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2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Manufaktur Big Sur Edition revealed
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a very special version of the SL 63, called the 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Manufaktur Big Sur Edition. The automaker says that the special SL 63 is "inspired by the breathtaking sunsets of the Pacific Coast." The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Manufaktur Big Sur is painted in a striking Orange Flame Metallic. The exterior also gets the AMG...
Mitsubishi Mirage to be discontinued by 2025
Cars continue to get more expensive each year and at the same time automakers have pretty much left the small subcompact segment, making it harder for first time buyers to get a new car. The Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the few cars left that has an easy to swallow price tag, but sadly it's not going to be...
Cadillac Celestiq EV pricing starts at $340,000
Last fall Cadillac unveiled its new electric flagship, the Celestiq. When Cadillac unveiled the new EV, it announced that it would have a price tag starting around $300,000, but now Cadillac has announced that it will be even more expensive with a price tag starting at $340,000. Cadillac spokeswoman Melissa Grady Dias confirmed the update on LinkedIn, who described the base...
“Baby” Land Rover Defender EV to arrive in 2027
Land Rover is working on a smaller Land Rover Defender, which was announced at a recent investor conference. Autocar is reporting that the new "baby" Defender will be built on JLR's Electric Modular Architecture (EMA) platform and that it will arrive in 2027. The smaller Defender will be based on the same platform as the next-generation Range Rover Evoque and...
Toyota Corolla pickup truck might happen
With the success of small pickups, like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, it's only a matter of time until other automakers jump on the bandwagon. A new report claims that Toyota is considering a small pickup based on the Corolla. Automotive News is reporting "Corolla-based pickup remains a possibility, but its appearance is a work in progress." Toyota...
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Review: The Zenith of Small Luxury SUVs
The 2023 Genesis GV70 combines luxury styling with excellent tech features for an attractive price. The Genesis brand has earned a well-deserved reputation for combining comfort, sportiness, and features for an excellent value, and the 2023 GV70 might be the most successful version of this formula yet. That said, there are a lot of standouts in the luxury small...
Mazda MX-30 EV discontinued in the U.S.
When Mazda introduced the MX-30 EV last year, we were confused about Mazda's decision to introduce an electric vehicle with only 100 miles of range. Most new EVs can do triple that amount of range. Well it looks like Mazda has gotten the hint, since the MX-30 will disappear from its US lineup after 2023. Mazda didn't site any reasons...
Seven automakers team up for charging network in North America
The lack of charging infrastructure has been one of the biggest reasons why car buyers have stayed away from EVs. Now seven automakers have teamed up to build a new charging network across North America. BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis are working together to install at least 30,000 DC chargers. Â The new charging stations will be...
Chevy Bolt EV gets another generation
Production of the current generation Chevy Bolt is slated to end later this year and now GM has announced that it is working on a next-generation Bolt. GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call. “Our customers love today’s Bolt. It has been delivering record sales and some of the highest customer satisfaction and...
2024 Subaru BRZ tS adds an STI-tuned suspension and a Brembo brakes
Subaru has unveiled a more "performance focused" version of the 2024 BRZ, that's called the BRZ tS. The BRZ tS amps up the performance with an STI-tuned suspension and Brembo braking system. The BRZ tS comes features STI-tuned front and rear Hitachi dampers, a high-performance Brembo braking system, including gold-painted 4-piston front calipers, gold-painted 2-piston rear calipers and larger pads...
