We took the 2024 Lexus GX 550 on- and off-road. After our temporary time with it we concluded that Land Rover sellers ought to be nervous. With a brand new platform, a turbocharged engine, loads of trendy tech, and a pointy design, the GX is ready to win over consumers when it hits sellers this spring.

Volvo pulled the plug on Polestar funding. The Swedish automaker mentioned it’s handing its stake of Polestar to Chinese language-owned Geely. Volvo itself is a subsidiary of Geely, although the 2 automakers by no means totally merged. Volvo and Polestar will proceed to collaborate throughout the R&D, manufacturing, after-sales assist, and industrial features of enterprise.

The 2025 Ford Explorer debuted with a simplified lineup trimmed to simply 4 fashions. The hybrid powertrain is MIA and the bottom value has elevated $2,765 to $41,220, however each Explorer will now characteristic a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 13.2-inch touchscreen, and heated seats.

The 2026 Audi Q9 full-size SUV continued to endure testing. Noticed within the snow, Audi’s largest individuals mover was nonetheless closely clad in camouflage. No clear shot of the inside has been taken but, however massive screens are anticipated.

Lamborghini reconfirmed its first electrical automotive will arrive in 2028, however famous a second EV will comply with in 2029. The primary BEV will probably be a high-riding 2+2 GT previewed in 2023 by the Lanzador idea. The second EV is alleged to be an electrical Tremendous SUV. 

We frolicked within the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and located it has aged with grace. The premium crossover SUV has some packaging compromises and dated tech, nevertheless it’s one of many best-driving small crossover SUVs available on the market. The short steering ratio, well-tuned suspension, and punchy turbo-4 present loads of grins.

The Jeep Wagoneer S debuted on-line with a handful of photographs and few particulars. The automaker as soon as once more confirmed the electrical SUV will go on sale this fall and the screen-filled inside will probably be out there with a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system. Driving on the STLA Giant platform, the Wagoneer S can have as much as 600 hp and be capable to dash from 0-60 mph in about 3.5 seconds.