Category: Speed
Nissan Xterra might return to tackle Toyota 4Runner
Trademarks for the Nissan Xtrerra name are being renewed, hinting at a possible return of the rugged SUV. Nissan filed trademark renewal applications for “Xterra” and “Nissan Xterra” in the U.S. Dec. 23, 2024. Both trademarks apply to “motor vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and structural parts thereof.” Trademark filings can…
Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair PHEV recalled because they could short circuit
Ford is recalling about 20,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to a manufacturing defect that could cause battery cells to short circuit. The recall encompasses 2020-2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrids and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrids, with 16,480 Fords and 4,004 Lincolns affected. These vehicles may have battery packs with cells…
The death list: These cars have been discontinued for 2025
The 2025 calendar year ushers in a robust crop of new and redesigned 2025 model years, with highlights ranging the high and mighty Chevy Corvette ZR1 to the cheeky, efficient Honda Civic Hybrid. But on the sadder end of the spectrum, we’re tallying the list of vehicles that didn’t make the cut—the cars, trucks, SUVs, and EVs/hybrids that…
Genesis testing 48-volt metal-coated heated windshield tech
Heated windshields are a fairly common feature, but Genesis is testing new hardware it claims can defrost windshields faster while using less energy. Instead of the embedded wires used in current heated windshields’ Genesis version relies on 20 layers of transparent metal coating, which can conduct current supplied by a 48-volt electrical system…
2025 Chevrolet Traverse
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse? What does it compare to? The 2025 Chevy Traverse is a three-row crossover SUV that compares well with the Hyundai Palisade, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Kia Telluride. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse a good SUV? The Traverse wears classy styling and it rides well. It’s a 6.7 out of 10 here…
Rivian patents heated headlight lenses
Modern LED headlights have a problem: They’re bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don’t generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means they’re more likely to accumulate a coating of snow, ice, or moisture that can disrupt illumination. Rivian appears to be working on a solution. In a patent application filed with the United…
Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2025: What didn’t make the cut
Polestar 3, Volvo EX90, Tesla Model 3 missed finals Lucid Gravity, Charger Daytona EV among models not quite arriving for this year’s list Volvo EX30 didn’t quite arrive in time, again Earlier this week we named five Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalists. The Chevrolet Equinox EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Porsche Macan Electric, Rivian…
2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh spied
The Tesla Model Y is about to receive its first solid refresh. It was recently spied undergoing testing on public roads, and those photos show the updated Model Y should follow a similar path as the facelifted Model 3 that proceeded it in 2023. The updated 2026 Tesla Model Y is expected to go on sale in the spring of 2025. The refreshed Model Y is…
2025 Lexus LX revealed with new LX 700h hybrid flagship for $115,350
Lexus reveals updated LX with new hybrid powertrain for $115,350 Chassis reinforcements to support hybrid powertrain promise to improve steering and stability Updated Lexus LX also gains rugged Overtrail grade Lexus on Thursday introduced a new hybrid powertrain to the LX full-size SUV for the 2025 model year, marking the first time Lexus’ largest…
2025 Lexus LX flagship gains hybrid powertrain option fro $115,350
Lexus expands the LX lineup for 2025 with a hybrid The hybrid system is unlikely to make a meaningful impact on fuel economy The Lexus LX 700h hybrid arrives at the beginning of 2025 and costs $115,350 Lexus has offered hybrid powertrains in its LS flagship sedan and LC flagship coupe for some time, and now it’s adding one to those models’ SUV…