Sam Miller-Christiansen
2025 Cadillac Escalade gets major interior upgrade and more
Cadillac has revealed the 2025 Cadillac Escalade, a mid-cycle facelift that brings new styling, new tech, and a massively overhauled interior. Heading into the 2025 model year, the Escalade line will find itself split between gasoline and electric-powered variants. This update to the gas-powered version is meant to bring its design and technology more in line with that of the...
2025 Audi A5 & S5 revealed in sedan and wagon form
Audi has unveiled the 2025 Audi A5 & S5 in both sedan and wagon (Avant in Audi speak) guises as a replacement for the current A4 line, which will see itself transformed into an EV model in the future as the brand changes its naming convention. This new A5 family will be built on the firm's all-new PPC (Premium Platform...
2025 Porsche Macan EV lineup gains new RWD and 4S variants
Porsche has unveiled an expanded lineup for their upcoming 2025 Porsche Macan EV range, adding both an entry-level RWD version as well as a more powerful 4S version. These will bookend the already-announced Macan 4 variant on either side in terms of hierarchy. The new entry-level RWD variant will be powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor making 335 hp...
2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ makes Goodwood debut
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ at Goodwood, the latest variant in its venerable AMG GT line. As Mercedes-AMG is a performance-focused subbrand, it's only fitting that this new 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ features a long list of track-focused performance upgrades. The hand-built 4.0-lt twin-turbo V8 from the standard GT 63 returns, though now producing...
Polestar Concept BST previews the Polestar 6 in track guise
Polestar has revealed the Polestar Concept BST, which will be shown at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed. Polestar is in the midst of launching a slew of new models, including the Poleslar 3 & 4 crossovers, the Polestar 5 full-sized luxury sedan, and the Polestar 6 2+2 GT roadster. This Polestar Concept BST is a track-focused version of the...
2025 BMW M5 revealed as PHEV with AWD
BMW has taken the sheets of the next-generation 2025 BMW M5, bringing new styling, new tech, and a surprising new powertrain. The 2025 BMW M5 retains the 4.4-lt turbo V8, though it's now joined by an electric motor that produces a combined system output of 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. This is a plug-in hybrid system capable of...
2024 Nissan Ariya Review: A quietly great EV crossover
The 2024 Nissan Ariya is the company's first foray into the fully electric midsize crossover segment. I found the 2024 Nissan Ariya to be a pleasant commuting partner with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve for the week I had it. Exterior - The 2024 Nissan Ariya looks like a slightly more futuristic take on your typical Nissan crossover. It...
2024 Cadillac Lyriq Review: A luxurious EV bargain
Overview - The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq is an important vehicle for the Cadillac brand as it seeks to reinvent itself as a cutting-edge EV maker. Not everyone can afford the brand's splashy new flagship, the $300k Cadillac Celestiq. The good news is that those getting into a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq will find a very good EV with plenty of the...
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV fully revealed with 600 hp
Jeep has unveiled the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, the first all-electric Jeep to be offered in the US. The exterior of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is instantly recognizable as a Jeep thanks to its seven-slot grille and generally Jeep-like shape. That grille, however, is quite different than past Jeep grilles as it has been reimagined for the electric age...
2025 Cadillac Optiq compact crossover EV fully revealed
Cadillac continues its transition to becoming a fully electric automaker with the introduction of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, a compact EV crossover. From a design standpoint, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq shares numerous styling details with its larger brother, the Lyriq. This includes angular styling with distinct vertical lighting elements and a light-up "crystal black grille" on the front that features...
