EV/Hybrid

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.