Marc Carter
2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT looks more rugged
Hyundai has unveiled the 2022 Tucson XRT, which is a more rugged looking version of the Tucson. The Tucson XRT builds on the SEL model with the Convenience package and is available with front- or all-wheel drive. On the outside the Tucson XRT looks the part with its unique front and rear fascias, side cladding, black mirrors and unique black...
Toyota to build $1.29 billion battery plant in North Carolina
Toyota has announced that it will build a new $1.29 billion battery plant in North Carolina. The plant will be built on the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, located in Randolph County in central North Carolina. The plant is expected to come online in 2025 and it will have four production lines, with each one capable of building enough batteries for 200,000 vehicles....
Acura is focusing on EVs instead of hybrids
Today the only electrified model in Acura's lineup is the NSX, which will depart after the 2022 model year. So what does Acura have planned next? According to a new report, Acura is going to focus its energy on fully electric models, instead of hybrids. Automotive News is reporting that instead of launching new hybrid vehicles, Acura is pushing to...
2022 Honda Passport starts at $39,095
Honda gave the Passport a facelift for the 2022 model year and now Honda has announced the pricing for the redesigned Passport. The 2022 Honda Passport starts at $39,095, including destination. To give it a more rugged look, the 2022 Passport is completely new from the A-pillars forward with a new sculpted hood with a pronounced power bulge, squared-off nose...
2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: Killer Looks
The BMW 3 Series continues to dominate the compact luxury sedan segment, although we've heard less about it lately due to the continued popularity of crossovers. Lexus obviously knows that the the compact sedan market is shrinking, but it's not ready to throw in the towel in its fight to win over those buyers that still want a small...
Porsche Vision Gran Turismo is ready for Gran Turismo 7
The latest Gran Turismo 6 let fans virtually drive several concept cars from some automakers, like Mercedes-Benz and Lamborghini. Now we're getting ready for the arrival of Gran Turismo 7, which is due to arrive on March 4, 2022. When it does drop, there will be at least one new car to race, the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo. The Porsche...
Nissan Z GT500 to compete in the Super GT Series
Nissan and NISMO have unveiled the Nissan Z GT500 race car, which will participate in the Super GT Series in the 2022 season. This isn't the first time that Nissan has put the Z on the track. In the early 1970s grabbed straight wins at the SCCA C Production Series with the S30 240Z. In the 1990s, Nissan had multiple...
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review: A fuel-efficient three-row crossover
The Kia Sorento has been around for quite a while, but it's never been offered with an electrified powertrain, until now. With the arrival of the new 2021 Kia Sorento, Kia has introduced the first Sorento Hybrid, which adds more power and fuel efficiency than the base Sorento, making it a compelling version. At the heart of the Sorento Hybrid...
2021 Lexus NX 300h Review: A solid hybrid luxury SUV
The Lexus NX SUV joined the Lexus lineup in 2014 and since then it's only received small updates to keep it fresh before the all-new 2022 NX arrives. The 2021 Lexus NX may be a bit long in the tooth, but the NX 300h hybrid is still one of the best small luxury hybrid SUVs. The Lexus NX 300h...
Maserati Ghibli is reportedly dead after 2022
Maserati has already announced plans to switch to a fully electric lineup, so it's not too surprising that to hear that the Maserati Ghibli will soon be discontinued. A new report states that production of the Ghibli will end after the 2022 model year. Automotive News is reporting that the midsize sedan only has one year left. "Production is expected...
