Marc Carter
Ford returns to Formula 1 racing with Red Bull
Ford has announced that it will return to Formula 1 racing after more than two decades. Ford is also going to partner with Red Bull to develop a next-generation hybrid powertrain that will supply engines to both Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams from 2026 to at least 2030. The partnership will begin this year. The hybrid powertrain...
Mazda CX-5 might not get a next generation
The Mazda CX-5 is by far Mazda's best selling vehicle with 365,165 units sold last year, but although the CX-5 is quite popular, it's not known if a third-generation will happen. Mazda recently introduced the larger CX-50, which is then being followed by the new CX-90 and CX-70 models, so is there room still in the lineup for the...
2023 Nissan Ariya EV with a lifted suspension and 39-inch wheels to tackle earth’s poles
Nissan is getting ready to prove the capabilities of the 2023 Ariya electric crossover with a specially modified version that will travel from North Pole to the South Pole. Nissan teamed up with Arctic Trucks to modify the Ariya. The only big changes are the modified suspension, 39-inch tires and widened fenders. No changes were made to the battery or...
Nissan Max-Out electric convertible concept debuts at Nissan Futures event
Nissan is giving us a preview of its future with a series of events called Nissan Futures. According to Nissan is showcasing how it plans to shape the "future of sustainable mobility and innovative design." One highlight at the events will be the debut of a physical concept model of the Max-Out concept, which was originally unveiled in November...
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander can fit adults in the third row
The biggest complaint about most three-row SUVs or crossovers is the fact that there isn't much room in the back row for adults. Well Toyota is getting ready to introduce a bigger Highlander, called the Grand Highlander and it says that it will be able to fit adults all the way in the back. Toyota has released the first interior...
2024 Range Rover Velar gets some big changes inside
The 2024 Range Rover Velar is getting a mid-cycle refresh, with some small updates to the exterior and under the hood, but bigger updates inside. The Velar's exterior has been updated with new headlights with new daytime running lights and a new grille that looks close to the new Range Rover. At the rear there are new LED taillights and...
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a facelift and new hybrid versions
Mercedes-Benz has announced that the 2024 GLE-class and AMG GLE models are getting mid-cycle updates, with some styling updates and new powertrain options. The entire GLE lineup is now electrified thanks to the addition of a 48-volt hybrid system with a starter-generator. The GLE 350 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower, while the GLE 450 gets...
2024 Mazda CX-90 debuts as the new flagship
Mazda has unveiled its new flagship vehicle, the 2024 CX-90, which replaces the CX-9 in the lineup. The three-row CX-90 is wider and longer with room for up to eight passengers, providing more room than the CX-9. The CX-90 is based on Mazda's new large platform, which features a rear-wheel bias layout. Mazda has not announced the exterior or interior...
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 arrives with up to 361 mile range
The EPA has finished its testing of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan and the good news is that the latest Hyundai EV has a driving range up to 361 miles on a single charge. Not all versions have that range, since only the single motor Ioniq 6 SE Long Range RWD trim has the 361 mile rating, while...
Mazda MX-5 Miata will “never die” even in EV era
Mazda is currently working on electrifying its lineup, which started with the MX-30 electric crossover and next up is the CX-90 plug-in hybrid. Mazda is also working on a new electric platform that will arrive in 2025, but what does the future hold for the MX-5 Miata? In an interview with Autocar, Mazda’s CEO in Europe, Martijn ten Brink revealed...
