Marc Carter
2023 Ford Mustang rumored to get hybrid powertrains
We've heard rumors about the next-generation Mustang getting an electrified powertrain and now we have a new report thanks to a former Ford engineer. The engineer listed his involvement in hybrid powertrains for the new Mustang on LinkedIn. A member of the Mustang7G.com forums found the engineer's profile, which listed experience working on two hybrid powertrains, one based on the...
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata might get a SkyActiv-X mild hybrid engine
We recently drove the 2022 Mazda MX-30, Mazda's first electric car, but the good news is that it's the first of many. Mazda has already confirmed plans to electrify its lineup and it's also expected that the beloved MX-5 Miata will also eventually get some sort of electrification. Now a new report claims that the fifth-generation MX-5 Miata will...
2022 Volvo XC60 B6 First Drive Review: Electrification makes it even better
Volvo is pushing full steam ahead on its plans to have a fully electric lineup by the end of the decade. It's already introduced the electric XC40 Recharge and the C40 Recharge models, but if you aren't ready to make the full EV switch yet, Volvo also offers a lineup of good plug-in hybrid models. Since we still have...
Ford is bringing custom Bronco and Bronco Sport models to SEMA 2021
The SEMA Show is back on again after it was canceled last year. The Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show kicks off in Las Vegas on November 2 and Ford has announced that it's bringing six unique Bronco SUVs to it. Four are custom Broncos, while two are based on the Bronco Sport. Ford is also going to show off a...
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 arrives with more style and tech
Trucks continue to get fancier and fancier. Take one look at the redesigned 2022 GMC Sierra, which has received some styling updates, but more importantly an upgraded and more luxurious interior. Up until now the Sierra Denali's interior hasn't been as luxurious as the Ram 1500, but now GMC has fixed that. Starting with the SLE trim level, the Sierra...
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL to debut on Oct 28
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will officially reveal the 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL on October 28, at 10 am EST. We've already seen several teaser photos of the new SL, which show off its exterior and revamped interior. Mercedes says that the new Mercedes-AMG SL "returns to its roots with a soft top and progressive character." Inside there's room for four with...
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid rated at 42 mpg city
The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid is one fuel efficient truck, since Ford has announced that it is rated at 42 mpg city. That rating also makes the Maverick Hybrid "America’s most fuel-efficient hybrid pickup." The Maverick Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain that also gets 33 mpg highway and 37 mpg combined. Since Ford no longer offers a...
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 teased again ahead of its debut next week
The 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 is going to debut next week on October 26 and luckily Chevy has released a few teasers of the hotter Corvette. This latest teaser gives us a chance to hear the sound of its flat-plane V8 engine. https://youtu.be/0I2EiacT0qQ We will have to wait until next week to hear all the details about the new Z06, but...
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS previewed before its debut in November
Porsche has unveiled a new version of the 718 Cayman, called the Cayman GT4 RS. As its name suggests, the GT4 RS amps up the performance even higher than the current GT4. Porsche isn't ready to tell us how much extra power the track focused GT4 RS has, but it did reveal that it completed a Nürburgring lap time of...
2022 Range Rover teased ahead of its Oct 26 debut
A new Range Rover is just around the corner, since Jaguar Land Rover has released the first teaser of its new flagship SUV. The 2022 Range Rover is slated to debut on October 26. “The New Range Rover is a vehicle with a peerless character, from the impeccable restraint of its exterior to the flawless tranquil sanctuary of its cabin....