Marc Carter
Electric Fiat 500e to return to the US in early 2024
Fiat's lineup has looked pretty scarce the last few years since the 500 and 500L models left the U.S. a few years ago, leaving only the 500X SUV. Now Fiat has announced that the electric 500e is coming back to the U.S. after four years. The new 500e is already on sale in Europe. In the U.S. it will be...
Refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos debuts in LA
Kia has unveiled the refreshed 2024 Seltos at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For the new model year, the Seltos not only gets some styling updates, but also more power and updated tech features. On the outside the 2024 Seltos gets a refreshed face with a larger tiger nose grille, restyled bumper and new fog lights. At the rear the...
2024 Subaru Impreza loses the sedan, RS trim adds more sport
Subaru has unveiled the 2024 Subaru Impreza at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The big news is that when the 2024 Impreza arrives, it will only be available as a five-door hatchback. The sedan has been discontinued. On the outside the 2024 Impreza is not a dramatic departure from the current version, but it does look a bit sportier with...
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has an estimated 340 mile range
Hyundai has unveiled the US-spec 2023 Ioniq 6 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. We've already seen the Ioniq 6, but now Hyundai has confirmed the specs for its next EV. Hyundai estimates that the Ioniq 6 will have a 340 mile range and thanks to its 800-volt architecture, it can be charged from 10-80 percent in 18 minutes using...
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar is a cool high-riding 911
Porsche is expanding the 911 lineup with the high-riding 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar, which is a more off-road ready version of the 911. The 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar pays tribute to Porsche's first-place finish at the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. That 911 at the race was also the first 911 with an all-wheel drive system, which eventually made its way into...
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets a new Zircon Sand color
Mazda has announced the updates and pricing for the 2023 MX-5 Miata, which basically carries over into the new model year without any changes. The biggest change is the addition of a new exterior paint color, called Zircon Sand. All versions of the MX-5 Miata are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque,...
Toyota bZ Compact SUV concept previews a smaller EV
Toyota recently launched the bZ4X electric SUV, but now it's showing the world what another member of the electric bZ family could look like with the debut of the bZ Compact SUV concept. “We’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of the Beyond Zero moniker,” said Toyota group vice president and general manager David Christ. The bZ Compact SUV looks...
2023 Toyota Prius Prime arrives with 50 percent more EV range
The last generation Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid had styling that differed a bit from the standard Prius, but that's changed with the arrival of the 2023 Prius. The more stylish 2023 Prius and Prius Prime look nearly identical, which is a good thing, since this is the best looking Prius yet. Compared to the previous generation Prius Prime, the...
2023 Toyota Prius: More Style, More Power, More MPG
The past four generations of the Toyota Prius have never been described as stylish or sporty, but that's changing with the 2023 Prius. Toyota has officially unveiled the new Prius and wow do we like what we see. Toyota is using the tagline "Hybrid Reborn" for the 2023 Prius and it's easy to see why. This is by far the...
2023 Chrysler Pacifica Road Tripper is ready for an adventure
Chrysler has unveiled a new addition to the Pacifica lineup, the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Road Tripper. The special Pacifica is ready for a family adventure with a higher tow rating, unique styling and a roof rack that's compatible with a range of Mopar carriers, such as bicycle and cargo carriers. The Chrysler Pacifica Road Tripper stands out with its Luster...
