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Driving 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE And GLS Prototypes In The Desert Fulfilled My Childhood Dream

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:52:09 +0000

Blasting down roads like the ones in "One Battle After Another" was the cherry on top.

2026 Hyundai Kona Limited Has Bougie Features For Budget Buyers, But Doesn't Offer Driving Fun

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Hyundai is known for packing a lot of features and style into an affordable package, and the 2026 Kona is no different.

2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited Is A Comfortable And Beautiful Reminder That The American Dream Is Dead

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:25:00 +0000

If you have a spare $40,000 sitting in your bank account, go get yourself one of these and road trip it around the country for a month. You won't regret it.

2027 Kia Telluride Extends Its Reign As The Best Three-Row SUV

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

With a fascinating design, a great turbocharged hybrid powertrain, and even more space and refinement, the second-generation Telluride is a home run.

2026 Audi Q3 Is Handsome, Powerful, And Much Better Than Before

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

If you're looking for a subcompact luxury crossover that'll impress onlookers and legitimize your real estate business, the new Q3 is well worth considering.

2027 Volvo EX60 Is A Quiet Trip Into An AI-Powered Future

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:21:10 +0000

The library-silent machine, even at triple-digit speeds, redefines the term "quiet luxury."

2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T 4-Door Aims For Broad Appeal, And Kind Of Succeeds

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

I'm sure this car will help with Dodge's sales woes, I just worry that it's not quite enough of a good value while also not quite performance-oriented enough.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker Feels Like A Subaru Wagon Should

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

With 375 horsepower the Trailseeker is quicker than any production Subaru before it, and you can even get it with blue leather seats. What more could you want?

2026 Subaru Uncharted Is Even More Appealing Than Its Toyota Sibling

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Different styling, more available features and a base front-wheel-drive trim set Subaru's Uncharted EV apart from the Toyota C-HR.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee's 324-HP Hurricane Turbo-Four Is Powerful But A Bit Unrefined

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Let's be real, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine is not exciting anymore, but Stellantis is hoping its new Hurricane will make a splash.

2026 Mazda CX-5 Is Bigger And Better To Live With, But Not Better To Drive

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The redesigned CX-5 successfully addresses complaints about its predecessor, but sadly it drifts away from Mazda's fun-to-drive nature.

2026 Jeep Cherokee Trades Its Trail Rating For More Efficient, Civilized, Even Fun On-Road Dynamics

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In a world where almost all SUVs live their entire lives on paved roads, the sixth-generation Cherokee has a good chance at winning over a lot of new buyers.

Riding Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Kicks So Much Ass, Especially In Yellowstone National Park

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000

I've done a lot of cool things in my career, but riding snowmobiles might be the greatest activity that humans have ever devised.

Taking A Splash-Colored 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Around A Frozen Lake Was A Blast

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Not many people are sliding their SUV sideways on ice during a typical winter commute, but that doesn't mean it wasn't fun.

2026 Toyota C-HR EV Is Actually Pretty Cool, I Swear

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

It won't be the EV for everyone, but I'm at least happy to see some personality out of a new mainstream Toyota.

2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Is For Normal Outdoorsy People Who Just Want A Good Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The bZ Woodland is well-packaged, nice to drive, and should easily be able to handle any of the off-roading its owners will actually throw at it, and then some.

Driving A Lamborghini Temerario On Track At Sonoma During A Rainstorm Was A Tasty Antipasto

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Atmospheric rivers are perfect for supercars with 907 horsepower.

2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric Refines The Driving Experience Without Many Actual Changes

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

I didn't think its minor upgrades would be enough to make a meaningful difference between the GTS and other Macan EV trims, but I was wrong.

2026 Indian Chief Vintage Isn't Compensating For Anything

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The Chief Vintage doesn't posture, it doesn't compensate, it's simply a very good motorcycle.

2026 Audi A6 Is A Satisfying Luxury Sedan, But You'll Want To Wait A Few Months To Get One

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The ninth-generation A6 goes V6-only and offers a bunch of new performance options that do make a difference.