Domagoj Dukec, head of BMW design, recently assured us the BMW 4 Series coupe’s tall and narrow grille will not serve as the new face of all upcoming BMW models. Still, Dukec noted that BMW has no immediate plans to ditch the 4’s massive maw, either. In fact, it’s dueRead More →
We’ve always liked the plucky Subaru Crosstrek. The lifted, all-wheel-drive hatchback a great mix of utility, off-roadability, and relative space and fuel efficiency. But there is one thing we’ve always wanted from it: More power. Thankfully, that’s finally happening. Officially. Subaru is dangling the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport in front of ourRead More →
It’s a question that doesn’t bear asking if you really know your trucks, but for the masses, it’s one that comes up all the time: What’s the difference between the Ford F-150 and F-250 pickup? At the core the difference is simple, the F-150 is a light-duty, half-ton class truckRead More →
We’ve been waiting years for it, and now it’s finally around the corner. The 2021 Ford Bronco reveal will take place in July, the automaker announced on its website. Originally, the Bronco was expected to debut in March, but that didn’t happen for obvious reasons. Like its predecessors, the new FordRead More →
The terms “Corolla” and “driving enjoyment” are rarely—if ever—associated together. Still, that’s not stopping Toyota from trying its best to turn its compact Corolla sedan into a dynamically engaging automobile. The latest evidence of this comes in the form of a new “Apex” sports package the brand plans to offerRead More →
Ever since the sporty turbocharged Mazdaspeed 3 hot hatch left the lineup, Mazda’s compact has had to rely more on its nimble handling than outright speed. If a dealer document leaked to Jalopnik is to be believed, however, that will soon change. At long last, the Mazda 3 will receive a turbochargedRead More →
The Toyota Hilux is one of the most popular trucks around the world, but it’s very different than the similarly sized Tacoma pickup that is hugely popular here in the United States. After a recent update, the Hilux looks a lot more like our Tacoma than it did before; the freshened HiluxRead More →
Time does not stand still in the auto industry. No automaker can rest on its laurels. Such is the fate of winners of the MotorTrend Car, Truck, and SUV of the Year awards: Headlines splashed across the world, Champagne popped at corporate, a flurry of congratulatory emails, and a blizzardRead More →
The crowded compact luxury sedan segment is filled with recently updated models from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo. Unlike its fresher rivals, the Lexus IS soldiers on with aging design, powertrains, architecture, and interior. The 2021 model year won’t bring the full redesign we hoped for, but we still expectRead More →
Everyone knows how this works: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It’s shocking, however, how often automakers screw this up. Not Alfa Romeo. In updating the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Milanese didn’t fix anything that didn’t need fixing. But boy, did they fix the things that did. EvenRead More →