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2025 Acura ADX makes world debut — expanding Acura lineup

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(November 15, 2024) Acura has unveiled the highly anticipated Acura ADX, an all-new premium compact SUV that will welcome young buyers to the performance brand with an engaging driving experience, a feature-rich interior and top-class cabin and cargo space that supports their active lifestyles.

2025 Cadillac Lyriq



HERNDON, Va. — It was, for most of the 20th century, the "Standard of the World." And while, on most levels, that phrase was more marketing spin than automotive reality, Cadillacs — and especially postwar Cadillacs — spoke to both America’s excellence and its aspirations. In the automotive hierarchy established by GM chairman Alfred Sloan, Cadillac stood at the top of the General’s food chain, unrivaled in its resources, and not yet blemished by the sharing of drivetrains or platforms.

2025 Lexus UX 300h



PHOENIX — For some drivers spending 50 grand on a small sub-compact SUV is just too compromising to justify. They want or even require a small vehicle and favor comfort and luxury, but with a smaller price tag. The Lexus UX tested here delivers on those amenities with the added bonus of excellent fuel economy.

2025 Genesis G80



PHOENIX — In the mid-sized luxury sedan segment that includes such indomitable stalwarts as the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Lexus ES among others, the remarkable and marvelous Genesis brand somehow (still) flys under the radar of car shoppers in this competitive set. Over the last few months, I've driven and tested two of the brand's elegant examples and I can honestly say the G80 Sport Prestige is an impressive sedan by any measure of excellence tested here
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Vehicle of the Week

2025 Subaru Outback — A sensible choice


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(November 10, 2024) Subaru customers are some of the most loyal on the planet. And loyalty to the iconic Outback — the vehicle that arguably lifted the Japanese brand into the mainstream three decades ago — enjoys a good portion of this loyalty. Today the sixth-generation 2025 Outback will not disappoint. It offers  styling, performance, ride and handling, technology, and safety that should please anyone looking for a spacious compact two-row crossover.

Here's the Thing

2024 Subaru Solterra — Below average range, poorly designed infotainment



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(November 13, 2024) If the results of the annual survey conducted by the research and data firm J.D. Power are on the mark, this may be a good time to buy a new car just based on the quality of what is available After two years of decline, the latest J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout
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Porsche, Mini rank highest in J.D. Power sales satisfaction



Inventory and pricing drive
gains in sales satisfaction


(November 11, 2024) TROY, Mich. — Customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase process continues to rise as new-vehicle inventory and pricing improve year over year, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study. This year, overall customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase experience is 801 (on a 1,000-point scale), up from 793 a year ago. Even so, gains in other aspects of the purchase process such as personnel, paperwork and delivery are markedly smaller.

Little chance for buyer's remorse with XRT trim of Hyundai Santa Cruz


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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(November 9, 2024) As I wrote about 11 months ago in my first experience with the vehicle, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a good option for those hungering for a pickup truck, but don’t want to deal with the size (and budget) that comes with a full-size model.  A recent revisit simply confirms that notion. Like it the first time, you’ll like it the second. And third. And so-on.

Inside the Industry

New 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 to start at $107,050



(November 14, 2024) The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is the new sporty, elegant entry to the AMG GT model portfolio. Arriving at U.S. dealerships this fall, starting from $107,050 including destination, the new coupe offers an engaging dynamic driving experience, agile handling and extensive standard equipment.

Three new models — Porsche expands the second Taycan generation



(November 13, 2024) ATLANTA — The range of Taycan models has never been more diverse: with three body variants, all-wheel and rear-wheel drive and various power levels of the Porsche E-Performance motors ranging from 402 hp to 1,019 hp, there are now 13 versions.

Volkswagen announces refreshed 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R



(November 13, 2024) Volkswagen of America has announced the offer structure for its refreshed 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R. Building on the success of the eighth-generation models, the 2025 GTI and R offer a compelling blend of performance, technology, and driver engagement. The 2025 Golf GTI will be offered in three trims: S, SE and Autobahn. In addition to the 2025 Golf R, a new Golf R Black Edition joins the lineup.

Abandoned Car of the Week

Living in the trash



This Morris Minor 1000 2-door from the 1950s lives among the trash of a junkyard. It probably was once a proud family car. The Morris Minor 1000 was produced from 1956 through 1971 in Oxford and Birmingham, England. Nearly 850,000 copies were sold. The car had limited sales in North America.
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