California-based startup Lucid has entered the lucrative and competitive SUV industry with its debut product, Gravity, built on the same platform as the Air sedan. Lucid says the SUV has a range of 440 miles and can reach 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Mass production is scheduled to begin at the end of the year. … Source: www.cbtnews.com
Cadillac has announced a new electric SUV called the Optiq, scheduled to go on sale next year. Optiq features similar styling to Lyriq, but is smaller and more affordable. The Optik is expected to share components with other GM electric SUVs, including the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV. Cadillac’s electric lineup continues to expand next year. Source: Car and Read More
Model bloat is ridiculous, right? The Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Kia Sportage were once small utility vehicles, but today’s models are all surprisingly large, no doubt spacious, and unfortunately expensive. Thankfully, there is hope, and it comes in the form of… Source: www.theautopian.com
Provided by: Audi USA / Audi USA Audi has pulled off a very clever trick to update its flagship SUV, the Q8. How do you differentiate your car brand’s flagship model from the rest of its model lineup? Balancing key brand identity cues with distinctive touches that set the brand apart is essential. Source: www.themanual.com
Written by Colin Ryan Prices start at $25,600. Pros Quiet cabin AWD also available Great technology Cons Sluggish engine What’s new? Revised styling Top Avenir trim Fresh infotainment technology The Buick Encore GX is General Motors’ (GM) semi-premium subcompact SUV that boasts one of the quietest in its segment. Source: www.morningstar.com
Last night, Toyota unveiled an all-new two-row midsize SUV with a hybrid drivetrain, standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and a name that connects the company’s future and history. Introducing the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia. According to Toyota, the Signia name is “based on the term insignia.” Wait, Toyota doesn’t exist anymore… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Toyota will discontinue production of the Venza after the 2024 model year. Its withdrawal leaves room for the 2025 mid-size Toyota Crown Signia. The two are very similar on paper, but Signia has stepped up its offering a bit. The Toyota Venza was originally a clunky half-wagon, half-crossover. It was then reborn as a hybrid-only SUV known as the Harrier Read More
Toyota announced the 2025 Crown Signia ahead of the 2023 LA Auto Show. The Crown Signia is Toyota’s five-seat midsize SUV that replaces the Venza. The 243-horsepower hybrid powertrain is paired only with all-wheel drive. The Toyota Crown debuted in the U.S., and if its luxury sedan glory doesn’t appeal to you, perhaps something a little more mainstream… Source: Car Read More
“The Optiq will serve as the entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America and will sit below the Lyriq as a luxury compact SUV,” Cadillac said. Two photos of the vehicle released had the title ‘MY24’, but it seems doubtful whether production will begin before the model year ends on September 30th next year. Optiq… Source: www.autoweek.com
Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors and Stellantis placed last in two of the three categories of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award, the auto industry’s highest award. He was excluded from the candidate list. Ford and GM have confirmed all three finalists for 2024 Truck of the Year. Source: www.freep.com