Check out the video: https://youtu.be/qzlJLvT9O9Y Audi’s Surprise Supercar The Audi Nuvolari is envisioned as an unexpected new halo supercar for the brand, effectively reviving the spirit of the R8 with inspiration from the recent Concept C and a name that recalls both prewar racing legend Tazio Nuvolari and Audi’s 2003 concept heritage. Developed in just 14 months and timed to coincide with Audi’s first Formula 1 season, it would be powered by a 987-hp plug-in hybrid system

Two new concepts suggest "maybe"--but GM won't commit... I confess, I thought General Motors' new Advanced Design Pasadena Studio was already open, but apparently it wasn't "official" until just a few days ago. In their apparently unofficial capacity, they've been busy, having done one of three Corvette concepts last year, and now two new Hummer X concepts (an SUV and a pickup). These vehicles are smaller than the existing Hummer EVs, and showcase some intriguing features and

There’s no shortage of controversy – or opinions—surrounding Ferrari’s new EV. Things get more interesting when you compare and contrast what Ferrari did versus other brands’ strategies in the ultra-luxury EV space. First, I should say I don’t think the Luce is a complete disaster. It certainly has taken advantage of the EV powertrain – so, no need to package a giant hunk of internal combustion-related steel or aluminum – to come up with a more dramatic proportion. The claime

Stellantis’ $70 billion “FaSTLAne” plan for 2030 includes some intriguing new products, resurrecting several familiar nameplates from the 1970s and 1980s and expanding into new product segments… When PSA and FCA merged, many assumed that some of the underperforming brands would be kicked to the curb. But CEO Carlos Tavares surprised just about everyone by not only reviving Lancia (which by then was one aging minicar sold in a handful of countries) but keeping all the other br

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/_sU81lo-rug Ferrari Sees the Light Ferrari’s new Luce is the brand’s first electric car, and it arrives as a highly ambitious, highly controversial flagship that blends dramatic design, extreme performance, and experimental user experience. Styled inside and out by LoveFrom, the Jony Ive– and Marc Newson–led design firm, the Luce features an unusually cab-forward shape, a black passenger capsule wrapped in colored bodywork, aerodynamic fr

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/aCrHhPRgQh4 Lexus’ Flagship EV The Lexus TZ appears to follow the brand’s familiar luxury formula by taking a mainstream Toyota foundation and elevating it with sharper styling, a richer cabin, and a few notable new technologies. It enters the three-row luxury EV space with competitive range, distinctive design, and thoughtful comfort features such as upscale materials, ambient lighting, and available ottomans, though its performance and

We’re a little over three weeks from Stellantis’ 2026 Investor Day, which promises to answer quite a few questions (like, “What’s the future of Chrysler?”). While we wait, Reuters has talked to multiple sources indicating Stellantis has selected four core “brands that matter” to received a “material increase” to their funding. The lucky four are Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Peugeot; the rest would become regional (or national) brands, and “build models using technology from the four

Now that VW’s ID.Polo is officially out, I find myself... bored. Maybe it’s because we’ve been hearing about an affordable VW EV for quite a while, and we saw the nearly-identical-looking concept four years ago. I do agree the ID.Polo is handsome and well-proportioned, and I welcome the return of physical controls. It appears to offer a suitably diverse range of powertrain options with respectable (though not class-leading) performance. But, to quote Peggy Lee, “Is that all t

Since the original ES, the formula for front-wheel-drive Lexus products has been rather straightforward: take a Toyota product, reskin it with a bolder look, upgrade the interior, add some new tech, and tweak the powertrain. And because that strategy has largely worked, it’s happened again with the Lexus TZ. While Toyota’s new EV-only Highlander will be sold alongside the ICE-powered Grand Highlander, the TZ will be sold alongside the ICE-powered TX, and target the small grou

The Honda 0 Series Saloon and SUV We’ve seen a number of automakers cancelling (or delaying) EV programs lately, but it’s usually accompanies by increased investment on the ICE side of the business. For instance, Porsche cancelled the EV variant of its upcoming K1 fullsize SUV, but a Macan-sized ICE SUV is due to re-enter the portfolio in a couple of years. Similarly, Nissan cancelled its two planned US-built SUV EVs but is bringing back the Xterra and developing a new body-o

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/1WAdQvZkjBw Three For the Road Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 is a small, sporty Europe-focused EV that borrows its 400V underpinnings from the Kia EV3/EV2 but adds distinctive “Art of Steel” styling cues, strong aero for its size, and a wide range of color and wheel choices. Performance is modest (roughly 9–10 seconds to 100 km/h), but the projected EV range is competitive depending on battery, and the feature list is rich with advanced driver assist

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/Hd8pQKypr6I Smart Returns to its Roots Smart’s Concept #2 previews the next chapter for the storied city-car brand that began with Swatch’s early-1990s ambitions and reached production with the ForTwo in 1997. Built on a new Electric Compact Architecture, the #2 goes fully electric and targets roughly 186 miles of range (likely on China’s CLTC cycle), a major step up versus the outgoing model. Visually it stays close to the ForTwo’s compa

With the launch of the new electric C-Class, it appears Mercedes has finally put their EQ sub-brand to rest. Initially used on vehicle names (e.g., EQA, EQB, EQC...), and then relegated to a verbose suffix (e.g., "Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology"), the press release for the electric C doesn't contain "EQ" at all. What Mercedes has told us is that the electric C is essentially an electric GLC with a lower and sleeker profile, less mass, better aero, and better performanc

In a world that's gone SUV-crazy, the Ioniq 3 is a fashionably-styled five-door compact coupe. Rather than wait until the Beijing Motor Show, Hyundai unveiled the Ioniq 3 during (appropriately enough) Milan Design Week. Although it shares its 400V platform with the recently unveiled Kia EV3 and EV2, this is a sportier entry that picks up some flavor from the recently discontinued Veloster. The "Art of Steel" inspired exterior includes four centrally mounted lights up front an

Just as the JLR/Chery JV is taking the Freelander nameplate and building it into a brand, VW Group deployed this strategy seven years ago. The Jetta compact sedan had a strong following in China, and VW Group decided to leverage it to create a new brand targeting young, first-time buyers. The first Jettas were (of course) the original Jetta sedan, followed by several rebadged SEAT SUVs. Now, at this year's Beijing Motor Show, Jetta is being reinvented as a largely NEV (PHEV,

IMAGE: GEMINI The latest buzz about the future of GM’s electric trucks – and the imminent launch of the T1-2 next-generation Sierra and Silverado ICE models – raises some questions about where GM is going in this lucrative product segment. Let’s start with the electric side of the equation. When the Silverado EV (off the new BT1 platform) was launched, the Ford F-150 Lightning was already on the market. While the Chevy, on a dedicated EV skateboard platform, was arguably a be

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/9B1QouuYUUQ Project Nightingale Project Nightingale is Rolls-Royce’s next step in turning bespoke into a bigger profit engine, building on the success of ultra-low-volume coachbuilt cars like Boat Tail and Droptail and backed by a $407 million Goodwood expansion to grow “Bespoke and Coachbuild” capacity. Due around 2028, the enormous two-seat convertible (Phantom-sized) will be the brand’s first electric coachbuilt model, leveraging Spect

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/pkgnrqxbMds Welcome to Ioniq Universe The Hyundai Venus is a wedge-shaped sedan concept that previews the future of Hyundai’s Ioniq sub-brand in China, debuting alongside the broader “Ioniq Universe” at the Beijing Motor Show. More angular than the Ioniq 6 and visually reminiscent of Honda’s 0 Series Saloon, Venus features a lightweight, frame-structured roof, a transparent rear spoiler, and a highly driver-focused interior. Inside, a wra

Remember when Kia products caused people to point and laugh? They are now long past that point, with an enviable reputation in design, quality, and innovation (and are the 8th largest global brand). This year’s Investor Day showcased a future road map with several intriguing new surprises (and confirmation of some assumptions): 2030 targets of 4.31M units (+23% vs 2026 targets) and 4.5% market share (+0.7 points). These factor in assumptions that EVs will account for 29% of g

When I first saw the new Outback at last year’s New York auto show, I was not impressed. You may recall the original Outback was technically the Legacy Outback--a beefed up wagon variant of the mainstream Legacy sedan. As the years progressed, it lost the “Legacy” tag and slowly became more proficient offroad. With the latest variant, it appears Subaru has thrown out the baby with the bathwater. Q1 sales are down a staggering 31% --and this is for a new “SUV” in an SUV-crazy