Category: Reviews
Best used cars? Toyota, Lexus top Consumer Reports’ list
Lexus and Toyota makes the most reliable used cars out of 26 brands Mazda, Acura, and Honda took the next three top spots Consumer Reports’ Top 10 used car picks include crossovers, sedans, and hybrids, valued at less than $20,000 Assessing the reliability of used cars can be confusing and unreliable enough to lead shoppers to new cars. Consumer…
Armored Lucid Air Sapphire comes with electric-shock door handles
U.S. Armor Group’s armored Lucid Air Sapphire is almost double the price of the standard electric sedan U.S. Armor Group claims it builds the world’s fastest armored car Use of composite armor over ballistic steel results in better protection and lighter weight A company by the name of U.S. Armor Group is offering an armored Lucid Air Sapphire…
Polestar hires former Vinfast boss as new CEO
Polestar named Michael Lohschelle as its new CEO Michael Lohscheller’s resume includes Opel, Vinfast, and Nikola Volvo spun off Polestar Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO, replacing Thomas Ingenlath, who has led the EV brand since it was spun off from Volvo, following the latter’s resignation. The change takes effect Oct…
Mercedes-Benz AMG PureSpeed enters final testing
The PureSpeed is the first member of Mercedes’ Mythos series of low-volume specials Mercedes will build 250 examples of the PureSpeed, with help from Pininfarina Power will likely come from a twin-turbocharged V-8 without electrification Mercedes-Benz AMG is close to launching a limited-edition speedster based on the latest SL-Class. The car was…
Hyundai to double hybrid lineup, expand to Genesis by 2025
Hyundai will expand its hybrid lineup to Genesis, and double its current hybrid lineup overall A new plug-in hybrid will be a midsize SUV that uses its gas engine to recharge its battery pack Its EV lineup will grow to 21 models by 2030, from seven now Hyundai on Wednesday unveiled plans to double its hybrid lineup, sell 21 electric vehicles by…
Porsche R&D boss: E-fuel plant should serve as “role model”
Porsche aims to scale production of synthetic fuel Porsche’s R&D boss believes synthetic fuel will play a big role in reducing emissions Ferrari’s counting on synthetic fuel too; Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are investigating whether e-fuels can keep ICE alive Porsche is confident that synthetic “e-fuels” will displace a significant amount of…
2025 Mini Countryman priced from $39,895, offers gas or electric power
The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman has two gas options and one electric The electric Countryman has a 212-mile range estimate Driver assistance offers hands-free driving in some situations The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman made its debut last fall, and is now available in U.S. showrooms with the choice of electric or gas powertrains. For…
2025 Acura RDX adds refinements inside and out for $46,050
The Acura RDX received a mild makeover for 2025 The infotainment system’s touchpad remains The 2025 RDX arrives in showrooms this month and costs $46,050 Acura has updated its top-selling RDX compact crossover for the 2025 model year, enhancing the vehicle’s look and adding refinements in the cabin. When the 2025 Acura RDX arrives in showrooms…
Hyundai seeks to save energy with radiant heating, 48V glass
Hyundai’s working on three pieces of tech to advance vehicle cabin heating and cooling The tech could lead to efficiency gains The efficiency gains could lead to more EV range, but could also make more efficient gas cars Hyundai and Kia are testing ways to heat and cool vehicle cabins more efficiently, saving energy in the process. During a…
Next Discovery may become more van-like
JLR wants more differentiation between Discovery and Defender Volkswagen ID.Buzz may be inspiration for new Discovery EV and gas powertrains are likely for new Discovery JLR is planning a rethink of its Discovery midsize SUV to help prevent its sales being cannibalized by the similar but more rugged Defender. The information was revealed by JLR…