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The new Mercedes C-Class EV has finally been revealed. There have literally been spy shots of this car floating around for years, going back to when it was rumored to be the next EQC sedan. Back then, expectations were quite different, and many assumed Mercedes would go for a more restrained, aerodynamic look. Instead, Mercedes… Continue reading 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV revealed. Luxury masterpiece or overdesigned mess?

I’m not fully convinced yet, but it’s getting harder to ignore the possibility that the Toyota Celica could be making a comeback within the next year or so. That said, what we’re seeing right now might not be related at all. The images circulating online a while ago did show a new Toyota race car prototype undergoing testing for… Continue reading 2028 Toyota Celica comeback rumors grow after new Rally prototype appears.

A few years ago, back in August 2024, Ford announced it was canceling its upcoming three-row EV project, which was a real shame at the time. They also announced a strategic shift toward hybrids, signaling uncertainty around large EV investments. That was, of course, before the development of the all-new Universal EV Platform we’re now… Continue reading Meet the EV Ford never built. But should have.

As we all know, Nissan has been in trouble for a while… However, they have been introducing many new models in an effort to turn things around and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Including the new Nissan Leaf, Nissan Murano, and Nissan Sentra. And more are on the way, signaling a broader product… Continue reading All-new 2028 Nissan Silvia/240SX preview.

The Nissan Leaf is all-new for 2026, and it shows. It is such a vast improvement over the previous generation. Visually, it’s finally a very modern-looking car. Unlike the second generation, it truly looks all-new. It also has a friendly, non-aggressive design, which is very refreshing these days. Inside, Nissan has done a great job… Continue reading New Nissan Leaf road test.

This prototype was spotted in Los Angeles a few days ago. And it strongly suggests we’re looking at the next-generation BMW X5. The test vehicle was heavily camouflaged, but already looks pretty familiar. We’ve also seen many spy shots of the next BMW X5 already, so this not a huge surprise. The current fourth-generation model… Continue reading Next-Gen BMW X5 spotted in Los Angeles. Early look at 2027 redesign

A new Lincoln Continental is fun to imagine, especially as a truly retro-inspired, full-size four-door built for the 21st century. A true modern American luxury car that isn’t afraid of showing off its size. Not a reboot of the 2017 model, which, as good as it was, never quite had the presence of a real… Continue reading Why Lincoln needs a real Continental again.

The Chevrolet Camaro ended production over a year ago, marking the close of an era. The official word from GM was: “Camaro is a passion product. It has developed a fan base across the world and has brought people into Chevrolet dealerships for generations.” And: “While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest… Continue reading 2028 Camaro: A new V8 Sedan in a $4 a gallon world.

Today we have the first real photo of the production version of the VW ID. Cross. And so far, as you can see from the new image, it looks almost exactly like the concept we saw a few months ago. That “concept” was actually a thinly veiled preview of the real thing, which is always… Continue reading 2027 Volkswagen ID.Cross: First official photo

According to European magazine AutoPlus, there is finally a new Toyota Yaris on the way. Signaling that Toyota is continuing to invest in its long-running subcompact model. However, it could still be over a year away, as the car is currently expected to arrive as a 2028 model year. That timeline suggests that many details… Continue reading 2028 Toyota Yaris.

Nissan has finally released a couple of early teasers for the next-generation Skyline sedan. A new RWD car that will be sol din the US as th enew Infiniti Q50. The top image is an illustration that is trying hard to guess what the whole car will look like. Since Nissan is just showing us… Continue reading 2028 Nissan Skyline to become Infiniti Q50.

I am currently driving a brand new Nissan Leaf for a few days, and the model I have is the Platinum Plus trim. Which is the top of the line for the new Leaf lineup. I have been driving up to San Francisco on a small road trip and will report on the car in… Continue reading 2026 Nissan Leaf road test coming soon.

Nissan leadership has recently shared a bit more detail about the planned return of the iconic Xterra. A very short video teaser was just released. The image above is a screengrab from the video. And it already shows a very interesting design. There is still a bit of a retro feel to it, but it… Continue reading New Nissan X Terra already looking great.

This latest render previews what the next-generation Toyota Corolla Cross for 2028 might look like. Unfortunately, the illustration shows what looks like a smaller 2026 RAV4. With an even messier, buzzy design. Missing a clear opportunity to stand out in an increasingly competitive segment. While we’ve seen hints of the next Toyota Corolla sedan, the future of… Continue reading 2028 Toyota Corolla Cross render reveals a missed opportunity

Nissan just released the first official photos of the all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue. And here it is! First impressions are not always the best, but I do like it so far. I think the current Rogue is still a pretty good looking SUV. And still much nicer than the new Toyota RAV4. But this new… Continue reading All-new 2027 Nissan Rogue.

Over the years, I have described the Bentley Bentayga as Ghastly. But also “hideous”, “grotesque”, “revolting “, or even “ugly”. To me, its busy, convoluted design feels like the exact opposite of what a Bentley should represent: elegance, restraint, and timeless presence rather than visual excess. What bothers me most is how the design seems… Continue reading 2028 Bentley Bentayga might not be ugly anymore.

Hyundai unveiled two brand new concepts just a few days ago. The Venus sedan Concept and Earth SUV Concept celebrate the launch of the Ioniq models in China. I guess these weren’t sold over there until now, which feels surprising given how central EV adoption has become in that market. It seems the largest car… Continue reading Forget Ioniq 6: Hyundai’s 2027 Venus sedan Is the real future

The Toyota bZ5 is a new EV model that debuted last year in China. It essentially looks like a sleeker, coupe-inspired evolution of the familiar bZ. But with a more refined and cohesive design. There’s also a noticeable hint of Prius DNA in its styling. Especially in the front and profile, giving it a more… Continue reading Toyota’s sleek new bZ5 EV could be the Prius of the future

This new render shows what the next generation of the Toyota Corolla Cross for 2028 could look like. Unfortunately, the illustration above still appears very close to the current model, missing an opportunity to truly stand out in an increasingly competitive segment. While we do have a hint of what the next Corolla could look like, the… Continue reading 2028 Toyota Corolla Cross to grow in size.

You wake up one day, and people are suddenly talking about a new, cheaper, and smaller Tesla again. For years, there were rumors about a new, more affordable Tesla model that could finally bring EVs to the mass market. Remember that $25,000 Tesla? The one Elon Musk canceled at the last minute? A factory was going to be built… Continue reading New $30K Tesla Compact EV Rumor: Game-Changer or Another Broken Promise?