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BMW has never really bothered – apart from the heavy and over-engineered iX, and forthcoming, multi-fuel X5 – and nor has closely related Rolls-Royce. It’s odd, because in theory, nothing is more luxurious than the sound of silence – an EV staple that, without the worry of weight or efficiency, goes hand-in-hand with opulent SUVs. The problem is, if you’re spending upwards of £100k on a new car, compromise isn’t in your lexicon, especially with a family SUV. You want pace and practicality, plus long-legged luxury – all mated to cutting-edge tech and refinement in spades. It makes you wonder:…

When the third-gen Honda Pilot arrived in 2016, the SUV market was undergoing a major shift. Minivans, once a titan of the family-hauling market in the US, had lost much of their popularity. Because of this, SUVs were growing larger and more spacious, often incorporating third-row seating. Even models that historically didn’t offer three rows of seats, like the Nissan Pathfinder did in 2013. The Pilot had come standard with three rows of seats since its inception in 2003. While the third-gen iteration kept the third row intact, it became the most technologically advanced Pilot to date. However, under its…

You can barely find a diesel passenger vehicle in America anymore, yet one exists that costs more than most people’s homes. While commercial vehicles like Super Duty trucks and vans still run on the fuel, conventional passenger machines have largely moved away from it, moving toward gas and electricity instead. Still, if you crave having a bit of diesel in your life, there are some options. They can snatch a fair chunk of cash from your bank account though, as illustrated by one of General Motors’ largest and most luxurious SUVs. The Efficiency And Torque Case For Putting A Diesel…

Prepare for a lot of chatting with Slackbot. Adobe Adobe announced a new integration with Slack, adding more than 70 tools from its popular apps to the communication service. The capabilities include features from Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Photoshop, Premiere, Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Stock and Lightroom, which means a pretty comprehensive set of new work can happen without leaving Slack. If that number sounds familiar to you, it may be because Adobe announced a ChatGPT plugin that allows users of OpenAI’s platform to access “more than 70 tools across Adobe’s creative and productivity suites.” The implementation appears…

The cost-cutting part of Nissan’s recovery plan is already in effect and working, but the automaker knows you can’t cut your way to success. You need new vehicles people want, which takes time. Nissan has already announced it has pulled the new Rogue hybrid forward twice, and frankly, it can’t get here soon enough. And now, NIssan is explaining how that will happen. Fewer Choices Get New Rogue To America Even Quicker Than Planned 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-PowerNissan Nissan had originally planned to launch the Rogue e-hybrid in the US sometime around the middle of 2027. Then things got…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. You can try dressing up as your favorite superhero, but sadly, you’ll never have their superpowers—with the exception of Batman, I suppose, since he’s just a wealthy, vengeful orphan. But when it comes to everyone’s favorite spy, 007, you can cosplay to your heart’s desire, but it’s gonna cost ya. Dearly. If you’ve already got the Aston Martin in the garage and the Omega on your wrist, you can now move into that iconic villa where Her…

Automotive Bentley is preparing for a major turning point with the 2028 Torcal, the company’s first fully electric production vehicle and, according to the automaker, the most powerful Bentley ever built. The new luxury SUV will also be the quickest-accelerating production model in Bentley history, putting instant electric torque to work in a way that should push performance beyond anything offered by the brand’s traditional V8 and W12-powered machines. Exact output and acceleration figures have not yet been announced, but the current Continental GT Speed already produces 771 horsepower from its plug-in hybrid powertrain, giving the Torcal a…

The Geely Galaxy TT is set to launch in China on September 10. Credit: Geely Galaxy Pre-sale prices for 3 rear-wheel-drive variants range from 145,900 yuan ($21,520) to 169,900 yuan, taking aim at the Xiaomi SU7. All variants come standard with an 800-volt platform and CATL’s 6C battery, capable of adding more than 400 km of range in 11 minutes. Geely Auto’s (HKEX: 0175) Galaxy brand will officially launch the all-electric Galaxy TT sedan on September 10 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Multiple Chinese automotive media outlets, including Auto Home, reported the plan on Wednesday. Geely Galaxy’s official social media channels…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Dual-clutch transmissions have always been pitched to car enthusiasts as lightning-fast. If you want engagement, get a manual; if you want speed, get a DCT. Automakers like Porsche and Nissan pioneered the hardware in the 911 and GT-R, respectively, before more pedestrian performance cars like the Hyundai’s N models adopted it later. But we’re at a point now where even a utility side-by-side like the 2026 Honda Pioneer that I’m testing has a DCT. You’re probably wondering:…

Hyundai opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatch, starting at about $30,000. Hyundai opens IONIQ 3 orders in the UK and Europe The IONIQ 3 has received “the highest-ever level of customer interest recorded for a new Hyundai model,” the company said in July. That includes gas and electric vehicles. Hyundai opened orders for the new electric hatch in the UK and parts of Europe, its first compact EV from the IONIQ lineup. It’s available in four trims: Advance, Premium, Ultimate, and N Line Evo, with standard and extended-range battery options. Advertisement – scroll for more…