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2027 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Is An Upgraded Ultra-Luxury Sedan Thriving In An Ultra-SUV World

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0000

Though not a ground-up redesign, Maybach did a lot to keep the big S-Class relevant as its SUV (and sedan) competition continues to pound at the door.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S Makes Every Day An Event

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

It's not a car that meets the occasion. It makes the occasion, because that's what a truly special car can do.

If You Must Buy A 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, Do Yourself A Favor And Get The Hybrid

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

If the sensible, honest, dependable Corolla Cross could be religious, I think it would be a Jehovah's Witness.

I Briefly Rode In The Slate Truck, And It's Gonna Be A No From Me, Dog

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:50:09 +0000

Though its simplicity and breadth of customization are appealing at first, the electric Slate pickup just doesn't feel worth its $24,950 base price.

The Smart Crossblade Isn't Good, But It Is Amazing

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

There's no good reason for the Smart Crossblade to exist whatsoever, and that's why I'm so glad it does.

2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE Is The Most Exciting New Luxury Car In Ages

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:27:05 +0000

Don't call it a minivan - Mercedes says its new VLE is a "grand limousine," and it'll actually come to the U.S. alongside even fancier VLS and Maybach models.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 Cabriolet Would Be So Much Better If It Just Picked A Lane

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The droptop CLE450 would be better if it left the corners to anything with an AMG badge and doubled down on comfort.

2026 Honda Prelude Is Great If You Can Be Honest You're Almost 38

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

You don't buy the Prelude for the spec sheet or to impress strangers on the internet, you buy it for the way it feels when you drive it.

2026 Maserati Grecale Trofeo Is Like If New Jersey Was A Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Much like New Jersey, it's not for everybody, too expensive for what it gives you, and touts its Italian heritage in the most obnoxious of ways.

2027 Rivian R2 Is Even Better Than You Hoped

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Like its big siblings, the Rivian R2 is simply satisfying in basically every regard, a crossover all sorts of people will easily fall in love with.

Six Years Later, The 2026 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus Still Feels Like A Budget Porsche Macan

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Though it may not be at the precipice of modern technology, the CX-30 is still a very compelling subcompact crossover that deserves serious consideration.

Grand Touring Across Spain In The Polestar 5 Was Like Driving A Spaceship Into The Future

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:04:18 +0000

With a supercar-like platform and an emphasis on design, the Polestar 5 feels extremely special.

2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Max Range Fixes A Lot Of The Issues I Originally Had With The Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000

The Sierra EV AT4 may be missing some of the luxury features and trick electronics that come on the Denali, but that doesn't stop it from being a lot better.

2026 Ford Bronco: Will It Baby?

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

If you're hoping to use this post to convince the spouse that a badass off-roading vehicle is just what the doctor ordered for a family car, you're out of luck.

2027 Audi RS5 Puts The Fun In 'Vorsprung Durch Technik'

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:01:00 +0000

A 630-hp plug-in-hybrid system and new electromechanical torque-vectoring differential give the redesigned RS5 a lot more character than its predecessor.

2026 Lexus ES, Whether Hybrid Or EV, Offers Accessible Luxury With Few Drawbacks

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The redesigned ES is a comfortable, efficient and massively spacious luxury sedan-ish thing that should appeal to both the ES's preexisting fans and newcomers.

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC53's Turbocharged Inline-6 Makes It The GLC To Get

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:01:00 +0000

With the four-cylinder engine gone, the new GLC53's sonorous six cylinders make a compelling case for themselves.

The Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Is An Exceptionally Good Midsize Sedan

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Even though there's not a more powerful engine option anymore, the Accord is the family sedan I'd spend my money on.

2027 Volvo EX60 Is An Electric Diamond In The Rough

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:05:06 +0000

Volvo is hoping for a reversal of fortunes by making a splash in the competitive luxury EV crossover market with its new EX60, but it's not a flawless machine.

2027 Nissan Z Nismo Pairs Perfectly With A Manual Transmission, Almost Like It Should've Had One From The Beginning

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The few who decide the manual-equipped 2027 Nissan Z Nismo is the sports car for them will probably be incredibly happy with their purchase.