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1 week ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
Audi has launched the newest iteration of the venerable A6 sedan for the 2026 model year, with several refinements and tweaks over the previous model. It claims to be one of the most aerodynamic gas-powered Audi's ever, and one of the quietest. In a press release, Audi said that every A6 with 19-inch or larger wheels gets fitted with noise absorbing materials inside the tire; pair that with a claimed 30% noise reduction and you have a serene business sedan.
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1 week ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
RATING : 8 / 10
More than capable as a people moverDecent fuel economyNissan always nails the paint color
ExpensiveLack of hybrid optionDoesn't stand out at all
I'm going to make an argument that won't gain me any friends among my car enthusiast colleagues: The crossover SUV segment serves the vast majority of drivers, and for most (most, not all), people, you really don't need anything else.
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2 weeks ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
RATING : 10 / 10
Unlimited powerExcellent as a grand tourerWorks well as a grocery getter717 horsepower never ceases to be fun
Unwieldy in tight spacesNot even remotely fuel efficient
The 2025 BMW M5 might be the most coherent car I've ever driven. Every part works towards the whole of the car. The hybrid drivetrain ensures smooth (and monstrously quick) acceleration. The interior keeps you comfortable and entertained for however long you are in the car.
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2 weeks ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
The small pickup truck market has been heating up for the past few years, with models like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz exploding in popularity. Additionally, electric pickup trucks like the Chevy Silverado EV and Rivian R1T are gaining steam in market share. It has long been rumored (and hoped for) that Kia will join the fray and offer a pickup truck for the North American market.
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2 weeks ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
RATING : 9 / 10
Looks greatGreat options listWell laid out interiorA dream to drive
ThirstySize makes parking a chore
Every brand has its own respective interpretation of "huge SUV." For mainstays of the genre like GMC and Cadillac, that means a gothic cathedral on wheels with enough optional power to violate every HOA rule in the state.
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3 weeks ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
Honda has completely overhauled the Passport SUV for the 2026 model year. Instead of a slightly different Pilot like the previous generation, the new Passport is a compact adventure-mobile with some pretty serious off-road specs to boot. The Passport in the Trailsport trim claims to be one of the beefiest rugged-est Hondas ever devised. To test these Trailsport-oriented claims, Honda sent me out to Puerto Rico to traipse around the many beaches, mountains, and rainforests the island has to offer.
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1 month ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
The Toyota Camry, in its current iteration with its high-tech hybrid drivetrain and competitive price, is about as perfect a commuter car as you can hope for — but it's not particularly interesting. It's not breaking new ground in the automotive scene to say a Camry is "boring." It's like complaining about airline food in a standup set, it's decisively tread upon ground.
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1 month ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
RATING : 9 / 10
Genuinely useful, genuinely fastRemarkably fuel efficientVersatile
Stylistically oddOptions get numerous and pricey
What do you want from an SUV? Do you want a car that can tackle a wide variety of weather conditions safely and confidently? Do you want a lot of storage space? Do you want name and brand recognition? Or do you want a car that can hold its own in the performance department? The 2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive tries to do all of that.
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1 month ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
RATING : 10 / 10
Incredibly comfortableSmooth powertrainTech-forward, but not annoying
So-so fuel economyExpensive
The definition of a luxury car is hard to pin down, not least because it depends on the priorities of the driver. To some, a luxury car means it has the latest and greatest tech available. To others, it has plush suspension and La-Z-Boy-like seats complete with heat, ventilation, and dozens of ways to adjust.
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1 month ago | 
slashgear.com | Alex Hevesy
RATING : 9 / 10
Compact yet practicalAn absolute blast to driveGreat fuel economy
ExpensiveUnintuitive infotainment display
What car embodies the idea of smallness? What car personifies classic British motoring? What car covers smallness and classic British motoring? There is no other car than the MINI Cooper S. Like the Ford Mustang, Porsche 911, VW Beetle, and Fiat 500, there are few cars more instantly recognizable than the Mini Cooper.
