James Walker

James Walker

James Walker covers the automotive industry with a focus on new vehicles, technology and the latest developments from car manufacturers around the world. From upcoming models and major reveals to changes in design, performance and in-car technology, he keeps a close eye on what is happening across the industry.

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Buick Electra GS Is a Stylish Plug-In Hybrid Sedan the U.S. Won’t Get

Buick Electra GS Is a Stylish Plug-In Hybrid Sedan the U.S. Won’t Get

Buick’s Chinese lineup is about to gain a smaller Electra GS plug-in hybrid, highlighting the kind of electrified sedan GM lacks in America.

Nov 5, 2026
Kia Builds EV4 GT Sculpture From Clay Used on Nadal’s Tennis Courts

Kia Builds EV4 GT Sculpture From Clay Used on Nadal’s Tennis Courts

Kia honored Rafael Nadal with a full-size EV4 GT sculpture made using clay from the courts where the tennis legend earned his “King of Clay” nickname.

Nov 5, 2026
Nismo Nick’s Nissan Pathfinder Builds Split Track Performance From Trail Capability

Nismo Nick’s Nissan Pathfinder Builds Split Track Performance From Trail Capability

Nismo Nick is bringing two radically different ladder-frame Pathfinder projects—the Trackfinder and Trailfinder—to SEMA in celebration of the nameplate’s 40th anniversary.

Nov 2, 2026
Toyota Unveils Five Tracked Snowhunter Concepts for SEMA

Toyota Unveils Five Tracked Snowhunter Concepts for SEMA

Toyota has turned five familiar models into extreme tracked off-roaders for the SEMA Show, creating the Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, and Sequoia Snowhunter concepts for winter adventures that will remain strictly one-off builds.

Oct 28, 2026
Five AWD Sedan Alternatives to the Toyota Camry

Five AWD Sedan Alternatives to the Toyota Camry

The Camry remains a compelling all-wheel-drive sedan, but buyers can also choose from several new and used rivals.

Oct 25, 2026
2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds Standard Extended-Range Battery and New Trail Package

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds Standard Extended-Range Battery and New Trail Package

The updated electric crossover offers more range as standard, introduces a light off-road Trail version, and lowers the cost of entry to extended-range models.

Oct 23, 2026
2027 Cadillac Escalade-V Collector Series Starts at $239,000, but Exclusivity Could Cost More

2027 Cadillac Escalade-V Collector Series Starts at $239,000, but Exclusivity Could Cost More

Cadillac will produce just 252 examples of its first Escalade-V Collector Series model.

Oct 22, 2026
BMW i3 Touring Spied Testing Ahead of 2027 Debut

BMW i3 Touring Spied Testing Ahead of 2027 Debut

A lightly camouflaged electric wagon prototype has been photographed undergoing testing at the Nürburgring, offering a closer look at BMW’s upcoming i3 Touring.

Oct 21, 2026
BMW iX7 Three-Row EV Continues Nürburgring Testing Alongside New X7 M60

BMW iX7 Three-Row EV Continues Nürburgring Testing Alongside New X7 M60

BMW is continuing development of its large iX7 electric SUV, with fresh Nürburgring sightings showing the three-row model testing alongside the next-generation X7 and its hotter M60 variant.

Oct 20, 2026
2027 Nissan Pathfinder Marks 40 Years, Ahead of a More Rugged 2029 Redesign

2027 Nissan Pathfinder Marks 40 Years, Ahead of a More Rugged 2029 Redesign

Nissan is celebrating the Pathfinder’s 40th anniversary with a 2027 Special Edition, but reports suggest the SUV’s biggest return to its rugged roots could arrive with an all-new body-on-frame model in 2029.

Oct 20, 2026
LeBron James’ Custom Maybach S 680 Offers a Bold Rolls-Royce Alternative

LeBron James’ Custom Maybach S 680 Offers a Bold Rolls-Royce Alternative

A one-off 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 created with LeBron James brings NBA-inspired styling and a charitable purpose to the luxury sedan segment.

Oct 20, 2026
18-Hour Dealership Fire Destroys Six Cadillac Escalade IQ EVs

18-Hour Dealership Fire Destroys Six Cadillac Escalade IQ EVs

A fire at Frank Kent Cadillac in Fort Worth, Texas, destroyed six electric SUVs believed to be Cadillac Escalade IQs and took nearly 18 hours to bring under control.

Oct 17, 2026
106-Mile Ferrari F50 Could Set $20 Million Auction Record

106-Mile Ferrari F50 Could Set $20 Million Auction Record

A Ferrari F50 with just 106 miles on its odometer is expected to surpass $20 million at auction on October 31, potentially setting a new record for the model and highlighting its rapid rise in collector value.

Oct 17, 2026
Renault Pushes Partners to Give Shared Models More Distinctive Designs

Renault Pushes Partners to Give Shared Models More Distinctive Designs

Renault Group wants future vehicles developed with Nissan, Mitsubishi and other partners to stand apart visually rather than appear as near-identical versions of one another.

Oct 17, 2026
All-New Hyundai Bayon Debuts With Tucson-Inspired Styling and Its First Hybrid

All-New Hyundai Bayon Debuts With Tucson-Inspired Styling and Its First Hybrid

Hyundai has unveiled its redesigned entry-level SUV at the Paris Motor Show, bringing sharper styling, a new N Line variant, hybrid power and available dual 12.3-inch displays.

Oct 13, 2026
Alpine A290 Collection Brings Body-Colored Arches and Exclusive Details

Alpine A290 Collection Brings Body-Colored Arches and Exclusive Details

Alpine has given the high-performance Renault 5 E-Tech sibling a more distinctive look with the new A290 Collection trim.

Oct 9, 2026
Honda Reportedly Plans Triton-Based Ladder-Frame Pickup

Honda Reportedly Plans Triton-Based Ladder-Frame Pickup

Honda is reportedly preparing a midsize pickup built on the ladder-frame platform of the Mitsubishi Triton, which also underpins the Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Pajero.

Oct 9, 2026
2027 Volkswagen Grand California Gets Lower UK Prices, Solar Option and Dune Edition

2027 Volkswagen Grand California Gets Lower UK Prices, Solar Option and Dune Edition

Volkswagen’s Crafter-based motorhome returns for 2027 in two body styles, with a bathroom included as standard.

Oct 9, 2026
Honda Drops Indiana Civic Plan and Delays Next-Generation CR-V

Honda Drops Indiana Civic Plan and Delays Next-Generation CR-V

Honda’s upcoming CR-V and Civic will adopt a lighter platform and more advanced hybrid powertrain technology.

Oct 8, 2026
Skoda Debuts Its First Full-Hybrid Model With the Octavia

Skoda Debuts Its First Full-Hybrid Model With the Octavia

The new Octavia hybrid develops up to 168 hp and can cover short distances using electric power alone.

Oct 7, 2026
Jaguar Type 01 Debuts as a Radical, 1,015-HP Electric Bentley Rival

Jaguar Type 01 Debuts as a Radical, 1,015-HP Electric Bentley Rival

Jaguar’s bold new EV marks its move upmarket, but persuading Bentley and Rolls-Royce buyers to make the switch could be its biggest challenge.

Oct 7, 2026
Rochester International Auto Show Ends After Nearly 120 Years

Rochester International Auto Show Ends After Nearly 120 Years

The Rochester International Auto Show has been discontinued after attendance fell to levels organizers said made the event economically unviable.

Oct 6, 2026
Next-Generation Mazda BT-50 Pickup Confirmed for Around 2028

Next-Generation Mazda BT-50 Pickup Confirmed for Around 2028

Mazda is developing a successor to its BT-50 midsize pickup, with the company’s chief designer urging enthusiasts to look forward to the new model.

Oct 6, 2026