Marc Carter
2022 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series gets an upgraded interior
Lexus has created the Inspiration Series models for more than five years and now it's unveiled the latest version, the 2022 LC 500 Inspiration Series. The Inspiration Series version gets small detail upgrades to make it even more special. The 2022 LC 500 Inspiration Series is only available in Iridium with black trim and a Black and Dark Rose interior....
2023 Aston Martin V12 Vantage signals the end of the V12 engine
V12 engines are soon going to be a thing of the past. With the automotive world going electric in a few years, it means that big combustion engines will soon disappear. One of the last automakers to continue building a V12 is Aston Martin with its twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter engine that powers the DB11 and now the V12 Vantage. Aston Martin...
Cadillac Lyriq orders start on May 19, Celestiq EV coming in 2023
The Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover is almost here, since production is slated to start next week. Cadillac has also announced that it will be available to order on May 19 in both rear- and all-wheel drive versions. Order books are different than a reservation list, since once orders are open, you can visit your Cadillac dealer to place an order....
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric SUV interior revealed
Mercedes-Benz isn't quite ready to fully reveal the 2023 EQS electric SUV, but it has released the first photo of the SUV's interior and some additional photos of camouflaged prototypes. Inside the EQS SUV is available with up to three rows of seats and the second row is electrically adjustable to make it easier to get in the back row....
Mercedes-Benz opens a battery plant in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it has powered up its second factory in Alabama, which is located in Bibb County. The second factory is in Tuscaloosa County and will build the electric EQE and EQS SUVs. The new battery plant will supply the batteries for both electric SUVs and will create up to 600 jobs. The plant is also designed to...
Volvo to add DC fast chargers at Starbucks
Volvo and Starbucks have announced a new partnership, which will see the creation of the first public electric-vehicle charging network at the coffee company’s U.S. stores beginning this summer. Volvo plans to install 60 Volvo-branded, ChargePoint DC fast chargers at up to 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route from the Denver area to the coffee company’s Seattle headquarters. Volvo...
2022 Genesis GV80 Prestige Signature is a four-seater that starts under $80k
Genesis announced the GV80 Prestige Signature late last year and now the top version has been posted on the brand's website. The Prestige Signature is now the top of the line trim level and features a special four-seat configuration with captain's chairs in the rear. The 2022 Genesis GV80 Prestige Signature comes standard with 22-inch alloy wheels, full LED quad...
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V full reveal scheduled for May 11
Cadillac originally unveiled the Escalade-V in January, but it stopped short of releasing any info about what's under the hood. Well we have to wait about two months to get all the details about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V until May 11. We're eager to see what will power the Escalade-V, although most signs point to it getting the same supercharged...
Volvo updates its 2023 Recharge plug-in hybrids with more range and power
Volvo is pushing ahead with its plans to switch to a fully electric lineup at the end of the decade, but in the meantime it's improving its 2023 Recharge plug-in hybrids. The improved 90 and 60 Series models get an extended electric range, plus more power. The updated hybrid powertrain brings the all-electric range up to an EPA estimated 35-41...
Ford teases two new electric crossovers
Ford continues to grow its electric lineup and now it's announced that it is working on two new electric crossovers, both of which will be based on VW's MEB platform. The first is a "medium-size" crossover. It will go into production in 2023 and it will be followed by a "sport" crossover in 2024. As of right now Ford is...
