Toyota has given the Alphard and Vellfire a few fresh updates in Japan. Most of the changes focus on the hybrid lineup and making the big luxury vans even more comfortable to ride in. The styling s
The Lotus Eletre never really took off the way the company probably hoped. Now Lotus seems to be changing direction with a plug-in hybrid version called the Eletre X, and honestly, this setup makes a
The Suzuki Landy has always been a bit of an oddball. Suzuki doesn’t really have its own minivan program, so the company basically borrows one from Toyota, changes a few details, and sends it ba
Mitsuoka continues to occupy one of the strangest and most charming corners of the car industry. While most automakers chase futuristic lighting signatures and aggressive aero, Mitsuoka is still happi
Toyota’s new ninth-generation Hilux has finally landed in Japan. By now, the redesigned body, updated cabin, and revised chassis are all familiar territory. What is new, though, is the surprisin
Lancia is suddenly moving faster than anyone expected. Less than a day after Stellantis confirmed a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta replacement, the company has now revealed the first official details and im
BYD is moving quickly with the Shark 6 in Australia. After previewing an expanded lineup, the company has now added two new versions of the plug-in hybrid pickup, giving buyers more choice. The big
A year ago, car executives sounded like tech CEOs in black turtlenecks. Every presentation was the same. Electric-only future. Bold transformation. Internal combustion? Ancient history. If yo
Buick’s transformation in China keeps getting more serious. What was once known mostly for soft sedans and comfortable crossovers is quickly turning into a full-blown EV and hybrid brand, and th
To non-car people, rally racing and circuit racing probably look like the same thing. Loud engines. Stickers everywhere. Drivers wearing fireproof pajamas while expensive machinery gets abused at