Marc Carter
2023 Hyundai Palisade teased ahead of its New York debut
Hyundai has released two teaser photos of the refreshed 2023 Palisade, which is going to debut next week at the New York Auto Show. The two teasers only reveal the updates to the front of the Palisade, but we can see that it will be getting a new wider and squared off grille and updated lighting. According to Hyundai, "The...
Mercedes-AMG SL43 arrives with a turbocharged four-cylinder
Mercedes is adding a new entry-level version to the new SL-Class lineup with the debut of the Mercedes-AGM SL43. The big news here is that the SL43 is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder, instead of the twin-turbocharged V8. The SL43 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a single electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The engine is also mated to...
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets standard all-wheel drive
Mitsubishi has announced the updates to the 2023 Eclipse Cross SUV, which now comes standard with the brand's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system. The Eclipse Cross was updated last year, so the other changes for the new model year are minimal. It gets a new 18-inch alloy wheel design on the LE, SE and SEL trim levels. Lower...
Ford F-150 Lightning is the first electric truck to pace a NASCAR race
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning will be the first electric truck ever to serve as an official pace vehicle for a Nascar race, when it debuts this weekend at Martinsville Speedway for the NASCAR Cup Series on April 9. This marks the second year in a row that a Ford electric vehicle has paced a NASCAR race, following the Mustang...
2023 Kia Niro to debut at New York Auto Show
Kia unveiled the second-generation Niro late last year and now it's ready to reveal the U.S. version, which will have its debut next week, at the 2022 New York Auto Show. Just like before, the 2023 Niro will be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. The hybrid will be the first version to arrive and it will...
Ultra limited 2023 Mercedes-Maybach by Virgil Abloh revealed
Mercedes-Maybach has announced the addition of a new very limited S 680 sedan that was designed in collaboration with the late artist, architect, creative director, fashion designer and philanthropist, Virgil Abloh. The 2023 Mercedes-Maybach by Virgil Abloh is a more stylish version of the big sedan, that will be very exclusive, since only 150 units are planned. The special S...
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV teased ahead of its April 19 debut
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will reveal the fully electric 2023 EQS SUV this month on April 19. The EQS SUV is a seven-passenger EV. The EQS SUV is the third EQ model based on the new modular architecture, which includes the EQE and EQS electric sedans. According to Mercedes, the EQS "combines the progressive design and comfort of the...
2023 Lexus RZ 450e electric crossover to debut on April 20
Late last year we got our first look at the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e electric crossover, but we didn't get to hear any of its specs or see its interior. Well it's almost time to get all the details about the Lexus RZ, since Lexus has announced that it will debut on April 20. To go with the announcement, Lexus...
General Motors and Honda to codevelop affordable EVs, coming in 2027
Back in 2020, General Motors and Honda announced plans to codevelop two new electric SUVs, the Honda Prologue and the yet to be named Acura EV. Now the two companies have decided to expand on this partnership by codeveloping a new line of affordable EVs. The new affordable EVs will include compact crossovers that will be based on a new...
Chevy Bolt production finally resumes
It's been months since GM stopped production of the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV models, but now it's finally restarted production of the EVs at its Orion Assembly plant. A GM spokesman confirmed the news to The Detroit News, "Production of the Bolt EV/EUV resumed today, as planned." He continued, "We’re excited to have The Bolt EV/EUV back in the...
