Ford’s redesigned Ranger was first proven in 2021, however it has solely now been revealed in its U.S.-market type. The brand new mid-size pickup truck hits dealerships this summer season as a 2024 mannequin, and can embrace for the primary time a fiery Raptor model for Individuals.

A Dutch coachbuilder by the title of Heritage Customs this week introduced a convertible conversion for the Land Rover Defender. The conversion begins at about $90,000 and turns the two-door Defender 90 into the right automobile for outside fanatics in search of a luxurious journey.

One of many autos we examined this week was the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale. It is a shut cousin of the Dodge Hornet, and Alfa Romeo is providing it solely with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

We additionally spent a while behind the wheel of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge and the associated C40 Recharge. New to the vary is an entry-level model with a single motor mounted on the rear, making these the primary rear-wheel-drive Volvos to achieve the U.S. in 25 years.

Volkswagen has solely simply revealed its 2025 ID.7 hatchback however a brand new physique fashion for the electrical automotive is already out testing. It is a wagon, and there is a good likelihood will probably be provided within the U.S.

Additionally out testing this week was a prototype for a redesigned Porsche Panamera that’s more likely to arrive late this yr or early subsequent. This would be the final era of the large hatchback and wagon to function internal-combustion engines, as Porsche plans to make all of its fashions electrical other than the 911.

And eventually, French efficiency marque Alpine offered an early take a look at the primary of its future electrical autos. An idea automotive revealed this week previews an Alpine A290 scorching hatch as a result of enter manufacturing in 2024.