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2024 BMW XM Label Red

2024 BMW XM Label Red

There’s no mistaking the red-trimmed kidney grille on this hybrid SUV as anything but a bonker’s BMW. The automaker’s most potent M car uses a twin-turbo V8 and electric drivetrain to crank out 738 hp and 735 lb-ft. of torque. The performance-tuned XM Label Red zooms from 0-60 mph in 3.7 sec, with a top speed of 175 mph.

Driven: 2023 Nissan Armada Platinum

Driven: 2023 Nissan Armada Platinum

The Nissan Armada has been the Japanese automaker’s largest SUV for 20 years. We hadn’t spent time in one in a while and recently had the opportunity to live with the 2023 Armada for a week. Does the upscale Platinum model have what it takes to keep up in today’s crowded 3-row SUV market?

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Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept

Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept

For two consecutive years, our favorite NY Auto Show moment has been the concept reveal at Genesis House. This week the Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept blew us away, not only for its sporty profile, Magma paint, and carbon-fiber-shelled Recaro seats, but because this is no pipe dream: a tweaked version will be produced next year.

Driven: 2023 Infiniti QX60 Sensory AWD

Driven: 2023 Infiniti QX60 Sensory AWD

We recently drove the Nissan Pathfinder. Now, we’ve spent some time getting to know its fancier cousin, the Infiniti QX60. The luxury SUV retains the Pathfinder’s versatility while upgrading its materials and creature comforts. It features a luxurious and quiet cabin, a confident and refined ride, and lots of modern tech.

2024 Kia EV9 Design Revealed

2024 Kia EV9 Design Revealed

Kia has taken wraps off of its full-size electric SUV to show off its boxy design. It rolls on the smooth-riding E-GMP EV platform and seats up to seven passengers in comfort. Its second-row seats can swivel 180º, creating a cozy conversation pit on wheels. Details on horsepower, range, and price are expected soon.

2023 Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition

2023 Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition

This Park City-inspired SUV is based on the Range Rover Sport Autobiography P530 V8, wrapped in a Deep Gloss Vermillion Red. It rolls on 23″ Satin Dark Grey wheels and includes winter wheels and tires, two sets of Hinterland Skis, and an Alpine Ski roof box. Just 20 will be made, with $5000 from each going to the Youth Sports Alliance.

Driven: 2023 Land Rover Defender 130

Driven: 2023 Land Rover Defender 130

The latest addition to the Defender family stretches the luxury off-roader by more than 13 inches to accommodate more passengers and cargo. Despite its increased length, the Defender 130 is still impressively capable off-road while offering the luxury and comfort we’ve come to expect from Land Rover.

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2022 Land Rover Defender Service Award Winners

2022 Land Rover Defender Service Award Winners

The Land Rover Defender Service Awards celebrate non-profit organizations that make a meaningful impact on the world. The first-place winners of the 2022 awards each won a 2023 Land Rover Defender 130, custom spec’d and ready to help serve their missions. The Awesomer was on hand for the reveal of their shiny new rides.

2024 Range Rover Velar

2024 Range Rover Velar

Land Rover has updated its sleek Velar SUV for 2024 with an elegant new grille and jewel-like headlights. The smooth ride’s whisper-quiet cabin has an even more minimal look with an 11.4″ curved glass touchscreen running the latest Pivi Pro system for easy access to climate, seating, audio, and vehicle settings.

Cölle SUV Candles

Cölle SUV Candles
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Los Angeles-based home decor collective Cölle makes some truly unique candles. Our current favorites are these handmade candles inspired by the Mercedes-AMG G63 “G-Wagon” and the Land Rover 110, both boxy and classic SUVs. Unfortunately, the limited-edition handpainted versions already sold out.

Driven: 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek

Driven: 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek

The Pathfinder Rock Creek is a new edition of Nissan’s popular SUV designed with rugged styling and above-average off-road capabilities. We took some time to get to know this great-looking family vehicle on and off the pavement and enjoyed its smooth and comfortable ride and spacious and versatile interior.

Zero Labs Electric Ford Bronco + Land Rover

Zero Labs Electric Ford Bronco + Land Rover

Zero Labs makes modernized versions of the classic Ford Bronco and Land Rover Series III 109. They have a fully-electric powertrain with up to 600 hp, a 235+ mile range, and independent front and rear suspension. The Bronco can be built with a carbon fiber body. Prices range from $225K to $400K, including the donor vehicle.

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Driven: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V

Driven: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V

Loaded with luxury, the Cadillac Escalade is one extravagant SUV. But the Escalade-V is on a different level entirely, adding a powerful supercharged V8, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, performance brakes, and much more. We spent a week living with Caddy’s powerful full-size SUV and couldn’t get enough of its many pleasures.

Extreme Suspension Simulation

Extreme Suspension Simulation

We’ve witnessed first-hand how car companies test the suspension setups on new vehicles. They also use computer simulations with realistic physics models. This video from ExtenPro shows how various vehicle suspensions might handle on a punishing course they set up in the vehicle simulation game BeamNG drive.

Munro MK_1 Electric All-Terrain SUV

Munro MK_1 Electric All-Terrain SUV

This brutalist SUV from the UK is built to take on the toughest terrain. Its electric motor and two-speed transmission sends power to all four wheels, like a traditional 4WD system. Power ranges from 295 to 375 hp with up to 516 lb-ft. of torque. It’s built on a hefty steel ladder frame and has an impressive 18.9″ of ground clearance.

Driven: 2023 Hyundai Palisade XRT

Driven: 2023 Hyundai Palisade XRT

We drove the Hyundai Palisade when it first came out and enjoyed its upscale styling, car-like handling, and plentiful technology package. For 2023, the Palisade has a spiffy new XRT model, which offers sporty black trim and everything you need for family adventures. We spent a week behind the wheel of this handsome and versatile SUV.

Driven: 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L

Driven: 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L

Measuring a garage-busting 226.7-inches-long, the Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L are the long-wheelbase versions of an already big 3-row SUV. We loved the Grand Wagoneer Obsidian and are happy to report that the L model is just as comfortable and luxurious with added cargo space and new high-efficiency engine options.

Polestar 3 SUV

Polestar 3 SUV

The Polestar 3 EV comes with dual-motor AWD, making up to 517 hp and 671 lb-ft. of torque. The 489 hp model gets 300 miles of range while the performance model goes 270 miles. It has air suspension and Brembo brakes, while its minimalist interior boasts sustainable materials and a 14.5″ screen with NVIDIA and Android tech.

Driven: 2022 Genesis GV70 Advanced AWD

Driven: 2022 Genesis GV70 Advanced AWD

Genesis continues to impress us with every one of its vehicles. The 2022 GV70 knocked our socks off with its deft balance of luxury, performance, vehicle dynamics, and technology. Even with the smaller of two engines, the GV70 is smooth, quick, and more than capable of keeping up with European luxury cars.

Driven: 2022 Lexus NX 350h Luxury

Driven: 2022 Lexus NX 350h Luxury

We recently spent some time driving the new Lexus RX. Now, we’ve been behind the wheel of its smaller sibling, the Lexus NX – specifically, the NX 350h hybrid AWD. It’s not the quickest of the NX family, but it is the most fuel-efficient, offering a combined 39 mpg while enjoying an engaging drive in the lap of Lexus luxury.

Ferrari Purosangue

Ferrari Purosangue

The Prancing Horse breaks the crossover mold with its first four-door four-seater. The Purosangue looks like a proper Ferrari, driven by a mid-front-mounted V12 engine that makes 715 hp. It has an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, an innovative active suspension, and an impressive 49:51% front-to-rear weight balance.

Driven: 2023 Lexus RX 500H F SPORT Performance

Driven: 2023 Lexus RX 500H F SPORT Performance

The Lexus RX is the best-selling luxury SUV in the US. So when Lexus redesigned it for 2023, they set out to preserve what people love about it while also appealing to new buyers. There are four RX models in the works, but the powerful RX 500H F SPORT Performance was our hands-down favorite when given a chance to drive them all.

2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante

2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante

This high-performance Lamborghini Urus SUV has more power, less weight, and better aerodynamics. Its twin-turbo V8 makes 657 hp and 627 lb-ft. of torque. By shaving 104 pounds, it does 0-to-60 mph in 3.3 sec and has a 190 mph top speed. It rides 20mm lower and 16 mm wider than a standard Urus and has a new Rally mode.

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