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The all-American the gets some big updates for 2027 and this week, has loaned us this absolutely gorgeous spec’d o...
09/17/2026

The all-American the gets some big updates for 2027 and this week, has loaned us this absolutely gorgeous spec’d out Convertible in the fully loaded 3LT trim level. The latest has been around since 2020, and it gets a brand new engine this year that is standard on the Corvette Stingray and Grand Sport. The new 6.7L OHV LS6 Small Block V8 has both direct and port injection and a lofty 13:1 compression ratio. Upping the power to a stout 535 HP and 520 lb-ft of that. Increases of 40 HP and 50 lb-ft compared to the old 6.2L V8. A quick shifting 8-speed DCT sends power to the back wheels and fuel economy is rated at 15/23 MPG. With the updated Launch Control engaged, we clocked a speedy 0-60 MPH time of just 3.3 secs! A bit slower than Chevy’s 2.75 sec claim, but also about 0.2 secs quicker than the last Stingray we tested 2 years with the old engine. The new V8 also sounds INCREDIBLE, with a lumpy idle and a deep and bellowing growl that just screams American muscle.

As in previous generations, the Grand Sport is designed to be the sweet spot in the Vette lineup, with the 3.6” wider body from the Z06, but paired with the more manageable engine from the Stingray at a $35k lower price. The convertible top lowers itself in just 16 secs and is about $7k more than the coupe. On the outside, our test car is painted in the hero color called Admiral Blue with the heritage white stripe, 20” gloss black forged 10-spoke wheels with the optional carbon ceramic brakes and the Red Dipped premium leather interior with a new 12.7” center display, 14” drivers display, and a 6.6” touch screen info display. The big wall of climate button has been replaced with traditional toggles controls. All this power and handling can still be had for a bargain price in today’s supercar world. The base GS starts at $86k, while a Convertible can be had for $93k. An AWD GSX adds an electric motor at the front to make a whopping 721 HP, for an extra $24k. Our heavily optioned 3LT test car rang up at $131,665, or about $15k more than a similarly equipped Stingray. That price also undercuts comparable rivals by about $100k!

09/15/2026

The upgraded 2028 is the most fuel-efficient gas powered ever and the T8 brings more than double the range this year!

Our time in London last month also included a chance to see the revised 2028 and this is one of the most important mod...
09/15/2026

Our time in London last month also included a chance to see the revised 2028 and this is one of the most important models for with over 40,000 units sold in the USA every year! For 2028, all models get revised exterior styling with new wheel designs, new Matrix LED lighting technology, this new Heather Bronze exterior color, and updates to the interior with an 11.2” center display with their latest Google software.

Under the hood, the XC60 continues to be offered as a B5 and T8 Plug-In Hybrid, but it’s the T8 that sees a massive upgrade in range with its battery pack increasing in size from 18.8 to an even more useable 41.2 kWh, hugely increasing the electric only range to 78 miles! That’s over double the range of the previous model and when combined with the 2.0L Turbo 4-Cyl, it produces a maximum of 455 HP and 560 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 37 from the previous model. The gas engine now also runs on the more efficient miller cycle (which reduces the power and makes it more efficient), but the increase in torque comes from a much more powerful rear electric motor, that gives it eAWD. When the battery is depleted, Volvo says it should still achieve 29 MPG combined, for a total system range of nearly 600 miles on a full tank! The updated 2028 XC60 goes on sale in early 2027 and our detailed First Look video is now live!

Nissan’s luxury division, has dwindled down to 3 models for 2027 and this week, we’re driving the newest addition, the...
09/14/2026

Nissan’s luxury division, has dwindled down to 3 models for 2027 and this week, we’re driving the newest addition, the first-ever in the fully loaded Autograph trim! This is now the most affordable model in the Infiniti lineup, since the QX50 and QX55 have been discontinued and compared to those models, the is far more enticing! This is essentially Infiniti answer to the very popular Lexus RX and the brings far more space and style to the table! Under the hood, the only engine offered is the unloved 2.0L VC-Turbo DOHC 4-Cyl pumping out 268 HP and 286 lb-ft of torque. That’s about 27 more HP and 26 more lb-ft of torque compared to the same engine in the Murano. A 9-speed AT sends power to standard intelligent AWD and 20/26 MPG is the EPA rated fuel economy. In sport mode, we clocked a somewhat disappointing 0-60 MPH sprint in 7.6 secs, making this car about 0.5 secs slower than its 3-row sibling, the QX60. We’re hoping Infiniti is working on a Turbo V6 option, because that would really give it the speed it needs to fit the bill as a successor to the old !

Our test car is painted in a classy shade of Grand Blue with the black roof for $1800 extra and it pairs nicely with the standard 21” wheels on the Autograph trim. This car is big for a 2-row only midsize SUV, at 198.5” long, it’s about 6” longer than a Lexus RX and even 0.5” longer than the QX60. The interior is super plush and spacious with dual 12.3” displays as standard with Google built in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Klipsch 20-speaker premium audio system is also one of the best we’ve sampled in this class, while this trim also includes a Stone Gray perforated Semi-aniline leather interior with front seats that are heated/cooled and massaging. Pricing for the QX65 begins at $53,990 for the base Lux w/ standard AWD. Most will spend the extra $2k to get the Sport trim, while the fully loaded Autograph commands at least $63k. With options, our test car rang up at $69,980, or about the same price as a fully loaded RX 350 Luxury. Overall, it’s a fine car, in search of more power from a V6 or Hybrid.

Our very first-ever press loan is appropriately the most polarizing vehicle of the decade, the 2026 ! Crazy to think ...
09/13/2026

Our very first-ever press loan is appropriately the most polarizing vehicle of the decade, the 2026 ! Crazy to think it’s been nearly 3 years since the first deliveries started and about 7 years since we first saw the unveiling of the , but it still gets attention everywhere we took it. This model is the new base version, a Dual Motor non-premium which means its dual electric motors pump out 600 HP and 525 lb-ft of torque. A standard 123 kWh battery pack allows for up to 325 miles of range and Tesla says you can add about 132 miles of range in just 15 mins on a Tesla Supercharger. In Sport mode, we put our foot down and clocked a speedy 0-60 MPH time in just 3.6 secs, quicker than Tesla’s claim of 4.1. We imagine the Tri-Motor CyberBeast will likely be in the low 2-sec range. This model forgoes the air suspension, but you still get coil spring adaptive dampers and around 9.6” of ground clearance. The 18” Molton wheels look more like steelies, and the stainless steel exoskeleton body still has lots of sharp edges and requires special care to keep it from getting contaminated leading to etching and rust like spots. You should probably just spend the money and get this truck wrapped to make yours look more unique and protect the panels.

Inside, the massive 18.5” screen is still the best in the industry for tech software. The dual power front seats are covered in a Tactical Gray Textile cloth and leatherette material and includes heat for the front seats and steering wheel. You lose the ventilation but not getting the Premium trim and rear passengers also lose the 9.4” screen out back and rear seat armrest. The 6’ bed is surprisingly longer than rivals like the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV pickup, but the design of the sidewalls make accessing the bed tricky from the sides. We do love the power opening/closing tonneau cover that is still included on this lower trim. Tesla’s FSD software makes this the only new truck that’ll drive itself and we were wowed with our time in it! Pricing for this base trim began at $59,990 back in Feb of this year, but as of August, Tesla now charges $74,990 and our test truck rang up at $76,985.

09/12/2026

The 2026 is the most popular midsize new truck in America, but does the new version deserve that title?

Nissan’s performance division, is well known for doing track focused sports car like the Z and GT-R Nismo. However, oc...
09/12/2026

Nissan’s performance division, is well known for doing track focused sports car like the Z and GT-R Nismo. However, occasionally, they’ll do something weird like this 2026 which is probably the wildest looking large body-on-frame SUV in America. To create the , tweaked the steering and adaptive air suspension for better handling. Massaged the 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 to produce 35 more HP, bringing the total 460 HP and 516 lb-ft of torque. A smooth 9-speed AT sends power to intelligent 4WD and fuel economy remains the same at 16/19 MPG. We clocked a 0-60 MPH time in 5.83 secs, which is about the same time we got in a Pro-4X and Platinum model. Nismo also says they’ve tweaked the exhaust and sound enhancement on the inside for a sportier growl.

Outside, some may say the body kit is a bit much, but the Stealth Gray paint with red accents and a black roof definitely gives this SUV a distinctive look. Exclusive 22” alloy wheels seem big, but we were surprised Nissan didn’t want to at least go with a larger 23” wheel. The brakes are the same 13.78” rotors with a twin piston caliber as the regular Armada, they’re just red painted. Inside, the Nismo Suede red and black interior matches nicely with the red on the exterior and this trim gets the upgraded dual 14.3” displays, Klipsch audio system, dual power front seats that are heated and massaging, 360 degree camera, and a pano sunroof. The Armada is still as practical as ever, but if you need more space, you’ll have to go for the longer versions of its American rivals. Pricing for the cheapest SV trim begins at just over $58k, but you’ll have to pony up at least $79k for the Nismo. With options, our test truck rang up at $83,735 and while it’s not as quick and loud as something like an Escalade V, this thing is also about half the price and we’re not mad that it exists, even if it’s slightly weird!

09/11/2026

The crazy quick 2026 Quad Motor is one the most powerful production 3-row family SUV on the market!

The flagship initially launched with a rocky start roughly two years ago when the first arrived in late 2024. For 20...
09/11/2026

The flagship initially launched with a rocky start roughly two years ago when the first arrived in late 2024. For 2026, seems to have learned from their mistakes and this week, we’ve been driving the fully loaded with the Twin-Motor Performance powertrain. The SPA2 platform has been upgraded to handle 800-volt charging, which means you can now charge from 10-80% on 350 kW charger in just 22 mins. It gets a new battery pack that is slightly smaller at 106 kWh, good for up to 305 miles of range. Our test model with the gorgeous 22” Diamond Cut Y-Spoke wheels drops that to 298 miles. The electric motors are brand new and this is now the most powerful production Volvo ever, pumping out a whopping 670 HP and 642 lb-ft of torque! That’s a 160 HP increase from the 2025 version! When we floored the go pedal, we clocked a blistering 0-60 MPH sprint in just 3.63 secs! If that’s too much speed, you can save $5k and skip the Performance upgrade and still get 449 HP and 0-60 MPH in 5.3 secs, according to Volvo. The Ultra trim includes an adaptive air suspension and despite the 22” wheels, this is one of the plushest riding 3-row luxury SUV’s on the market, yet it hides its near 6,000 lb curb weight in the corners.

This gorgeous Mulberry Red exterior color pairs perfectly with the Dawn colored Napa leather on the inside with front seats that are heated/ventilated and massaging. The infamous Lidar hump on the roof is now gone and the 14.5” center touch screen has improved software and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto! The stunning birch colored wood trim looks, feels, and smells genuine and it has a stunning soft glow at night from the ambient lighting. Our test car also had the useful 2nd row booster seat meant for kids over 4 years old, which you can only get with the bench seat. Pricing for the EX90 begins at $78k, going with the Ultra trim adds $7650 and our fully loaded test car rang up at $95,740. That price is roughly $7k more than a fully loaded XC90 T8, and if you skip the Performance trim, the price difference is only $2k more, which seems like a reasonable sum of money given how much more luxurious and modern this car is.

09/10/2026

The pint-sized gets a major refresh for 2028 and seems to have turned the latest into a baby XC90!

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