Marc Carter
2023 Subaru Solterra EV reservations open
Subaru is now officially taking reservations for the 2023 Solterra electric crossover, which is slated to arrive this summer. You can place a reservation for the Solterra by paying a $250 refundable reservation fee. Subaru hasn't announced how many reservations will be available and instead just says there are a "limited number of reservations." Subaru has not announced the pricing for...
2023 Chevy Blazer gets a facelift
Chevy has unveiled the updated 2023 Blazer SUV, which gets an updated front fascia with a new grille, headlights and daytime running lights. At the rear the taillights have also been updated. The exterior updates are topped off with new 18-, 20- and 21-inch wheels. There are a few new paint colors as well: Fountain Blue, Sterling Gray Metallic, Copper...
2023 Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid has a 32 mile EV range
The 2023 Kia Sportage lineup is expanding further with the addition of a new plug-in hybrid version. The Sportage PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 177 horsepower and a 66.9-kW electric motor and a 13.8 kWh lithium polymer battery. Kia hasn't released the full specs for the powertrain, but it probably has the same specs as the...
2023 Mazda CX-60 to get a plug-in hybrid powertrain with over 300 hp
Mazda continues to expand its SUV lineup, which includes the new CX-50 and the upcoming CX-70. Now Mazda has released a teaser of the 2023 CX-60, which will be positioned above the CX-50. The big news is that the CX-60 will be based on a new rear-wheel drive platform, moving it more upmarket than the CX-50. It's expected that...
Ram Revolution will get input for the Ram 1500 electric truck
Chevy and Ford have already unveiled their electric trucks, so now we're just waiting to see what Ram has planned for its 1500 electric truck. To get input on the new EV, Ram has announced the start of the Ram Revolution program, which will gather feedback from consumers. “Launched as a stand-alone truck brand in 2009, Ram revolutionized the pickup...
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale small SUV debuts
It's been a while since Alfa Romeo has added a new vehicle to its lineup, but now we have one - the 2023 Tonale small SUV. The Tonale will slot in below the Stelvio as the brand's new entry-level model. The Alfa Romeo Tonale shares its platform with the other small SUVs in the Stellantis portfolio, which means that it's...
2022 Jeep Wrangler High Tide and Beach editions are ready for summer
Jeep has unveiled two new special edition versions of the 2022 Wrangler, called the Wrangler High Tide and Wrangler Jeep Beach. The 2022 Jeep Wrangler High Tide is based on the Sport S model and powered by the 3.6-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission. It adds the Xtreme Recon Package with its 35-inch tires, 17-inch by 8-inch beadlock-capable wheels, a...
2024 Chevy Silverado EV already has over 110,000 reservations
Chevrolet unveiled the 2024 Silverado EV last month and it's already received over 110,000 reservations for the electric truck. When the Silverado EV enters production in spring 2023, it will rival the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning. The Silverado EV is based on GM's Ultium platform, which will provide up to 400 miles of range with the 200-kWh battery...
Volvo and Northvolt to build a big 50 gigawatt hour battery plant in Sweden
Volvo has announced that it is partnering with Northvolt, a supplier of sustainable battery cells, to open a new joint manufacturing plant in Sweden. The plant will be in Torslanda, Gothenburg and it will create up to 3,000 jobs. Construction of the new battery plant will start in 2023 and it will be fully operational for 2025. The plant will...
Jeep is reportedly working on a long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer
The Grand Wagoneer officially returned to the Jeep lineup last spring and now it's taking the brand to new heights with its price tag that can top over $100k. Now a new report claims that Jeep is planning an even bigger Grand Wagoneer. Automotive News is reporting that a longer Grand Wagoneer is in the works to rival the...
