Nissan plans to expand the Pathfinder range with a body-on-frame variant. It could happen as early as 2029. It will have a distinctive design, have more capacity and be launched with a combustion engine. Nissan plans to expand the Pathfinder range with a body-on-frame variant. The new SUV will have a distinct look with a […]
A YouTuber wants to put a 3.0-liter six-cylinder B58 turbo engine in the BMW i8. The sleek coupe came from the factory with a rear-mounted 1.5-liter hybrid powertrain with the electric motor in the front. The project requires the design of new subframes to accommodate the new drivetrain. The BMW i8 looked like a supercar, […]
As environmental concerns grow and technology advances, even in today’s fraught regulatory environment, more and more electric cars are on the market. But EVs aren’t perfect for everyone. If you have to drive a long way, can’t charge at home or simply don’t want to spend that EV premium, you might want to consider a […]
The high-voltage battery of a hybrid car is one of the most expensive parts. Prices vary, but expect to pay at least a few thousand dollars for a replacement, not including labor. So if you have a hybrid, you want yours to last. But how much lifespan can you expect from a hybrid battery pack? […]
They’ve been around on the market for over a quarter of a century, so by now most people know what a hybrid car is, even if the only one they can name is the Toyota Prius. And battery electric vehicles are simple: plug them in to charge the battery, and the car can be powered […]
Overview Mazda is currently offering a pair mid-size hybrid SUVs which are as difficult to distinguish from each other as a pair of identical twins. The CX-70 Hybrid is a clone of the CX-90 hybrid, but with two rows and five seats, instead of three rows and a maximum number of passengers of eight. Like […]
Formula 1 has long been a European affair. Cars were unveiled under rain clouds hanging over Silverstone or on Italy’s famous Fiorano tarmac. But on January 15, the F1 world will look to the muscle car’s birthplace, Detroit, for Red Bull’s unveiling of its 2026 challenger. Ford and Red Bull Racing will unveil their 2026 […]
Geely Holding Group could announce that it will enter the US market with Chinese cars in the next two to three years. Potential brands Geely could bring to the US include Zeekr and Lynk and Co. Geely could use Volvo’s South Carolina plant to build cars domestically. Geely Holding Group could start building and selling […]
A video shows a brief silhouette of a new Mitsubishi SUV. The company is expected to relaunch the Pajero. The SUV could be sold in the United States as the Montero. There are plenty of indications that Mitsubishi is preparing to launch a new SUV. In October, the automaker unveiled the Elevance Concept, which we […]
Americans like loud cars, and Honda takes that into account. Honda’s next-generation hybrid system will sound different in the United States. It sounds much better than the new Prelude. Hybrids are not known for sounding the best and often prioritize everyday usability over aural pleasure. But Americans are built differently; we want our hybrids to […]