Marc Carter
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee will debut on September 29
Jeep has announced that it will reveal the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee on September 29. We've already seen the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid, but the entire lineup will debut next week. "This fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee builds on a legacy as the most awarded SUV ever, shattering expectations by bringing the most technologically advanced, luxurious and 4x4-capable Jeep Grand...
Ford Mustang Mach-E is first EV to pass Michigan police tests
Last week Ford submitted a Mustang Mach-E to the Michigan State Police for testing and now Ford has announced that it is the first all-electric vehicle to pass the Michigan State Police 2022 model year evaluation. https://youtu.be/S3G_aXdMJS4 The tests included acceleration, top speed, braking, high-speed pursuit, and emergency response handling characteristics. “The fact that the Mustang Mach-E successfully stood up to the...
Electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman to arrive in 2024
Earlier this month Porsche unveiled the Mission R electric race car concept, which it says is about the same size as the 718 Cayman. Porsche has stated that an electric 718 could happen and now we have a report that claims it has been given the green light. Car and Driver is reporting that Porsche is working on an electric...
2022 Honda Civic sedan and hatchback earn Top Safety Pick+ rating
The 2022 Honda Civic is one of the safest compact models you can buy, since the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced that it earned its highest safety rating - Top Safety Pick+. Both the Civic sedan and hatchback body styles received the highest possible score "Good" in all six crash tests. It's forward collision prevention system also received...
2022 Jeep Wrangler Willys with the Xtreme Recon package debuts at Detroit 4Fest
Jeep has announced that the 2022 Wrangler Willys model is available with the Xtreme Recon package that adds 35-inch tires with 17-inch by 8-inch beadlock capable wheels. The Xtreme Recon package also adds a swing gate reinforcement, 4.56:1 axle ratio, a 1.5-inch suspension lift with unique shocks and four-wheel disc performance brakes. “The new Jeep Wrangler Willys with Xtreme Recon Package...
Three special 2022 Ram 1500 models unveiled at State Fair of Texas
Ram has unveiled three new versions of the 2022 Ram 1500 at the State Fair of Texas. The Ram 1500 TRX Ignition Edition, Longhorn SouthFork, and Ram 1500 (RAM) Red Edition all will arrive before the end of the year. The Ram 1500 TRX Ignition Edition builds on the TRX trim with unique styling and tech features. Ram 1500 TRX Ignition...
2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Rugged Roads Project vehicle shows off its overlanding capability
Yesterday Honda unveiled the 2022 Passport TrailSport with its more rugged styling. Now Honda has unveiled the Passport TrailSport Rugged Roads Project vehicle, which is meant to showcase the Passport's overlanding capability and previews where Honda is going to take the TrailSport sub-brand in the future. The 2022 Passport TrailSport Rugged Roads Project vehicle gets additional off-road parts to get...
GM unveils three new electric motors
GM has been in the news a lot lately due to the Chevy Bolt's battery issues, but that isn't stopping the automaker from pushing ahead with its electrification plans. Last year GM unveiled the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, which is just one of the several upcoming EVs that will be built on its Ultium platform. Now GM has unveiled...
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 earns Top Safety Pick+ rating
Volkswagen has announced that the 2021 ID.4 electric crossover has received the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - Top Safety Pick+. To qualify for the 2021 Top Safety Pick+ award a vehicle must have good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness tests. It's headlights also have to be rated as good or acceptable, while...
2022 Honda Passport gets a more rugged face
Honda is ready to show how rugged its SUVs and trucks are. It started with the updated 2021 Ridgeline and now the 2022 Passport has gotten a refresh to make it look more rugged and ready for an adventure. Starting at the front, everything from the A pillar forward has been redesigned to give it a more aggressive look than...
