Malcolm Hogan

The new Kia Sorento has essentially put on a more mature face in its recent update for the 2024 model year remaining as one of the brand’s best-selling vehicles. With such an update, the Sorento has a better footing for attracting a wider swath of buyers considering the variety of trim levels offered, including a PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) line that I had a chance to review this week.

The Toyota Tacoma was long in the tooth for its recent third generation but held up well to its highly praised durability and reliability. Marking the fourth generation, the newly redesigned Tacoma from the ground up embarks on a new front where technology takes a new front seat along with two powertrain options that replace the outgoing 2.7-liter 4 cylinder and the long-lasting 3.5-liter V6.

Wagons may have taken a backseat to SUVs in today’s automotive market, but Volvo continues to keep the long-roof format alive with models like the latest Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 AWD Ultimate. Blending crossover-like utility, refined comfort, and an all-wheel-drive powertrain, this lifted wagon makes a respected choice for those seeking practicality without sacrificing driving enjoyment.

Americans traditionally have a longstanding love for trucks, and within the full-size segment, competition remains highly competitive. Manufacturers are continually enhancing their trucks to create versatile vehicles that cater to a wide range of needs as they often serve as the only vehicle in some families, taking duty as the daily commuter, work vehicle, and maybe having a little fun, too.

Driving the 2025 Infiniti QX55 puts me in a place where I feel as if I am once again welcoming back an old, reliable friend who continues to keep me somewhat entertained but remains set in their ways, albeit with a confident, good-looking smile. That’s the vibe the 2025 Infiniti QX55 exudes as a stylish and uniquely designed crossover coupe that holds steadfast to its roots, including its often-criticized CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and dated infotainment system.

The Great Depression was one of the most challenging periods in American history, shaking nearly every industry to its core. The automotive industry, particularly luxury brands like Cadillac, faced a near-collapse. However, Cadillac’s survival through the 1930s and eventually becoming a cultural icon is a testament to the often-overlooked concept of the buying power and loyalty of Black Americans. Ultimately and surprisingly, Cadillac’s salvation rested in the hands of African Americans, the cultural bond that emerged, and the brand’s legacy, which is something that traditional history books will not tell you. In fact, much of what is divulged in the recent findings related to Cadillac and Black America is part of the trends of information suppression that’s plagued the Black culture in America for as long as there has been a ‘modern America’ – birthed in the right of slaves and the pilfering of American land.

Toyota is giving the fifth-generation Supra, the A90, a proper send-off with the announcement of the Supra A90 Final Edition. Packed with more power, sharper handling, and serious track-ready upgrades, it’s the ultimate expression of what this generation of the Supra can be. The catch? It’s not coming to the United States. Cue the collective groans from American enthusiasts.

The Genesis brand, Hyundai’s foray into luxury, has made some inroads with growing into their luxury skin with vehicles that greatly undercut competitors as far as pricing goes. To bring home such a notion, there’s less compromise in Genesis vehicles than ever before, which is a good thing, and the new G80 moves the needle forward for being a serious contender in the highly competitive automotive luxury landscape.

In the landscape of large, 3-row crossover utility vehicles, Buick has stood out with the Enclave for over 16 years, welcoming families who need a large interior space wrapped up in a premium vehicle. That’s just what buyers got over nearly two decades, and for the newly redesigned Enclave for 2025, Buick elevates such a vehicle in many ways, giving buyers something they feel doesn’t compromise even when pitted against some entry-level luxury offers.

Marking its ninth generation for the 2025 model year, the Toyota Camry has continued a task that has helped keep the sedan segment alive and thriving after such a vehicle has fundamentally been a benchmark that others aspired to be. For 2025, the Toyota Camry gets a redesign but doesn’t take away the methodical approach of giving the masses a respected midsize mainstream sedan, even when the new Camry is now a hybrid for all trim levels (LE, SE, XLE, XSE).