Jeep is preparing to launch an updated Avenger SUV. It will have refreshed front- and rear-end styling. Jeep will likely tweak the powertrains, which will remain largely unchanged. The updated Jeep Avenger is back with more teasers—this time in two forms. Ahead of its expected reveal toward the end of 2026, the facelift of one …
Over the past few years, some SUVs have moved away from their tall, boxy roots in favor of sleeker designs. Sloping rooflines, coupe-like rear ends, and tighter proportions have become the norm. What was once a body style meant to convey presence and strength has often ended up working against its own identity. That’s what …
The next Lamborghini Revuelto special version could be an SV. A camouflaged prototype was spied during a high-speed test at the Nordschleife. Aside from a fixed rear wing, the Revuelto had a redesigned front bumper. With Bugatti recently cutting ties with the Volkswagen Group, Lamborghini is now the only supercar manufacturer that remains part of …
Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger doesn’t rule out forced induction for the GT3. The naturally aspirated flat-six is living on borrowed time in Europe. America’s more relaxed emissions regulations will extend the 4.0-liter engine’s life. Naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in Europe, and it’s not necessarily because that’s what automakers wanted. The EU’s …
The seventh-generation Grandeur is getting a mid-cycle update. Aside from revised styling, it switches to Hyundai’s Pleos infotainment with a 17-inch touchscreen. The Hyundai Grandeur turns 40 this year. Having been around since 1986, Grandeur is one of the oldest nameplates in Hyundai’s portfolio. Nevertheless, it’s one of the company’s lesser-known products, partly because it’s …
Chrysler might put the Pacific Grizzly Peak concept into production. Internal support for the vehicle is growing. The concept debuted with a suspension lift, all-terrain tires, and a tweaked interior. Last summer, Chrysler introduced an overlander based on the Pacifica minivan. The brand called it the Grizzly Peak concept, which featured an …
Ford Racing has created a new, more powerful version of the Mustang Cobra Jet EV; the Cobra Jet 2200. The 2200 in the name refers to the 2,200-horsepower output. Ford set a quarter-mile time of 6.87 seconds, which is an EV record. Ford recently made news with some fresh track records. The fast times continue, …
Mitsubishi will recall over 100,000 Outlander SUVs. They could have liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail due to corrosion. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. Mitsubishi is recalling over 100,000 SUVs. The vehicle could have corroded liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. It …
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili says the ‘world is not ready everywhere’ for EVs. The upcoming Giulia and Stelvio will have EV and hybrid options. Quadrifoglio models will live on with electrification. Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and …
The Corvette ZR1X has set two new lap records. It has set record laps at Sonoma Raceway and NCM Motorsport Park. The ZR1X is a hybrid that makes 1,250 horsepower. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has set two more track records. While it may no longer be the American king of Nürburgring—that honor goes to …