Sam Miller-Christiansen
Volvo XC70 Returns as Upscale Plug-In Hybrid
The Volvo XC70 has returned as a long-range plug-in hybrid, boasting sleek Scandinavian design and a host of advanced technologies. This new Volvo XC70 will be built using the brand’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform and has been designed specifically to meet growing demand for plug-in hybrids in the Chinese market. The exterior of the new Volvo XC70 builds on the...
Mercedes-Benz GLC Previews New Design Direction
Mercedes-Benz is bringing back one of its most iconic design elements to usher in a new era of design for its growing EV lineup. It’s no secret that Mercedes-Benz's current lineup of EVs has been less than enthusiastically received by the market. Although luxurious and innovative, their designs have failed to strike a chord with the buying public due to...
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Arrives with 641 HP and Simulated Shifts
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, as the second vehicle in the brand's growing lineup of performance EVs. As an N car, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N boasts a significant performance upgrade over the standard Ioniq 6. This includes the same powertrain as the Ioniq 5 N,...
Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX Previews Future Production EV
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the Concept AMG GT XX as a preview of the brand's first purpose-built EV. The Concept AMG GT XX's design is fittingly sporty, arriving as a low-slung 4-door coupe-like sedan. An AMG-specific front grille features a wide, ovular design with ten vertical struts, round driving lights at the corners of the grille, and a large Mercedes star...
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Arrives with 1,250 HP
The 2026 Corvette ZR1X has been unveiled, pushing the boundaries of performance with an almost unbelievable 1,250 total system horsepower from its advanced hybrid powertrain. An LT7 V8, making 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque, sends power to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. A compact electric motor on the front axle generates an additional 186...
Next-generation Audi Q3 teased ahead of June 16th reveal
The third-generation Audi Q3 is just around the corner, and to whet our appetites, Audi has shared their first teaser images of the upcoming premium compact crossover. The first image shows the front fender of the next-generation Audi Q3, which bears a striking resemblance to that of the recently redesigned Q5, featuring a curvaceous design that melds Audi's trademark minimalism...
2026 Cadillac Optiq-V debuts with NACS port
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V has been unveiled, the next vehicle in the brand's growing lineup of V-Series electric performance cars. Being a V-Series model, some of the most exciting news for the 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V pertains to its upgraded performance. Where the standard Optiq makes do with a respectable 300 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, the Optiq-V ups the...
Nissan hints at upcoming Frontier plug-in hybrid model
Nissan has seemingly confirmed plans to electrify the Nissan Frontier midsize pickup in an effort to keep it competitive in the evolving US market. Speaking with Motor Trend, Nissan's North American planning chief, Ponz Pandikuthira, said of the next-generation Frontier, "For its life cycle to make sense and be compliant, it will have to be electrified." They went on to...
Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Fuses Luxury with Ruggedness
Genesis has unveiled the X Gran Equator Concept at the New York Auto Show, an off-road-inspired large luxury SUV with a uniquely designed interior. Genesis is currently preparing to launch a production version of the Neolun concept as a flagship luxury SUV for the brand. This new X Gran Equator Concept could foreshadow a running mate to that vehicle with...
2026 Audi A6 Sedan Breaks Cover
Audi has revealed the all-new 2026 Audi A6 sedan, the gas-powered counterpart to the previously revealed A6 E-Tron EV. Though the 2026 Audi A6 and the A6 E-Tron both look familiar, they are actually built on entirely different platforms, PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) and PPE (Premium Platform Electric), respectively. From a design standpoint, Audi is still very much doing a "one-sausage-different-lengths"...
