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Nissan's Body-on-Frame Gamble
A POSSIBLE 2028 NISSAN XTERRA [IMAGE: AVARVARII] Is this the answer to a question nobody asked? And no, I’m not talking about a new Xterra — I know that’s got a cult following, and America’s current obsession with off-roading (and vehicles that just look plain off-roadworthy) will likely last at least a couple more years. I'm not talking about the next Frontier, either. That's a mainstay of the Nissan portfolio, even if volumes get nowhere near the Tacoma's. An "Infiniti var
Adam Bernard
Feb 52 min read


News Roundup: Jan 26, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/__voxIzxGiA Volvo’s Next-Gen EV The Volvo EX60 debuts on Volvo’s new SPA3 platform, featuring advanced 800V architecture, cell-to-body construction for improved energy density and efficiency, and megacasting for reduced material waste and cost. It boasts a strong environmental focus with 27% recycled content and a 37% lower CO2 footprint. Performance highlights include a 400-mile EV range for the AWD model, rapid charging capabilities (up
Adam Bernard
Jan 273 min read


News Roundup: Jan 19, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/uwlOUMrMXu0 Kia Goes Small The KIA EV2 is a compact electric vehicle that builds on the platform and design cues of the larger EV3, offering a smaller footprint than the outgoing Soul EV and launching in Europe at under €30,000. Notable features include flush doorhandles, a rising beltline, up to 19-inch wheels, and low-mounted taillamps for easier rear access. Powered by the front-wheel-drive EGMP-derived platform, it offers battery opti
Adam Bernard
Jan 204 min read


Toyota's New 'Baby' Land Cruiser Isn't What You Were Hoping For...
photos: Toyota Just in time for the Land Cruiser BJ’s 75th anniversary, Toyota will launch the long-rumored Land Cruiser FJ--a spiritual successor to the Tacoma-based FJ Cruiser--next year. WHAT IS IT? Although there had been some speculation (fueled by the electric Compact Cruiser concept shown in 2022) that this new product might be an electrified BFI entry, that’s definitely not the case. Underneath is Toyota’s 21-year-old IMV body-on-frame platform that was originally de
Adam Bernard
Oct 21, 20252 min read


News Roundup: Sept 17, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/tIGIUlPeu2M Although I was fortunate to attend IAA in Munich two years ago, this year I watched all...
Adam Bernard
Sep 18, 20251 min read


It's a Bronco, Jim—But Not As We Know It!*
Ford Bronco New Energy (photo: Ford) Frankly, I don't think anyone saw this coming. At first glance, it looks like a Bronco Sport, but...
Adam Bernard
Jul 16, 20251 min read


News Roundup: July 14, 2025
See the video here: https://youtu.be/fNFGQyN2FkM Bentley's New Electric Concept Bentley's made no secret of the fact that they are...
Adam Bernard
Jul 15, 20254 min read
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