McLaren has been teasing the idea of a performance SUV for several years, but now it may finally become a reality. According to a new report, the British supercar manufacturer’s first high-riding performance vehicle is set to debut in 2028, complete with a hybrid V-8 powertrain. The report, published by Automotive News, cites details from … Read more
Dodge is so back. Following a brief push toward electrification under former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the American automaker is shifting gears once again. Dodge has scaled back its EV ambitions and is now looking to return to its roots with gas-powered performance cars—which could include a long-rumored V-8 muscle car. A new report from … Read more
Acura is pulling the plug on its first electric vehicle. Just after announcing the end of the Acura TLX sedan, the automaker has confirmed it has also ended production of the Acura ZDX electric SUV. The news was first reported by Car Dealership Guy, who shared details from an internal memo. The document explained that … Read more
When a car manufacturer’s media site posts four back-to-back press releases titled “statement on cyber incident,” you can imagine things are pretty serious. Jaguar Land Rover was the victim of a cyber attack on August 31, which forced a production halt. The Tata-owned automotive conglomerate hasn’t built cars for two weeks, and the stoppage will … Read more
For 10 years, Toyota has made the Lexus ES in Kentucky. But as Americans move away from sedans, and as Toyota needs to produce more EVs in the States to avoid tariffs, the company is shifting ES production away from Kentucky in favor of two new electric SUVs based on some of its most beloved … Read more
After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long. According to a new report from Autocar, Ford does have plans to revive the Focus nameplate. And … Read more
Porsche is scrambling. Going fully electric with the Macan was a bold decision that came at the wrong time, as luxury EV demand faltered in the US and Europe, and Porsche sales essentially collapsed in China. Porsche won’t revive the gas-powered Macan, sadly, but the company is making a successor—and it’s trying to do so cheaply … Read more
BMW’s Neue Klasse era officially kicks off next month with the debut of the iX3. Soon, every BMW will look like and have similar features to the automaker’s bold new electric SUV— including performance cars. Thankfully, though, most of them should retain their iconic names. A post on the Bimmerpost forum by the user ynguldyn … Read more