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News Roundup: Feb 9, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/rGmkUVkeo4g Nissan’s Body-on-Frame Play Nissan has confirmed that its upcoming body‑on‑frame strategy will extend beyond the revived Xterra to include a next‑generation Frontier, an Infiniti off‑road variant, and new versions of the Pathfinder and QX60, signaling a broad investment in rugged architectures. AutoPerspectives is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscri
Adam Bernard
Feb 103 min read


Genesis Heads Way Offroad
If you thought the offroad-oriented Genesis X Gran Equator concept from last year's New York Auto Show was perhaps a bit of a stretch for the brand, then this will come as an even bigger shock. Not entirely dissimilar to the Project Origine all-terrain hypercar that was recently announced, the X Skorpio is a more extreme counterpart to the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. With a tubular frame, an instrument cluster integrated into the steering wheel, las
Adam Bernard
Jan 281 min read


Quick Take: 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show
There has been plenty written lately about the future of auto shows, and what they mean—or don’t mean—to automakers and consumers in today’s frantic, online, instant-gratification-fueled world. I’m pleased to report that, while several automakers skipped this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, it was an altogether entertaining and educational experience. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the singular item outside the show’s control: the rain. THE SHOW ITSELF It was
Adam Bernard
Nov 27, 20255 min read


News Roundup: Nov 24, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/K4Aofl5Da1g?si=gIhIPK3E7ZFIhIzq Jeep Recon Goes Live The production version of Jeep’s electric offroad EV was revealed over three years after it was first shown to the public—and doesn’t appear to have changed, with sales starting early next year. It will launch with the high-end Moab variant at $65,000, with more affordable models to follow. Sales start in North America, with other markets to follow. It shares its STLA Large architecture
Adam Bernard
Nov 25, 20257 min read


Hyundai Investor 2025 Wrapup
Hyundai’s annual Investor Day brings significant news around product, technology, and powertrain… Retains 2030 global sales target of...
Adam Bernard
Sep 18, 20252 min read
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