Kyle Patrick

LA JOLLA, California—With the latest generation of ES, Lexus is taking big swings again.Sedans are where the brand started, including the groundbreaking LS, which quietly rolled off into the sunset last year.Now the 2026 ES is tasked with covering more ground, being the big, comfy cruiser counter to the compact, sportier IS.Instead of just offering a hybrid powertrain, the ES will arrive with two all-electric setups.And just like that, this is the first Lexus EV to share an existing nameplate, a move we’ve already seen a few times at BMW.

Spanning over two decades and including thousands of cars, the Gran Turismo franchise is a juggernaut of the gaming world.

Who doesn’t like a little bonus now and then?An extra flavor shot in your morning coffee, on the house.A surprise flight upgrade.A nearly 50-percent increase in horsepower.Yes, really: that’s what Cadillac has snuck in for the Optiq’s sophomore year on sale.

Options.In the compact SUV field, the more the better.Kia figured this out in 2023 when launching the current generation of Sportage.In addition to a perfectly serviceable gas-only option, the Korean brand also introduced a more powerful, more efficient hybrid.

Since this generation launched in 2022, much has been said about its slab-sided styling and bold grille.“Polarizing” doesn’t even begin to cover it.But that’s the point: in an era where the blacked-out Escalade is the default mode of elevated conveyance, an actual car is already going against the grain.

Family-friendly SUV boasts great range, quick charging, real comfort, and simple tech., although it’s not sporty. Oh, and it is very quiet, too

The X5 is entering its Neue Klasse era, and it’s arriving with more powertrain options than ever before.I don’t need to tell you how pivotal the X5 was (and is) to BMW.Arriving in 1999 as the brand’s first utility vehicle, the X5 kicked off a range of models that now spans as many sizes as BMW’s car lineup.The X5 arguably defines its class the same way the 3 Series does for its own, so a new generation is an important launch.

We drive the all-new 2026 Lotus Eletre, the British brand's first all-electric luxury SUV. Can a 905-horsepower EV still deliver true Lotus character?

It’s no secret the next 3 Series is going to look quite a bit different.BMW has already shown off the all-electric i3, and if the brand’s recent moves are any indication, the gas-powered model should look all but identical.After all, that’s BMW’s game plan: offer folks essentially the same car, but with a choice of powertrains.

Kyle Patrick Image: Kyle Patrick It's no secret the next 3 Series is going to look quite a bit different.