Lexus UX300h 2025: Elevating Efficiency, Advanced Technology, and Enhanced Driving Experience

Lexus UX300h 2025 (Credits: YouTube)

There will be front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the UX300h available. A 2.0-liter inline-four engine producing 150 horsepower, a front-mounted permanent synchronous electric motor, and a continuously variable transmission are included in both…

Mercedes’ Stealthy Move: Spy Shots Reveal Compact EV Competing with BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 in 2024

Mercedes (Credits: Autoevolution)

Mercedes has recently unveiled its electric EQE and EQS sedans, but these spy shots suggest the company is gearing up for a more compact electric vehicle (EV). While our enthusiasm for the EQE and EQS…

Apple Teams Up with Porsche and Aston Martin for Next-Gen CarPlay: Elevating Driving Experiences with Brand-Integrated Interfaces

Apple is collaborating with esteemed automakers to infuse distinctive brand elements into the CarPlay environment. Porsche and Aston Martin are the first to showcase this collaboration, providing a sneak peek into the bespoke CarPlay interfaces set to grace their upcoming models. The latest iteration of CarPlay takes a leap forward by seamlessly integrating into all displays within a vehicle, expanding beyond the central infotainment screen. While retaining the familiar CarPlay functionality, the interface now offers multiple template options and special details tailored to embody the essence of each brand. Apple Teams Up with Porsche and Aston Martin for Next-Gen CarPlay (Credits: Cool Hunting) Porsche's preview of the CarPlay interface reveals a cluster featuring three circular gauges and a background wallpaper mirroring the iconic houndstooth (Pepita in Porsche terminology) seat pattern synonymous with the brand. In contrast, Aston Martin takes a unique approach, incorporating a central information screen flanked by a circular speedometer and tachometer, with the latter adorned by "Handbuilt in Great Britain" wraparound text. Apple's next-generation CarPlay, while relying on an iPhone for app-related information, leverages the host vehicle to furnish driving-specific data. It's emphasized that connected iPhones neither store nor track this vehicle-derived information. Moreover, this enhanced connectivity enables the new CarPlay to display information from the vehicle's native infotainment system seamlessly, including details such as tire pressure information. Porsche has not provided specific launch timing for the introduction of this upgraded CarPlay in its models. In contrast, Aston Martin has disclosed that Apple's next-gen setup is compatible with its latest infotainment system, set to debut in 2024 with vehicles like the DB12 coupe and DB12 convertible (or Volante, as Aston Martin refers to it). Given Porsche's affiliation with the Volkswagen Group and Aston Martin's ties to Lucid and Mercedes, it is conceivable that this technology will eventually find its way into other vehicles within their respective portfolios in the near future. (Credits: The Verge)

Apple is collaborating with esteemed automakers to infuse distinctive brand elements into the CarPlay environment. Porsche and Aston Martin are the first to showcase this collaboration, providing a sneak peek into the bespoke CarPlay interfaces…

Porsche 911 2025: Introducing High-Powered Hybrid and Enhanced 3.6L Engine

Porsche 911 2025 (Credits: Motor Authority)

The upcoming 2025 model of the Porsche 911, designated as the 992.2, will showcase refreshed front and rear designs, an updated cockpit, and various detail enhancements, including the integration of 48-volt hybrid systems across the…

Efficiency Redefined: The 2024 Lexus RZ300e – Front-Wheel Drive, Lower Cost, Extended Range

2024 Lexus RZ300e (Credits: Elektrek)

As the premium brand’s only electric car, the Lexus RZ hasn’t had much of an impression yet. Despite having all-wheel drive and all the characteristics we’d come to expect from a pleasing Lexus, the RZ450e’s…

Mercedes Drives Innovation: Approval Granted for Turquoise Marker Lights, Along with the Drive Pilot

Mercedes-Benz (Credits: Mercedes-Benz Group)

Mercedes is pioneering a shift in marker light aesthetics, securing the distinction of being the first automotive manufacturer to gain approval for utilizing turquoise-colored exterior lights in the United States. These distinctive indicators serve a…

Tailoring Luxury Adventures: Configuring the 2024 Lexus GX550 for Personalized Excellence

Lexus GX550 (Credits: Car and Driver)

Anticipation has soared for the imminent release of the 2024 Lexus GX ever since the tantalizing teaser image unveiled its bold, boxy design. As the mid-size luxury SUV gears up for its impending launch, detailed…

Chevrolet Extends Legacy: Introducing the 2024 Traverse Limited Alongside its Redesigned Sibling

Chevrolet (Credits: Car Revs Daily)

Continuing the automotive tradition of models like the Ram 1500 Classic, the Nissan Rogue Select, and the Chevrolet Malibu Classic, the aging Chevrolet Traverse will extend its run into the 2024 model year alongside its…

Lamborghini’s Groundbreaking Active Wheel Carrier: Revolutionizing Vehicle Dynamics in Real Time

Lamborghini (Credits: Car and Driver)

Rarely do we encounter a groundbreaking advancement in automotive technology, and Lamborghini’s Active Wheel Carrier appears to be just that, as we recently experienced in its prototype form. This innovative system, designed to provide real-time…

Scout Motors: Reviving Legacy with Electric Ambitions and Trademark Speculations

Scout Motors (Credits: Scout Motors)

Enthusiasts of International Harvester are surely captivated by the emergence of Scout Motors. While operating under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, this new brand essentially evolves from the legacy of the International Harvester Scout,…

Steve Burns Resurrects Lordstown Motors: A $10 Million Gamble on the Future of Electric Trucks

Lordstown Motors (Credits: Automotive News)

Steve Burns, the former founder and CEO of Lordstown Motors, a company with aspirations to produce electric pickups in an inactive General Motors facility in Ohio, has reacquired the bankrupt company’s assets. This surprising development…

Hidden Gems: Handwritten Notes Surprise Buyers of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Ford Mustang Dark Horse (Credits: Ford Performance)

Buyers of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse may discover a delightful surprise tucked away in their glove box—a secret gift from the dedicated employees at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Chris Cervenka of Steeda…

Alfa Romeo’s Electrifying Evolution: Introducing the Milano, a Subcompact SUV Set to Redefine the Road

Alfa Romeo (Credits: Alfa Romeo)

Alfa Romeo finds itself in a transitional phase, with the Giulia and Stelvio models facing challenges as they age, struggling to achieve sales targets, with both aiming for just 5000 sales in 2023. As the…

Genesis G80 Sedan’s 2025 Model: Refreshed Design and Enhanced Features Revealed

Genesis G80 Sedan (Credits: Car and Driver)

In 2025, the Genesis G80 sedan will undergo a stylish transformation, aligning with its GV80 SUV counterpart. Subtle external refinements, including a revamped front end, fresh wheel designs, and the introduction of the new Brooklyn…

Chevrolet Traverse 2024: Introducing the Limited Edition in a New Era

Chevrolet Traverse (Credits: Car and Driver)

Following the tradition of enduring vehicle models like the Ram 1500 Classic, Nissan Rogue Select, and Chevrolet Malibu Classic, the previous-generation Chevrolet Traverse is set to persist into the 2024 model year alongside its revamped…

The Force Awakens: Ewan McGregor’s 1972 Porsche 911T Hits the Auction Block with Star Power

Porsche 911T (Credits: Bring a Trailer)

Greetings! Today’s discovery on Bring a Trailer, affiliated with Hearst Autos alongside Car and Driver, showcases a 1972 Porsche 911T boasting sought-after authenticity, recent comprehensive maintenance, and a hint of cinematic charm. Notably, this vintage…