Meet RAD: The Rivian Adventure Department
RAD stands for Rivian Adventure Department. The team is comprised of Rivian designers, engineers, and adventure enthusiasts. RAD is a skunkworks division tasked with pushing the limits of what Rivian…
Is It Struggling In China?
After an ‘overwhelming’ response, AUDI is struggling in China. The company is slashing prices for its E5 Sportback. A second SUV is scheduled to go on sale later this year.…
The Mercedes ‘Baby’ G-Class Might Look Something Like This
Mercedes may launch a compact ‘baby’ G-Class SUV around 2027. This exclusive rendering by Motor1 imagines what the SUV could look like. Likely hybrid or plug-in powertrains; fully electric uncertain.…
Japan’s Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Can Power Your Home For A Week
The Japanese RAV4 PHEV adds an ‘HV power supply’ mode (V2H/V2L). It can power a typical home for up to 6.5 days at 400W usage. Uses a 100V outlet, offering…
Nissan Rogue Recalled For Engine Issues: 642,000 Affected
Two separate recalls affect 642,698 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs. Both recalls involve the model’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engines. Some of the vehicles were involved in a previous recall. Nissan…
One Family Rallied Their Porsche 911 Dakar 2,200 Miles Across Brazil
The Piotto Vogts have completed the Rally dos Sertões multiple times. This event covers nearly 2,200 miles of Brazilian wilderness. The 911 Dakar was the first Porsche to ever participate…
Polestar Is Finally Giving People What They Want: Buttons
With new regulations taking effect overseas and customers still fed up with screens, automakers are finally starting to dial back the touchscreen overload. Even Polestar—a brand that launched with nearly…
Polestar Teases ‘Largest Model Offensive In History’ But The Halo Car Is Delayed
A new Polestar 4 version arrives later this year. The next-generation Polestar 2 is launching in early 2027. The compact Polestar 7 debuts in 2028. The Polestar 6 roadster will…
Subaru Is Asking Customers If They Want A Manual SUV
Subaru sent out an internal survey asking customers if they’d want a manual SUV. A second survey asks if customers would want a manual Outback Wilderness specifically. The last manual-transmission…
Mazda Explains Why The CX-5 Ditches The Controller Knob For A Touchscreen
Mazda has a new infotainment system that ditches the commander knob it launched over a decade ago for a massive touchscreen instead. At the time, Mazda Connect was the company’s…