Marc Carter
2023 BMW M2 Review: Simply Excellent
Amidst the current buzz surrounding EVs and SUVs, the realm of sports cars has been somewhat sidelined. Yet, for those passionate about the thrill of a two-door sports car, the choices have notably slimmed down in recent times. Despite this, the silver lining is that there are still exceptional options catering to enthusiasts seeking an exhilarating driving experience. One...
Toyota Tacoma X-Runner concept teased, is the sporty truck coming back?
From 2005-2013 Toyota sold a lowered version of the Tacoma, called the Tacoma X-Runner. It's been over 10 years now, since the sportier Tacoma was offered, but is Toyota bringing it back with the new Tacoma? Toyota has announced its lineup of concepts that it is bringing to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas later this month and one of...
The Honda Prelude is back, new concept previews Honda’s future
We've missed the Honda Prelude since it left Honda's lineup in 2001. Now it looks like it might be coming back, since Honda has unveiled the Prelude concept at the Japan Mobility Show, formally known as the Tokyo Motor Show. Just two months ago it was discovered that Honda had applied to trademark the "Prelude" name in the U.S. Last...
2023 Toyota Prius Review: Finally a Stylish Hybrid
For eco-conscious car buyers, the 2023 Toyota Prius marks a significant shift in the hybrid landscape. Gone are the quirky looks and lackluster performance; instead, Toyota is giving hybrid buyers more style, a sportier driving experience all without making any compromises to fuel efficiency. The Prius has maintained the same overall shape since the introduction of the second generation, but...
2024 Lexus TX First Drive Review: Luxury for the Whole Family
Lexus has a big lineup of SUVs for nearly every buyer, but one type has been missing - a family oriented three-row crossover with a usable third row. The keyword here is “usable” since the previous generation RX, was offered in an extended RX L version that offered a third row, but it was so cramped that no one...
Infiniti Vision Qe concept to preview new EV at Japan Mobility Show
Last year, Nissan announced plans to introduce two new electric sedans, one for Nissan and the second for Infiniti. Now this month we might be getting our first look at what the Infiniti electric sedan will look like with the debut of the Infiniti Vision Qe concept. Infiniti has released the first teaser of the Vision Qe concept, which is...
Lexus EV concept teased ahead debut at Japan Mobility Show
The Japan Mobility Show, which is formally known as the Tokyo Motor Show, kicks off later this month and several automakers have released teasers of what we can expect to see. Lexus recently confirmed that it is going to reveal a new EV concept at the show and now we have our first two teasers of the concept. Lexus says...
2024 Lexus UX 250h Review: The City SUV
The 2024 Lexus UX is a great small crossover for an urban dweller with its chic design, small footprint and hybrid powertrain. This compact crossover SUV, vying for attention alongside rivals like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, impresses with its style, fuel efficiency, and safety features. Last year the Lexus UX received a new much improved infotainment system and...
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review: The GTI for sedan lovers
We've loved the Volkswagen Golf GTI for years, but for buyers that rather have a sedan than a hatchback, VW offers the Jetta GLI. The 2023 Jetta GLI is essentially a sedan version of the GTI and rivals the Honda Civic Si and to some extent the Hyundai Elantra N. While the Jetta GLI is closely related to the GTI,...
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets the Nightshade treatment
Toyota has announced the updates to the 2024 Highlander, with the biggest update being the addition of the Highlander Hybrid Nightshade edition. Just like other Nightshade editions in Toyota's lineup, it blacks out many of the design details, like the wheels, grille, mirror caps and badging. Inside the Nightshade adds black cloth seats on the LE and black Softex-trimed seats...
