Author: Mike Smith
Automotive You’re driving down the interstate, singing along to your favorite playlist, if you spot an enormous, black SUV in your rearview mirror. It’s tall, wide, and has that unmistakable “government issue” presence. Your foot instinctively lifts off the gas pedal. Is it a cop? Secret Service? Military convoy? Nope — it’s the brand new 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Command Operations Vehicle (COV), and it’s able to put fear (and luxury) within the hearts of commuters in all places. Jeep is officially taking its Wagoneer into full James Bond territory. Developed in partnership with federal, state, and native agencies, the brand…
Automotive Ram is doing something few automakers ever do. It’s admitting it made a mistake. After pulling the legendary Hemi V-8 from the Ram 1500 lineup for 2025 and replacing it with a lineup of six-cylinder engines, the backlash was swift and loud. Buyers weren’t pleased, and Ram listened. Now, the Hemi is officially back for the 2026 model 12 months, and order books are open. The 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 won’t be standard across the lineup, nevertheless it is obtainable as an option on most trims. Depending on the model, it’ll cost as much as $1,200 to get back that…
Automotive Thirty years ago, McLaren shocked the motorsport world by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans on its very first attempt. Now, the British automaker is celebrating that landmark 1995 triumph with a limited-edition supercar that blends nostalgia with cutting-edge performance. Meet the 2025 McLaren 750S Le Mans Edition — a hyper-focused homage to the F1 GTR that conquered the Circuit de la Sarthe, limited to simply 50 units worldwide. McLaren’s victory on June 18, 1995, wasn’t only a fluke. The #59 McLaren F1 GTR, driven by JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas, and Masanori Sekiya, crossed the finish line first…
Automotive Toyota is hitting the reset button on its best-selling crossover with the all-new 2026 RAV4. After years of incremental updates, the newest generation arrives with an overhauled platform, standard hybrid power across the board, and a daring latest GR Sport trim that guarantees real attitude and performance. As one in all the highest three best-selling vehicles within the U.S. last yr, behind only the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-Series, the RAV4’s update is as crucial because it is timely. The most important headline is the RAV4’s shift to hybrid-only power. Gone is the normal gas-only engine, replaced by Toyota’s…
Automotive It’s infrequently that you simply hear a vehicle tipping the scales at over 9,000 kilos being in comparison with a Porsche 911 GT3 by way of straight-line performance. Yet, here we’re in 2025, and one among General Motors’ quickest vehicles isn’t a sleek Corvette or a light-weight sports automotive—it’s the hulking, all-electric 2026 GMC Hummer EV 3X Pickup. Yes, the identical supertruck that appears prefer it could roll over a mountain now dashes to 60 mph in a claimed 2.8 seconds. That stat alone is sufficient to make muscle automotive purists pause. Let’s unpack how such a beast pulls…
Automotive Drivers of certain Nissan Murano and Maxima models may finally be seeing some closure after years of complaints about defective constantly variable transmissions (CVTs), however the recent class-action lawsuit settlement may feel more like a consolation prize than a real win for a lot of. The automaker has agreed to a $3.47 million payout and an prolonged warranty for affected vehicles, but the vast majority of the settlement money is headed straight to the lawyers — and the warranty extension offers limited real-world value to most owners. The category-action lawsuit, originally filed in Tennessee in late 2022, accused Nissan…
Automotive The Detroit Three should not holding back of their response to a newly announced trade agreement between former President Donald Trump and the UK. In a rare moment of unity, General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis—speaking through their joint lobbying group, the American Automotive Policy Council—have criticized the deal for giving British-built vehicles what they call an unfair advantage within the U.S. market. At the center of the problem is a provision within the agreement that enables British carmakers to export as much as 100,000 vehicles annually to the US at a ten% tariff rate. While that number mirrors the…
Mercedes-AMG is merging the adrenaline of the racetrack with Hollywood spectacle in a stunningly crafted tribute to cinema and speed. Unveiled on the Formula 1® Miami Grand Prix, the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 “APXGP Edition” celebrates the upcoming Formula 1-inspired blockbuster F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. With only 52 units to be produced globally, this special edition coupe isn’t only a automotive, it’s a collector’s dream shaped by motorsport history and cinematic flair. As an official promotional partner of F1, the highly anticipated Apple Original Movies production from director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and legendary producer Jerry…
Automotive For years, the name Singer evoked equal parts awe and skepticism. Enthusiasts were dazzled by the design, craftsmanship, and reverence for air-cooled Porsche heritage. But for those of us standing on the surface, reading spec sheets and watching jaw-dropping prices climb into the stratosphere, there was at all times that lingering doubt: Is a Singer really price it? After digging deep into the newest creation from Singer, the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer, it’s clear now that the praise is well-earned. We’ve spoken with owners, consulted trusted automotive journalists, and dissected what goes into one among these…
Aston Martin Aston Martin isn’t letting the ultra-luxury performance SUV game slip past its grasp. Enter the brand new 2026 DBX S—a sharper, barely more aggressive evolution of the already formidable DBX707. While it doesn’t completely rewrite the SUV’s formula, it brings enough firepower and attitude to maintain Aston’s flagship SUV punching within the heavyweight class, right alongside the Lamborghini Urus SE. Let’s start with the headline: power. The familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, sourced from Mercedes-AMG, has been retuned to deliver 717 horsepower—a modest but meaningful 20-hp increase over the DBX707. This bump comes courtesy of turbocharger upgrades borrowed from…
