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RAD stands for Rivian Adventure Department. The team consists of Rivian designers, engineers and adventure enthusiasts. RAD is a Skunkworks division that aims to push the boundaries of what Rivian vehicles can achieve. Since its launch in 2009, Rivian has aggressively challenged its production and prototype vehicles. The department responsible for these efforts finally has […]
Porsche’s new flagship SUV won’t be electric. It will reportedly move to a new platform and offer V6 and V8 engine options. The SUV will likely also have a plug-in hybrid option. At one point, Porsche was all about electrification, with ambitious plans for an electric-heavy lineup of sports cars, sedans and SUVs. But as […]
The Piotto Vogts have completed the Rally dos Sertões several times. This event covers almost 3,200 kilometers of Brazilian wilderness. The 911 Dakar was the first Porsche to ever participate in this treacherous event. When Porsche first announced the 911 Dakar, most assumed the car would end up in the hands of those who would […]
A new Polestar 4 version will be released later this year. The next generation Polestar 2 will be launched in early 2027. The compact Polestar 7 will debut in 2028. The Polestar 6 roadster will be launched later. Polestar has had a solid 2025, with retail sales up 34 percent to 60,119 vehicles. Today the […]
Scout Motors could delay the start of production until the summer of 2028. German media report that the Volkswagen Group is experiencing technical problems. Scout Motors has already responded. It’s been just over a year since the Volkswagen Group announced its intention to address a major gap in its North American lineup: off-road vehicles. From […]
Subaru sent out an internal survey asking if they wanted a manual SUV. A second survey asks whether customers specifically want a manual Outback Wilderness. The last manual SUV left Subaru’s lineup in 2023. Even with so many manuals disappearing in recent years, some companies are trying to keep the manual transmission alive. Subaru is […]
Toyota is introducing a new Highlander model for the 2027 model year. This is the first electric Highlander and Toyota’s first electric three-row SUV. The base Highlander EV has a 77.0 kWh battery with a range of up to 430 kilometers. The upgraded 95.8 kWh package delivers a range of 320 miles. Toyota is upgrading […]
Nissan gave US dealers an early look at the revived Xterra. The styling is said to be a modernized version of the original. There will also be a luxury version called Infiniti. Selling cars in today’s fiercely competitive market is not easy, but the work does bring benefits. Automakers typically get access to new products […]
The X Concept is based on the Bentayga Speed. It’s a 641 hp off-road SUV built for the FAT Ice Race. The Bentayga The Bentley Bentayga remains a polarizing machine. If you’ve driven one, you probably love it. However, if you’ve only seen it, you might hate it. The new Bentayga X Concept might just […]
Gernot Döllner says Audi doesn’t need a truck, at least not now. An Audi version of the upcoming Scout Terra is not planned. A cool SUV is more likely. Audi is known for thinking outside the box, and the quirky A2 is probably the best example of Ingolstadt’s willingness to experiment. There was also a […]
