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The fine folks at Toyota are pivoting the humble compact crossover into something a little more rugged, a lot more fun. Meet the 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid Nasu Edition, a concept vehicle built for the 2025 SEMA show, for those who think a daily driver can double as an adventure rig. Outdoor Trail Meets City Crossover Toyota The story starts in Japan’s scenic Mt. Nasu region—apparently known for hot springs and hiking trails—serving as the inspiration for this off-road-leaning twist. The name “Nasu” even carries the Japanese verb meaning “to achieve.” So you’ll get a lifted suspension ride, adventure styling,…

Michelin creates a unique tire for Hispano Suiza’s unique hypercar. The Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera is not only one of the most captivating electric hypercars currently on the market, but also the culmination of over a century of history for the legendary Hispano Suiza marque and a celebration of its 120th anniversary. With 1,114 horsepower on tap, and a 2.6-second 0-60 time, the Carmen Sagrera is in an ultra-exclusive league of hypercars that demand engineering solutions unlike most other vehicles on the road, and that especially goes for its tires. The Carmen Sagrera combines Hispano Suiza’s rich and long history…

Performance sub-brands are often profitable and valuable properties within a manufacturer’s portfolio. Badges that bestow a vehicle with extra special-ness and desirability. Because of this, car companies often don’t let these brands wither and die, instead using them regularly to give car lines a halo effect and make vehicles that keep enthusiasts coming back to a brand. Interestingly, Ford seems to have no interest in doing any of this, as we’ve watched them disregard the ST badge, two letters that used to guarantee a fun driving experience. Now, there’s just two STs left, one for America and one for Europe,…

Glasswing butterflies go through the typical butterfly stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. The lifecycle begins when the mated female lays her eggs on plants of the nightshade family (genus Cestrum). These plants, part of the toxic nightshade family, supply a chemical defense that carries through the butterfly’s later life stages. Both the caterpillar and the adult butterfly benefit from these toxins. The larvae are extremely reflective and have green bodies with bright purple and red stripes. They feed on host plants and store chemical extracts that make them distasteful to predators. During pupation, a silk pad anchors the…

The electric Chevy Equinox is America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla. Cadillac is now leading the luxury segment, but GM said its aggressive EV expansion is over as it shifts back to ICE vehicles. Chevy, Cadillac drive GM EV sales growth in Q3 GM’s electric vehicle sales are growing faster than those of any major OEM in the US. In the third quarter, Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC sold nearly 67,000 EVs, more than doubling from Q3 2024. Combined, GM accounted for 16.5% of all EV sales in the US in Q3. Although it’s outpacing the industry, GM is pulling back…

Front-seat space and comfort are great, but legroom in the back is tighter than in some rivals. Boot space is good, though, at 542 litres (1,610 litres with the seats down). Running costsAll GV70s come with a five-year care plan that includes all servicing (up to 50,000 miles), roadside recovery, free software updates (including mapping) and a courtesy car during servicing. The service interval for GV70s is two years or 20,000 miles, apart from petrol cars, which cut this to one year or 9,000 miles; only diesel versions have a cambelt, which needs to be inspected every 80,000 miles and…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Cadillac F1 Team test driver Colton Herta will be racing with the respected Hitech Formula 2 come 2026, which should give him the experience and confidence necessary to compete on the global stage for the coming years. This move will immerse him in the European single-seater scene like never before, which is essential if he wants to race in Formula 1 eventually. Respect where respect is due. Herta is leaving a somewhat comfortable position in IndyCar to…

China’s Chery Automobile is the latest to enter the solid-state battery race. The company claims to have developed a battery that can deliver more than double the driving range of today’s EVs. It plans to commercialize the technology in 2027, but it may remain elusive in North America. Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile claims to have developed a new type of solid-state battery technology that can more than double the driving range of electric vehicles, while also being incredibly safe under harsh conditions. But China’s new export controls mean this cutting-edge technology may never arrive in North America. Chery is China’s…

I like to think I’m pretty good at spotting AI slop. However, as artificial intelligence tools evolve at an alarming pace, I’ll admit it’s getting harder to tell the difference. In fact, I almost fell for this supposed teaser of Mazda’s upcoming debut at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. It closely resembles the official rendering released a few days ago, right down to the “You’ll want a closer look” caption. As much as I wish it were real, the truth is we’re looking at an obvious fake. Despite the initial similarities, there’s a simple way to spot the discrepancy between…

Automotive Big moves out of Toyota headquarters. The company is officially spinning Century into a standalone flagship brand that sits above Lexus, turning a long running insider secret into a formal hierarchy shift. If you have followed Toyota’s history, the decision makes narrative sense. While Lexus has worn the global luxury crown since 1989, the Century sedan has quietly chauffeured Japan’s power brokers since 1967 and more recently added an SUV to the family. Now Century becomes the halo, and Lexus gets room to take bigger creative risks. Chairman Akio Toyoda framed the move as a clarification and…