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Will its gamble pay off? Big changes are currently underway at Volvo. Last month, it announced its goal of having a completely climate-neutral global manufacturing operation in place by 2025 and is aiming for an all-electric global lineup by 2030. Presently, the Volvo XC40 Recharge and soon to arrive C40 are the only two pure battery electrics but this will soon change. Both the XC60 and XC90 SUVs will adopt full battery electrification once the next-gen models arrive. Sedans and wagons like th...

But what exactly does that mean? Phone mirroring interfaces like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have gone a long way towards improving the in-car infotainment experience. Still, automakers have room to grow before their technology feels on par with what companies like Apple offer on smartphones. "With their ecosystem and their seamless customer experience, they have shaped the customer expectation," CEO of Porsche Cars North America Kjell Gruner admitted of Apple during an interview with Automo...

Is this the beginning of the end for Ferraris with Grammy-worthy engine notes? Late last year, Ferrari said that its unlikely that the company will ever have an entirely all-electric fleet. At the time, we knew that the Italian marque did, however, intend on unveiling a pure-electric vehicle by the year 2030. It seems that this timeline has been moved forward. In a statement from the chairman and acting CEO John Elkann at the companys annual general meeting, he announced that the brand would re...

Classic Sportwagon Styling, With A Twist The Taycan Cross Turismos unique roofline is longer and flatter compared to that of the sedan. To emphasize its off-road adventure capabilities, Porsche added a standard roof transport system that integrates nicely into the roof rails along with a rear-mounted bike rack, courtesy of Tequipment. The rest of the EVs body includes fender extensions, unique rocker panels, and a slightly reworked front and rear fascia. The ride height has been increased by 0....

This is the car many enthusiasts have been waiting for, although its been rumored for months. And now its finally here. Presenting the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance, a V8-powered Japanese hot-rod sedan that also represents the naturally aspirated engines final hurrah. In the very near future, this motor will no longer meet emissions requirements, but Lexus wanted to make sure it went out with a bang. The 2022 Lexus IS 500 is a rear-wheel-drive compact sedan that, in base form, was refre...

The off-road truck weve all been waiting for is here. Presenting the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, the third-generation hardcore factory-built off-roader. Since the original generation debuted for the 2010 model year, rival truck brands have launched Raptor fighters of their own. But it wasnt until very recently when one of them posed a serious threat. Ford has now responded. The 2021 F-150 Raptor retains its balance of serious off-roading capabilities and daily driving comfort. Like the 14th...