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Before the arrival of the F-150 Raptor in 2010, Ford’s performance option for the F-150 was a street truck called the F-150 Lightning, which, unlike its electric contemporary, came with a V-8 under the hood. With the F-150 growing in size and weight over the years, Ford decided to move away from the street truckContinue reading “Ford revives the street truck with FP700S F-150 concept”

Toyota plans 4Runner TRD Surf concept for 2024 SEMA show Concept features removable canopy, an option offered on early 4Runners Custom parts were made using blend of traditional methods and 3D printing Toyota looks like it will have one of the hottest vehicles on display at the 2024 SEMA auto show next week, in theContinue reading “Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf concept revives removable roof”

Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class spied ahead of 2026 U.S. launch New EV will replace EQC electric compact crossover sold overseas High-performance AMG variant planned Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing a prototype for an electric compact crossover that will end up replacing the EQC. The EQC is the compact crossover whose 2020 debut marked the…

Ford launches Custom Garage personalisation program Program groups popular upgrades in easy-to-order packages Packages include styling and performance upgrades Ford will use the 2024 SEMA show on next week in Las Vegas to launch Ford Custom Garage, a program designed to make it easy to add upgrades to a new Ford truck or SUV. TheContinue reading “Ford makes car customization easy with Custom Garage program”

Hyundai Initium concept planned for 2024 Los Angeles auto show Concept previews hydrogen fuel cell vehicle due in first half of 2025 Production model expected to replace Nexo Hyundai on Thursday provided a first look at a concept vehicle that previews a production-bound hydrogen fuel cell vehicle due in the first half of 2025. TheContinue reading “Hyundai Initium concept previews upcoming fuel cell SUV”

New EV brand Scout launches with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV Lifestyle-oriented modes likely planned Production starts in 2027 at South Carolina plant Volkswagen Group’s new U.S.-based Scout brand looks to be readying various lifestyle-oriented modes for its upcoming electric Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV, following a strategy already used…

Jaguar built five C-X75 prototypes and four were used as stunt cars for James Bond movie “Spectre” Two stunt cars have been converted for street use by Callum Latest conversion includes bespoke interior Jaguar’s C-X75 concept from 2010 has one of the most visually striking designs of modern times, but despite the car’s popularity and…

Hyundai on Tuesday confirmed that the Ioniq 9 electric three-row SUV will debut in November. The timing points to a debut at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show which starts on Nov. 22. Hyundai used the same event in 2021 to preview the Ioniq 9 with the Seven concept. Hyundai in July said the IoniqContinue reading “2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 teased ahead of November debut”

AC Cars building new versions of Ace sports car Modern Ace offers gas and electric powertrains Both powertrains deliver approximately 300 hp AC Cars will use next week’s 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas to present an electric version of its modern Ace sports car. AC is the U.K.’s oldest surviving car company, and theContinue reading “AC’s modern Ace launches with electric power at SEMA show”

CYVN Holdings, an investment consortium owned by the Abu Dhabi government, has agreed to purchase 100% of McLaren Automotive, the supercar business of McLaren Group. The news was confirmed on Tuesday in a joint statement by CYVN and McLaren Group owner Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of fellow Gulf country Bahrain…