News

Lincoln

Lincoln Continental axed: Production ends 2020, will continue on in China

by Joshua Thompson

Just four years after being revived, the Lincoln Continental is once again a dead car driving. Production of the car in the US will stop at the end of 2020.

Nissan

2021 Nissan Rogue: Edgier SUV with more tech, better interior

by Joshua Thompson

It’s still sorta bland, but the new Nissan Rogue (X-Trail outside of North America) has a new platform (shared with Renault), more tech and a better cabin.

Kia

2020 Kia Picanto facelift: New I3 engines, automated manual option

by Joshua Thompson

The 2020 Kia Picanto facelift has new bumpers, grille, headlights and taillights, an optional fake SUV styling pack, and new drivetrain options.

Buick

2021 Buick Envision: Boring duckling turned into beautiful swan

by Joshua Thompson

The 2021 Buick Envision has a new platform and a new body. The first generation’s styling was boring, dull and insipid, but the new one is almost beautiful.

Green

2020 BMW X2 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid is sporty & green

by Joshua Thompson

The 2020 BMW X2 xDrive25e has good power (162kW / 217hp), good performance (0-100km/h in 6.8s), and an EV range of 53km (33mi).

BMW

2020 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo facelift: 48V mild hybrid standard

by Joshua Thompson

The BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo is stil the answer to a question no one asked, but it looks a little better with simpler bumpers and squarer headlamps.

Toyota

2021 Toyota Sienna: A hybrid only family bullet train

by Joshua Thompson

The 2021 Toyota Sienna uses the TNGA-K platform of the Camry and Avalon, and goes hybrid only with a 2.5L I4 hybrid replacing the 3.5L… Read More »oh hi

Lexus

2020 Lexus GS Eternal Touring marks production end in August

by Joshua Thompson

The Lexus GS is going away, but the company says it is committed to grand touring, although not with a RWD/AWD sedan around the size of a BMW 5-Series.

Lexus