Marc Carter
2023 Jeep Compass gets a new 200-horsepower 2.0-liter engine
Jeep has announced the updates to the 2023 Compass and the big news is a new 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that's standard across the lineup. The new four-cylinder also has 221 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2023 Jeep Compass also comes standard with the Jeep Active Drive 4x4 system. For buyers that want...
Fiat 500X will soon be discontinued
Today Fiat only offers one model, the 500X crossover, since the 124 Spider and 500L models left the lineup a while ago. Now it's been confirmed that Fiat will discontinue the 500X as well at the end of its lifecycle. Fiat brand CEO Olivier Francois revealed to Motor Trend that the 500X will not have a successor once the current...
2023 Honda Pilot pricing starts at $40,445
Honda has announced the pricing for the 2023 Pilot, which starts at $40,445. The 2023 Pilot will arrive at dealerships on December 12. The 2023 Pilot is available in either seven- or eight-passenger versions. All versions are powered by a new 3.5-liter V6 with 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, that's mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The base Pilot...
Volkswagen says a pickup is not a priority for U.S.
Although pickup trucks are a big deal in North America, Volkswagen has confirmed in a new report that it adding a truck to its lineup is not a priority. Although some dealers have been asking for a truck, VW has decided to focus its efforts on crossovers and SUVs. "At the moment, our focus on the lineup doesn't include it....
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale loses the 2.0-liter turbo
When Alfa Romeo unveiled the 2023 Tonale SUV, it announced that it would be available with two different powertrains. The standard engine, is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 256 horsepower and the second option is a 1.3-liter plug-in hybrid with 272 hp. Well now it looks like Alfa Romeo has decided to cancel plans for the non-hybrid 2.0-liter engine. Alfa...
Fisker Ocean EV production begins
Fisker has announced that production of the Ocean electric SUV has begun at a carbon neutral plant in Austria. Production is slated to ramp up slowly, since Fisker plans to only build 800 units in Q1 2023, which will be increased to over 8,000 units in Q2, more than 15,000 units in Q3 and it plans to close out 2023...
2023 Nissan Armada pricing starts at $52,095
Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2023 Nissan Armada SUV, which starts at $52,095, including destination. Nissan gave the Armada a refresh for the 2021 model year, so for 2023 it carries over largely unchanged. The biggest updates include the addition of Amazon Alexa Built-in. The 2023 Nissan Armada SV now comes standard with remote engine start, LED front...
Next-Gen Lincoln Nautilus leaked in China
The Lincoln Nautilus is getting ready for a major refresh, since the current version dates back to 2016 when it was called the MKX. It was rebranded as the the Nautlius in 2019 and now Lincoln is preparing an all-new Nautilus and here's our first unofficial look. Photos of the next-generation Nautilus thanks to China's Ministry of Industry and Information...
2024 VinFast VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs debut in LA
VinFast is a new Vietnamese startup that is getting ready to make a big splash in the EV segment with the upcoming arrival of the VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs. Both EVs are slated to come to the US next year with production expected to kick off in the third quarter of 2023. The 2024 VinFast VF6 measures 166.9 inches...
Next-Gen Volkswagen Golf confirmed as an EV
We've been wondering what Volkswagen has planned for the Golf, as the brand makes its shift to electric vehicles. Well we have good news, VW has confirmed that the Golf and GTI will become part of VW's ID line-up of EVs when the ninth generation arrives. “There is a connection with VW and ID, and there is no need to...
