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First Drive: 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

First Drive: 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

by | May 21, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

There was a time when the little Miata defined the Mazda brand. Though the roadster remains a much beloved part of the Mazda portfolio, the new CX-70 is much closer to what the automaker is all about these days. New for 2025, it’s the two-row sibling of the Mazda CX-90 that made its debut a year ago. Like that three-row crossover, it’s well equipped and well appointed. And it offers some intriguing powertrain options, including the plug-in hybrid I had the chance to drive during a couple days behind the wheel in Palm Springs earlier this month.

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: From Concept to Rolling Hydrogen-Powered Testbed

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: From Concept to Rolling Hydrogen-Powered Testbed

by | May 10, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Originally introduced in pure concept form at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, French automaker Alpine apparently has some serious plans for the Alpenglow hypercar. A running version, dubbed the Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is set to take to the track for the 6-hour Spa-Francochamps endurance race this weekend. What stands out is not just the exotic design and impressive performance but the fact that the Hy4 uses a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine.

Cadillac Likely Won’t Be All-Electric by 2030

Cadillac Likely Won’t Be All-Electric by 2030

by | May 1, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Cadillac has backed away from its plan to offer “an all-electric portfolio by 2030,” the luxury brand’s global boss acknowledged Wednesday. While that could yet happen, said General Motors Vice President John Roth, Caddy is likely to continue offering vehicles using internal combustion engines well into the next decade.

BMW Bringing Product Blitz in Bid to Lock Luxury Market Leadership

BMW Bringing Product Blitz in Bid to Lock Luxury Market Leadership

by | Apr 15, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

It was a good year for BMW, the automaker gaining traction in most global markets while setting an all-time record in the U.S. To keep the momentum going, the automaker is planning a product blitz that will see nearly 40 new models come to market over the next half-decade, including an assortment of battery-electric vehicles, EVs already generating about 13% of the Bavarian automakers U.S. sales.

Genesis Goes to Extremes with New GV60 Magma Performance SUV and Neolun Flagship Concept

Genesis Goes to Extremes with New GV60 Magma Performance SUV and Neolun Flagship Concept

by | Mar 26, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Genesis intends to put more emotion into its brand, as it set out to prove during a Monday evening news event ahead of the New York International Auto Show. The Korean luxury brand confirmed plans to launch an all-new line-up of performance models starting with the GV60 Magma, a version of its compact all-electric SUV. Separately, Genesis also unveiled the Neolun Concept, an all but ready-for-production SUV flagship.

BMW Bringing Product Blitz in Bid to Lock Luxury Market Leadership

All-New BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Reveals the Future of BMW’s SAV Line-Up

by | Mar 21, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

There are some big changes in the works at BMW and the Bavarian automaker has is offering a clear sign of what’s coming in the form of the all-electric BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. It marks the first time we’re seeing what future versions of the company’s Sport Activity Vehicle line-up will look like.

EVs Are Getting Better but Public Charging is Getting Worse

EVs Are Getting Better but Public Charging is Getting Worse

by | Feb 29, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

While the rate of growth may be slowing, EV sales hit a record 1 million last year as more and more Americans find them to be acceptable alternatives to conventional, gas-powered vehicles. But “charging anxiety” has become one of the key factors slowing EV growth, according to industry analysts. And a new J.D. Power study concludes that “Public charging isn’t just bad, it’s getting worse.” That said, most owners are ready to buy another EV when it’s time to trade in, especially those with the top-ranked BMW i4.

“Electrified” Vehicles Dominate Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Car Picks

“Electrified” Vehicles Dominate Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Car Picks

by | Feb 27, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

They may still represent only a small share of the new car market but electrified vehicles are becoming increasing desirable, according to Consumer Reports. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric models make up seven of the models in the non-profit publication’s 2024 10 Top Cars list. For the first time, that includes a Tesla product, the Model Y, thanks to the automaker’s increasingly ubiquitous Supercharger network. Meanwhile, BMW and Subaru topped the CR Brand Report Card rankings.