Marc Carter
Ford Flexbed could rival the GMC MultiPro tailgate
GM and Ram offer unique tailgate designs for their pickups that gives users the ability to configure it for different needs. Now it looks like Ford may also be working on an alternative to the traditional tailgate for its trucks. Ford recently filed a trademark for the "Flexbed" name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which hints that...
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class looks like a baby S-Class
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which is scheduled to arrive in the US early next year. The new C-Class stands out in the compact segment with its design theme that's borrowed from larger S-Class and it's also packed with the latest technologies. The 2022 C-Class is based on a new platform with standard 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. A six-cylinder...
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV arrives with rear- or all-wheel drive
Hyundai has unveiled the first member of its new Ioniq electric vehicle subbrand. the Ioniq 5 compact crossover. The 2022 Ioniq 5 is inspired by Hyundai's 45 EV concept that debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. Compared to the current Ioniq hatchback, the Ioniq 5 features an angular design with lots of creases and sharp lines. The Ioniq 5...
Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid headed to Europe
Last week Ford announced that all of its passenger cars in Europe will be fully electric by 2030, which means that the next-generation Ford Ranger will get an electrified powertrain. Now we have a new report that claims that the next Ranger will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Australia's Car Expert received the confirmation from a Ford spokesperson...
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance arrives with a 472-hp V8
Lexus has unveiled the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport, which unlike its rivals with their turbocharged six-cylinder engines, the IS 500 is powered by a naturally-aspirated V8. The IS 500 F Sport Performance is powered by the brand's 5.0-liter V8, which generates 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. The IS 500 F Sport Performance is the answer for...
New Ram Dakota is dead
Ram has been working on a new midsize pickup truck for a while, which was expected to revive the Dakota name. But now we have bad news, since it's being reported that plans for a new Ram Dakota have been canceled. Sources within Stellantis, the new company formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Group PSA, recently revealed the...
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Review: A great little crossover
We've always loved the Subaru Crosstrek, which has been one of the best small crossovers in its segment, but there was also one thing we wished that Subaru would address - its engine. The Crossrek has always appealed to buyers that wanted a small crossover (aka lifted wagon), with lots of features and an easy to swallow price, but...
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is almost here
Porsche gave us a preview of its second electric car, the Taycan Cross Turismo, with the debut of the Mission E Cross Turismo in 2018. The good news is that the Taycan Cross Turismo is almost here and Porsche has now released a new teaser of it hitting the road. https://youtu.be/srS6BARooj4 The Taycan Cross Turismo is based on the same platform as...
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get a price cut
Here's some good news for Tesla buyers. Tesla has reduced the starting price for the Model 3 and Model Y, which is great news for EV buyers. The Tesla Model 3 RWD Standard Range Plus model now starts at $36,990, which is a $1,000 price cut. But not all of the Model 3 models get the price cut, since the...
Maserati Grecale SUV teased ahead of its reveal later this year
Maserati decided to give us a preview of its new small SUV, the Grecale, on Thursday. The brand released a few teaser photos of the Grecale, ahead of tis debut later this year. Unfortunately the photos are blurry, so it's hard to make out most of the design details. We can see that it will borrow some design details from...
