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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
The new 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek looks like a tough off-roader, but don’t go too far off the beaten path with it.
By Aaron Bragman
November 19, 2024
The 2025 GV80 Coupe out-luxuries the competition in terms of driving refinement and cabin dazzlement, but some tech issues and a late rollout of wireless smartphone connectivity annoy.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
For enthusiasts looking for a fun combination of refined daily driver and back-road entertainer, the Jetta GLI is a great option, and a good value as well.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Offering the solidity and solitude of a bank vault, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 mid-size SUV embodies the brand’s classic definition of luxury.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The base variant of the 2024 Genesis G70 is more powerful and more fun — and only slightly pricier — than the 2023 model, but its updated interior is a step backward.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The updated 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid pairs an intuitive multimedia system with good fuel economy and great ride comfort in a car that’s easy and enjoyable to drive for long distances.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
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.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief