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Mitsubishi unveiled an all-new version of the Eclipse. And it is just one more step into the destruction of the old name. It is now a Nissan Leaf with a new face. The Eclipse was, for decades, a good-looking sporty 4-seater car. One that was competing against the Toyota Celica and Honda Prelude. At least… Continue reading The New Mitsubishi Eclipse Is Actually a Nissan Leaf.

The Last Lincoln Town Car was the 2011 model. A car that used to be everywhere just vanished. They used to be around airports, businesses, etc. I remember that for a while, getting a ride in a Town Car to the airport was just around $5 more than a cab. There weren’t that refined as… Continue reading A Modern Lincoln Town Car Could Be Exactly What Lincoln Needs.

A few weeks ago I had the chance to drive a new Nissan Leaf for a week. While I’ve already posted a review, I hope this short video is a bit more entertaining. The Leaf is of course a vast improvement over the previous generation. And it is one of the rare EV available in… Continue reading Nissan Leaf Test Drive Video.

The good news is that the Chrysler brand is far from dead, and new models are on their way. For real this time. However, it seems most, if not all, of these new cars will be versions of vehicles from either Fiat or Peugeot. That doesn’t mean the new Chryslers will never have their own… Continue reading A Chrysler Comeback May Include a Surprising New 300 Successor

It looks like GM is finally getting ready to bring back the good old GMC Jimmy. And unlike what Chevrolet did with the Blazer and TrailBlazer names, this new Jimmy could actually stay true to its heritage. Instead of becoming another softy crossover, it will be a genuine body-on-frame SUV aimed directly at the Ford… Continue reading Legendary GMC Jimmy Will Return as a True Off-Road SUV.

Yes, the Honda Fit is still around, just not in North America. The popular subcompact hatchback continues to be sold in several markets around the world. And with the current generation dating back to 2019, a redesigned model could be closer than many people think. The illustrations above show what a next-generation Fit could look… Continue reading Why Honda Should Bring Retro Styling to the Next Fit.

The current Toyota Camry was introduced in late 2023. However, it was really more of a comprehensive refresh of the generation that had been around since 2017. It received a completely redesigned interior, updated technology, and improved refinement, but most of the body panels remained unchanged. Aside from the new front and rear styling, the… Continue reading 2029 Toyota Camry Preview.

The good old Chevrolet Corvette started life in 1953 with a gorgeous design penned under the direction of Harley Earl. It immediately became America’s sports car and quickly established itself as a unique alternative to the European roadsters of the time. While the first generation was pretty modest in performance, it laid the foundation for… Continue reading The Corvette That Could Have Been…

Ford has been hard at work on the new Universal EV platform for years now. Of course, we will see that new “sub-$30,000 EV pickup” soon, but various Ford execs keep mentioning something else. Something much more interesting. Especially if, like me, you don’t really care about pickups… One of these execs, Mr. Andrew Frick,… Continue reading New Affordable EV Sedan Could Finally Be a 4-Door Ford Mustang.

Just a few days ago, Stellantis announced not just one, but 3 new Chrysler models. Well, 2 1/2 really. Since the Arrow will be offered in two body styles. We already know the first will be the Chrysler Airflow crossover. But the sub $30,000 models will be called the Arrow and Arrow Sport. And these… Continue reading 2027 Chrysler Arrow Preview.

There have been rumors about an all-new compact Toyota pickup for years now. One that would be based on the next-generation Corolla or Corolla Cross. Well, it seems the wait may finally be over soon… The prototype above was caught testing in Brazil, a market where small unibody pickups like these are extremely popular and… Continue reading New Toyota Compact Pickup Spotted.

These are early photos of the all-new Audi Q7. It has been redesigned once again to look very much like every other Audi SUV on the road today, both inside and out. Continuing the brand’s simpleminded push toward a “unified” global design language. Which is a code word for “everything has to look the same”.… Continue reading All-new 2027 Audi Q7 Leaked.

The classic Mitsubishi Montero SUV is rumored to make a comeback very soon, and I think it’s a great idea. I mean really, this is a no-brainer for Mitsubishi. The illustration above shows what the next generation could look like. And from what we’ve seen so far in spy shots, it’s probably pretty close to… Continue reading Mitsubishi Montero Returning as a True Off-Road SUV.

Stellantis announced a series of new models just a couple of weeks ago. While everyone will get something, the big news for the U.S. market, I think, is the fact that Chrysler is not dead. And the announcement of at least three new models. We have already talked about the new Arrow and Arrow Sport… Continue reading 2027 Chrysler Airflow Uncovered.

As far as we know, a new two-door Lincoln coupe isn’t expected anytime soon. And that’s really too bad. And yet, here are some images of what a new Lincoln Mark IX could look like. Something unapologeticly American. Something with chrome, obvious retro inspiration, and proportions that prioritize presence over restraint. The Lincoln Mark series… Continue reading Why the Lincoln Mark Series Deserves a Modern Comeback.

Apparently, Ford is working on a next-generation Escape, known as the Kuga in Europe. The new model is expected to arrive in 2029 and it will be very different from any Escape we’ve seen before. According to recent reports, it will be based on Ford‘s all-new Universal EV Platform, a dedicated architecture designed to underpin… Continue reading Ford Escape Will Return as a Brand-New EV in 2029.

Smart is currently launching its all-new #6 sedan in China. With a starting price of around $28,000. As I mentioned earlier, it looks a lot like something Dodge would, or even, should build. It’s a large car. Actually longer than a Honda Accord, which basically defeats the whole purpose of a Smart in the first… Continue reading The New Smart #6 Has Mercedes CLA DNA All Over It.

Stellantis recently announced three new models scheduled to arrive within the next three years. We already know the first will be the long-awaited Chrysler Airflow crossover. However, smaller and more affordable models called the Arrow and Arrow Cross are reportedly on the way as well. From what we have seen so far, it looks like… Continue reading New 2028 Chrysler Arrow Cross/Fiat Grizzly Spy Shots.

The current generation Hyundai Santa Fe still seems pretty fresh. And yet, after just over two years on the market, Hyundai is already preparing an important refresh for the 2027 model year. We have already seen tons of spy shots and illusrations, showing what the revised Santa Fe could look like. And today, we’re adding one more… Continue reading 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Could Get Even Weirder.

After an 8 year run, the cute little Jeep Renegade disappeared from our land in 2023. And it seems an all-new one is on its way for 2027. Just a few days ago, Stellantis unveiled its plans for the future. And Jeep will be getting most of its US investment money. Which will include a… Continue reading 2027 Jeep Renegade Preview.