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Volvo will start deliveries of its EX30 electric subcompact crossover in the U.S. in 2024, the automaker confirmed on Wednesday. The first example to arrive will be the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EX30 Twin Motor Performance model, which is priced from $46,195, including a $1,295 destination charge. Volvo said it decided to focus on the 422-hp...

Mercedes-Benz AMG plans its own electric full-size SUV It will ride on the AMG.EA dedicated EV platform It may benefit from high-performance axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the...

Kia is out testing prototypes for an electric crossover even smaller than the EV3 subcompact unveiled in May. The newcomer, which is also a subcompact, is likely to be called the EV2. And judging by its size and boxy shape, it may end up replacing Kia's Soul EV at some point. The EV2 is expected to start sales in 2026, but given the small size, it...

2025 Ford Bronco receives updates including standard 12-inch digital gauge cluster New personalization options available including first Ford Custom Garage packages Pricing starts at $39,890 and deliveries are scheduled to start this winter The Ford Bronco enters the 2025 model year with a raft of changes that add some style while they also update...

Nissan unveiled Frontier Tarmac concept at 2024 SEMA show Concept developed with Chris Forsberg and features prototype Nismo parts Supercharger lifts output of Frontier 3.8-liter V-6 to 440 hp Nissan teamed up with professional drifter Chris Forsberg to build a wild Frontier street truck concept for the 2024 SEMA show, which is currently running...

Sauber F1 team set to become Audi's factory team in 2026 Sauber drops current drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu Replacements Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg named The Sauber Formula 1 team will have a new pair of drivers on the grid next season ahead of its switch to Audi's factory team in 2026. The struggling Swiss team announced...

GM in 2023 started phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on some vehicles GM's software boss said the automaker wants more control of its vehicles' user interface Next-gen Apple CarPlay is set to take even more control of the user interface Anyone who is a frequent user of Apple CarPlay will know the inconvenience of having to exit CarPlay's...

Kia reveals EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR concepts at 2024 SEMA show Concepts tease off-road potential of EV9 SUV and upcoming PV5 van Kia plans new versions of EV9, including high-performance EV9 GT Kia teased the potential off-road credibility of its EV9 and an upcoming electric van to be called the PV5 with the EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR concepts at...

Karma Revero series plug-in hybrid spawns Invictus performance flagship Upgrades include carbon-fiber body panels and track-tuned suspension Production limited to 30 units worldwide California's Karma Automotive is gearing up to launch a range of high-performance electric vehicles in the form of the Gyesera sedan and Kaveya sports car, plus an SUV...

Ringbrothers revealed custom Chevy K5 Blazer at 2024 SEMA show Custom SUV features LS3 V-8 rated at over 500 hp Ringbrothers also presented a custom Plymouth ‘Cuda and Buick Grand National Ringbrothers has built up a penchant over the years for its impeccable muscle car restomods, but the Wisconsin company has also dabbled with SUVs since...

Ringbrothers revealed custom 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda at 2024 SEMA show Build took over 5,600 hours to complete Ringbrothers also presented a custom Chevy K5 Blazer and Buick Grand National When one thinks of a muscle car, the original Plymouth 'Cuda of the 1970s often springs to mind. The clean lines and powerful Hemi V-8s is a combination that's hard...

Audi's new model onslaught will continue into the new year with the automaker confirming on Tuesday the reveal of a redesigned A7 in early 2025. The new A7's arrival will follow that of the new A5, Q5, and A6 E-Tron all debuting in the summer. A new Q5 Sportback is also scheduled to debut later in November. The new A7 should reach U.S. showrooms...

Netflix's Ayrton Senna mini-series will be called "Senna" "Senna" will debut on Netflix on Nov. 29, with six episodes The series marks the 30th anniversary of the famed racer's tragic death Racing fans have a new series coming to Netflix shortly. In July, the popular streaming service announced that its "Senna" mini-series featuring the life of...

The current Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class will receive a second facelift Updated front and rear lightning elements along with a larger touchscreen are in store The updated Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is expected to arrive in 2026 as a 2027 model Mercedes-Benz appears to be preparing a second update for its GLE-Class midsize SUV, one more substantial than...

Toyota brought almost a dozen concepts to the 2024 SEMA show The concepts were based on various SUV, pickup truck, and sports car models Toyota teased the introduction of Modellista parts in U.S. Toyota pulled out all the stops for its 2024 SEMA showcase, with the automaker turning up to the Las Vegas show's opening day on Tuesday with almost a...

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is priced from $61,945 The new starting price is $3,000 less than the previous year Standard equipment has been increased despite the lower pricing Jeep cut prices on its 2025 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer in an effort to boost sales of what is already a strong seller for the brand. The 2025 Wagoneer duo reach dealerships by...

Toyota GR86 Rally Legacy concept to debut at 2024 SEMA show Concept features engine and AWD system from GR Corolla Concept takes inspiration from iconic Celica GT-Four rally cars Toyota will use the 2024 SEMA show kicking off in Las Vegas on Tuesday to present multiple concepts, one of which is the GR86 Rally Legacy. The concept is based on the...

Redesigned Subaru Outback expected for 2026 model year New Outback likely to offer hybrid powertrain shared with Forester Legacy sedan counterpart bows out after 2025 model year The Subaru Legacy sedan bows out after the 2025 model year, but its jacked-up wagon counterpart, the Outback, will stick around. A redesigned Outback soft-roader is...

1990 hit film “Days of Thunder” may get a sequel Tom Cruise reportedly in talks with Paramount Pictures about a sequel New film may be years away, as “Top Gun: Maverick” sequel has priority Tom Cruise may have to learn all about rubbin' again, as word on the street is that he's planning to reprise his role as Cole Trickle...

The VW ID.Buzz borrows just the right amount of retro-Bus cues With the ID.Buzz marks the first fully electric minivan The ID.Buzz costs a flagship $61,545 and has up to 234 miles of range Does it hold up to the original? Does it need to at all? Retro revivals of pop-culture touchpoints, let alone counterculture icons like the Volkswagen Bus, are...