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The Lexus UX enters the 2023 model year with a raft of changes but fewer powertrain choices, at least here in the U.S. Unveiled on Friday, the 2023 UX will be offered exclusively in UX 250h guise in the U.S., which means a standard hybrid powertrain consisting of 2.0-liter inline-4 at the front axle andContinue reading “Preview: 2023 Lexus UX gains improved infotainment, standard hybrid powertrain”

Honda has a busy year ahead as it plans to launch redesigned versions of its CR-V, HR-V and Pilot crossovers.The automaker previewed the new HR-V in April and now we have our first look at the new CR-V. These leaked photos were discovered by Motor1 on the website of China’s Ministry of Industry and InformationContinue reading “Redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V revealed in leaked photos”

Growing demand for electric vehicles in Europe may see General Motors return to the market, according to CEO Mary Barra. “We are looking at the growth opportunity that we have now, because we can reenter Europe as an all-EV player—I’m looking forward to that,” Barra said during the Milken Global Conference help in Los Angeles…

Though it doesn’t get much attention, Audi’s A6 remains one of the most handsome offerings in the mid-size sedan segment. It’s now about to be updated, and fortunately it doesn’t look like the designers will be mucking around with the car’s styling. The current A6 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. We expect theContinue reading “2024 Audi A6 spy shots: Mild tweaks for mid-cycle update”

The last time BMW and McLaren undertook a major collaboration, the result was the world-beating McLaren F1. Now the two firms are reportedly joining forces again to develop a platform for electric sports cars. Motor reported on Wednesday that a Memorandum of Understanding for the project was signed by the two companies in March, andContinue reading “BMW and McLaren reportedly team up on electric sports car platform”

The Porsche 718 Cayman spawned the hardcore GT4 RS variant for the 2022 model year, and soon its 718 Boxster sibling will spawn its own hardcore variant. Our spy shots capture a prototype for the hardcore 718 Boxster which features the unique Spyder body. It should arrive early next year as the new 718 BoxsterContinue reading “2023 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder RS spy shots: Hardcore convertible coming with almost 500 hp”

Mercedes-AMG on Thursday unveiled another “Edition 55” model celebrating AMG’s 55th anniversary, this time based on the CLA. The 2023 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 Edition 55 lands in the U.S. later this year, with production limited to just 55 units. Changes for this limited edition start with an AMG Aerodynamics package that adds a larger front splitter…

Fisker on Thursday announced it will source an electric vehicle from a former General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio, which was acquired last fall by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn—yes, the same company that builds iPhones for Apple. The vehicle in question is an urban runabout code-named Project PEAR, which Fisker plans to launch…

Remember the International Harvester Scout? It’s making a comeback with electric power at Volkswagen Group. The German auto giant, which owns the rights to the Scout name, plans to develop a modern Scout SUV and pickup truck in the U.S., and build them here, too. Rolls-Royce has updated the Phantom to Series II status. TheContinue reading “VW Scout revival, Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato: Car News Headlines”

Audi’s sporty S6 and S7 Sportback enter the 2023 model year with an available Design Edition package that adds an exclusive exterior color known as Arrow Gray (coupled with shadow chrome accents), as well as 21-inch wheels and Audi Sport interior accents. The interior accents include leather-lined sports seats, red contrast stitching, and a…