Author: Jason Cooper
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Ford Ranger Crosspower Trademark Hints at New Variant
Ford’s new Ranger Crosspower trademark filing has raised questions about what the automaker may have planned for its midsize pickup. Filed in New Zealand and discovered by Carmoses, the application covers gas and electric vehicles as well as pickup trucks, SUVs, vans and their structural parts. Ford has also filed for the standalone Crosspower trademark…
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Texas Fraudster Sentenced After Building 90-Car Exotic Fleet
Clayton Lloyd Iley, a 41-year-old businessman from Stephenville, Texas, has been sentenced to 160 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The case involved a financial scheme that authorities said funded a collection of more than 90 exotic and collector vehicles. U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman handed…
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2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer Z71 Brings New Safety and Style
General Motors has announced major updates for the 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer and Trax, including the debut of the 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer Z71 and a streamlined trim lineup for the Trax. Chevrolet says the two models are having their best sales year ever, contributing to more than 250,000 vehicle deliveries year-to-date through the third quarter of…
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New Jaguar Electric Car: 2026 Type 01 Has 1,030 HP
The new Jaguar electric car is not simply another battery-powered luxury vehicle. The 2026 Jaguar Type 01 is the first production model of a new Jaguar era, combining a dramatic four-door grand-tourer shape with a tri-motor electric powertrain capable of producing up to 1,030 PS. Unveiled in New York, the Type 01 is Jaguar’s most…
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GM Full-Size SUVs Still Get 17 MPG After 17 Years
General Motors’ full-size gasoline-powered SUVs are delivering the same 17 mpg combined fuel-economy rating they achieved in 2010, despite 17 years of engineering advances and increasingly strict emissions laws. The figure applies to the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon when equipped with the 5.3-liter V8. While GM’s pickups improved from 18 to 20…
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Lucid Cosmos Spy Shots Reveal Delayed Tesla Model Y Rival
New spy shots show that Lucid’s delayed Cosmos electric crossover is still being developed, offering a closer look at the Tesla Model Y rival as the automaker works toward a launch in the second half of 2027 at the earliest. The Cosmos was spotted by Reddit user u/always_trolled on Highway 101 between Gilroy and San…
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2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Leads Momentum 2030 Plan
The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback will become the first major model introduced under Mitsubishi’s “Momentum 2030” plan as the automaker works to regain a stronger foothold in the North American market. The all-new electric crossover/SUV is scheduled to launch sometime in October, with an approved starting price of $37,745, excluding destination fees. 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse…
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Ford Maverick Owners Report Trucks Starting on Their Own
Some Ford Maverick owners say their trucks have started on their own without any prompt from them, raising questions about what could be behind the unexpected behavior. The reports involve the Maverick’s remote-start systems, including FordPass and the key fob, as well as possible explanations related to its hybrid system. Ford Maverick Owners Report Unexpected…
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Porsche Hypercar Mission S Could Debut by October 15, 2026
Porsche is preparing to reveal its next-generation Porsche hypercar, reportedly known as the Mission S, with the concept expected to be unveiled by October 15, 2026. The model is expected to follow the 918 Spyder as the brand’s hypercar for the 2020s, although key details about its powertrain and production name remain unresolved. Porsche’s Decades…
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New Car Releases 2026: 10 Best Models Worth Waiting For
The new car releases 2026 market is shaping up to be less about choosing between gasoline and electric power and more about finding the right balance between efficiency, price, practicality and technology. That makes 2026 an unusually important year for American car shoppers. Automakers are rolling out redesigned SUVs, expanding hybrid options, introducing new electric…
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