"I assign the story not because I know the SUV or sports car will be good or bad, but because it has the potential for greatness - a potential I know our experts will be able to discern with clarity. I don't have to worry about them being dazzled by automotive jargon; when they get in the seat for a test drive, all the talking points fall away and the vehicle has to speak for itself."
"In short, I'm usually just as surprised as you. I desperately wanted to love the retro Volkswagen ID. Buzz, but Benjamin Hunting's report was one of a major missed opportunity. I also had high hopes for the most powerful (read: most expensive) Land Rover Defender ever, and Basem Wasef mostly confirmed them, though with a few important caveats. Today, we're not here to talk about the rides with asterisks."
"The Cadillac Optiq flipped the script by upgrading the standard Ultium EV package with a longer wheelbase than its more pedestrian platform-mates, a cabin that feels legitimately high-end despite its affordable price tag, and of course class-leading Super Cruise driver assistance tech. Then there's the fact that its styling perfectly captures the balance between sporty and distinguished that Cadillac has been going for with its electrified li"
Two trusted automotive experts selected standout 2025 vehicles across SUVs, EVs, sports cars, and station wagons, with picks organized by ascending starting price. Tests often overturned expectations, producing both surprising disappointments and confirmed hopes accompanied by important caveats. The Cadillac Optiq stands out by upgrading the Ultium EV package, offering a longer wheelbase, a legitimately high-end cabin for its price, and class-leading Super Cruise driver assistance. The retro Volkswagen ID. Buzz represented a major missed opportunity despite high hopes. The most powerful Land Rover Defender delivered performance with notable caveats. New-car purchasing remains expensive and skewed toward luxury.
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