Category: Speed
Review: 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing cuts lap times with sharp new package
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing gets refreshed with the rest of the CT5 lineup A new $18,000 Precision Package upgrades the CT5-V Blackwing’s handling The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing arrives by the end of the year, Precision Package cars arrive in 2025 “I’m going to make a CT5-V Blackwing drive like a CT4-V Blackwing.” That was…
Review: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T evokes the past without provoking the gods
The T’s one of the few manual-shift cars left, even at Porsche No automatic, no rear seats, no sunroof—no problem 911 T is priced from $135,995 for the coupe, $149,295 for the cabrio The Porsche 911 entered the hybrid era for the 2025 model year, but it hasn’t given up the keys to its old place in the gas-powered era. In fact…
Test drive: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia starts to make sense
2025 Toyota Crown Signia with AWD gets 38 mpg The higher-riding crossover makes more sense than the Crown sedan The Crown Signia may replace the Highlander in Toyota’s crowded SUV lineup I didn’t really understand the Toyota Crown sedan when it launched in 2023 as a replacement for the Toyota Avalon. The higher riding sedan arrived at…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA gets two charging ports, EV and hybrid options
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV will have a hybrid sibling The CLA EV will be able to add 186 miles of range in 10 minutes CLA EVs will feature both CCS and NACS charge ports The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA won’t just be a redesigned car. It will mark the introduction of a new era for Mercedes. Arriving late next year, the 2026…
Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition bows with huge wing
Hyundai has dialed up the performance on its already spirited Elantra N sport sedan by launching a version inspired by the car’s racing sibling designed to meet the TCR touring car regulations. The new Elantra N TCR Edition was revealed on Sunday and starts sales in Korea in December. Availability in the U.S. hasn’t been confirmed but Hyundai said…
2025 Lexus LS gets another price bump, starts at $81,685
The 2025 Lexus LS sees yet another price increase for the new model year, but no significant updates. Pricing starts at $81,685 for the LS 500 version, including the $1,350 destination fee. That’s a $1,000 increase over the 2024 model year, which in turn saw prices increase by $3,100 over the 2023 model year, to $80,685. LS 500 models are powered…
2025 BMW X5
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 BMW X5? What does it compare to? The 2025 BMW X5 is a midsize luxury SUV with a sporty personality. Compare it to the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, the Audi Q7, and the Volvo XC90. Is the 2025 BMW X5 a good SUV? It is an immensely appealing choice that earns a commendable 6.8 out of 10 on the TCC scale. Sure, its basic…
Jeep Wrangler hardtop being redesigned to fit inside the SUV
Jeep is developing a modular hardtop system that would allow removable hardtop pieces to be stowed onboard vehicles, which could be big news for the Wrangler. The current Jeep Wrangler requires owners to leave its hardtop behind, an inconvenience not asked of Ford Bronco drivers. But a patent application published by the United States Patent and…
2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia What does it compare to? The Giulia is Alfa Romeo’s smallest car, with a pared-down lineup for 2025. The BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 are close rivals. Is the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia a good car? It’s not perfect, but the Alfa Romeo Giulia has competitive pricing, engaging performance, and…
Final Porsche 911 Dakar is a Sonderwunsch special
Porsche 911 Dakar production has ended after a 2,500-car run The final 911 Dakar has three-tone paint applied by hand More rugged 911s are possible in the future The 2,500-car production run for the 911 Dakar has reached its end, with the final example featuring a bespoke livery cooked up by Sonderwunsch, Porsche’s personalization department. The…