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Rolls-Royce has provided an update on its first electric vehicle, the Spectre, which is due on sale in late 2023. The car is a big coupe that Rolls-Royce bills as the spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe, and it’s set to introduce several firsts for the brands beyond just the powertrain. A Lotus SUV hasContinue reading “2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2024 Lotus Eletre, 2023 Porsche Macan T: Car News Headlines”

Genesis is working hard to distinguish itself as more than just the luxury arm of Hyundai. It wants to be seen as a standalone brand, and in line with this strategy Genesis is in the process of launching its first standalone dealerships here in the U.S. Genesis has had standalone dealerships in its home marketContinue reading “First standalone Genesis dealership opens in US”

Development of the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the marque’s first electric vehicle, has reached a major milestone with the conclusion of the first winter test, which took place in northern Sweden, where temperatures this time of year reach as low as -15 degrees F. The car is a large, luxurious coupe that Rolls-Royce bills as a successorContinue reading “Watch the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre as it undergoes winter testing”

Porsche is out testing prototypes for an updated version of its Cayenne mid-size SUV. The popular performance SUV is set to take on a radical—at least for Porsche—new look judging by the changes spotted on the prototypes. The front end has been completely revised and features new headlights with a flatter, more angular shape similarContinue reading “2023 Porsche Cayenne spy shots and video: Major update pegged for performance SUV”

Vinfast plans to expand its production footprint almost as fast as its growing lineup. The Vietnamese electric vehicle startup, which was only established in 2017, presented five vehicles in January during the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show and confirmed at the time plans to start sales in the U.S. by the end of the year.Currently, Vinfast…

Lotus on Tuesday revealed its first SUV. Yes, the company famous for lightweight sports cars has expanded into vehicles normally found at the grocery store car park instead of at the track. The move is necessary to boost Lotus’ financial health, and the profits generated should lead to new and better sports cars. The newContinue reading “Lotus Eletre electric SUV promises 0-60 mph in under 3s, over 300 miles of range”

Armored cars are typically big SUVs or luxury sedans, but Wyoming-based AddArmor is taking a more imaginative approach with this armored Aston Martin Vantage. First spotted by Motor1, the Vantage is as close to a real-life James Bond car as you’re going to get. The Aston has ballistic glass, a blast-resistant hardened steel roof andContinue reading “Bullet-resistant Aston Martin Vantage can shock attackers”

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday provided the first details on a redesigned GLC-Class currently in the works. Prototypes for the third generation of Mercedes’ small SUV have been testing in public for more than a year, and recently Mercedes completed the last of the cold-weather tests. Sales are confirmed to start in 2023. The new GLC-Class isContinue reading “2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class coming with mild-hybrid, transparent hood tech”

Ford has introduced a new off-road-ready F-150 aimed at buyers on a budget. Called the F-150 Rattler, the truck is essentially the base F-150 XL equipped with the FX4 off-road package, together with a few extras thrown in. Mercedes-Benz AMG is out testing a redesigned version of its GT sports car. The new GT willContinue reading “2023 Ford F-150 Rattler, 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Bugatti Centodieci: Today’s Car News”

Volkswagen Group in February announced it was considering spinning off the Porsche AG sports car business to help raise funds for investment in the key areas of electric vehicles, self-driving technology, and software development. VW Group’s biggest shareholder with a 31.4% stake, the Porsche SE holding company, on Tuesday reaffirmed its support…