Stellantis believes there’s a market in Europe for something between a compact crossover and a midsize truck. To fill that niche, one we honestly didn’t realize existed, the Ram Rampage is heading to the continent. Designed and built in Brazil, the unibody pickup will be offered in the off-road-focused Rebel trim and the street-oriented R/T. … Read more
Trucks don’t follow the typical 6–7-year life cycle of cars and SUVs, as they tend to stick around longer. However, even by pickup standards, you could argue that the Hilux has overstayed its welcome. It’s been through several facelifts, but the fact remains that it’s largely the same vehicle launched a decade ago. Thankfully, Toyota … Read more
In the first half of this decade, there was a race to set a cutoff date for the ol’ combustion engine. Volvo claimed an early lead, announcing in early 2021 that it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But like many other automakers, it has since backtracked on that ambitious EV … Read more
The 2025 Japan Mobility Show has opened the floodgates to all sorts of concept cars, including a wacky six-wheel Lexus LS minivan. Domestic automaker Mitsubishi is also in attendance at the Tokyo event, showcasing a concept with a made-up name: “Elevance.” It’s already sparking speculation about whether it previews a future SUV, possibly the return … Read more
We’ve been mourning the 718’s demise this month, but another Porsche is also nearing the end of the line. Less thrilling but far more crucial to a battered balance sheet, the first-generation Macan is not long for this world. It’s had a solid run: 12 years of production so far, with around one million units … Read more
Ford F-150 Lightning production will remain paused for the foreseeable future. After the devastating fire at Novelis’s aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, the automaker will shift its production priorities, increasing gas and hybrid F-Series output in the first quarter of 2026. The automaker plans to build more than 50,000 additional trucks next year … Read more
General Motors says it’s trying to create “the car of the future.” It’s powered by software that’s continually updated, full of advanced features, and increasingly autonomous. But given recent trends in the United States and beyond, it’s clear that some of those cars of the future will still run on gasoline. As much of the … Read more
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: A car company plans to replace its beloved sports car with an EV, only to reconsider following a market slowdown. Porsche tried it with the 718 Boxster and Cayman. Now, Alpine may be following suit. The successor to the iconic A110 sports car, originally slated to be electric … Read more
Ferrari has been making headlines in recent days after Maranello revealed preliminary technical specifications for “Elettrica,” its first foray into the EV segment. But that doesn’t mean the Prancing Horse is signaling the gradual demise of the combustion engine. Quite the opposite: it’s doubling down on ICE. In 2022, Ferrari projected that only 20 percent … Read more
Ahead of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, it seems domestic automakers have agreed not to steal each other’s spotlight during the teaser campaign. On Monday, Toyota previewed an electric Corolla and a Century Coupe. Yesterday, Mazda gave us a glimpse of a swoopy four-door concept. Today, it’s Subaru’s turn to share shadowy images of a … Read more