2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Is Old-School Sport Compact Fun

A mechanical twin to the Golf GTI, which has evolved into a more complicated and technology-dense machine, the Jetta GLI remains a go-to car in the affordable sport compact car segment. If you count yourself among those hardcore VW fans who don’t agree with the carmaker’s latest decisions, notably in styling and technology (read awful … Read more

Kia PV5 Is The Fun, Modular EV Cargo Van The Industry Needs

Kia just pulled the drape off of the much-anticipated PV5 cargo and passenger van, the first commercial van lineup from the South-Korean automaker that’s entirely based on a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) architecture. In other words, unlike the Ford E-Transit or even the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, the PV5 is not a gasoline-powered van that was converted … Read more

Rivian Reveals R1T And R1S California Dune Edition For Off-Road Fun

Rivian’s new California Dune special edition costs $105,900 for the R1S configuration, and $99,900 if you opt for the R1T truck. It’s not cheap. But it is cool. Your average Rivian R1T or R1S is already a massively capable off-road vehicle, and the California Dune Edition takes the capability to the next level with new … Read more

2025 MINI Cooper S Stays True To Its Fun And Cheerful Driving Experience

I own a BMW MINI Cooper. A first-generation, 2006 model year R50 model, actually. When you own a MINI, you suddenly become very critical of the new model. Will it be small enough? Will they ruin the design? Will it still drive like a MINI? Although I still believe the original Frank Stephenson design was … Read more