Category: Speed
Review: 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS splits the V-8 difference
New GTS version kicks in 493 hp, 486 lb-ft of torque Porsche claims 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed of 171 mph It’s $126,895 for the Cayenne GTS SUV, $131,495 for the Coupe Porsche took its scalpel to the wildly successful Cayenne just last year. And while it updated the SUV extensively for 2024, with an eye toward even more plug-in…
VW recalls more than 271,000 Atlas SUVs for airbag fail
Recall encompasses the 2021-2024 Atlas three-row crossover SUV It also includes the 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUV The front passenger detection system may not work, rendering the passenger airbag inoperable Volkswagen is recalling 271,330 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossover SUVs because front passenger airbags may not…
Porsche Taycan recalled for potential brake fluid leak
Porsche Taycan electric sedan recall affects more than 31,000 models The front brake hoses may develop cracks over time and leak fluid Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake hoses at no charge Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan electric sedan due to the chance of brake fluid leaking, something that could potentially result in the…
Report: BMW XM plug-in hybrid hits dead end by 2028
BMW plans to end production of the XM plug-in hybrid in 2028 Plans for a full electric XM have been canceled, as well The twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 and electric motor powertrain lives on in forthcoming M models BMW launched the XM plug-in hybrid SUV in 2022 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the M division. It’s the first M vehicle not…
Aston Martin Valiant is Fernando Alonso’s idea of a track car
Fernando Alonso commissioned a one-off car from the Q by Aston Martin personalization program The Aston Martin Valiant is a lighter, more extreme version of the Valour Only 38 Aston Martin Valiants will be built Aston Martin late on Tuesday revealed the Valiant as a more hardcore follow up to its Valour sports car launched last year as part of its…
2025 BMW M5 revealed with 717 hp from V-8 hybrid powertrain
The 2025 BMW M5 marks the seventh-generation of the nameplate The M5 shifts to a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 717 hp When the 2025 BMW M5 goes on sale, it’ll cost $120,675 BMW introduced a new generation of the 5-Series for the 2024 model year, and on Tuesday the automaker revealed the fire-breathing M5 variant. The new 2025 BMW M5 represents…
2025 Volkswagen Golf R debuts new look and more power for more money
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R’s output increases to 328 hp A manual transmission remains off the table for the Golf R The Golf R gains a larger touchscreen and more LED lighting On Tuesday, Volkswagen revealed the refreshed 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. When it arrives in the U.S. next year, it will cost more than today’s model, according to VW. For more…
2025 Audi RS Q8 super SUV bows with up to 630 hp
The RS Q8 performance SUV returns to the U.S. for the 2025 model year The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 returns as well, tuned to 591 hp or 630 hp in the RS Q8 Performance Audi estimates a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds The Audi Q8 received a mid-cycle update for 2024, but the high-performance RS Q8 variant was notably absent from the lineup. Audi…
2025 Kia Carnival minivan starts at $37,895, hybrid at $41,895
The new 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs $2,000 more than a similarly equipped Carnival LXS The 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs between $41,895 and $53,395 The hybrid joins the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica, leaving only the Honda Odyssey without a hybrid The redesigned 2025 Kia Carnival minivan arrives with a new look, fresh tech, a first-ever…
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan costs at least $41,895
Gas-electric Kia Carnival debuts for 2025 Powertrain delivers a net 242 hp Three levels of brake regeneration are controlled by shift paddles Kia on Monday announced prices for the new hybrid version of its Carnival minivan. The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid starts at $41,895 (including the mandatory $1,395 destination charge) for the base LXS grade…