Audi has revealed its last “sphere” concept, the Activesphere and this one looks to combine attributes from its sleek Sportback and high-riding Allroad models with a bit of pickup truck DNA thrown in for fun.

In its standard form, the Activesphere concept looks like a coupe-like crossover, but if you slide the top up to and flip the rear down, you get a useful cargo space that’s similar to a truck. With the push of a button the roof moves and the rear flips down, while a a divider rises up behind the rear seats to keep passengers away from any dirt or crappy weather.

On the outside the Activesphere is about the same size as the Audi A7 and its air suspension can raise or lower the ground clearance between 8.2 and 9.8 inches. Inside there’s a minimalistic design and in autonomous mode the steering wheel and dashboard retract. Augmented reality is a huge highlight here. With the use of special glasses information can be displayed to the driver and front passenger.

Under the skin the Activesphere concept is based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform, which was co-developed by Audi and Porsche. Thanks to its 100 kWh battery, it has a driving range up to 373 miles. The 800-volt architecture enables charging speeds up to 270 kW. The two electric motors generate a combined 436 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque.

Mazda continues to tease its new flagship SUV, the 2024 CX-90, which is going to officially debut in a few days on January 31. We’ve seen teasers of its exterior, but now Mazda has teased what we can expect on the inside.

The latest video is hosted by actor Hiroyuki Sanada and provides a view of some of the CX-90’s cabin. We can also see that Mazda’s current infotainment system that’s controlled via the rotary dial, will also be offered on the CX-90. We can also see a traditional gear lever. Overall as we now expect from Mazda, the CX-90’s interior is a luxurious place to be in.

Mazda has already confirmed that the CX-90 will be offered with a plug-in hybrid version and a version that’s powered by a 340 hp 3.3-liter inline-6 engine.

Volvo unveiled its new electric flagship electric SUV, the EX90 last November and at the event it also teased a new entry-level EV that’s slated to debut in 2023. Volvo has now confirmed when we’ll get to see the EX30 debut, since he confirmed the June 15 date to Australia’s CarSales.

In an interview, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan confirmed that the EX30 will have “decent range” and that it will be smaller than the XC40. The XC30 is expected to be based on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture and will be closely related to the Polestar 4 crossover.

The EX30 will be built in China. It will also be available via a subscription plan that can be as short as three months, which should help it appeal to a younger audience. “The age demographic that we have at Volvo is a lot older than we would like; we’d like to get some more younger people into the brand,” Rowan stated to the publication. He also expects that the EX30 will appeal to older buyers that want to downsize their vehicle.

Honda recently launched the 2023 Accord and Pilot models and now it’s giving us a preview of what else it has planned for this year and in 2024.

On the Honda side of the business, the 2024 Ridgeline and Passport are going to get some changes this year, with the Ridgeline also getting the more rugged TrailSport trim. The Civic hybrid is also coming in 2024 and it will be available as both a sedan and hatchback. Deliveries of the Prologue EV are slated to start in early 2024, with pre-sales starting sometime this year.

This summer we’ll get the 2024 Integra Type S, which is expected to borrow lots of DNA from the Civic Type R. The TLX is also getting some updates this year and pre-sales of the ZDX EV will also begin this year. The ZDX will be available in a Type S version as well when it arrives in early 2024.

This year Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The first Porsche, the 356, arrived on June 8, 1948 and now Porsche is paying tribute to that iconic model with the Vision 357 concept.

As a tribute to the 356, the Vision 357 concept features a similar form as its forebear. You’ll also notice that there aren’t traditional mirrors, since cameras let you know what’s behind you and the door handles are tucked in the rear side glass.

We created a very special birthday present in the form of the Porsche Vision 357, one which uses the 356 as a basis to underscore the significance of our design DNA,” said Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche. “The concept car is an attempt to combine the past, present and future with coherency, featuring proportions that are reminiscent of its historical archetype and details that visualize the outlook for the future.”

The concept is based on the same technology platform as the 718 Cayman GT4 RS with its naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that generates 493 hp.

The concept will be the highlight of the special exhibition “75 Years of Porsche sports cars” at the Volkswagen Group’s Drive Forum in Berlin, which opens to the public on January 27. It will be displayed until mid-February.

Ford has announced that the first 2024 Ford Mustang GT will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson’s annual auction in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 28 with all proceeds benefitting JDRF. This marks the third generation of VIN 001 Mustang models that have been auctioned at Barrett-Jackson.

All sales proceeds will benefit JDRF, a global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization. The winner of the auction will get to specify their configuration of the 2024 Mustang GT.

The Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 with 486 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque, that can be mated to either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. The available Performance Pack adds Recaro seats and an active exhaust.

“Ford has a long tradition of supporting charities through the Barrett-Jackson auction, and we’re proud to offer the all-new Mustang GT to support worthy causes like juvenile diabetes research,” said Mustang Marketing Manager Jim Owens. “This seventh generation is our most powerful Mustang GT yet, and the winning bidder will not only support a good cause but also become the owner of the first Mustang GT.”