Marc Carter
Honda confirms Type R models will be part of its electrified future
Honda has already announced plans to switch to an electrified lineup and that might have you wondering about the future of its high performance models, like the Civic Type R. Well according to Honda, Type R models will be part of its electrified future. Hideki Kakinuma, lead engineer for Honda’s Type R project, recently told Autocar, “Without Type R, there is...
Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 only small SUVs to earn good rating in new IIHS test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IHHS) has updated the moderate overlap front crash test, to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. In the first tests, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 were the only two out of 15 small SUVs that protect the rear occupant well enough to earn a good...
2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid confirmed
Mazda is getting ready introduce its new flagship SUV, the 2024 CX-90, which will replace the current CX-9. Mazda teased the CX-90 last month and confirmed that it will be powered by a new inline-six engine, but now Mazda has announced that it will also be available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The CX-90 PHEV will be Mazda's first plug-in...
2023 Honda Civic Type R TCR is ready for the track
Honda Performance Development (HPD) and JAS Motorsports have announced the introduction of the new a TCR version of the Civic Type R, which will debut in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge in 2023. Honda hasn't announced all the details yet, but the Civic Type R FL5 TCR features unique bodywork to improve downforce, a new chassis for enhanced cornering stability and greater...
The future of the Jeep Cherokee is uncertain
The Jeep Cherokee might be on its way out, since Stellantis has confirmed that it will idle its plant in Belvidere, Illinois, which is where the Jeep Cherokee is built. The plant will cease all production indefinitely starting on February 28, 2023. Stellantis made the confirmation in a statement to WIFR and with the shut down, the plant's 1,350 employees...
Buick Electra-X concept is headed to production
Earlier this summer, Buick unveiled the Electra-X concept, which is a stylish electric crossover. Now it's being reported that GM has given the Electra-X concept the green light for production. GM Authority learned from sources that the concept is headed to production and that it might be called Electra E4. It will also retain the shape and proportions of the...
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid leaked
We've been waiting to get some details about the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, which is slated to debut in 2023 as a 2024 model. While Chevy hasn't announced when it will debut, the Corvette hybrid was revealed early on a leaked configurator. Corvette Blogger caught the configurator and managed to grab some screenshots before it was taken down. We don't have...
2023 Ford GT Mk IV arrives with 800+ horsepower
The Ford GT is sadly on its way out, but Ford is not letting it go out without a bang. Ford has unveiled the 2023 GT Mk IV, which is a track-only version of the GT. The last road-going version is the GT LM Edition that we saw last month. The 2023 Ford GT Mk IV arrives with more than...
2023 Subaru WRX pricing starts at $31,625
The Subaru WRX received a major revamp for the 2022 model year, so it's no surprise that the 2023 WRX carries over without any big updates. Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2023 WRX, which starts at $31,625, which is a $1,025 increase. The 2023 Subaru WRX is slated to arrive in the spring and will be offered in...
Electric Ford Bronco to reportedly arrive in 2029
In addition to some news about a Ford Mustang Mach-E Coupe, we have a new report about what we can expect for the Bronco. A new report from AutoForecastSolutions claims that the next-generation Ford Bronco will be offered with an all-electric version. According to the vehicle product map posted on the Bronco6g forum, the next-generation Ford Bronco will enter production...
