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China’s Electric Multi-Purpose Vehicle
It feels as though the electric vehicle landscape is moving faster than we can keep up, and that in recent years China has made a compelling case to head the pack. Of the main players—BYD, Geely, et al—one of the more compelling entrants is Li Auto and its new vehicle, the Mega, an all-electric MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) that reimagines the traditionally utilitarian people-mover into something far more appealing.
Meet the 1,200-hp Chinese Electric Super-SUV
Engineered and built in China, the Yangwang U8 EREV might be among the most American SUVs we’ve ever tested.
Track-Ready Sports Cars Compared
Two track-ready sports cars, two different price brackets, which one offers the more engaging track experience? As is,we’re programmed to love all things speed, power, and performance. We all enjoy geeking out over car specs, figures, and lap times. The one-upmanship of being able to say “my car is faster than yours” (or “something” more than yours) is as primal to us as it is alien to those who don’t get it, and we especially love being able to prove it, whether on the dragstrip or the racetrack.
Wacky Track Video! 1,234-HP Lucid Air Sapphire vs. McLaren 750S Supercar
It's a matchup that makes more sense than you might think. A McLaren versus a Lucid isn’t your average comparison test, but then again these aren’t your average cars. There is a little method behind our madness, though. The first time we got our hands on the Lucid Air Sapphire was for the recording of the first episode of Head2Head Drag Race.
The Super-Limited Superwagon Is More Than It Seems
Fast station wagons are a dying breed. The allure of looking down on the world from above with the added benefits of extra cubby space, headroom, and even some extra ground clearance and suspension travel has led many would-be waggoneers to stray down the SUV path. But as a European I remain fiercely devoted to the cause, so I was exceedingly pleased to be offered a first drive of the very special edition of the 2025 Audi RS6, the Avant GT.
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro First Test: Toyota’s Top Tier Off-Road Ripper—Now With Added Malice
Pros Fantastically capable off-road Lots of interior storage Great sound (for a four-cylinder) Cons Unsettled under heavy braking MPG could be better Goodness, it’s expensive A few weeks back, we were given our first opportunity to drive the new hybrid-powered Tacomas. Being all-new, the overland-ready Trailhunter grade caught most of the headlines, but what of the big-daddy TRD Pro?
Is This the Perfect ICE Car?
The V-12 has found its forever home The interior is decadent Sublimely understated Fuel economy is predictably poor It is predictably expensive Predictably, driving one makes you want one When Mercedes made the decision to rebrand its über-luxurious subsidiary from Maybach to Mercedes-Maybach a few years ago, the thought process was clear: In a world of emerging luxury car brands, each offering its own brand of nouveau riche fanciness, Mercedes wanted to remind the world that not only is...
2025 Nissan Kicks: A first look at a working-class hero with top-tier touches
We’ve seenthe all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, and on the surface at least it seems Nissan has developed a compact crossover SUV with a clean and cohesive exterior design — a far cry from the previous Kicks. The outgoing kicks has been around since 2018, with arefresh coming along in 2021.
2025 Nissan Kicks: A first look at a working-class hero with top-tier touches Original
We’ve seenthe all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, and on the surface at least it seems Nissan has developed a compact crossover SUV with a clean and cohesive exterior design — a far cry from the previous Kicks. The outgoing kicks has been around since 2018, with arefresh coming along in 2021.
2025 Nissan Kicks: A first look at a working-class hero with top-tier touches
We’ve seenthe all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, and on the surface at least it seems Nissan has developed a compact crossover SUV with a clean and cohesive exterior design — a far cry from the previous Kicks. Like the outgoing model, the new 2025 Nissan Kicks will be available in S, SV, and SR trims, with optional premium offerings at the SV and SR levels.
Mall-Crawler Turns Dirt Brawler
How does the GX's new off-road variant cope with dirt, mud, rock, and asphalt? 10/10 design Off-road capability No third row = room for stuff Poor fuel economy Could use more power Is a lot of money When a past-generationLexus GX would roll off the lot and into the hands of its first owner, the chances are the most strenuous wheeling it would do involved grocery runs, trips to country clubs, and little league games—you know, premium SUV stuff.
Working-Class Hero Gets Top-Tier Touches
Nissan gives some much-needed love to its entry-level subcompact crossover. We’ve seen the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, and on the surface at least it seems Nissan has developed a compact crossover SUV with a clean and cohesive exterior design—a far cry from the previous Kicks. The outgoing kicks has been around since 2018, with a refresh coming along in 2021.
1,000-HP 4-Doors, Modified EVs, a Fashion Label: Inside the World of Brabus
You likely already have an opinion on Brabus—I mean, it's kind of hard not to. The company, founded to offer sleeper performance upgrades for high-end Mercedes-Benzes, has undergone a boom in terms of both scale and ambition in recent years. Depending on the observer, it's now considered either an enthusiast's darling or a polarizing purveyor of over-the-top luxury rides. I recently took a trip to the factory to dig deeper on this fascinating, opinion-splitting company.
First Drive: The World Altitude Record-Breaking Porsche 911!
It's hard to look back at the past three decades of Porsche and not be impressed. The company has gone from corporate disorganization and the threat of financial ruin to a firm on the ascendency. Not only has it cycled through four generations of 911 (the 996, 997, 991, and current 992) that brought it into the liquid-cooled era and secured the iconic sports car's future, but it has also diversified its entire portfolio with the Cayman/Boxster, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, and electric Taycan.
Rivian R1S vs Lamborghini Urus: Excessive Excess
Sure, we live in an age of automotive excess—it's plain to see with 1,000 hp stuff everywhere—but when there's an excessive amount of excess, that's when you know there's really something awry. In theory, the Rivian R1S is a simple machine: an electric SUV based on an electric truck, which according to reports costs Rivian more than $32,000 per vehicle in production losses—and that's despite the fact the quad-motor R1S starts at $91,000. That seems … excessive.
Kia Concept EV3 and EV4: The Future Is Coming
The world got its first glimpse of the Kia EV5 electric SUV back in March in the form of a rendered design concept. It offered an insight to the next phase of Kia's assault on the EV market, as a boxy mid-sized SUV featuring reverse-hinged rear doors and an impossibly thin front light signature; the former of which, we suspected, wouldn't make it to production … we were more hopeful for the latter.
Confusing as Hell, Till You Drive It
bmw xm Full Overview Pros Fantastic chassis dynamics Hybrid system is impressive in all modes Feels lighter than it is Cons Exorbitant price Large mass can't entirely defy physics Jerky transmission The 2023 BMW XM is a big vehicle that elicits even bigger opinions—but what is the XM? Is it, as BMW claims, a super SUV capable of going toe to toe with the likes of the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-hybrid?
Video Test! The Ferrari SF90 Spider Is Absolute Magic
Automakers and Formula 1 teams have a … complicated relationship. Some operate like hand and glove, sharing leadership, premises, and technology. For others, the relationship is decidedly more fractured; race cars which belong to the brand in name only and share more DNA with a garden variety lettuce than they do with their roadgoing step-siblings.
2023 Kia EV6 GT Video Review: A Wild Electric Kia Appears and It's Great—With One Catch
kia ev6 Full Overview It was just six years ago that Kia announced the Stinger GT and put the world on notice. "We aren't going to only make boring cars anymore," it said, probably. The Stinger was a mid-level sedan built to compete with the Mercedes C-Class, Jaguar XF, BMW 5 Series, and the like, and the GT was its range-topping 365-hp pop at the likes of the German performance badges.
How Dvořák and trains inspired my string quartet
A young composer reflects on where he finds his inspiration, and why live music is best Joe Berry won the under-18 category in the inaugural Benslow Music Young Composers Competition for his piece, A Train Ride. Joe's piece will be premiered in a concert to be given by the Coull String Quartet on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Benslow Music in Hitchin. I joined the Capriccioso String Quartet in December 2017.
Dream job to test a TV show’s bingeability
Lenstore: Bingeability Tester Dream Job Whether you’re a Netflix and Chiller or an Amazon Primer and Quality Timer… we want to hear from you! As the Winter weather continues into the New Year, the time for duvet days and movie marathons is yet to die. But what if you could get paid to stay wrapped up on the sofa? Here at Lenstore, we are on the hunt to find the biggest TV binger- someone who loves TV and sees the ‘are you still watching Netflix’ message multiple times a week.
3 Misconceptions About Money and Retirement
At long last, there’s no alarm clock, no fighting traffic, no demanding boss. You finally have plenty of free time. But nothing is free. And the fact that life can be even more expensive after you’re finished working is one of the unpleasant discoveries about retirement. Everyone looks forward to it, but not everyone plans sufficiently.
From Big Data to Big Insights: How the Apparel Industry Can Benefit from AI | News | Apparel Magazine(AM)
If there's any doubt as to why “big data” has become as ubiquitous in business as pens, chairs and coffee mugs, look no further than the margins. Since becoming the buzzword of the decade, big data has given countless businesses huge competitive advantages by redefining the quality of the information at their fingertips and the speed at which they can react. And profits have soared. So why have apparel brands lagged in doing the same?
What You Can Learn from Wealthy Investors
High-net-worth individuals may have more money to work with, but you can make the same money-smart moves, no matter your income. Many people investing for the future—be it for retirement or to leave a legacy for their children—often look to the big-money folks to pick up tips on how to make their own investments lead to a greater net worth.
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