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Tahoe & Suburban go big, Lexus LFR spied, Murano review

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2024-10-17

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Releases & Reviews

Chevy’s 2025 Tahoe and Suburban roll into the future with larger-than-life screens and a refined interior. The digital overhaul includes a 17.7-inch center touchscreen, blending modern tech with traditional physical controls. But the big news is under the hood—diesel lovers will appreciate the torque increase in the new Duramax engine.

As hybrids surge back into popularity, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid takes on the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. While all three deliver excellent fuel economy, the Civic impresses with superior driving dynamics, offering a blend of performance and practicality. Meanwhile, the Prius shines with its cutting-edge technology, making it a tough competitor.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

The 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe embraces a fresh look, aligning with its larger BMW siblings. The redesigned subcompact luxury sedan packs a punch with updated engines and a refined interior featuring a massive dash-hogging screen. With new adaptive suspension and a stiffer chassis, the 2-Series delivers a more responsive driving experience.

Honda’s hybrid and electrified models are driving record sales in 2024, with over 25% of its lineup now consisting of hybrid vehicles. The brand’s diverse offerings, from the electrified CR-V to the sporty Civic Type R, cater to a broad spectrum of buyers, showcasing Honda’s ability to balance performance, reliability, and affordability in a shifting market.

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Car Culture

The Lexus LFR, a successor to the iconic LFA, has finally been seen in street-legal form after several prototypes tore through race tracks. With a twin-turbo V8 likely under the hood, this toned-down version of the GT3 racer shows subtle design changes for public roads while retaining the aggressive edge that made its track-only counterpart a beast

Nissan is adding a plug-in hybrid version of the Rogue in 2025, its first in the U.S. market. Sharing components with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, it promises improved power and electric-only driving for up to 28 miles. This move signals Nissan’s push towards electrification, giving consumers more fuel-efficient options in a competitive SUV segment

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Miscellaneous

The 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75 marks the end of the F-Type era. With a roaring 575-hp supercharged V8, this final edition pays homage to the car’s 75th anniversary. Though the F-Type R75 retains the classic beauty and raw power of its predecessors, this is the last time you’ll hear that throaty Jaguar exhaust before the brand goes fully electric.

The 2025 Nissan Murano gets a refined refresh rather than an overhaul. The exterior adopts Nissan’s latest design cues, while the interior adds luxurious touches like Murano Glass trim and massaging seats. However, the biggest change comes under the hood, where the old V6 is replaced by a more efficient turbocharged inline-four.

The 2025 Corvette ZR1, boasting 1,064 hp from a twin-turbo V8, reaches a top speed of 233 mph with the president of GM behind the wheel.

Stellantis CEO hinted that underperforming brands, including Chrysler, may face elimination by 2026 unless they prove viability.

The new WRX tS offers improved handling with adaptive dampers tuned by STI but lacks engine upgrades, delivering a similar 271 horsepower as the base model.

RML’s widebody Porsche 911 Turbo S packs 900 horsepower and a design inspired by Le Mans winners, costing $643,000 plus the price of a donor 911.

GM is investing $625 million in a joint venture with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, which will supply lithium for 1 million EVs annually.

BMW’s updated X3 for 2025 offers hybridized engines and a revamped interior, while the next-generation X5 is expected soon with more tech upgrades.

Ford is aiming for the Mustang GTD to become the first American car to break the 7-minute Nürburgring barrier, with 815 hp and advanced aero.

Despite the introduction of an eight-speed automatic option, Toyota expects 80% of GR Corolla buyers to stick with the manual transmission in 2025.

Cars.com reveals the top cargo-capacity winners in various vehicle segments, from the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid to the Honda CR-V, comparing real-world data with manufacturer specs.

Ferrari teases a supercar reveal tomorrow, widely speculated to be a LaFerrari successor, possibly featuring tech from its Le Mans-winning 499P race car.

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