Marc Carter
2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV completes the “80 percent” validation drive
Cadillac has announced that the 2023 Lyriq electric crossover has completed the “80 percent” validation drive. Cadillac says that "now that that all components and technologies are at or beyond 80 percent, engineers can now focus on fine tuning Lyriq prior to production." https://youtu.be/xyMZS1MBDWo Part of the testing involved evaluating the Lyriq’s performance on different road surfaces and in different traffic...
Next-Generation Kia Niro teased ahead of its Nov. 25 debut
Kia continues to expand its electrified lineup with new additions, like the EV6 and Sportage hybrid. Now Kia is getting ready to reveal the next-generation Kia Niro crossover, which is offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. To get us ready for the debut of the new Niro, Kia has released a few teasers, ahead of its...
2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review: An icon that continues to dominate
The Toyota Tacoma is one of the oldest pickups in the midsize segment, since the current generation has been out since 2015. Although the Tacoma is a bit long in the tooth, that hasn't mattered to buyers, since the Tacoma continues to dominate the sales race. Today the Tacoma is offered in several versions to appeal to as many...
2021 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review: Not everyone needs an SUV
Wagons fell out of favor with buyers years ago, but luckily there are still a few on the market for buyers that aren't sold on the idea of an SUV. Volvo has always been synonymous with wagons, which includes two really good ones, the V60 and V90. Even better, Volvo also offers the slightly lifted and more rugged Cross...
Ford’s Rivian-based electric vehicle scrapped
Ford and EV startup Rivian were supposed to be working on a new electric vehicle, but now a new report claims that the two companies have decided to cancel those plans. In an interview with Automotive News, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that Ford no longer needs to work with Rivian. Ford has plans to become the nation's second largest...
2022 Fiat 500X gets a retractable fabric roof
Fiat now only offers one model in the U.S., the 500X crossover. For Fiat fans that miss the convertible 500, Fiat has unveiled a new Al-Fresco retractable, folding fabric roof option for the 500X. It's available in four colors: black, red, gray and blue. The 2022 Fiat 500X is also available in a new special edition, called the Yacht Club...
2022 Nissan Altima gets the Midnight Edition Package
Nissan has announced the updates to the 2022 Altima with the biggest update being the addition of the Midnight Edition Package for the SR 2.5L trim level. The Midnight Edition Package blacks out the exterior with a gloss black painted sport grille, gloss black painted spoiler, a Satin black Midnight Edition badge, gloss black painted 19-inch wheels and black painted...
Lincoln Zephyr sedan debuts in China
Here in North America, Lincoln now only sells crossovers and SUVs, but in China sedans are still in demand. Lincoln has unveiled the new Lincoln Zephyr at Auto Guangzhou, which is its first locally-produced sedan. Lincoln says that the new Zephyr "highlights the future direction of Lincoln’s design and intelligent technology." It features the brand's Quiet Flight DNA, which focuses...
Genesis Electrified GV70 debuts in China
Genesis has unveiled its third electric car, the Electrified GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021 in China. The Electrified GV70 is a fully electric version of the GV70 crossover, which means that it's not a bespoke EV like the GV60. The Electrified G80 looks nearly identical to the gas-powered versions and the same can be said about the Electrified GV70. At...
2022 Honda Accord Hybrid gets a new Sport trim level
Honda has announced the updates to the 2022 Honda Accord, with the biggest addition being a new Sport trim level for the Accord Hybrid. The new Sport trim replaces the former EX trim level. The Accord Hybrid Sport comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a black rear spoiler, LED headlamps and fog lights, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration,...
