Marc Carter
2020 BMW X4 M Competition Review: Seriously Fast
Buyers have continued to move more and more into crossovers, but what do buyers do if they want the high performance capability of a sports car, but still want a crossover? Well that's where performance crossovers, like the BMW X4 M Competition come in. It's a high performance crossover that is seriously fast. The X4 M Competition is a more...
New Nissan Qashqai previews 2022 Rogue Sport
Nissan has unveiled the third-generation Nissan Qashqai, which is a compact crossover that fits below the Rogue in the brand's lineup. In the US it's sold as the Rogue Sport, so most of what you see here we can expect for the 2022 Rogue Sport. The new Qashqai is about the same size as the outgoing model, but it is...
2022 Honda HR-V is a hybrid in Europe
Honda has unveiled the next-generation 2022 Honda HR-V, which will be sold in markets, like Europe and Japan. The US is getting its own version, but Honda hasn't announced how much it will differ from the HR-V you see here. The new HR-V is a big departure from its predecessor with a look that is more grown up and tidier...
Toyota Tacoma gets a TRD Lift Kit
Toyota has unveiled a new TRD Lift Kit for 2020-and-newer Tacoma V6 4x4 models. The new dealer-installed kit adds a 2-inch front and 1-inch rear lift. The kit includes Bilstein shocks that also improve the truck's off-road performance. With the kit installed, frame ground clearance increases by 1.7 inches. It also improves the approach angle (+3.1 to 32 degrees), breakover...
Ford Puma ST might come to the U.S.
Right now Ford only offers the EcoSport in the small crossover segment, but in Europe it also offers the sportier Puma ST. While Ford originally said it had no plans to bring the Puma ST to North America, it looks like Ford's new CEO wants it offered in other markets, including the United States. https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1361471466185895939 Jim Farley recently posted a short...
Ford goes all in on EVs in Europe
Ford has announced that all of its passenger cars that it sells in Europe will be fully electric by 2030. It also committed that by mid-2026, 100 percent of its cars will be zero-emissions capable, meaning they will be powered by either all-electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains. Ford has also announced that its entire commercial vehicle range will be zero-emissions...
2022 McLaren Artura plug-in hybrid has 19-mile EV range and starts at $225k
McLaren's electrified future has arrived with the debut of the 2022 Artura supercar. The Artura is a plug-in hybrid supercar that's based on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA). The new MCLA platform was designed to utilize electrified powertrains and it features a carbon-fiber tub that replaces the former MonoCell design. The Artura is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6...
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander stands out
Mitsubishi has unveiled the 2022 Outlander, its first new product in quite a while. The 2022 Outlander now looks more stylish than its predecessor and has a much improved interior. Under that new sheetmetal, the Outlander now shares its platform and engine with the Nissan Rogue. The last Outlander was easily forgotten in the compact crossover segment, but now Mitsubishi...
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric gets a new face
Hyundai has unveiled the 2022 Kona Electric, which now has a new face and some updated tech features. At the front the new face has a smoother grille with thinner daytime running lights and restyled headlights. The only downside is that the charge door on the face stands out more now than before. The Kona Electric also gets new wheels...
2022 Hyundai Kona arrives this spring
Hyundai unveiled the updated Kona last year for Europe and now we have our first look at the 2022 Hyundai Kona that's coming to the US. The good news is that the one we're getting here doesn't differ much from what our friends across the pond are getting. In the US the Kona is available with two powertrains. The new...
