Author: James Riswick
It’s no secret that the following Porsche 911 will offer some extent of hybridization, and today, the corporate released a number of details ahead of the total 2025 Porsche 911 reveal on May 28. A brand new, hybrid-powered 911 accomplished one lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:16.934 minutes, which is 8.7 seconds faster than “the corresponding version of the predecessor model.” Which model is that? You’ll need to attend to seek out out until May 28. We suppose you may also have the option to look up past ‘Ring times and do the maths, nevertheless it’ll need to be…
The present-generation Honda Pilot sees its first significant update since being introduced two years ago, even though it’s entirely inside the realm of obtainable trim levels. Recent to the family is the 2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition, the brand new range-topping model that builds upon the loaded Elite trim level with gloss-black 20-inch wheels, a gloss-black grille bar and mirror housings, and extra non-gloss black trim within the bumpers, doors and windows. It also gets “Black Edition” badging because after all it does. The inside is neon yellow. Just kidding, it’s black, but very like the last-generation Pilot Black Edition…
The 2024 Ford Maverick and 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz are one another’s most evident competitors. They’re also one another’s only competitors. This pair of compact pickup trucks, each of that are based on car-like “crossover” platforms, hit the market several months apart and gave rise to a completely latest vehicle segment. Since the Maverick and Santa Cruz were developed concurrently, they each went in regards to the idea of a compact pickup in very alternative ways. The Maverick went with more of a conventional, boxy, American truck concept, albeit with a really untraditional available powertrain: a hybrid. The Santa Cruz…
Pros: Huge back seat and cargo area for the segment; strong fuel economy; quality interior; functional roof rails Cons: Bland to drive with numb steering and mushy throttle response; so-so safety scores “Compact” SUVs have gotten awfully big. They’ve also gotten awfully expensive, with the Honda CR-Vs and Toyota RAV4s of the world quickly approaching $40,000. For families or those simply searching for an ample amount of space and utility, that may mean going the used route, but before you do, there is a great alternative: the 2024 Volkswagen Taos. Technically, it’s a subcompact SUV, but it surely has a…
I’m unsure if I ever will, but I very much wish to drive a Tesla Cybertruck. I mean, take a look at that thing. Distinctive, weird or simply plain ridiculous cars have all the time been probably the most interesting cars, they usually’re those that automobile enthusiasts most wish to drive or learn more about. Doug DeMuro has made a profession out of showcasing them. And if the Cybertruck doesn’t qualify as distinctive, weird and just plain ridiculous … well, it sure ain’t normal. Yet, I also wish to drive the Cybertruck since the experience itself must be fascinating. And…
Pros: Unique plug-in hybrid; versatile Stow ‘n Go seats; great entertainment features; attractiveness Cons: No cheaper base trim; top trims and Hybrid are really expensive; less-comfy second-row Stow ‘n Go seats Wow, does time fly by. The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica represents the eighth(!) model yr since Chrysler’s iconic minivan lineup was reborn under a single newish name with handsome styling, state-of-the-art features and a plug-in hybrid powertrain that provided unrivaled fuel economy for a three-row family vehicle. Seems Chrysler did a fairly bang-up job all those years ago, because for 2024, the Pacifica stays a totally competitive and appealing minivan that doesn’t…
