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Hyundai unveiled two brand new concepts just a few days ago. The Venus sedan Concept and Earth SUV Concept celebrate the launch of the Ioniq models in China. I guess these weren’t sold over there until now, which feels surprising given how central EV adoption has become in that market. It seems the largest car… Continue reading Forget Ioniq 6: Hyundai’s 2027 Venus Sedan Is the Real Future

The Toyota bZ5 is a new EV model that debuted last year in China. It essentially looks like a sleeker, coupe-inspired evolution of the familiar bZ. But with a more refined and cohesive design. There’s also a noticeable hint of Prius DNA in its styling. Especially in the front and profile, giving it a more… Continue reading Toyota’s Sleek New bZ5 EV Could Be the Prius of the Future

This new render shows what the next generation of the Toyota Corolla Cross for 2028 could look like. Unfortunately, the illustration above still appears very close to the current model, missing an opportunity to truly stand out in an increasingly competitive segment. While we do have a hint of what the next Corolla could look like, the… Continue reading 2028 Toyota Corolla Cross to grow in size.

You wake up one day, and people are suddenly talking about a new, cheaper, and smaller Tesla again. For years, there were rumors about a new, more affordable Tesla model that could finally bring EVs to the mass market. Remember that $25,000 Tesla? The one Elon Musk canceled at the last minute? A factory was going to be built… Continue reading New $30K Tesla Compact EV Rumor: Game-Changer or Another Broken Promise?

We have been hearing about a next-generation Alfa-Romeo Giulia (as well as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio) for quite a while now. We’ve even seen many prototypes of the next-generation Stelvio driving around in various stages of disguise. Hinting that development was already quite advanced. Today we have a couple of new illustrations. And these look… Continue reading 2028 Alfa Giulia looking great in new renders.

The Chevrolet Camaro ended production over a year ago, marking the close of an era for one of America’s most recognizable performance nameplates. The official word from GM was: “Camaro is a passion product. It has developed a fan base across the world and has brought people into Chevrolet dealerships for generations.” That global appeal… Continue reading Chevrolet Camaro back for 2028.

Kia’s latest design direction suggests the next-generation Kia Sorento could end up looking a lot like a smaller version of the new Kia Telluride. Which feels very predictable,  given where the brand is heading stylistically. The new Telluride is already shaping up to be a success. Attracting strong early reviews, plenty of online buzz, and… Continue reading 2028 Kia Sorento Could Copy Telluride Styling.

Nissan’s leadership has just given a bit more info about the 2028 return of the iconic Nissan Xterra. The plan would position the revived model as a rugged, five-seat alternative in the growing off-road segment. Production is reportedly being considered at Nissan’s Mississippi facility, signaling that the project is much more than just a design exercise.… Continue reading Nissan Xterra Set for 2028 Comeback as Hybrid or gas Off-Road SUV. Revival Takes Shape

The images above could actually be the first real photos of the all-new 2027 Hyundai Tucson. The bottom image appears to show a close-up of the front-end detail from an uncovered prototype, while the others may reveal the overall shape and direction of the vehicle. Still, it’s hard to be certain. There has been so many… Continue reading 2027 Hyundai Tucson: Bold Redesign or Risky Gamble for Hyundai’s Best-Seller?

This is something that is pretty easy to guess. Of course, Volvo will come up with a replacement for the current Volvo EX40. The illustration above shows what it could look like. Which is exactly like a smaller Volvo EX60. And honestly, that’s been Volvo’s recent design strategy anyway: scaling the same clean, minimalist look across multiple sizes, while… Continue reading Next-Gen Volvo EX40 Could Be a Smaller EX60. But Will It Even Come to the US?

The popular Hyundai Tucson is due for a redesign before the end of the year. Some new illustrations give us an early look at what the 2027 model could bring, inside and out. These renderings closely match what we’ve already seen in multiple spy shots. The new Tucson appears to adopt a much sharper, more… Continue reading 2027 Hyundai Tucson New Illustrations. Bold Redesign May Divide Fans

Nissan may have just introduced a “new” Rogue Hybrid for 2026, but it’s not exactly groundbreaking. Or even new.  In reality, it’s a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander with a few Nissan-specific tweaks. The real story lies a bit further ahead, with the fully redesigned next-generation Rogue arriving for the 2027 model year. The upcoming Rogue, known… Continue reading New 2027 Nissan Rogue: New Design, e-Power Hybrid, and Why It Might Not Make Sense

Smart just revealed a brand-new sedan. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, it looks a lot like something Dodge would build. It’s a large car, actually longer than a Honda Accord. Which basically defeats the whole purpose of a Smart in the first place. But who am I to say… However, inside, it looks… Continue reading New Smart sedan interior feels a lot like a Mercedes.

Polestar is quietly preparing something new and quite significant. New (horribly grainy) prototype photos emerging from China strongly suggest that a wagon version of the Polestar 4 is nearing production readiness. With an official unveiling expected before the end of the year. While the brand hasn’t confirmed details yet, the visual changes seen in testing… Continue reading 2027 Polestar 4 Wagon coming soon.

The all-new BMW i3 has just been introduced, and there are already whispers about a wagon version. Something that was even teased during the reveal. While the sedan is expected to make its way to North America, the future of the wagon remains uncertain. And that’s where things get especially interesting… or just plain disappointing. Unfortunately, the… Continue reading BMW i3. Cool wagon coming soon.

Genesis and its parent company Hyundai Motor Group have come a long way. Not too long ago, Hyundai and Kia concepts were often bold, futuristic design studies that rarely previewed actual production models. These days, that approach is gone. Recent concepts feel much closer to reality, and the Genesis Neolun Concept appears to be a… Continue reading 2027 Genesis GV90 EV Leaked. Neolun Concept Becomes Reality in New Image

This is probably our best look, so far, at the all-new Jaguar EV sedan, coming out in just a few months. As we know, it will be the production version of the Jaguar 00 Concept. From the images above you can tell it will actually be quite different from the concept. The profile view of… Continue reading New Jaguar EV Prototype Reveals Major Design Changes for 2027 new sedan.

Every new EV from Toyota now seems to get a Subaru counterpart. It’s probably the most cost-effective way for Subaru to quickly build out a full electric lineup. The whole thing feels very reminiscent of General Motors back in the ’70s and ’80s, when a new front end was all it took to turn a… Continue reading The 2027 Subaru Getaway is a more powerful Toyota.

I guess the only excuse for this is that Sergio Marchionne was starving Chrysler for years. But he’s been gone for eight years, and during that time, nothing really happened at Chrysler. Aside from the Halcyon concept, which will probably not preview anything meaningful. Unlike what Chrysler executives were saying at the time. As we… Continue reading 2027 Pacifica: Shame on Chrysler.

We first saw the cute Kia EV3 as a concept back in 2023. A year later, the production model was introduced around the world—except in North America. While it’s a bit late, it is still coming here, and what you see above is the final US model. That alone should generate some excitement among EV… Continue reading The 2027 Kia EV3 is finally here.