Image: Motive International There was a time that wood sided cars were a common site on the American landscape. While those panels were most commonly found on station wagons (RIP), another vehicle famously wore them decades ago: The original Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The introduction of the current Grand Wagoneer models might have made some yearn for those woodgrain exterior panels. While Stellantis hasn’t made that an option on the full size SUV, a company called Motive (H/T to Autoblog) has got you covered. But you have to act quick and have some deep pockets. Mitchell Slaggert’s

For rolling stock, the Style 848 18-inch alloy wheels are shod in tyres measuring 225/45 in front and 255/40 at the rear. The M Sport treatment for this long-wheelbase G20 3 Series sees the application of the extended Shadowline black trim including for the double-bar kidney grille. Also included are comfort-oriented, non-adjustable suspension, and joining the equipment list here is a standard steering setup instead of the variable sport steering that is specified on other variants of the current, facelifted 3 Series range. The comfort theme continues inside the 330Li M Sport, with comfort

Lexus now offers the hybrid version of the ES sedan with the F Sport Handling package. We’re not convinced by the combination, as it doesn’t feel all that sporty, but the ES300h is comfortable and efficient. Read the Full Review

The compact SUV will come to India after being rebadged as an MG. The Baojun Yep compact electric SUV, which is based on the MG Comet’s Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform, has made its global debut in China. This new compact SUV gets a rear axle-mounted single-motor set-up and features ADAS tech. Baojun Yep SUV features ADAS tech Gets a 303km range (CLTC) from its 28.1kWh battery It gets an optional LCD screen on the tailgate called Car-Watch Baojun Yep EV SUV exterior, dimensions Much like the Comet EV, the Yep electric SUV features a boxy design, but it is retro-themed, similar

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE Toyota has dubbed the all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander “the ultimate family SUV.” And a lot of that centers around the vehicle’s third-row space and the ability to carry both people and stuff. Of course, there’s more to this new three-row SUV than that. A lot more. First Spin: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Positioned above the standard Highlander in Toyota’s crossover lineup, the Grand Highlander is being positioned not only as roomier and more family friendly, but also as more premium. Let’s start where Toyota has placed its primary focus: interior volume.

The AMG-sourced mill drives the rear wheels though a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission with an optimised torque cut during upshifts to reduce shift times and increases the feeling of directness and precision. The car’s chassis also gets some tweaks in the form of a stiffer front structure for better steering feel and response. The adaptive dampers also get reworked internals to enhance their effective force range, with Aston Martin saying this enables a noticeable improvement in vertical body control – both through high-speed compressions and over crests – without any deterioration in

Photo: Toyota Toyota very clearly loves their hybrid motors, so it seems very fitting that the Japanese automaker just announced that the fourth-generation Tacoma will be joining its hybrid fleet. In a press release, Toyota said, “The best-selling midsize pick-up in America is all-new for 2024 with electrifying i-FORCE MAX performance.” The Toyota CH-R Is Dead in America In case you missed it: Other than that sentence, we have very little information as to what power plant will be under the hood of the next Tacoma. The current I-Force Max system found in the Tundra and Sequoia employs the

A host of brands are set to take part in the event, with the likes of Mercedes-Benz and smart (represented by Hap Seng Star and Hap Seng Smart respectively), BMW and MINI (through Wheelcorp Premium), Volvo, Audi, Hyundai, BYD, GWM and Lotus all set to showcase their all-electric offerings at EVx. Other exhibitors will include Petronas, Gentari, JomCharge (via EV Connection), Kineta, evhub.my, Bank Islam, Bank Muamalat, myTukar, V-Kool and Dodo Mat. That’s not all. You’ll also be able to engage with industry experts and stakeholders – as well as current EV owners – at the event to gain input

A woman who was arrested on homicide charges after the death of a traffic cop and subsequently had the charges dropped is now suing the city Phoenix, Arizona’s ABC 15 reports. Harry Shum Jr. Used to Steal His Parents’ Mercury Tracer, ‘Responsibly’ The ordeal started on March 21, 2019. Phoenix police officer Paul Rutherford was out in traffic after responding to an accident. Rutherford then darted into traffic without looking both ways, according to ABC15. That’s when Nubia Rodriguez hit him with her vehicle. Bodycam footage from other officers on the scene show a frantic Rodriguez screaming,

The upcoming VW ID.7 is a mid-size four-door hatchback sedan. The all-electric ID.7 arrives in 2024 as a ’25 model. read the full review