Author: Annie Leonard

Annie Leonard is a dedicated automotive writer known for her deep industry insight and sharp, accessible analysis. With a strong appreciation for both engineering excellence and driver experience, Annie brings clarity and personality to every piece she writes.

Jaguar F-Pace Cargo Capacity Assessment: What can the cargo area accommodate?

The Jaguar F-Pace has been around for a while now, and perhaps it’s just me, but it feels like it’s been forgotten. That’s a shame. This was the first time I’ve driven the F-Pace since the first drive event in Montenegro and therefore the first time I’ve really driven it in anything resembling normal conditions.

Morgan Stanley Alerts to Decelerating EV Momentum, Citing 7 Concerns That Should Worry Tesla

Challenges Tesla dodged last year might catch up to them in 2024. Morgan Stanley expects a conservative year-ahead outlook from Tesla when it reports earnings this week. The EV market is facing slower growth and diminished optimism.  The year ahead for Tesla is shaping up to be a challenge. Tesla CEO Elon Musk will face

Honda to Recall 2023 HR-V Rear Windows Over Shattering Hazard

Honda has issued a service bulletin for the 2023 HR-V crossover after multiple reports from customers that the rear windows have shattered without warning. This news comes to us by way of Consumer Reports, who happened to experience the problem first-hand with one of their own test vehicles during a winter weather warm-up in New

The 2024 Acura ZDX initiates pricing at $64,500 pre-destination, inclusive of incentives.

When the Acura ZDX was revealed in August, we wrote the A-Spec will be in the $60,000 range and the Type S in the $70,000 range. Official pricing shows that to be the case, the entry-level A-Spec with rear-wheel drive starting at $64,500 before destination. Acura charges a $1,350 destination fee for the RDX and

Pierce Brosnan Receives Complimentary BMW 8 Series and Faces Speeding Charge at 120 MPH

There’s no denying that actors have it good. Apart from earning millions per movie, some of them also enjoy occasional perks. Such was the case in the mid-1990s when Pierce Brosnan received a “little present, a little gift from BMW.” It wasn’t so little, though, since Mr. Bond was gifted 188.2 inches of BMW grand

Testing Underway for the Sportier Sibling: The Alpine A290, Based on the Renault 5

► A290β is first look at Alpine EV hatch► Based off forthcoming Renault 5 EV► Production car will launch in 2024 Our spy photographers have snapped the Renault 5’s hotter cousin out winter testing – and it still appears to be remarkably true to the concept. Despite the camouflage, it’s possible to see the same

Stellantis Unveils New Chief for North America Operations

In a sudden move, Stellantis, the automaker behind brands like Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat in the U.S., announces a new top man in North America. Effective Feb. 1, Carlos Zarlenga will replace Mark Stewart as North America chief operating officer. The announcement comes a day before Stewart, known for his flashy fashion