engine now has five more horsepower at 191 hp and its EPA figures have all increased by two miles per gallon. The CX-30 is now rated at 26 mpg...
Rolls-Royce Spectre EV is the brand’s first electric vehicle
Rolls-Royce is getting ready to undergo a major shift when it switches to a fully electric lineup by 2030. Today we have our first look at Rolls-Royce's first fully electric production car, the Spectre. Rolls-Royce says that the Spectre is the spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe of the 2000s, but its shape and profile remind us of the now...
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid First Drive Review: Go with the hybrid
The sixth-generation 2023 Honda CR-V just went on sale, but if you've been holding out for the CR-V Hybrid, the good news is that it is scheduled to arrive at dealers this month. The CR-V Hybrid returns for its second generation with sportier styling and an improved hybrid powertrain. Honda expects that the CR-V Hybrid will account for 50 percent...
