Category: Reviews
2026 Volkswagen Atlas caught on video
Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Atlas, and the new midsize SUV already appears to be at a late stage of development. It’s expected to debut next year as a 2026 model for the U.S. The current Atlas has been on sale since the 2018 model year, and its sales have averaged more than 60,000 units annually. Given the…
Toyota Grand Highlander vs Toyota Highlander: What’s the difference?
With the launch of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota now has as many three-row SUVs as they have rows: three. Considering the Sienna minivan, the full-size Sequoia SUV, the Grand Highlander, and the smaller Highlander, Toyota offers a family of vehicles for shoppers in the family way. The Grand Highlander might be the best. Larger, wider…
2024 F1 British Grand Prix preview: End of triple-header
The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to the U.K. this weekend for the British Grand Prix. The race, which serves as round 12 on the current calendar, marks the end of a triple-header that also included races in Austria and Spain. The British Grand Prix’s current home is the Silverstone Circuit, an iconic circuit with several high-speed…
National Corvette Museum opens sinkhole exhibit 10 years later
Exhibit showcases five Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole that opened 10 years ago National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sits on top of a vast cave system 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 on display remains in its mangled condition On a quiet morning well before the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, opened for business, the…
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe spied with updates
Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of developing an update for its GLE-Class range, and a prototype for the updated version of the GLE 53 Coupe from AMG has been spotted for the first time. Earlier shots showed prototypes for the regular GLE-Class and regular GLE-Class Coupe. The updated range is expected to start sales in 2026, meaning they will…
2025 GMC Sierra 2500
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD? What does it compare to? The Sierra HD is GMC’s line of heavy-duty pickup trucks, available in 2500 and 3500 configurations. They compare well to the similar Chevy Silverado HD, plus rivals like the Ford Super Duty and Ram HD. Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD a good truck? The Sierra HD lineup…
Koenigsegg determines cause of Jesko fire in Greece
Following a thorough investigation, Koenigsegg has determined the cause of a fire that resulted in one of the company’s $3 million Jesko hypercars burning to the ground in Greece in mid-June. In an Instagram post made on June 20, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said a leak of hydraulic fluid on the road surface near the…
2025 Defender Octa debuts as tough off-roader packing 626 hp
JLR’s latest SUV taps some of the Ford Raptor’s expertise Its 626 hp is the most in any Defender, ever Price: More than $150,000 The Defender is already one of the most credible vehicles over rough terrain, and now it can cross it with incredible pace, too. JLR on Wednesday took the covers off the 2025 Defender Octa, a new performance flagship…
Hybrids, PHEVs make up record sales share
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids accounted for a record 11% of U.S. car sales in the first quarter, reports Automotive News, citing data from Cox Automotive. Sales of hybrids more than doubled in Q1 compared to a year earlier, the Cox data showed, while plug-in hybrid sales rose 59% in the quarter. Owner loyalty was also strong, with 42% of hybrid…
First US season of McLaren Trophy includes a round at an F1 circuit
McLaren in 2023 joined the ranks of automakers with a one-make race series, when it launched the inaugural season of the McLaren Trophy in Europe. Similar to the pioneering Ferrari Challenge, the series is open to private teams comprised of both up-and-coming racing drivers and amateurs, and is fully supported by McLaren when it comes to…