This week’s news sees lots of truck-related news, the return of a 90s icon, and Volkswagen has added more features to three of its vehicles for 2022. A new teaser for the upcoming 2022 Toyota Tundra has been getting a lot of news this week because it showed off the truck’s suspension. It appears Toyota has added leaf springs, which could result in improved performance on and … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: August 8 to 14
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Weekly News in Review: August 1 to August 7
This week's news revolves around new trims that give you rugged looks and updates to venerable models that have been in the market for a while. Hyundai has announced the 2022 Santa Fe XRT. This is the rugged-looking trim based on the SEL trim equipped with the convenience package. You get 18-inch black alloy wheels, black side mirror covers and side moldings, side steps, a … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: August 1 to August 7
Weekly News in Review: July 25 to July 31
Most of this week's news comes from Japan where a new generation of an iconic sports sedan has been teased again along with a plug-in hybrid crossover. Out of Germany. and the U.S, we have more news of electrified models as two giants push for a fully electrified future. The 2022 Subaru WRX has been teased once more kicking up dust. We get some more glimpses of the newest … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: July 25 to July 31
Weekly News in Review: July 18 to July 24
This week’s latest news mainly comes from Europe where several automakers have revealed their electrification plans and latest products. Porsche has revealed the 2022 Macan, which is the last refresh before the all-electric second generation arrives. Every model gets a power boost except for the Turbo, which has been discontinued. Like the outgoing model, Porsche’s smallest … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: July 18 to July 24
Weekly News in Review: June 27 to July 3
This week's news sees more commitments to electrification, more SUVs and trucks, and the first teaser for a rally-bred icon. Honda has officially revealed the name of its first battery-electric vehicle: the Prologue. Scheduled to debut in 2024, the Honda Prologue will be the first in a lineup of EVs and is part of a greater plan to electrify the entire Honda U.S. model … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: June 27 to July 3
Weekly News in Review: July 11 to July 17
This week's news cycle has a lot coming out of Korea and Germany thanks to one automaker dropping a full lineup overview. In addition to a refreshed Kona, a high-performance Kona N, an all-new Tucson, the Santa Cruz, and Ioniq 5, here's what's new for the 2022 Hyundai Lineup: Carryover models include the Elantra, Sonata, Veloster N, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid, Accent, … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: July 11 to July 17
Weekly News in Review: July 4 to July 10
This week's news is highlighted by Stellantis doubling down on electrification. The company, which owns 14 brands has announced a huge$35.5 billion investment in electrified mobility. This will result in the development of four new platforms specifically for EVs: STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Large, and STLA Frame. The former two are good for up to 300 and 440 miles … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: July 4 to July 10
Week in Reviews: Top News from June 20 to June 26
This week's news sees lots of utility vehicles, low and high, make a splash. We also finally get some range ratings on a certain electrified pony and a big new Jeep. The 2022 Kia Soul receives some significant updates in addition to the new Kia badge. S, X-Line and GT-Line models now get the 10.25-inch touchscreen, keyless entry/start, dual-zone climate control, wireless … [Read more...] about Week in Reviews: Top News from June 20 to June 26
Week in Review: Top News from June 13 to June 19
This week's news saw a lot of updates to popular models but most importantly we got more commitments to electrification from several OEMs. Leading the charge is Lincoln announcing that it will electrify its entire lineup by 2030. To coincide with its 100th anniversary, it will debut its first dedicated battery-electric model. In total, Lincoln is releasing four EVs on a … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Top News from June 13 to June 19
Week in Review: The Top News from June 6 to June 12
The highlights in this week's news cycle are all about crossovers, crossovers, and more crossovers thanks to several updated or new generation models. We've also got some forbidden fruit, a new compact truck, and finally, some news regarding a legendary sports car from Japan. Kicking things off during this week's news cycle is the 2023 Kia Sportage. The new generation … [Read more...] about Week in Review: The Top News from June 6 to June 12