Marc Carter
2025 Kia EV3 compact electric SUV teased
Last fall Kia unveiled two new concept EVs, the EV3 and EV4. Now Kia has released the first teaser photos of the production version of the EV3 compact electric SUV. We can see that the production version of the EV3 will be pretty close to the concept version. The EV3 concept borrows many of its styling cues from the flagship...
Bentley Batur convertible arrives with a 740-hp W12 6.0-liter engine
Bentley has unveiled the Batur Convertible, a gem from Mulliner—the marque's in-house bespoke division, and the oldest active coachbuilder globally. This revelation marks the third modern-era coachbuilt marvel from Bentley, succeeding the elegantly handcrafted Bacalar barchetta and the Batur coupe. In the Batur Convertible, Mulliner perpetuates its celebrated heritage of constructing distinctly personalized vehicles, meticulously tailored to the desires...
Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid to arrive in 2025
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is one of the best selling plug-in hybrids, but we've been wondering when a Gladiator plug-in hybrid is going to arrive. Well Jeep has announced that the Gladiator 4xe will arrive next year. Jeep's CEO Antonio Filosa made the announcement on LinkedIn, but he stopped short of providing any other details. It's expected that...
2024 Jeep Gladiator is available in Tuscadero
Last month Jeep announced that the 2024 Wrangler is available in the Tuscadero pink color and now Jeep has added that color to the list of colors for the Gladiator. “Our passionate Jeep fans asked for this limited-run color on Gladiator. We heard them,” said Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand – North America. "Now Gladiator...
Aston Martin reveals a new turbocharged V-12 engine
The V-12 engine has basically or is about to disappear, but Aston Martin looks intent on keeping it alive for a bit longer. Aston Martin has revealed the details about its new V-12 engine. The twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder engine is hand built and generates 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The means that the new engine is more powerful than...
2024 Acura ZDX EV deliveries start
Acura has announced that it has started the first deliveries of the 2024 ZDX electric SUV, which arrives at dealerships today. The ZDX is offered in two versions, the ZDX or ZDX Type S. The ZDX is available in either single- or dual-motor versions. The single-motor version has 358 hp and a 313 mile range. The dual-motor version has 490...
2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Edition added to the lineup
Toyota has announced the updates for the 2025 Toyota Crown, with the biggest update being the addition of the Nightshade Edition. The Crown Nightshade Edition features dark badging, black handles, and 21-inch 10-spoke wheels with matte-black finish. The Nightshade Edition is available in Storm Cloud or Black. The Crown comes standard with a hybrid powertrain with the standard version getting a...
Polestar 5 charges from 10-80 percent in 10 minutes
The amount of time it takes to charge an EV continues to decline thanks to advancements in DC Fast Charging. While some EVs have managed to bring the charging time from 10-80 percent to around 20 minutes, Polestar has announced that it has reached a new milestone, by reducing that time to only 10 minutes. Polestar and fast-charging battery pioneer...
Bentley to reveal a limited-edition W12-powered model on May 7
On May 7, Bentley is set to reveal its third modern coachbuilt model, following the intricately handmade Bacalar barchetta and Batur coupe. Bentley has released two teaser photos of the new model, with one of them previewing a tonneau cover, which means that it's a convertible. Only 16 units of this model will be produced, each powered by Bentley's iconic...
2026 Genesis GV70 gets a massive 27-inch display
Genesis has unveiled the updated GV70 SUV, which is slated to launch in Korea next month. Since Genesis has already put the 2025 GV70 on sale here in the U.S. the updates we see here are expected for the 2026 model year. This is the first refresh for the GV70, which features updated front and rear fascias. At the front...
