Sam Miller-Christiansen
BMW adopts NACS charging standard in the US and Canada
BMW Group has become the latest automaker to announce their adoption of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug for future BEVs in the US and Canada. All three BMW Group brands, which include MINI, BMW, and Rolls-Royce, will adopt the NACS and move away from the current Combined Charging System (CCS) standard beginning in 2025. BMW Group currently offers six...
Toyota previews FT-Se and FT-3e EV concepts
Toyota has released images of two newly announced EV concept cars set to debut at the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Beginning with the Toyota FT-Se concept, a high-performance EV sports car, we find what looks to be a low-slung, swoopy coupe that, dare we say, MIGHT have a little bit of Toyota MR-2 in its design—presented in a...
2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Limited Edition to be auctioned for charity
Longo Toyota, the largest Toyota dealership in the world, will auction off a 2023 GR Corolla MORIZO Limited Edition for charity. The 2023 GR Corolla MORIZO Limited Edition is based on the Corolla GR, which debuted in 2022. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing developed the MORIZO Special Edition, which features unique specs and design, including a stiffened chassis, forged wheels, and the...
2024 Lexus IS brings F Sport to all
In a world where sedans seem to be shrinking away, Lexus is bucking the trend by expanding its IS range with additional trims for 2024. 2024 Lexus IS 300 buyers can now option F SPORT Design or F SPORT packages previously reserved for the IS 350 only. The 2024 IS 300 F SPORT Design package is all about the look,...
All-new 2024 BMW X2 unveiled
BMW has unveiled the all-new 2024 BMW X2, the second generation of the company's smallest Sports Activity Coupe. As a BMW SAC (Sports Activity Coupe), the all-new 2024 BMW X2 continues the tradition of pushing the design envelope featuring a more steeply raked windshield, higher beltline, and smaller greenhouse, giving the vehicle a more coupe-like styling than its X1 counterpart....
2024 Toyota Prius stays stunning, brings slight price bump
All-new for 2023, the 2024 Toyota Prius will enter its second model year with a single change: its price. While equipment levels will remain the same, all models of the 2024 Toyota Prius will see a reasonable $200 price increase across the board. 2024 Toyota Prius pricing - LE, FWD - $27,650LE, AWD - $29,050XLE, FWD - $31,095XLE, AWD - $32,495Limited,...
The Nissan Hyper Adventure concept keeps it wild
Nissan's latest concept for the Japan Mobility Show blends radical design with sustainability. The Nissan Hyper Adventure concept aims to capture the eco-conscious explorer's imagination by attempting to be a Swiss Army Knife sort of vehicle capable of accommodating the multiple demands of an active lifestyle. Outside, the Nissan Hyper Adventure concept features expressive knife edge creases and distinct, repeating diagonal...
Full 2024 Kia EV9 EV pricing revealed
Kia has announced full pricing details for the 2024 Kia EV9 EV SUV. It seems like just yesterday, Kia announced the starting price for their upcoming 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV, and today, Kia has taken the wraps off the entire lineup's starting MSRPs. 2024 Kia EV9 pricing - EV9 Light RWD - $54,900EV9 Light Long Range RWD - $59,200EV9 Wind e-AWD...
2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia & Stelvio Quadrifoglio Carbon Editions
Hot on the heels of a recent refresh, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Carbon Edition and 2024 Stelvio Quadrifoglio Carbon Edition bring a host of distinctly carbon fiber-y upgrades. Fittingly, exterior updates will include carbon fiber grille, mirror caps, and side sills. Additional upgrades will consist of gold brake calipers, black badging, and unique front and rear facias featuring...
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets new lights and new differential
Mazda's evergreen roadster soldiers into 2024 with visual and performance tweaks. Fans of the current Mazda MX-5 Miata's styling will be happy to find very little change to the vehicle's exterior. All exterior lamps have been upgraded to LED lighting technology, bringing a slightly sharper taillight design with them. New 16- and 17-inch wheel designs will be joined by a...
