Marc Carter
2021 Kia K5 is taking over for the Optima
It has been rumored that Kia is planning on killing the Optima name in the US and now it's official. The EPA has revealed the fuel economy specs for Kia's new midsize sedan and it will now be called the Kia K5. Outside of the US, the Optima was called the K5, so now it looks like Kia has decided...
2021 Acura TLX teased ahead of its May 28 debut
Finally! Acura has announced that it will reveal the 2021 Acura TLX and TLX Type S on May 28. Since we're currently still in this lovely pandemic, the reveal of the new TLX will be digital, since Acura will release a short film of the new TLX on May 28 at 10:00 am PST. https://youtu.be/sK3hKKdQuhs The 2021 TLX takes styling cues...
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review: Struggling to get noticed
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is relic in the small crossover segment, since it hasn't been completely redesigned since its introduction way back in 2011. Although the Outlander Sport has been around for almost a decade without a full redo, the 2020 Outlander Sport has received a long list of updates. But are they enough to help it compete...
2020 Nissan Frontier starts at $27,885
Nissan is getting ready to introduce an all-new 2021 Frontier, but in the meantime it's given the 2020 Frontier one significant update - a new engine. In a unique move, the 2020 Nissan Frontier has received the new 3.8-liter V6 and nine-speed automatic transmission from the next-generation Frontier. The 2020 Frontier now has 310 horsepower under the hood and its...
2021 Nissan 400Z will be cheaper than the Toyota GR Supra
Over the past few months we've heard lots of reports about the next Nissan Z with the latest reports claiming that it will be dubbed the 400Z and be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6. Now we are hearing how much the 2021 Nissan 400Z will cost. According to an unnamed source that spoke with allcarnews on Instagram, the 2021 Nissan...
2021 Lexus IS 500 coming with a naturally aspirated V8?
Last week reports starting circulating about the 2021 Lexus IS. While an all-new IS isn't coming soon, the 2021 IS is slated to get a big refresh. Now a new report claims that Lexus is preparing a V8-powered IS, but it won't be called the IS F. allcarnews is reporting on Instagram, that the refreshed 2021 IS is going to...
2021 BMW Alpina XB7 arrives with 612-hp and a $142,295 price tag
Alpina has officially released its first SUV with the debut of the 2021 Alpina XB7, which is based on the BMW X7. The XB7 will join the B7 sedan in the US when it arrives this fall. The 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 is powered by BMW's 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 and it generates 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft. of torque. That's a...
2021 Toyota Sienna goes full hybrid with more style
Toyota has unveiled the completely revamped 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan. You'll immediately notice how much more style the Sienna now has, but then look closely at the hybrid badge on the front doors, which signals there's even more that's changed. The 2021 Sienna now has more style than any of the past Sienna models. It stands out with its sculpted...
2021 Toyota Venza hybrid crossover brings back an old name
As expected, Toyota has revived the Venza name for a new hybrid crossover, which just debuted this morning. The 2021 Toyota Venza is a midsize two-row crossover that's only available with a hybrid powertrain. The 2021 Venza is based on the JDM-spec Toyota Harrier and will give Toyota a rival to other midsize crossovers, like the Ford Edge and Honda...
Nissan Kicks debuts in Thailand with a prettier face
The Nissan Kicks is a fun and practical small SUV, but one area where it needs an improvement is on the outside. Well it looks like Nissan knows that as well, since the Kicks in Thailand is getting a facelift. Nissan has yet to announce if the updates we see here will show up on the Kicks in the US...
