Category: US Motoring Press

Los Angeles motor show 2022: all the cars on display

The third of three concepts revealed by Genesis to showcase its vision of a sustainable and luxurious future, the X Convertible packs four seats, a hard-top roof and premium technology. It’s the latest representation of the firm’s ‘Athletic Elegance’ design language, with a long bonnet, short overhangs and a unique, quad-LED light arrangement both at… Continue reading Los Angeles motor show 2022: all the cars on display

Genesis reveals luxury all-electric X Convertible concept

Genesis has revealed an electric convertible concept that, it says, showcases its commitment to sustainable luxury car ownership.  Called the Genesis X Convertible, the four-seat model is the third in a trio of concepts intended to highlight the firm’s stance on luxury, sustainability and premium technology.  It follows the two-door coupé X Concept, revealed in 2021, and the striking,… Continue reading Genesis reveals luxury all-electric X Convertible concept

Volkswagen Golf to return with electric power for ninth generation

The Volkswagen Golf is tipped to continue into a ninth generation with electric power, in line with the firm’s plan to retain historically significant nameplates. Volkswagen boss Thomas Schafer said the firm would not be retiring the Golf name, and instead the model could become part of the ID line-up of electric vehicles. The current, eighth-generation… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf to return with electric power for ninth generation

New Subaru Impreza 4WD hatch brings back RS range-topper

The Subaru Impreza has returned for a sixth generation to rival the Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic with a purposeful new look and the option of a warmed-up RS range-topper. Making its global debut at this year’s LA motor show, the reborn Impreza brings significant technological and dynamic improvements over its predecessor – and drops… Continue reading New Subaru Impreza 4WD hatch brings back RS range-topper

Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen-powered supercar makes public debut

American start-up Hyperion is at the LA motor show to showcase its XP-1 hydrogen electric supercar, which it claims offers 1000 miles of range between refills. Announced in 2020 as part of a plan to increase wider adoption of hydrogen technology across the automotive industry, the two-seat XP-1 combines hydrogen fuel cells with supercapacitor storage to power multiple electric… Continue reading Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen-powered supercar makes public debut

GM: We’ll make more money than expected this year; EVs will turn profit in 2025

General Motors will bring in more money than it expected this year despite an uncertain U.S. economy. On Thursday, GM laid out its financial forecasts for investors, including an upward revision to year-end earnings. The automaker also said it is expanding the rollout of an improved online shopping tool for customers that will make buying… Continue reading GM: We’ll make more money than expected this year; EVs will turn profit in 2025

GM-owned startup BrightDrop will hit $1 billion in revenue next year

General Motors-owned BrightDrop is in a rapid expansion as some of the world’s largest companies — such as Walmart, Hertz, FedEx and Verizon — have started ordering its electric delivery vehicles and other delivery software products. BrightDrop told investors Thursday that it is on pace to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2023. It is… Continue reading GM-owned startup BrightDrop will hit $1 billion in revenue next year

EVs dominate finalists for top car, truck, SUV awards; Hyundai-Kia comes up big

Electric vehicles dominate the list of finalists for 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility vehicle like never before, holding six of the nine spots. All three finalists for Utility Vehicle of the Year — the auto industry’s best-selling segment — are electric: Cadillac Lyriq Genesis GV60 Kia EV6. The finalists for Truck of the… Continue reading EVs dominate finalists for top car, truck, SUV awards; Hyundai-Kia comes up big

2023 Prius hybrid debuts as Toyota struggles to regain green mantle

Toyota took the wraps off three significant new vehicles Wednesday night in advance of the Los Angeles auto show. Appearing at the show, which opens to the public Friday: The bZ Compact concept, a small SUV that foreshadows the second installment in the company’s electric vehicle strategy. Toyota initially revealed the concept in Japan last… Continue reading 2023 Prius hybrid debuts as Toyota struggles to regain green mantle