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Ever since Honda showed its new Hybrid Sedan Prototype, people have been wondering what it is. The “Prototype” is obviously a preview of a production model, and it has all the details of a production car. But what is it? It could logically be the next Honda Accord, or even the Civic. However, we just… Continue reading The Honda Hybrid Prototype Could Preview the Next Accord or Civic. Or Something Else.

It seems that Toyota is actually working on a new Celica coupe. These illustrations are from CarNow. Which claims the new Celica will be a high performance 2 seater mid-engine machine with over 400HP. Which, in my opinion, is exactly what a new Toyota Celica should not be. The car above also looks way too much… Continue reading New Toyota Celica illustrations.

Do you think Jaguar should reconsider its drastic upcoming reimagining of the brand? I mean, we all know it’s too late. The classic Jaguar XJ sedan is dead and its replacement will look more like a fancy toaster. The future success of Jaguar will rest in the hands of one of the most controversial car… Continue reading Jaguar Could Have Modernized the XJ Instead of Starting Over.

The Toyota Harrier might be getting a new design soon, after over 6 years. It was sold in the US as the Toyota Venza for a while. But was never that popular. Despite its refined looks and hybrid-only powertrain, U.S. sales remained fairly low. And Toyota discontinued the Venza before the RAV4 received its full… Continue reading Toyota is Working On a New Venza/Harrier.

This illustration shows what a next-generation Toyota Sienna minivan could look like. ss the current generation is now 6 years old. Toyota is probably hard at work on the next one. The current Sienna arrived in late 2020 and could easily remain in production for another year or even two. Toyota could also be lazy… Continue reading Could Toyota Turn the Sienna Into a Plug-In Hybrid Only Minivan?

GM doesn’t appear to be working on a next-generation Chevrolet Volt. But it should. News about GM planning to bring new plug-in hybrids to the U.S. has revived hopes of a new Chevrolet Volt. However, developing a new model takes years, and GM’s renewed interest in PHEVs appears to be a fairly recent decision. Still,… Continue reading A New Chevrolet Volt SUV Would Be GM’s Smartest Move.

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.