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New Atlas keeps you up to date on new cars, concepts, EVs and the latest automotive news including test drives, reviews and coverage of all the major auto shows around the globe.
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8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods
April 12, 2024Adria has introduced a unique ultra-adaptable mini-camper it calls the Mode. It does away with large, fixed camping furniture in favor of modular pods that carry easily, pack neatly on the ride and offer multipurpose utility at camp. -
Hydrogen-burning Alpenglow hypercar is about to go endurance racing
April 11, 2024After a hell-raising concept iteration, Alpine's hydrogen combustion fire-and-ice Alpenglow supercar is finally prepped and revved to take the track. It'll make its dynamic debut next month at the Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours endurance event in Belgium. -
2025 Toyota 4Runner gets a hybrid, off-road kit and ... mixed response
April 11, 2024Toyota has unveiled the new sixth-generation 4Runner sport utility in three formats: a standard model, a hybrid model, and a trail-ready overlanding model. Not everyone is a fan, however. -
$45K EV smuggles a 620-mile solid-state battery out of the lab
April 11, 2024IM motors has decided that semi solid-state batteries are ready for prime time. In an omen of what Western automakers will need to contend with, it's now launched a futuristic luxury coupe with a next-gen battery pack and crab-walking capability. -
Adorable Lumin "Hello Kitty" EV breaks cover
April 10, 2024A limited edition of 2000 "Hello Kitty" Lumin City EVs sold out in the first launch outside China last week. Already one of the best-selling cars in the world based on 2023 Chinese market sales alone, the addition of "Hello Kitty" branding captivated women and children, and we feel certain we'll see more of Kitty at car shows. -
Review: Toyota's hybrid Grand Highlander SUV shuttles family at 30 mpg
April 10, 2024Three-row utility buyers haven’t had a lot of non-truck options, especially from Toyota. Now that three-row fever is satiated with the new Toyota Grand Highlander, which debuts for the 2024 model year. -
Unreleased Toyota Hilux EV becomes a troop-carrying minibus
April 09, 2024Toyota has been developing an electric Hilux pickup in Thailand for over a year, and the prototype has now been turned into a slick, little passenger-mover. Like a classic Land Cruiser Troopy, the new mini-bus seats two rows of passengers in back. -
$6 a day EV subscription service could disrupt the auto industry
April 06, 2024These electric cars & trucks use battery-swap recharging, offer immediate replacement if damaged, and roll out at prices down to $0.25 per hour, with no upfront fees... That's $6 a day plus electricity. The idea is potentially massively disruptive. -
Toyota's stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV
April 03, 2024In 2023, the Toyota IMV 0 concept grew into one of the most modular production vehicles out there, the Hilux Champ. Carryboy has leapfrogged off that modularity to turn the little Champ into a roaming five-person micro-lodge. -
VW's RooBadge blasts custom sound beams to scare off local wildlife
April 02, 2024Volkswagen has announced the development of RooBadge, which emits species-specific sounds to drive away kangaroos and reduce the risk of animal collisions on Australian roads. There are plans to adapt the device to deter other wildlife worldwide. -
Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show
April 02, 2024One of the largest automotive shows in the world, the New York International Auto Show happens every year in New York City. For decades, it's been the home of the World Car of the Year awards and a fulcrum for automotive unveils in North America. -
Hyundai gives Santa Cruz the off-road treatment in new XRT model
April 01, 2024Hyundai has unveiled a new off-road model in the form of the 2025 Santa Cruz XRT. The automaker also showcased new designs for the Tucson crossover and the standard Santa Cruz truck last weekend at the New York International Auto Show. -
Sub-15-minute EV charger ready for on-street parking
March 27, 2024Just weeks after launching the fastest EV chargers in the US, Gravity Technologies has revealed new 200-kW curbside chargers to bring its fast-charging to the streets. The new hardware is said to be the same size as Level 2 chargers but 30x faster. -
Genesis spins out Magma performance brand & first large SUV concept
March 26, 2024Genesis, Hyundai's luxury vehicle arm, has unveiled several eye-catching concepts ahead of the New York International Auto Show. The covers were pulled from the vehicles at Genesis House, a dealership and showplace in New York City. -
Review: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 defies logic to enter unlikely territory
March 24, 2024The Ioniq 6 is the least logical step on from Hyundai’s well-done Ioniq 5 crossover. But it works. Going from an SUV to a sedan seems counterintuitive, given the way the auto market seems to shun sedans. Yet this is one of the best we’ve driven lately.
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