Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Chris Martin is an automotive writer covering new vehicle launches, industry developments and emerging trends from across the global car market. His work focuses on bringing readers clear and useful updates on the latest models, performance vehicles, automotive technology and important developments from major manufacturers.

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Toyota and Waymo Reveal Factory-Built bZ Robotaxi for 2027

Toyota and Waymo Reveal Factory-Built bZ Robotaxi for 2027

Toyota is preparing a specially equipped bZ electric crossover for Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing fleet, with operations planned to begin in Japan in 2027 before expanding to the UK and other supported markets.

Nov 4, 2026
Nissan Unveils Three Extreme Off-Road Concepts for SEMA

Nissan Unveils Three Extreme Off-Road Concepts for SEMA

Nissan’s SEMA lineup now totals six concepts, led by an especially radical open-top Armada built for extreme off-roading.

Nov 4, 2026
Xpeng G9L Targets Europe With Long Range, Luxury and Lower Pricing

Xpeng G9L Targets Europe With Long Range, Luxury and Lower Pricing

Xpeng has revealed a striking new flagship SUV for Europe, offering battery-electric and range-extender powertrains as Chinese automakers expand their challenge to established brands.

Nov 1, 2026
Toyota Tests Future EV Architecture Beneath Modified Corolla Cross Body

Toyota Tests Future EV Architecture Beneath Modified Corolla Cross Body

A heavily altered Corolla Cross mule appears to be hiding Toyota’s smaller next-generation electric vehicle platform.

Oct 29, 2026
Range Rover GT Blurs the Line Between Car and SUV as Land Rover Reveals More

Range Rover GT Blurs the Line Between Car and SUV as Land Rover Reveals More

Land Rover is positioning the all-new Range Rover GT as a genuine grand tourer, despite its crossover-like shape and ability to venture off-road.

Oct 28, 2026
Audi Commits $4 Billion to First U.S. Factory in Georgia

Audi Commits $4 Billion to First U.S. Factory in Georgia

Audi will spend approximately $4 billion on a new Georgia manufacturing plant, its first production facility in the United States, as tariffs accelerate the German automaker’s move toward local production.

Oct 26, 2026
BYD Vehicles Barred From U.S. Military Base in Japan Over Security Concerns

BYD Vehicles Barred From U.S. Military Base in Japan Over Security Concerns

The restriction appears to be linked to concerns that vehicle cameras and sensors could record sensitive information and transmit it back to China.

Oct 23, 2026
Volvo Targets Door-to-Door Autonomy With Nvidia Technology

Volvo Targets Door-to-Door Autonomy With Nvidia Technology

Volvo is expanding its partnership with Nvidia to develop autonomous-driving systems capable of handling journeys from a vehicle’s starting point to its destination, including highways and busy city streets.

Oct 22, 2026
Toyota Sequoia Towing Capacity Compared With Its Full-Size SUV Rivals

Toyota Sequoia Towing Capacity Compared With Its Full-Size SUV Rivals

These three-row SUVs combine family-friendly space with serious trailer-hauling capability.

Oct 18, 2026
Bentley Is Volkswagen-Owned, Yet Its Cars Are Still Built in Britain

Bentley Is Volkswagen-Owned, Yet Its Cars Are Still Built in Britain

Volkswagen has owned Bentley since 1998, but the luxury marque remains closely tied to its historic Crewe factory, where its current models are assembled in England despite their extensive German engineering and component links.

Oct 17, 2026
Avatr to Enter Europe in 2027 With a Sleek Estate and Seven More Models

Avatr to Enter Europe in 2027 With a Sleek Estate and Seven More Models

Avatr has not yet launched in Europe, but the Chinese automaker is preparing its arrival from a global design center in Munich, Germany.

Oct 13, 2026
This Mini Coupe Replica Started Life as a Suzuki Swift

This Mini Coupe Replica Started Life as a Suzuki Swift

An Indonesian owner transformed a Suzuki Swift into a distinctive two-seat-style replica inspired by the first-generation Mini Coupe.

Oct 10, 2026
BYD Explains How an Australian Documentary Hacked the Shark 6

BYD Explains How an Australian Documentary Hacked the Shark 6

BYD has responded to an Australian documentary’s claims about security weaknesses in the popular Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup, explaining how the vehicle’s systems were accessed and outlining software and hardware fixes.

Oct 7, 2026
California’s Three-Day Used-Car Return Rule Comes With Fees Up to $750

California’s Three-Day Used-Car Return Rule Comes With Fees Up to $750

California now requires licensed dealers to offer a three-day cancellation period on qualifying used-car purchases and leases, while also imposing clearer pricing and add-on requirements.

Oct 7, 2026
2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak Brings New Colors and Towing Gear to Australia

2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak Brings New Colors and Towing Gear to Australia

Ford has introduced the 2027 Everest Wolftrak in Australia, replacing the Wildtrak with distinctive new styling, additional color choices, and standard equipment for towing.

Oct 7, 2026