Marc Carter
Toyota confirms plans for hybrid and all-electric trucks
Ford and Chevy have both announced plans to introduce all-electric versions of the F-150 and Silverado full size pickups and now Toyota has also confirmed that it will soon offer hybrid and fully electric trucks. Ford announced the plans for hybrid and battery-electric powertrains for its truck lineup at the Shanghai Motor Show, which also saw the debut of the...
Ford Evos blurs the lines between a wagon and an SUV
Ford has unveiled the Ford Evos at Auto Shanghai, which is a unique new family car as its styling seems to blur the lines between a wagon and an SUV. The five-door Evos was developed by Ford's team in China, where it will go on sale first. Ford says that the Evos is the first vehicle to get Ford’s “Progressive...
Lincoln Zephyr Reflection concept previews a new sedan for China
While sedans have been overshadowed by crossovers here in the US, they are still in high demand in China. Because of this, Lincoln has unveiled the Zephyr Reflection concept at 2021 Auto Shanghai. The stylish sedan is very recognizable as a Lincoln, but its styling is more modern and futuristic than the brand's former sedans, like the Continental and MKZ....
Buick Envision Plus is a slightly bigger midsize crossover
Buick has unveiled the new Envision Plus crossover at the Shanghai Motor Show. As its name suggests, the Envision Plus is a slightly bigger version of the stylish Envision, which is aimed at families. The big news is that the Envision Plus offers three rows of seats, since it is 7.2-inches longer than the standard Envision with a wheelbase that's...
Honda SUV e: prototype debuts in Shanghai
The 2021 Shanghai Motor Show has officially kicked off with new debuts, like the Toyota bX4Z electric crossover and the Audi A6 e-tron concept. Now Honda has unveiled two new electrified vehicles at the show. The first is the SUV e: prototype, which is a new electric crossover, which is the first of 10 new EVs that Honda will introduce...
Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 330 horsepower
Maserati has unveiled the new Levante Hybrid, which is now the second hybrid in Maserati's lineup, following the introduction of the mild-hybrid Ghibli in 2020. The Maserati Hybrid is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that's mated to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The powertrain generates 330 horsepower and 33 pound-feet of torque. "Levante Hybrid is faster than a diesel, more...
Audi A6 e-tron concept previews the next-generation A6
Audi recently unveiled the electric Q4 e-tron SUV and now it has unveiled another EV, the A6 e-tron concept. The A6 e-tron concept has been unveiled in Shanghai and is likely a preview of the next-generation A6. The A6 e-tron is based on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric), which is used by both Audi and Porsche. The PPE is to...
Genesis unveils the Electrified G80 in Shanghai
Genesis has unveiled its first electric model, which is based on the G80 midsize sedan. Genesis calls it the Electrified G80. On the outside the Electrified G80 looks nearly identical to the standard G80, with the exception of a new grille. It is powered by two electric motors, which give the G80 EV all-wheel drive. The electric motors generate a...
2022 BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive models add all-wheel drive
For the first time ever, the BMW M3 is getting all-wheel drive. BMW has unveiled the 2022 M3 Competition xDrive and M4 Competition xDrive models, which adds an all-wheel drive system to both models. The 2022 M3 Competition xDrive starts at $77,895 and the M4 Competition xDrive starts at $79,795. Both models are powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six...
Toyota bZ4X concept previews a new electric crossover
Toyota is finally going to jump on the EV bandwagon and in the near future it will offer 15 new electric vehicles. Seven of them will be badged with the new bZ (Beyond Zero) name. The first EV to arrive will be the bZ4X crossover, which was just previewed as a concept. The Toyota bZ4X is scheduled to arrive in...
