Marc Carter
New Lucid-Based Robotaxi Unveiled by Uber and Nuro at CES 2026
Lucid, Nuro, and Uber have officially pulled the wraps off their production-intent robotaxi, marking one of the most ambitious autonomous mobility collaborations yet. Unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the new shared vehicle is built on the Lucid Gravity platform and pairs Lucid’s EV engineering with Nuro’s Level 4 autonomous tech and Uber’s massive ridehailing network. The companies also...
Afeela Debuts an SUV Prototype EV at CES
Afeela, the EV brand from Sony Honda Mobility, used CES in Las Vegas to reveal its next major step: a new electric SUV prototype that builds on the upcoming Afeela 1 sedan with more interior room, greater flexibility and a clearer path toward becoming a volume model. With the Afeela 1 nearing production, the SUV serves as a preview...
2025 Lexus GX 550 Review: A Proper Luxury SUV That Likes to Get Dirty
The Lexus GX 550 is a reminder that not every luxury SUV needs to pretend it’s a crossover. In an era where most three-row “off-road” vehicles barely want to leave pavement, the GX 550 arrives with a genuinely rugged attitude—and the hardware to back it up. This is Lexus leaning hard into capability, even if it means making a...
2026 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing Starts at $38,995
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder heads to U.S. dealerships in early 2026 with a familiar formula: modest design updates, meaningful technology improvements, and a renewed push toward outdoor-oriented buyers via the Rock Creek trim. Starting at $38,995, the three-row SUV isn’t reinventing itself—but Nissan is clearly focused on polishing the Pathfinder’s strengths rather than chasing radical change. Pathfinder’s exterior updates are...
2026 Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops Edition Revealed
Jeep is rolling out another special-edition version of the 2026 Gladiator as part of its new “Convoy” campaign. Meet the 2026 Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops, the first midsize pickup you can buy with a factory-installed winch. While the name suggests something pulled from a video game, Shadow Ops is very much a real-world upgrade built on the Gladiator Rubicon platform....
2026 Honda Accord Gets Some Small Updates
The 2026 Honda Accord is now arriving at dealerships, bringing some technology upgrades and mild styling tweaks to Honda’s midsize sedan. For 2026, Honda finally makes a larger 9-inch touchscreen standard across the lineup, along with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a wireless phone charger. Visual updates are limited with the turbocharged Accord SE getting larger 19-inch alloy wheels,...
Next-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Switches to EREV System With 700+ Mile Range
Ford has revealed major changes for the future of the F-150 Lightning, confirming that the next-generation electric pickup will switch to Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology. In a dramatic shift from the current fully electric Lightning, the upcoming model will incorporate a gas engine that acts solely as a generator, charging the battery rather than powering the wheels. This...
Nissan Altima Sticks Around for 2026
Rumors suggested the Nissan Altima was headed for retirement after 2025, but that’s not the case. Nissan has confirmed the 2026 Altima is sticking around, and it arrives with a simplified trim lineup and updated pricing. For 2026, Nissan has discontinued the S and SL trims, making the Altima SV the new entry point at $28,825, while the Altima SR...
2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap Debuts With Retro CJ-Inspired Design
Jeep isn’t easing up on its yearlong “Twelve 4 Twelve” celebration. Following the debut of the Wrangler Moab 392, the brand is back with its second limited-run buzz model—the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap—a heritage-inspired twist aimed squarely at fans of classic Jeep design. While Jeep has no shortage of special editions, the Whitecap at least pulls from real history. Its...
2027 Kia Seltos Revealed: More Space, More Tech and Hybrid Coming
Kia has pulled the wraps off the next-generation Seltos, a major redesign of its popular subcompact SUV. The 2027 Seltos features a more upscale design, that mimics Kia's electric SUVs. Kia calls the launch theme “The Protagonist,” but strip away the marketing language and the mission is clear: make the Seltos feel more substantial and more premium without pricing it...
