Marc Carter
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,...
Nissan Titan is reportedly dead after this generation
Nissan recently gave the full size Titan pickup a big refresh for the 2020 model year, but sales have not seen a significant lift. Now a new report claims that Nissan will kill the Titan after the current generation is done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xvjeavp5RM Autoline Network is citing a report from Auto Forecast Solutions, which states that the Titan won't be around much...
Kia Stinger will likely be indirectly replaced by the EV6 GT
There have been rumors that the Kia Stinger isn't going to be around much longer. The latest rumor claims that the Stinger will go out of production in the second quarter of 2022, but Kia has not made any official announcements. But now Kia is hinting that the Stinger won't get a second generation. Autocar spoke to design chief Karim...
2023 Subaru Solterra gets 220-mile range
Subaru's first fully electric vehicle is here, the 2023 Solterra, which is the result of a partnership with Toyota. Toyota is also selling a version of the same EV crossover, called the bZ4X. Both crossovers are mechanically similar, but the Solterra gets standard all-wheel drive, while the bZ4X is available with either front- or all-wheel drive. The Solterra is powered...
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid gets up to 39 mpg
Kia recently unveiled the 2023 Sportage, but today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia revealed the new Sportage Hybrid. The Sportage Hybrid is the third new model in Kia's new global EV strategy, which follows the EV6 and Sorento PHEV. The Sportage Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 44-kilowatt electric motor and a six-speed automatic,...
Kia Concept EV9 previews a big electric SUV
Kia recently introduced the EV6 electric crossover, but it's not stopping there with its electrification plans, since it is planning to launch several new EVs. Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia revealed EV9 concept, which Kia says is "the clearest signal yet from Kia as to what might be the next addition to its new-generation EV lineup." The...
