Marc Carter
Polestar partners with Allebike for a special mountain bike
Polestar is putting its efforts in other modes of transportation, besides electric vehicles with the debut of a limited-edition mountain bike that it developed with Allebike. Polestar plans to build just 100 bikes, called the Allebike Alpha Polestar edition. The limited edition Polestar bike is based on the Allebike Alpha, but it's carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) frame has been codeveloped...
Ford Ranger Lightning and Maverick Lightning trademarks hint at more EV pickups
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup has just started arriving, but it looks like Ford is already thinking ahead about its EV lineup, which will likely include additional electric pickup trucks. Ford recently filed two new trademarks with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). CarBuzz discovered that Ford registered the Ranger Lightning and Maverick Lightning names, which hints at...
Volkswagen teams up with Redwood Materials for EV battery recycling
Volkswagen wants 55 percent of its US sales to be fully electric by 2030, so with that many EVs on the road, there's been a question on what to do with all those EV batteries once an EV reaches the end of its lifecycle. Today VW has announced a partnership with Redwood Materials to recycle batteries for both the...
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R will debut on July 18
It's almost time to see the Ford F-150 Raptor R, since Ford has announced that the Raptor R will debut on July 18. https://twitter.com/FordTrucks/status/1546841804737216513 Ford tweeted the news with a photo that shows a cactus that is on fire with the words "scary fast". Other than also describing it as "Beyond fast" we don't have any teaser photos or details about...
2023 Honda CR-V First Look Review: Raising the bar
This year Honda is revamping its entire crossover lineup. The first was the 2023 HR-V, which is already on sale and now Honda is focusing its attention on the best-selling vehicle in its lineup, the CR-V. For the 2023 model year, the CR-V now features a more sophisticated and rugged exterior, an improved interior and refined powertrains. On the outside,...
2023 Honda CR-V revealed with classier styling and a much improved interior
Honda has unveiled the 2023 Honda CR-V, which arrives with a more rugged and sophisticated look, refined powertrains and updated tech features. Compared to the last generation, the 2023 CR-V is bigger than its predecessor with its length increased by 2.7-inches with a 1.6-inch longer wheelbase and 0.4-inches wider. The new CR-V also looks sportier thanks to the repositioning of...
2023 Honda Civic Type R teased ahead of its July 20 debut
The wait is finally almost over! After a long teaser campaign, Honda has announced that the 2023 Civic Type R will debut on July 20. https://youtu.be/B-zXJhKfnnw Stay tuned for all the details. We will get to see the 2023 Civic Type R in person on the evening of July 20.
BMW Z4 M40i is reportedly getting a manual transmission
Toyota recently unveiled the 2023 Supra, which is finally available with a manual transmission. Now there are rumors that the Supra's cousin, the BMW Z4, is also getting a manual. BMW Blog is reporting that the Z4 M40i is slated to get a six-speed manual that will be mated to the B58 six-cylinder engine. The report claims that the six-speed...
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat running on E85 and with 909-hp rumored
We already know that the supercharged Hellcat V8 that powers models, like the Dodge Challenger and Charger, is about to disappear. Dodge's high-performance models will be switching to electric powertrains soon, but in the meantime it looks like Dodge is planning one last hurrah for the Challenger. A new report from Mopar Insiders states that a modified 6.2-liter V8 is...
2023 Toyota Crown teaser provides more clues
Toyota has confirmed that it will reveal the new Toyota Crown this week on July 15 and now it's released a new teaser, which gives us a preview of its styling. We've already seen leaked patent photos of the 2023 Crown, which looks like it will by a hybrid of a sedan and crossover with its fastback-like styling and...
