The S6 Is a Classic Audi

The S6 Is a Classic Audi

Coincidentally, I drove this Audi S6 a few weeks before the automaker introduced the electric-powered A6 and S6 E-Tron. Audi told Motor1 that the gas-powered A6 and S6 will stick around for a while alongside the electric cars—both are updated for the 2024 model year—but there’s no doubt where it’s headed. Audi’s launch of a … Read more

Who Buys the Volvo C40?

Who Buys the Volvo C40?

The Volvo C40 looks good. It’s fun to drive. It’s quiet, comfortable, and has enough tech to keep people entertained. And at $59,995 as tested for this single-motor, long-range Ultimate model, it’s not too expensive considering the current luxury electric vehicle market. But while this car is great, I don’t know who it’s for. The … Read more

2025 Volvo EX90 Still Needs Improvement

2025 Volvo EX90 Still Needs Improvement

The Volvo EX90 is the Swedish brand’s first electric SUV to ride on a dedicated platform and is one of only a handful of three-row electric cars currently on sale in the United States. Its only competitors are the Kia EV9, Rivian R1S, and Tesla Model X—three powerful machines with long range, fast charging, and, … Read more

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has One Major Weakness

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has One Major Weakness

Great cars don’t come from committees. Or practicality. Or plain common sense, really. Great cars come from genuine devotion, a little neurodivergent hyperfixation, and a team given enough latitude to define its mandate. One of those great cars is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Despite being built on the framework of an electric commuter … Read more

Mercedes CLE Convertible Proves Not All Cars Have to Be Sporty

Mercedes CLE Convertible Proves Not All Cars Have to Be Sporty

Over the past few decades, Germany’s big three luxury brands have injected a healthy dose of sportiness into even their most sedate models. Even German people-cars feature overly stiff suspensions and hyper-quick steering, offering buyers a taste of performance in a car they’ll be driving to and from work. These things are certainly appropriate for … Read more

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is an Affordable Luxury Car to Enjoy

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is an Affordable Luxury Car to Enjoy

I’m a simple person who likes simple things, and the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is the kind of car that tickles every part of my lizard brain. Driving the updated GLI for the past week, I’ve had to remember that there are drive modes other than Sport—especially with a passenger in the car. With VW’s … Read more