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The 2025 QX60 gets power from a new engine: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. What’s it like? We drove one to find out.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
At the lower end of its price range, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator is a competitive and luxurious three-row SUV, but the high-end Black Label version doesn’t offer the goods to warrant its nearly six-figure price tag.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata stands out for its emphasis on connecting drivers with both the act of driving and the world around them.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
Enjoying a car in its intended environment is supremely satisfying, and most of that holds true for Maserati’s flagship convertible.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe delivers driving excitement and cabin refinement, but it’s dampered a bit by a wonky transmission, poor rear sight lines and frustrating touch-sensitive controls.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS450+ possesses many of the desirable qualities of an S-Class, but more than a few troublesome traits prevent it from being the EV equivalent of Mercedes’ flagship.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The all-new 2025 Audi Q6 and SQ6 e-Tron have all the makings of serious crossover appeal for those who haven’t made the electric leap.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
After driving the $250,000 Lucid Air Sapphire, we wondered what life was like at the other end of the Lucid showroom: How does the entry-level $70,000 Lucid Air Pure compare with the eyeball-flattening Sapphire?
By Aaron Bragman
December 6, 2024
With 751 horsepower and looks that could kill, the all-new, all-electric 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is one of the most thrilling luxury EVs available.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
As long as you have consistent access to a charger to make full use of its 54 miles of EPA-rated electric range, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e is one of the more compelling luxury plug-in hybrids available.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
