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Cadillac will end production of the current CT4 and CT5 sedans after the 2026 model year. While the smaller CT4 will not make a comeback, GM is working on a next-generation CT5. The new sedan will be based on the Alpha 2-2 platform. An updated version of the current platform. From my experience with the… Continue reading 2nd generation Cadillac CT5 coming.

Over the last few months, we have seen quite a few illustrations and spy shots of the upcoming next-generation Hyundai Elantra. The one above is new and seems to show the sportier N Trim. It also shows the name Avante which is the car’s name in its home market.. Hyundai is said to have pushed… Continue reading New 2027 Hyundai Elantra coming next April.

For a few generations, Toyota used to offer more than a sedan design for the increasingly popular Camry. The first generation was actually offered as a sedan or a 4-door hatchback. While later ones included a 2-door coupe and even a station wagon. All these were also offered in the US. The coupe came with… Continue reading What if Toyota brought back the “Camry family”?

Despite being a huge initial buzz that included a long waiting list, the electric version of the Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup hasn’t been the success Ford expected. Of course, they expected way too much. Ford started by mentioning 40,000 units a year. After the initial demand, the company claimed it could sell 150,000 of… Continue reading Ford replaces the F-150 Lighning EV with a new REV version.

At first, these recent illustrations of the future Mercedes compact “Baby G” off-road SUV. But they actually don’t really match the few details we’ve already seen in an official teaser a few months ago. The smaller model on the right of the images above shows the new compact Mercedes. It also shows roof rails. Something… Continue reading Future Mercedes “Baby G” illustrations…

Stellantis is a huge group composed of no less than 14 brands. That is an insane amount of brands for one company to run. Chrysler has been in trouble before, many times. But recent news from Stellantis might be the worst news yet for the good old American brand. A few years ago, the previous… Continue reading Stellantis chopping block: Is a next Chrysler 300 DOA?

Even another name would do. As long as it is a large Lincoln with 4 doors, a soft top, and lots of chrome and wood. That’s how the old guard likes it. Of course, if the 4-door luxury car market is small, just imagine how minuscule the appeal would be for a large 4-door luxury… Continue reading What about a new 4-door Continental convertible from Lincoln?

Chevrolet killed the Malibu sedan about a year ago. In its last year, GM’s last affordable sedan in the US still sold 117,000 units. Which wasn’t bad for a car that was in its 9th year. For a while, there were a few rumors about a next generation. I am sure Chevrolet was working on… Continue reading Chevrolet could use a new Malibu… (Video)

Ford and Renault just entered a partnership to build small EVs for the European market. There will be 2 new models for Ford, one probably being a new Fiesta EV. Ford will have access to Renault’s Ampere EV platform. A platform currently used for the Renault 5 EV, the Nissan Micra EV, as well as… Continue reading Next Ford Fiesta to be built by Renault.

Every Friday night, car nerds of all ages gather at Bob’s Big Boy restaurant in Burbank to enjoy amazing vintage cars and slightly overpriced food. While the food itself is just OK, it was still David Lynch’s favorite place for coffee, pie and milk shakes. For many years. The cars are usually fantastic. Some weeks… Continue reading Vintage cars meet burgers in Burbank. (Video)

As we know, the current market hasn’t been very friendly to large sedns, to say the least. The last Lincoln Town Car came out in 2011. And Lincoln never really replaced it. Except for a series of SUVs and a Ford Fusion-based Lincoln Continental. For just a few years… A new generation Town Car would… Continue reading How about a new Lincoln Town Car?

These images are the very first official photos of the next-generation Kia Seltos. And they do look lik emost recent illustrations we have seen of the new SUV. Except maybe not as boxy as some. It seems Kia did its best to make sure the new Seltos desogn had zero originality or personality. As it… Continue reading First official photos of the new 2027 Kia Seltos.

These are new phtos of the revised Nissan Versa for 2027. Which is obviously not an all-new generation, but what looks like a 2nd facelifto for the small Nissan sedan. These revisions will probably good enough to keep it going in some markets around the world. The photo above clearly shows the name Versa, which… Continue reading More photos of the 2027 Nissan Versa.

The current Kia Seltos already had a very decent interior for a small SUV starting at around $23,700. The spy shot above shows how Kia was able to improve it. The new interior design seems to be taking some cues from larger Kia and even Hyundai models. it is also more original and intersting looking.… Continue reading Discover the new 2027 Kia Seltos interior.

Buick‘s current lineup in North America is a series of SUVs, big and small. There are no Buick sedans anymore. Which has been the case for years. Only forgettable SUVs of all sizes. Nothing seems to stand out . None of them are ugly or disturbing looking. Just invisible. And in the case of the… Continue reading Let’s imagine some new Buick sedans…(video)

These are the very first photos I have seen of the revised Nissan Sentra sedan for the 2027 model year. There were earlier rumors about Nissan ditching their smallest and cheapest sedan in the US. It is known as the Sunny in other markets. The Versa name is used in the US, Canada, and Mexico.… Continue reading Spy shots of a totally uncovered 2027 Nissan Versa.

As expected, the Mercedes GLB is all new for 2027. It is now based on the same MMA platform as the new CLA sedan. And shares its interior as well. Of course, the much roomier GLB still has the option of a 3rd row seat. Just like the new CLA, the GLB will be offered… Continue reading The all-new 2027 Mercedes GLB is here.

If you thought the new Subaru Outback was ugly, just wait until you see it in person… It is, as predicted, one of the most offensive car designs I have seen in years. I am sure it’s actually a very nice car, maybe even better than the previous generation. But that caveman look just doesn’t… Continue reading Meeting the 2026 Subaru Outback at the Auto Show.

I’m not the only one saying this. There are still many fans of classic big Cadillac sedans out there. For a couple of years, we’ve heard that Cadillac is working on 2 new sedans based on the Ultium platform. Then we hear a new generation CT5 sedan is coming up. Sure, one of these2 new… Continue reading Big Cadillac sedans should make a comeback (video)

I think so. The Pontiac Aztek has been called by many the worst-looking car that ever existed. Which is pretty harsh. Sure, it wasn’t the prettiest thing. There was a concept in 1999, before the production car came out in 2000. The concept wasn’t the best-looking thing, but was a bit more acceptable than the… Continue reading Should the Pontiac Aztek make a comeback?