2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD
this is not every day You have the opportunity to drive the car manufacturer's true first. Back in June 2021, I had the pleasure of seven Take a road trip from Peoria, Arizona to San Diego, California and back in Genesis' first SUV, the GV80. I fondly remember the time spent with my family and that test car. The GV80 3.5T Advanced+ AWD impresses with its blend of understated and distinctive styling, generous interior dimensions and amenities, and reassuring safety and driver-assist features. But now the GV80 is halfway through its product life cycle, which means the 2025 model is a mid-cycle refresh. Is the updated model as cute as the original? line-up I drove the 2025 GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD to find out, the flagship model with the most powerful engine and most luxurious interior. Its as-tested price reflects the full range of configurations. The entry-level 2.5T with standard AWD starts at $58,200 with a 300-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged I4,…
Car slang you’ve probably never heard of
If you are in the same group Spend enough time with people and you will develop your own language with them. Even though you all speak English, the unique words you and your group members use may not be recognizable to outsiders. To car enthusiasts, a "10-footer" refers to a vehicle that looks good from 10 feet away but looks terrible when you get up close; to a baker, it might conjure up an epic line French bread. There are many sources of this word, such as beater, hooptie, jalopy, econobox, etc. I think we’ve all heard these terms before. The list below contains words that may not be commonly used. If you use any of these regularly, feel free to let me know in the comments section. jiki Photo courtesy of Jaguar About 20 years ago I heard about this method being used by a salesman at an exotic car dealership in San Antonio, Texas. My buddy Jack and…
Toyota drops GR Corolla’s 300-horsepower AWD powertrain in GR86
Drivetrain-swapped three-cylinder GR86 pays homage to Toyota Celica GT-4 rally-winner of the 1980s and 1990s go through Chris Chilton 13 hours ago Toyota has replaced the GR Corolla's 300-horsepower engine and all-wheel-drive running gear with SEMA's GR86 coupe. The red, white and green livery pays homage to Toyota's historic Celica GT-4 WRC racing car. The automaker says the concept demonstrates its commitment to "performance, nostalgia and the future of rally racing." SEMA hasn't quite kicked off yet, and Toyota has already come up with a concept for the show. Dressed in classic WRC Celica livery and equipped with the entire engine and all-wheel-drive transmission setup from the GR Corolla hatchback, the GR86 pushes more buttons than a 1940s switchboard operator. While the car looks great on the surface, which we'll discuss later, the heart of the project is the powertrain swap. That's no easy feat, as the GR86 is designed around a longitudinally mounted boxer four-cylinder engine driving only the…
2025 Audi A3 and S3 prices rise by $2,600, get Quattro AWD
All new A3 and S3 models come standard with quattro all-wheel drive and some extra power. Audi also installs the same variable torque divider as the RS3 on the more affordable S3. The 2025 S3 starts at $49,995. The 2025 Audi A3 and S3 sedans are arriving in the U.S. with a new design, more performance-focused features, and a longer list of standard features. Buyers will have to pay more for the new and improved models, however. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Sitting at the bottom of the range is the regular 2025 A3 Premium, which starts at $39,495 including a $1,295 destination charge. That's $2,600 more than last year's model, a significant increase considering this is just a mid-cycle refresh, not an all-new generation. Read: 2025 Audi S3 gets power upgrade, RS3 gets tech upgrade Fortunately, the price increase is not without reason.…
Stairway to Heaven – Lucid’s Air Change Clean Fleet Report
Local electric car company launches four different models As the electric vehicle market grows and matures, we are seeing more and more attempts to differentiate electric vehicles and establish identities for models and brands. Today's A is Lucid Motors' all-day driving program - a step-by-step tour Four Air models. 4 different options The challenge for a new company with seemingly only one product is differentiation. The Air models look very similar, but the performance range is as varied as the price, which ranges from $69,900 to $249,000. Clean Fleet Report There has been Some seat time in a single model, but this is the first time to experience them consecutively. I was able to experience all four models in turn—Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Sapphire. At the end of the day and nearly 200 miles, I was convinced that there is some truth to Lucid's headquarters being located just across the San Francisco Bay from where we were driving. Each…
The India-made Maruti Suzuki Fronx will be equipped with ADAS, AWD in Japan;
Maruti Suzuki, which has long exported Suzuki and Toyota-branded vehicles made in India to several countries, has started exporting the India-made Fronx to Japan. The SUV for the Japanese market will be equipped with a 1.5-liter petrol engine, just like the Fronx sold in other export markets; the model sold in India does not have this engine. While the SUV is available only with front-wheel drive option in other foreign markets, the model made in Japan will also offer Suzuki's AllGrip Select AWD technology, among other special amenities. Earlier this month, Japan began accepting bookings for the Fronx, and more than 700 units have been booked so far. The official launch date for the SUV is October 16, and deliveries are expected to start in the second half of October. According to Maruti Suzuki, the first batch of shipments will include 1,600 Fronx models produced in India. Also read: India-made Maruti Suzuki Fronx exports to Japan begin; over 1,600 units…
Road Test: 2024 Honda Prologue AWD Elite
New all-electric mid-size SUV The all-new 2024 Honda Prologue should provide loyal Honda owners with a comfortable transition from gasoline cars to the first all-electric vehicle. One of the key factors in this loyalty is Honda's reliability, and although the Prologue is a new model, it should have that reliability. With a little help, Honda electric cars Developed in conjunction with GM, the Prologue is based on the Ultium EV platform, which is also shared with four SUVs— Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Equinox Electric Vehicle and Acura ZDXThe combined range of these EVs, which are based on the same platform, has become a real-world testing ground for the Prologue, which uses essentially the same motor, battery, and suspension. So far, none of these models have been recalled, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to Honda owners. (Editor’s note: Author’s bad luck. After this article was written, a Cadillac Lyriq recall was issued for a small number of vehicles due to…
2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus
February 2024 In the press release for the all-new 2025 CX-70 midsize crossover, Mazda says the car was "designed to meet the needs of North American customers." Specifically, people who enjoy cars as part of a hobby and passion. This got me curious. What do North American customers want from a car? I first answered the question myself, then did some informal research in my Scottsdale, Arizona, office, asking three of my colleagues—one from Virginia, one from Minnesota, and one from Canada. This led to another question: Does the 2025 Mazda CX-70 have what it takes to meet those demands? Mazda offers two different powertrains for the CX-70. The plug-in hybrid CX-70 features a turbocharged 2.5-liter I4 engine and an electric motor. There's also a 48-volt mild-hybrid version of the CX-70, which has a turbocharged 3.3-liter I6 engine in two states of tune and three trim levels. No matter which CX-70 you choose, it comes with rear-biased all-wheel drive and…
Road test: 2024 Audi Q4 55 E-tron Quattro
European premium electric compact SUV Perfectly sized for city driving or long road trips, the 2024 Audi Q4 55 E-tron Quattro stands out from all other premium electric compact SUVs. It was all-new for 2022 but received an upgrade for 2024 that included more power and range, more refined steering and suspension, and faster charging. This year, everything is more reach there Straight-line performance enables the 4,850-pound Q4 E-tron to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. Dual electric motors (front and rear) produce 335 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque, thanks to Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system, for even, smooth acceleration, with instant torque available at any speed through a single-speed transmission. Press the right pedal, and linear acceleration is unaffected by shifting gears, because there are no gears. The Q4 E-tron features Audi drive select, with five driver-selectable driving modes—efficiency, comfort, auto, dynamic, and individual—each of which adjusts steering feel to provide a different driving experience. Smooth…
Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige
American-Built All-Electric Luxury SUV New electric luxury The elegant 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is the second all-electric SUV in the Genesis line-up joining the sporty GV60. Genesis has a goal of giving owners the best possible luxurious experience, including Son-Nim which in Korean translates to “Honored Guest” which is how Genesis honors their current and future customers. The GV70 stands out its ultra-fast charging speed makes it a differentiator from other compact electric SUVs. (Ed. note: Genesis uses the term “Electrified” to denote its EV lineup. Since that term is often used in the automotive industry to denote hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well as EVs, we will use the term EV within this review.) Silent Propulsion The all-wheel drive GV70 EV comes with twin electric motors, front and rear, each producing 160 kW of power for a combined 429 horsepower (hp) and 483 pound-feet of torque. Added speed (and a thrill!) is brought on by pushing the steering…
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD
The shape The latest generation of a car can often be summed up in two words: evolution or revolution. The Porsche 911 is an example of evolutionary visual change. Despite advances in aerodynamics and technology, it always looks like a 911. Then there's a car like the Hyundai Santa Fe. The fourth-generation model, which runs from 2019 to 2023, has curvy sheetmetal like many of its competitors. For the all-new 2024 model, Hyundai ditched the old design and started over with straight lines and rigid angles. It was a bloodless revolution that severed the visual connection between the new Santa Fe and its ancestors. （Top floor small room Hyundai offers the new Santa Fe in gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid guises. I recently had the opportunity to test drive the top-of-the-line gasoline Calligraphy model. Given its position in the trim hierarchy, our Calligraphy test car was already equipped with the $48,300 base price listed on the window sticker, including HTRAC…
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek comes with AWD and CVT, starting at
The new Crosstrek looks very familiar, but unfortunately it drops the manual transmission option February 9, 2023 11:32 The final U.S. version of the all-new Subaru Crosstrek has arrived. We already knew it would feature new technology and improved safety, but now we get to see what's under the hood, too. Here's a closer look at the Japanese automaker's hot crossover. We've already taken a close look at the updated Crosstrek's styling when it debuts in other markets. To that end, the styling follows Subaru's trend of incremental changes rather than revolutionary ones. It retains the same overall silhouette it's had since its inception, with the addition of smaller headlights and a wider front. In terms of overall dimensions, it's 176.4 inches (4,480 mm) long, about 0.6 inches (15 mm) longer than the old Crosstrek. There's also more use of dark plastic, especially on the front fascia. The new Crosstrek's wheel arches are also nearly identical to those on the…
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera C4 Cabriolet
Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. It is all-wheel drive and is powered by the M96 3.4-liter flat-six engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Features include xenon headlights, a speed-activated rear spoiler, 18-inch Sport Classic wheels, automatic climate control, a Becker Porsche radio, replaced IMS bearings, and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. This 996.1 911 is finished in Speed Yellow with a black cloth power retractable top and black leather interior, and is now available with a CARFAX report, original owner's manual, and a clean title. The Speed Yellow body sits under a power-retractable black cloth soft top. Exterior features include paint protection film on the hood, xenon headlights, heated power mirrors, and a speed-activated rear spoiler. The CARFAX report shows the car sustained damage to the left front in 2007, damage to the rear bumper and taillight assembly in 2012, and minor damage in 2014. This 911…
Road Test: 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD
Redesigned entry and exit Kia says the much-revamped 2024 Seltos is "designed to appeal to consumers who love to live their lives on the go." Heck, that means everyone should want a Seltos, which would make Kia very happy. In fact, 2023 Seltos sales were up 25 percent over the previous year, so Kia expects to continue that success for 2024 and says the redesigned Seltos is "more commanding inside and out." The Kia folks might be on to something. Read on. Casting a wide net Smooth operation Small Engine The 2024 Seltos is available in five trim levels with two engine options and either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Clean Fleet Report We spent a week in a Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD, which has a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 195 horsepower (hp) and 195 lb.-ft. on 91-octane gasoline. We clocked a zero-to-60-mph time of 7.1 seconds, which is plenty peppy for the 3,362-pound Seltos.…
Road Test: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS
All-New Compact Hatch It’s back Big changes came with the debut of the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza. The sixth-generation Impreza (the first gen was shown at the 1992 Los Angeles Auto Show) received a new design and the return of the RS, a trim level on the first and second generations (1998-2005). The new Impreza RS looks sportier than it performs. Handling is very good, but the acceleration with the CVT is not as good as a manual transmission could make it (more on that in a moment). There are three Impreza trims—Base, Sport, and RS. All have Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an 8-speed manual shift mode and paddle shifters. (Note: Gone is the 5-speed manual that was available on the last generation Impreza Sport.) Aaron Cole, product communications specialist at Subaru told Clean fleet Report that “discontinuation of a manual transmission for the 2024 Impreza was more of a function of buyers’…
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