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It’s surprisingly comfortable in the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition.

Bigger, with more tech and better range

Another moose hunting season, another truck, and another 24-hour roundtrip drive. All for the chance of glory, and meat in the freezer. Luckily, this year we got to do it all in style with the 2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. There was plenty we liked about the truck, but also things we did not. I’ll get the negatives out of the way first, then move on the positives.

For 2025, Lexus’ smallest hybrid SUV gets an all-new powertrain. While the UX doesn’t appear to be boasting any aesthetic updates, Lexus also says the lineup now includes a new Copper Crest color, available on all models, and a handful of changes to the car’s safety systems.

The Blue Oval's latest is now the most powerful gas-powered truck.

Although we have speculated this would be the case, filings with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) indicate that the upcoming Mazda CX-70 will indeed share powertrains with the larger CX-90. The CX-90, Mazda’s full-size SUV, is powered by either a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six engine mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, or a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired to a plug-in hybrid system. Both units use an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Subaru EyeSight is an advanced driver-assist system developed by Subaru to assist with vehicle safety and driver convenience. This technology, which is available in many Subaru models, utilizes a set of dual, or trio, color cameras placed near the rearview mirror to monitor traffic movement, optimize cruise control, and warn the driver of potential hazards. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Subaru EyeSight, detailing its functions, components, and benefits. The focus is on presenting this information in a straightforward and factual manner, accessible to those who may not be deeply familiar with automotive technologies.

Twenty feet of driving and one parking lot exit is all it took. Behind the wheel of the 2024 BMW X7 M60i for the first time, I immediately felt something was different. I just drove over a 2-inch curbed exit from the parking lot onto the road and I felt…nothing. No jostling, no bucking, no sensation at all. It was as if that obstacle didn’t exist as the big BMW floated right over it. It was there I discovered the BMW X7 is something special when it comes to comfort.

Or, the grass is always greener.

Speaking with Road & Track, a Chevrolet spokesperson confirmed what everyone knew was coming: the last sixth-generation Chevy Camaro has been made, and production ended the week of December 11. Right now, there are no concrete plans for a seventh-generation model. Chevy has said before that this isn’t the end of the Camaro, but from the outside looking in, things aren’t looking good for the model, which has been around in some form since 1967.

There aren’t a whole lot of firsts left in the automotive industry.

The 2024 BMW i7 eDrive50 promises a mix of tradition and cutting-edge.

Recently, I spent a week with the Kia Stinger and were reminded of all the things we appreciate about Kia’s sporty fastback. But its demise is right around the corner as Kia is pulling the plug at the end of this model year. This has me wondering, once production finally ceases, just how will the sporty fastback be remembered?

In a patent filed with the European Patent Office on June 6th of this year, Ferrari is proposing an entirely new way to operate a traditional sports car. The patent shows a driver leaning forward, in a very motorcycle-like position, although Ferrari refers to it as ‘horseman-like’, which is on brand for a manufacturer featuring a prancing horse logo.

Cadillac has announced the Vistiq, an electric vehicle designed to sit between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ. Details are sparse for the moment, aside from the photos shared by Cadillac. What we do know is that the Vistiq will be a three-row SUV “designed for the modern family.” It’s also the third EV Cadillac has announced this year alone.

Subaru is a company that always seems to find a niche. Twenty years ago, everything the brand made had a bit of rally racing baked in. But sadly, times have changed and so have consumer tastes. Crossovers and SUVs are all the rage now, especially those that are ruggedized and exude an active lifestyle. Subaru has jumped right in on this trend, finding a new sub-market with the Wilderness line of vehicles.

If you’re going to survive as a brand, that means offering an SUV.

Chevrolet might not be cornering the SUV market, but it is successfully bookending it.

“Take the best that exists and make it better.”

STI, which stands for Subaru Tecnica International, is a term synonymous with performance in the Subaru brand. It represents the high-performance division of Subaru. This article aims to provide a detailed understanding of what STI means for Subaru, the history behind this division, its impact on Subaru's vehicles, and the characteristics that set STI models apart from the standard Subaru lineup. This explanation is tailored for those who may not be deeply familiar with automotive terms, offering a clear and factual overview.

After a long wait, Porsche’s second pure electric vehicle, the Macan EV, is finally set to arrive next year. 

Say hello to the most powerful production SL ever.

The Hyundai Kona Electric is some $800 or so cheaper than last year, despite updates to the lineup. The base, 133-hp front-driven Kona Electric SE starts at just $34,010 including destination. For reference, last year’s Kona Electric SE was $34,845 including destination. Stepping up to the 201-hp SEL model raises pricing to $38,010, with the Limited trim topping the lineup at $42,380.

When it came to the North American automotive market, Korean brands spent the first few decades primarily focusing on family-first, value-packed offerings. Sure, the brands dabbled with performance vehicles like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Veloster Turbo, and Kia Forte SX Koup, and with various levels of success, but it hadn’t changed the perception of the manufacturers.

We’re going to be driving the EV9 next week. Here’s what we’re most excited for.

Dodge offers up a tease of its next production model this holiday season.

There are a lot of buttons in the BMW iX5. But not because of its unique powertrain.

We recently spent a week with the 2023 Honda Ridgeline and found it would suit a lot of potential mid-size pickup truck buyer’s needs. One of the big hesitations we’ve heard from shoppers though is if it’s ‘truck’ enough. Being a unibody construction, there are some drawbacks to this platform such as lower towing capacity.

Tuscan Sun. There are many, many impressive aspects of this 2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost, but its exterior paint is the most evocative.

Honda will unveil a new “global” EV at CES 2024 in Las Vegas on January 9th. Honda says that the announcement is part of the brand’s carbon neutrality goals and that a total of 30 new EVs will be introduced “globally by 2030.” Honda predicts sales volume of these EVs will be somewhere around 2 million units. Eventually, the brand hopes to have 100% zero-emission car sales by 2040. Interestingly, the brand also said in its release that the plan “includes battery electric and fuel cell electric powered models.”

The American and Canadian automotive markets are very similar. The vehicles sold in both countries are near identical, but there are a few differences, usually dictated by climate and geography.

The CLE-Class now has an AMG variant, the AMG CLE 53 Coupe. Like the non-AMG car, it aims to blend C-Class sportiness with the space and luxury of the E-Class. The new AMG coupe will be powered by AMG’s take on Mercedes’ 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. In addition to turbocharging, the engine is equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that can provide up to 23 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. Total output is  443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque, the latter of which can rise to 443 lb-ft for 12 seconds with an overboost function. All this is hooked to AMG’s 9-speed automatic gearbox and standard all-wheel drive with four-wheel steering.

M’s smallest deserves a track to truly shine.

Subaru's X-MODE technology is a feature integrated into Subaru SUVs, aimed at enhancing their performance, particularly in challenging and diverse driving conditions. This technology operates along with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system to augment the vehicle's traction, control, and stability, especially in situations where the driving conditions are less than ideal. The purpose of this article is to provide an in-depth, factual understanding of Subaru X-MODE, its functioning, benefits, and usage scenarios.

The 2023 Nissan Ariya marks the brand’s second all-electric vehicle. Competing in the booming small SUV EV segment, the Ariya is in tough against a lot of great competition. To attract the most possible customers, the vehicle comes in several different configurations.

Want an Air Grand Touring with the metal roof? Massage seats in a Pure? You got it.

The electrified 500 is finally coming to Canada and the US early next year.

Not so long ago, the Nissan Leaf was cutting edge.

Wild supercar debuts in Gran Turismo 7, and players can get it for free.

Buyers sure do love the Subaru Crosstrek.

Yesterday, Tesla held a delivery event- hosted by Elon Musk, of course- for the long-awaited Cybertruck. Pricing and hard specs were announced in tandem, with the base, rear-wheel drive Cybertruck starting at an estimated $60,990 MSRP before taxes, delivery, and incentives. It offers a claimed 250-mile range, a 7,500-pound towing capacity, and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds. There is a catch. These won’t be out until 2025, and the pricing makes this a full $20,000 off the Elon’s claimed $40K price point from 2019.

Vehicular oatmeal. That’s what I’ve referred to the Corolla Cross as before.

We’ve just driven the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and come away impressed.

Pricing for the 2025 Volvo EX90 has been announced. The base EX90 Plus 7-seater starts at $77,990 MSRP including $1,295 for destination charges. The brand’s range-topping SUV will be offered in either a six- or seven-seat configuration with two trim choices: Plus or Ultra. Additionally, a seven-seat Performance version of the EX90 is available, starting at $82,990 which, among other changes, bumps power up to 496 horsepower from 408 hp. Moreover, Volvo gives the same 300-mile range figure for either version.

Oh no. I’ve made a huge mistake.

There are also big screens, naturally. Everything's bigger!

Hyundai’s production facility in Ulsan, South Korea is a colossal affair, made up of five factories, which are soon to be six, with the recent groundbreaking of a new EV production facility said to have the capacity to produce 200,000 EVs a year. The facility has the feeling of a village unto itself. Indeed, you get the impression that if you live in Ulsan – a city with a population of just over one million – you either work at the plant, or know someone who does.

It’s hard to drive three blocks in North America these days without seeing some version of the Hyundai Santa Fe mid-size crossover. It’s a massive seller for both the brand and in the segment in general, and for good reason; over the last few generations, it’s looked unique, it’s come well-equipped and such are Hyundai’s trim offerings that the buying process is exceedingly simple. It ticks a tonne of boxes…and now, there’s an all-new one.

New Kona has a lot of good going for it—and a few oversights.

A slightly smaller Raptor pickup is coming, and Ford details how it's so capable out on the dunes.

How do you revamp a product that claims almost 40 percent of its segment? If you’re Toyota: carefully.

The base engine matters.

The 2024 Acura TLX doesn’t look very different from its predecessor, but Acura has nonetheless introduced a load of meaningful changes to its midsize sedan entrant. On the whole, the lineup is far more streamlined. The front-wheel-drive-only TLX Technology is now the entry point to the lineup, priced at $46,195 MSRP with destination included. It now features 19-inch wheels, and inside buyers will find an ELS sound system, ambient lighting, and leather seats.

The Chrysler 300 is soon to be no more. The brand’s big, retro inspired sedan has enjoyed moderate success over the past two decades, but all good things come to end. Of course, this isn’t the first time the 300 has been discontinued, and it may not be the last time we see the 300 moniker either.

The American pickup truck segment is one of the most passionate markets in the automotive world. Not only do most consumers have a specific brand they favor, but many also believe a truck must be built a specific way – body-on-frame.

Yes, it's big. It's also clever.

In an interview with Autocar this month, Audi board member and CTO Oliver Hoffmann said that more “function on demand” features will be coming to Audi models over the next few years. In other words, Audi is leaning into subscription models while others, like BMW, are bowing out after customer backlash.