Marc Carter
2022 Lexus ES gets a facelift and a new touchscreen
Lexus unveiled the updated 2022 ES sedan at the Shanghai Motor Show today. The changes are small, which isn't a bad thing, since the ES is already an attractive midsize sedan. On the outside the headlights have been restyled and they now feature bi-LED lights with auto-leveling. The grille has also been slightly updated and there are some new wheel...
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is an electric GLB
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its next electric vehicle, the 2022 EQB. The seven-seater crossover is an electric version of the GLB. It's clear that the EQB is based on the GLB, since its sheetmetal is nearly identical, but there are some styling differences. The EQB's face stands out with its EQ fascia that ties it to the other...
Ford Shelby GT500 gets new carbon fiber accessories
If you want to make your Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 even more special, Ford has unveiled a new line of carbon-fiber exterior accessory parts for the 760 horsepower beast. The four new accessories come from Ford Performance and include a hood vent and rain tray kit ($1,185), a front splitter with a belly pan ($1,820), a front bumper insert ($1,150)...
2021 Ram 1500 gets a special Mopar edition
Ram has unveiled a new special version of the 1500 pickup called the Mopar 21' Ram 1500 Edition. The Mopar 21' Ram 1500 special edition is available on the 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4x4. Only 250 units will be available, with only 210 going to the US and the other 40 being offered in Canada. The special...
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup revealed
Hyundai has officially unveiled its first pickup, the Santa Cruz. Instead of calling it a "truck" Hyundai prefers to call it a "Sport Adventure Vehicle." While it does look like a truck, it is closely related to the 2022 Tucson, which means its not a traditional body-on-frame truck. Instead of being a hardcore truck, the Santa Cruz is a...
Audi e-tron concept teased ahead of its Shanghai debut
Audi is getting ready to unveil a new e-tron electric concept this month at Auto Shanghai 2021. We don't know much about the new concept, including its name, but Audi has released a teaser of the concept. Unlike the Q4 e-tron that debuted yesterday, this concept doesn't appear to be an SUV. It has a really low ride height and...
2022 Hyundai Kona N to debut on April 27
The 2022 Hyundai Kona N is finally going to debut this month, since Hyundai has announced that the high-performance crossover will debut during the brand's N day digital event. The Kona N will be the most powerful version of the small crossover with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 276 horsepower. The four-cylinder is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch...
2022 Audi Q4 e-tron electric crossover debuts in two body styles
Audi has unveiled its newest electric vehicle, the 2022 Q4 e-tron and the sportier Q4 e-tron Sportback, which are the most affordable Audi EVs yet. The Q4 e-ton is based on the same MEB platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. The Q4 e-tron slots in between the Q3 and Q5 in Audi's crossover lineup. Thanks to its long wheelbase...
Ford BlueCruise hands-free driving system coming later this year
Ford has announced a name and release date for its new hands-free driving system, which is now officially called BlueCruise. The system will arrive later this year in the Mustang Mach-E and F-150. It will rival GM's Super Cruise and Tesla's Autopilot systems. The BlueCruise system will be available as an upgrade to the current Co-Pilot360 system. The Level 2...
2022 Mazda MX-30 electric crossover coming this fall
Mazda has announced that it will introduce its first electric car in the United States later this year. The 2022 MX-30 EV will arrive in California this fall, while a plug-in hybrid version is slated to arrive later. The fully-electric MX-30 is powered by a single electric motor that powers the front wheels. It has 144 horsepower and 200 pound-feet...
