Author: Jason Cooper
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Toyota Crown Sport Gets Left-Hand Drive, Raising U.S. Prospects
Toyota’s Crown Sport crossover is getting a left-hand-drive version for the first time, opening a potential path to markets beyond Japan. The model is set to go on sale in Taiwan, where preorders began in mid-September 2026. Although no U.S. launch has been announced, the change removes one obstacle to bringing the sporty crossover to…
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Best Luxury 3 Row SUVs 2026: 10 Models Worth Buying
The best luxury 3 row SUVs 2026 buyers can choose from offer far more than premium interiors and recognizable badges. They combine comfortable seating, useful cargo space, confident performance, and advanced technology in vehicles designed to handle everything from daily school runs to long-distance family trips. But there is one important detail shoppers should understand…
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Tesla Roadster Revealed With Rocket Thrusters, 2028 Target
Elon Musk has offered a closer look at the next-generation Tesla Roadster, unveiling ambitious performance claims, rocket-inspired thrusters and an unusual aerodynamic system as the electric sports car moves toward a targeted 2028 production date. First announced in 2017, the Roadster has spent nearly nine years awaiting its next major milestone, with shifting timelines and…
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All-Electric Chevrolet Corvette Is Inevitable, GM Engineer Says
A fully electric Chevrolet Corvette remains part of General Motors’ plans, despite the automaker’s shift away from its previous goal of selling exclusively electric vehicles by 2035. Tony Roma, GM’s executive chief engineer for Global Corvette and Performance Cars, says an all-electric version of the iconic sports car will eventually arrive, although the company has…
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Porsche Mission S Reveals Vision for a New Supercar Era
The Porsche Mission S offers a preview of the automaker’s future sports car design and plans for a new mid-engined supercar platform positioned above the iconic 911. Unveiled in New York, the vision model signals a broader shift in Porsche’s sports car strategy, combining familiar design elements with new ideas for future vehicles. Developed under…
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Audi Q7 Earns Perfect Euro NCAP Post-Crash Safety Score
Volvo has long been considered a benchmark for automotive safety, but Audi is making a strong case for itself with the Q7. The full-size luxury SUV has become the first vehicle to achieve a perfect 100% score for post-crash safety in Euro NCAP testing, highlighting its ability to protect occupants and help emergency responders after…
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Oilstainlab Plans a Six-Figure Electric Sports Car With a Manual
American hypercar startup Oilstainlab is developing a six-figure sports car that aims to combine electric power with a genuine manual transmission. Twin brothers Nikita and Ilya Bridan want to apply lessons learned from developing their HF-11 hypercar to a more affordable vehicle that could compete in the established sports car market while retaining its appeal…
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Recall Targets Software Issue
Toyota is recalling 30,978 vehicles over a software problem that could cause certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs to lose power or shut down unexpectedly. The issue involves the motor generator’s electronic control unit (ECU), which may fail to complete its initialization process correctly, potentially preventing the vehicle from operating normally at higher speeds. Toyota…
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Jeep Wrangler Switchback Brings a Bold Black, Gray and Green Look
Jeep is closing out its yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve special-edition Wrangler campaign with the Wrangler Switchback, a Rubicon X-based model that stands out through an unusual combination of black, gray and Gecko green. Rather than giving every SUV the same appearance, Jeep is mixing and matching body panels at the factory, creating a distinctive look…
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2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid Adds New X-Line EX Trim for Less
The 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid continues to offer a practical middle ground between compact two-row SUVs and larger three-row models, combining flexible passenger space, competitive pricing and strong fuel economy. Although Kia has raised prices slightly for the new model year, it has introduced a new X-Line EX trim that delivers tougher styling and standard…
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