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Detroit Bureau Chief

Aaron Bragman

Detroit Bureau Chief Aaron Bragman has had over 25 years of experience in the auto industry as a journalist, analyst, purchasing agent and program manager. Bragman grew up around his father’s classic Triumph sports cars (which were all sold and gone when he turned 16, much to his frustration) and comes from a Detroit family where cars put food on tables as much as smiles on faces. Today, he’s a member of the Automotive Press Association and the Midwest Automotive Media Association. His pronouns are he/him, but his adjectives are fat/sassy.

Ford has made some updates to its compact pickup for 2025, and we checked it out in person ahead of its debut. Here’s what’s changed.
The compact Maverick pickup truck gets a new Lobo performance trim for the 2025 model year.
The biggest bit of news for the 2025 Maverick is an AWD option for the hybrid powertrain.
The ZR1 is meant to be the best of the best — the most thrilling, pull-out-all-the-stops version of the C8 Chevy can make.
With the Corvette’s first-ever turbocharged engine and more than 1,000 horsepower, the 2025 ZR1 reclaims its King of the Hill title.
Sportier than the prior model year thanks to a change in driven wheels, the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Polestar 2 is more engaging to drive, but it still falls short in terms of user-friendliness and onboard technology.
Absolutely one of the most entertaining three-row SUVs to drive, the freshened 2025 Ford Explorer still falls short on people hauling and value for the money.
The all-electric Lyriq is a classy, good-looking luxury mid-size SUV that drives like a classic Cadillac: big, heavy, quiet and — above all else — comfortable.
The 2024 Jeep Gladiator is still one of the best (and coolest) off-road pickups you can buy, but you’ll pay (a lot) for its capability in reduced comfort, quietness, efficiency and refinement.
Taken on its own, is the two-row CX-70 any good? And is it worth choosing over a three-row CX-90? We drove it to find out.