Marc Carter
Land Rover unveils a James Bond themed Defender rally vehicle
Land Rover is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise with the debut of a James Bond themed Defender 90 rally vehicle. Land Rover intends to enter the into the 2022 Bowler Defender Challenge with the special Defender 90, which will be piloted by Mark Higgens and Claire Williams on March 26. The special Defender 90 features...
2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV production begins
General Motors has announced that production of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover has started at its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant. Last October, GM announced a $2 billion investment in Spring Hill Assembly to build the Lyriq, which also builds the Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia. “The Cadillac Lyriq sets the standard for the future of Cadillac and marks...
2024 Chevy Equinox EV teased again
Chevy has released another teaser of the fully electric 2024 Chevy Equinox EV. This latest teaser shows off a blue Equinox EV with a white top and mirrors, compared to the red and silver versions we saw earlier this year. The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV is slated to arrive in fall 2023, with the first version being the RS model....
2023 Maserati Grecale arrives with up to 523 hp and a Folgore EV
Maserati has pulled the covers off its latest addition, the 2023 Grecale SUV, a new small crossover that shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. It stands out from its Alfa Romeo cousin with the availability of a fully electric powertrain and other unique engines. If you're a fan of the Maserati Levante, then you'll like the Grecale, since...
Lexus TX 550h+ name trademarked probably for a three-row hybrid SUV
The Lexus RX L has tried to appeal to families with its third-row, but it has some clear compromises compared to several of its luxury crossover rivals. Well there are rumors that a new three-row Lexus TX crossover could arrive as a successor to the RX L. Lexus has filed trademarks for TX, TX 350, and TX 500h. Now...
Volkswagen wants 55 percent of sales in US to be EVs by 2030
Volkswagen has announced its big plans for the remainder of this decade in North America, which includes a $7.1 billion investment over the next five years. The investment will see the introduction of more electric vehicles and increased manufacturing capabilities. The big news is that the Volkswagen Group, which consists of Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, etc. has a goal of...
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning gets up to 320-mile EPA-estimated range
Ford has announced the final EPA estimated range specs for the Ford F-150 Lightning. The good news is that a few of the trim levels have a longer driving range than earlier estimates, with the longest range version be able to travel 320 miles on a single charge. The lowest mileage versions are the Pro SR, XLT SR and Lariat...
Honda opens a new wind tunnel in Ohio
Honda has announced the opening of its new $124 million wind tunnel in Ohio, which will be used to test Honda and Acura models, in addition to Honda's race vehicles. The Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) facility is located at the Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC) in Central Ohio. Honda says that the new wind tunnel is the "world's...
2022 Acura RDX Review: A value-oriented fun small luxury SUV
There are lots of options in the small luxury SUV segment, but we can easily say that the 2022 Acura RDX is one of the best. It has a great combination of sportiness and luxury, all at an easy to swallow price. The current generation RDX debuted for the 2019 model year, so for 2022, the RDX gets a...
Volvo’s Recharge Garage debuts in Palm Springs
Volvo has teamed up with Garage Living and real estate brokerage Compass to create the Recharge Garage in Palm Springs, California. Volvo says that the special garage is "a vision of the possibilities an electric future can bring to our homes." The best part is that the house used for the Recharge Garage is for sale and if you have...
