Author: Jason Cooper

Acura is preparing to unveil one of its most dramatic concept cars yet, and the NEXERA Vision could offer an important glimpse into the brand’s future design direction. Making its global debut August 14 at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week in California, the concept combines exotic proportions, advanced lighting technology and…

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Genesis is expanding the GV80 lineup with a new hybrid powertrain designed to address one of the luxury SUV’s biggest gaps: efficiency. The new system combines a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with two electric motors, delivering nearly as much power as the GV80’s V6 while adding a more efficient and refined driving experience. Genesis GV80 Hybrid…

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The Porsche 911 has long been one of the rare sports cars capable of resisting the steep depreciation that affects most vehicles. New data from iSeeCars shows just how valuable the iconic sports car has become, while also revealing an important shift: the latest 992-generation 911 is finally beginning to depreciate more normally. A Three-Year-Old…

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Porsche is giving driving enthusiasts another reason to celebrate. The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S will once again be available with a six-speed manual transmission, responding to what the automaker describes as “overwhelming customer demand.” The new Carrera S with the MT Package fills an important gap in the 911 lineup. Until now, buyers wanting…

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Rivian is giving its R1S SUV and R1T pickup a substantial update for the 2027 model year, adding customer-requested features, new interior choices, additional wheel and tire options, and a simpler trim structure. The changes also bring a modest price reduction after Rivian raised the effective entry price of the R1 lineup for the 2026…

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Nissan is expanding its Rock Creek lineup with its smallest adventure-focused model yet. The new 2027 Nissan Kicks Rock Creek adds rugged styling, standard all-wheel drive and dedicated off-road features to the subcompact crossover, giving buyers a more adventurous alternative in a segment with limited off-road competition. Nissan Expands the Rock Creek Lineup Nissan introduced…

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Range Rover is preparing to move beyond its traditional SUV formula with the new Range Rover GT, a model designed to bring grand-touring performance and long-distance comfort to the luxury brand’s lineup. Positioned alongside the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar and Evoque, the GT takes a dramatically different approach. Its low roofline, elongated body…

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Automakers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and advanced computing to accelerate vehicle development, but Ford is taking a different approach to one of the industry’s most important priorities: long-term reliability. Charles Poon, Ford’s vice president of Vehicle Hardware Engineering, believes vehicle quality ultimately comes down to how reliably its powertrain performs over many years.…

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German automakers are facing mounting pressure in China as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen struggle to keep pace with rapidly evolving domestic competitors. At the same time, BMW is leaning into lifestyle partnerships such as its latest collaboration with fashion brand Kith, highlighting a broader effort to strengthen the appeal of its products beyond traditional automotive…

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Rolls-Royce has built a reputation for creating highly personalized cars that serve as rolling showcases for artists, designers and distinctive themes. Its latest one-off creation takes that approach in a dramatically different direction, bringing street art and space-inspired imagery to the Black Badge Cullinan through a collaboration with artist Cyril Kongo. Inside Cyril Kongo’s “Kongo-Verse”…

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