Category: Reviews
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe? What does it compare to? The Tahoe three-row SUV sports seats for up to nine (!) people plus cargo, with heavy-duty V-8 or turbodiesel powertrains for big towing ratings. Its rivals include the Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia, and Chevy’s own Suburban. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe a good SUV?…
Jeep, Ford, Audi PHEV recalls: Battery replacement the next step?
Damage to the batteries’ separator could lead to shorts and/or fires Recall campaigns from Stellantis, Ford, and Audi allow replacement of battery packs New paperwork filed by battery supplier Samsung SDI says the issue remains under investigation Plug-in hybrids from multiple automakers have been recalled due a potential issue with vehicles’…
Ford planning plug-in hybrid trucks and SUVs
CEO Jim Farley said Ford is planning an extended-range EV possibly for use in pickups and large SUVs The technology uses a gas-powered generator to charge a battery that feeds the motors that drive the vehicle It could provide up to 700 miles of range Ford has begun planning a plug-in hybrid system for use in SUVs and, possibly, some of its…
Jaguar spied testing production version of Type 00 concept
Jaguar is working on three ultra-luxury EVs to replace its current lineup The first will be a four-door grand tourer, debuting in late 2025 and ushering in the new JEA platform The grand tourer was previewed in 2024 with the Type 00 concept Jaguar is redefining its identity, evolving into an ultra-luxury car brand to rival the likes of Bentley and…
Jeep 4xe, Ford and Audi PHEVs recalled for battery fire risk
Owners of certain plug-in hybrids need to take vehicles into a service center Jeep, Ford, Audi PHEVs have battery packs that may need replacement The faulty battery packs were supplied by Samsung SDI A software update to fix a battery fire risk in popular plug-in hybrids by Jeep, Audi, and Ford may not have worked, according to a Wednesday filing…
Report: Bankruptcy nears for Nikola, former hydrogen-hype darling
Nikola, a developer of hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric trucks that was once among the most hyped automotive startups, is now considering filing for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. In 2020, when it went public via a then-fashionable reverse merger with a special…
1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP-64 heads to auction
A piece of Corvette royalty will soon be offered to the public The car is considered the first purpose-built General Motors race car It is being offloaded by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and is estimated to sell for between $5 million and $7 million One of the most significant Corvettes in history will be auctioned off this February…
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid gets 35 mpg, costs $36,415
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid starts at $36,415 The AWD crossover SUV gets 35 mpg combined The Hybrid costs $3,000 more than a similarly equipped gas-only Forester Most compact crossovers now offer hybrid powertrains, but the Subaru Forester has been a notable exception. That changes this year. Revealed Thursday at the 2025 Chicago auto show, the…
Kalmar expands Safari-style Porsche 911 conversions with RS-7
Kalmar has revealed a Safari-style conversion for the 997-generation Porsche 911 Upgrades include Kevlar composite parts and a ride height that extends to over 8.0 inches Kalmar says it won’t develop Safari-style conversions for any 911 generation beyond the 997 Danish performance marque Kalmar, known for its bespoke Porsche 911 restomods, has…
This is what the electric BMW M3 might sound like
An electric BMW M3 is in the works and prototypes have been spotted A video provides a taste of the generated sound within the cabin of one of the prototypes The electric M3 is due around 2027 and will still have a gas-powered counterpart BMW is working on a new generation of electric vehicles, known as the Neue Klasse, and some of them will be…