Automotive

Monterey Car Week is upon us once more, and the auction cluster that provides a large part of the show at the week-long automotive celebration is shaping as the biggest in history.

Potential Motors is deep in development on what it classifies a new category of vehicle. The compact, go-anywhere side-by-side camper will proficiently explore rough, wild terrain using a predictive 4-wheel control system.

GMC debuted the third-generation Canyon midsize pickup on Tuesday. Headlining the tough, new Canyon lineup, the all-new AT4X ups its off-road capability with a specialized off-road suspension, skid plates galore, and an available winch.

On the surface, this looks like an ordinary class 3 electric delivery van – one with a crazy-low floor, extra-large cargo space and gratuitous rear-wheel steering. But its entire drivetrain, suspension and steering systems live in the wheel arches.

The Meyers Manx — a legend born atop another legend. And now it's back, in a big way. The new Meyers Manx previews a 200-hp electric buggy meant to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds and ride for up to 300 miles per charge.

China's first fully autonomous, commercial robotaxi rides – with no safety drivers – are about to open for public passengers in Wuhan and Chongqing, marking an inflection point for one of the key technological revolutions of the 21st century.

Kia redesigned the Sportage for the 5th generation of its small crossover. For the first time, a hybrid is available, slotting between the smaller Niro and the larger Sorento. The result is a not-quite-compact-sized SUV that's extremely fuel efficient.

The Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 are closely related. New for both are re-tuned engined, a return to a geared transmission, and new interior and exterior designs. We found a lot to like in both, but also a lot that could use some improvement.

Billed as Switzerland's first electric camper van, the versatile Mercedes-Benz EQV Camper from Yellowcamper transforms from a 4-person camper van to an 8-person passenger van to a cargo van .

Back in 2016, Ford fitted out a special F-150 truck for serve-and-protect duty as a police service vehicle. Now the company has done something similar with the new all-electric version of the pickup, which has been dubbed the F-150 Lightning Pro SSV.

Chinese tech giant Baidu has released its 6th gen, production-ready electric robotaxi, the Apollo RT6. Set to go into service in 2023, the RT6 represents the first of a new generation of autonomous taxis designed to drive ride costs into the ground.

Mini debuted the Concept Aceman this week, exploring an electric crossover that will eventually slot between the Cooper and Countryman. If we ignore the cartoonish colors and distracting digitization, the concept presents a bolder Mini look.

Skoda UK has showcased a one-off e-camper concept carved out of its Enyaq iV 80. The capable Enyaq FestEVal offers up to 338 miles of range and sleeping room for four people, transitioning easily back to an everyday SUV when camping season ends.

The new BMW i4 is a beautiful example of what can happen when an automaker pulls no punches in making something timeless. It's a luxury car in every sense of the term. Like a tailored suit, the i4 fits its intended category well.

After building 37 series-validation prototypes and kicking off a comprehensive testing program, Sono Motors has now revealed the final production design for the upcoming Sion solar-electric passenger car, plus a solar add-on kit for fleets of buses.