Laurence Iliff Laurence Iliff is managing editor for Automotive News Mexico [email protected] 469-562-8228 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Tesla Model 3 qualifies for $5,000 federal rebate again as automaker slashes all prices Tesla Inc. slashed prices across its four-vehicle lineup late Jan. 12, after missing its delivery forecast for last year. On its Canadian website, Tesla now lists its Model 3 with all-wheel-drive — its entry-level vehicle in Canada — at C$54,990, before shipping. EV contenders differ on automated driving Tesla CEO Elon Musk expects self-driving cars by 2024 or sooner, but Rivian and Lucid aren't ready to remove driver controls like steering wheels and pedals just yet. Mazda's new CX-50 compact crossover will start at $39,850 Mazda is pricing its new CX-50 compact crossover $7,000 above the existing CX-5. The slightly larger CX-50 is designed for outdoor adventure and top trims can reach into the mid-$40,000 range. Next-gen Honda HR-V projects rugged image When Honda rolled out a redesigned subcompact crossover for global markets last year, it left out North America. This year, a more rugged North American version will launch. Mazda's new CX-50 ready for outdoors The CX-50 introduces an off-road focus to the Japanese brand, which has traditionally focused on street driving. The new crossover will be built in Alabama. Honda's new-gen, Canada-made Civic Si refined for 2022 The sporting Civic remains true to its roots with moderate horsepower and a manual-only transmission, but also adds refinements. Mazda freshens CX-5, adds standard awd to all trims The automaker's bestselling vehicles get some styling and equipment updates for the 2022 model year. Genesis pulls cover on GV60 EV crossover The GV60 is the first Genesis vehicle based on a dedicated EV platform from Hyundai Motor Group Acura will kill NSX supercar after 2022 model year Last year, Honda killed off the Fit hatchback, the Civic Coupe and the manual-transmission version of the Accord sedan. Both the Honda and Acura brands are pivoting toward light trucks to boost volume. EV designers are seeing grilles in a whole new way The new architecture of electric vehicles is allowing stylists to rethink the rules of front ends that have defined what autos have looked like for decades. Honda will call its GM-based EV the Prologue Honda's electric crossover will use GM's Ultium platform and batteries, but Honda will develop the vehicle's body style and interior. Honda pulls the plug on Clarity sedan The automaker will end sales of the plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in August, marking the end of the line of electrified vehicles after the electric version was discontinued last year. Honda previews next-gen Civic hatchback The global debut of the Honda Civic hatchback will happen during a virtual concert on June 23. Features are not expected to stray much from the redesigned Civic sedan, which debuted in late April. Mazda to drop Mazda6 sedan from lineup The latest Mazda6 has never been a big hit with the general public compared with heavy hitters such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Hyundai Ioniq 5 targets 480-kilometre range The Ioniq 5 will face rivals such as the Ford Mach-E, Volkswagen ID4, Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6 from Hyundai's corporate sibling next year. Load More
Laurence Iliff Laurence Iliff is managing editor for Automotive News Mexico [email protected] 469-562-8228 See All Staff Page