REVIEWS BLOG — Le Car

First Drive: Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

To enter the doors of the Aston Vanquish Volante, the convertible version of the Aston Martin Vanquish flagship, is to savor the sweetness of life

Convertible, Sportscar, LuxuryTamara WarrenOctober 2, 2025aston martin, Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

Mercedes-Benz E53 HYBRID

An elegant sports sedan that feels just right as a plug-in hybrid doing big, fast things.

Hybrid, Luxury, Car, Sedans, Family CarsTamara WarrenAugust 16, 2025Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz E53

BMW M5

The BMW M5 look like the brawny baller it is, sentimental for 80s babies, and primed for the hybrid present.

Car, Sedans, Sportscar, Hybrid, Electrics VehiclesTamara WarrenAugust 16, 2025BMW, BMW M5, M Series, sports cars, sports sedan, PHEV, plug-in hybrid

Mercedes-Benz GLE

This mid-size SUV is anything but mid. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 has a physique that impresses fancy friends when you arrive in their driveway

Family Cars, Luxury, SUVTamara WarrenAugust 16, 2025Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz GLE, two row SUVs, luxury SUVS, luxury, Luxury

Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru put the utility in the SUV. The Crosstrek occupies the smaller segment in the lineup and was fully redone for the 2024 model year.

Family Cars, SUVTamara WarrenAugust 15, 2025Subaru, Subaru Crosstrek, 2 Row SUVs

Best Convertibles For All the Seasons

In the languid, late summer days, convertible season is meant to be savored.

Nissan Murano

A solid two-row SUV that is lowkey luxury.

Crossover, SUVTamara WarrenAugust 14, 2025Nissan, Nissan Murano

Mercedes-Benz GT63

The second-generation AMG-GT 63 is a statement making super car that has some true practicality for touring and traversing on the track and around town.

Sportscar, LuxuryTamara WarrenJuly 12, 2025Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz GT63, Mercedes

Cadillac Escalade

The Escalade is the Cadillac of SUVs, a big bodacious three-row SUV that helped invent the genre.

SUV, Luxury, Family CarsTamara WarrenJuly 3, 2025Cadillac Escalade, Escalade, Cadillac

Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology: The Electric G

The Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology is best known as the “Electric G Wagen. “ The electrified power is the cherry on top of the story.

Genesis GV-60

The 2025 Genesis GV60 continues to set a high bar for luxe EVs and shoves above its weight.

Electric, Electric Vehicles, SUV, Family CarsTamara WarrenJune 28, 2025Genesis GV60, Genesis, two row SUVs, 2 Row SUVs

Volvo EX40

Hej, Scandinavia! It looks nearly identical to the gasoline-powered version of the XC40, so we’ll start there. It’s an attractive crossover (translate small SUV) that bellows, “The cold doesn’t bother me anyway!”

BMW iX

BMW iX continues to jazz up the world and possibilities presented by electric SUVs.

Electric, Electric Vehicles, SUVTamara WarrenJune 28, 2025BMW IX, BMW, electric vehicle

Ford Mustang Mach-E

We love the chutzpah of the Ford Mustang Mach-E. It doesn’t look like a Mustang, but what it has is a distinct sporty shape for a small SUV that’s eye catching and oozes out fast-car vibes.

Mazda CX-5

It’s easy to get the tried-andtrue CX-5, mixed up with its close sibling the CX5, but a deeper look reveals a small SUV with it’s own separate flavors.

Crossover, SUV, Family CarsTamara WarrenJune 20, 2025Mazda CX-5, Mazda

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

A new big, bodacious SUV has arrived to compete for the full size fancy mantle — an unexpected base hit from Hyundai.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was a hot new EV when it was introduced four years ago — and it keeps getting better.

Mazda CX-70

Mazda CX-70 takes the Mazda SUV line into new territory.

SUV, Family CarsTamara WarrenJune 6, 2025Mazda CX-70, Mazda

GMC Sierra Denali EV

The GMC Sierra Denali EV makes a powerful, electrified statement for the rough and tumble crowd.

Electric Vehicles, Electrics Vehicles, Electric, PickupLe Car StaffMay 21, 2025GMC, GMC Sierra EV Denali, evs, EV, ev, EVs

The Kia EV3 is the 2025 World Car of the Year

The World Car Awards is made up of a jury of over 100 car journalists from three dozen countries who drive over 40 new makes and models and narrow in on the most innovative products over a series of voting panels.