Marc Carter
Toyota GR Corolla teased in the US
We've been waiting for more info about the Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch, but it looks like Toyota has just released the first teaser. The team at GR Corolla forum noticed that Toyota's recent Instagram post has a few hidden Easter eggs. If you look closely you'll see "G16" next to the speedometer, which refers to the 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder...
Polestar 5 is a sleek 4-Door GT that’s coming in 2024
Polestar has released a new teaser of the upcoming Polestar 5, which is an electric 4-door GT. If it looks a little similar, that's because the Polestar 5 is the production version of the sleek Precept concept. Polestar is also discussing the new Polestar 5 in its YouTube documentary series "Precept: from Concept to Car." https://youtu.be/GmVsIdWZknA “With the Precept documentary series...
2022 Hyundai Tucson Review: Style on Point
The Hyundai Tucson has been around for years, but it hasn't garnered as much attention as heavy hitters, like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but that's changed. Hyundai has given the 2022 Tucson a major redo with a big emphasis on style, more than we've seen in the past. The new Tucson is finally ready to be noticed. Hyundai's...
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review: Pros and Cons
In the last few years Volkswagen has been tweaking its US lineup to appeal more to buyers here than it has in the past. The biggest effort is with its SUV lineup, which includes the three-row family focused Atlas. The Atlas has been a success for the brand and to build on that VW recently added the Atlas Cross...
Dodge will stop Hellcat production in 2023
We have some sad news to report for Dodge fans. Dodge has already confirmed that it will release an electric muscle car in 2024, but the bad news is that production of the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V8 will end in 2023. Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed the news to Motor Authority, which means that production of the Hellcat V8 will end...
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...
