Marc Carter
2026 Lexus ES revealed in hybrid and EV versions
Lexus has unveiled the all-new 2026 Lexus ES sedan at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The eighth-generation ES not only gets a fresh exterior and interior, but now it will only be offered in hybrid and full battery electric (EV) versions. The more aggressive styling is inspired by the LF-ZC concept and is designed under a design theme called...
Restyled 2025 Kia EV6 pricing starts at $44,375
The 2025 Kia EV6 has received an update for the new model year, which includes refreshed front and rear styling, interior upgrades and more standard features. On the outside, the 2025 EV6 gets new LED headlights, a more aggressive front bumper, new taillights, front and rear cladding and new wheels. The charging port has also been relocated to the left...
2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland Special Edition is More Rugged
Jeep has set out to increase the capability of the Jeep Wagoneer with the introduction of the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland Special Edition. The Overland package adds several features to make it even more capable when the pavement ends. The Wagoneer Overland Special Edition gets 32-inch all-terrain tires, the Quadra-Lift air suspension, a two-speed transfer case, three skid plates, the...
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo adds more power
Right now the Volkswagen Tiguan is only available with a 201 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which isn't very exciting. VW has decided to fix that for the 2026 Tiguan with the introduction of the Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo model, which gets a nice boost of power under the hood. The Tiguan Turbo is powered by a more powerful version...
2026 Hyundai Palisade arrives in V6 and Hybrid versions
Late last year Hyundai unveiled the 2026 Palisade in Korea, but now Hyundai has unveiled the US-spec version at the New York Auto Show. The 2026 Palisade features a bolder look than the last generation, while also making it look more luxurious. It's also bigger than before with a wheelbase that is 2.7-inches longer, while the overall length has been...
2026 Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition gets styling upgrades and more power
The Kia EV9 is getting a Nightfall Edition, like some of Kia's other models, like the Telluride and Sportage. The Nightfall Edition adds some styling upgrades and a Boost function that increases the torque from 443 pound-feet to 516 lb-ft. The EV9 Nightfall Edition gets 20-inch gloss black wheels, darkened Kia emblems and gloss black accents for the skid plates,...
2026 Kia K4 Hatchback is the anti-SUV
Last year Kia unveiled the hatchback version of the Kia K4 compact sedan and now Kia has announced more details about the K4 hatchback. It's slated to arrive later this year and will give buyers more cargo space than the sedan. The K4 hatchback is shorter than the sedan version but it has 22 cubic feet of cargo space with...
2026 Kia EV4 EV is ready to take on the Tesla Model 3
Kia continues to expand its number of fully electric models. Today Kia unveiled the 2026 Kia EV4 compact electric sedan. The EV4 is based on the same 400V Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) as Kia's other EVs, like the EV6 but it doesn't get the 800-volt platform that the EV6 has. The Kia EV4 will be available in three trim...
2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV is bigger than the Solterra
Subaru has unveiled its second EV, the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, which is a bigger EV than Subaru's other EV, the Solterra. On the outside the Trailseeker's styling looks similar to the updated 2026 Solterra, but it's body is longer and taller. It's six inches longer and about an inch taller than the Solterra. This translates to more headroom, more cargo...
2026 Subaru Outback debuts with boxier styling
With each generation the Subaru Outback has slowly transitioned from a rugged wagon to look more like an SUV. Subaru has unveiled the 2026 Outback which features boxier styling, which looks like its now aimed at SUV buyers that want something bigger than the Subaru Forester. The overall look of the 2026 Outback is definitely bolder with its more upright...
