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3 weeks ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
We have a good feeling about the EX30, Volvo’s new small electric SUV. As the brand’s quickest and most affordable model, it seems like a hit in the making. The EX30 is also the company’s smallest vehicle, though, which forced designers to get creative when it came to optimizing space. We got a proper sense of how small the EX30 is and how engineers adapted when Volvo sent over a Moss Yellow twin-motor Performance model for us to live with.
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1 month ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
With the Golf R’s increased punch, upgraded tech, revised styling, and more, it’s a better hot hatch, but there’s still room for improvement.
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1 month ago | 
usatoday.com | Bob Hernandez
• Interior styling takes getting used to• Some key functions buried in the touchscreenA name change and updated styling aren’t the only things different about the redesigned 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive. Under the compact SUV’s bigger body are improved bones that show BMW is still interested in delivering exciting driving experiences.
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1 month ago | 
tennessean.com | Bob Hernandez
ProsImproved efficiencyHandles even betterBig cargo holdConsInterior styling takes getting used toSome key functions buried in the touchscreenStingy on standard driver assistsA name change and updated styling aren’t the only things different about the redesigned 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive. Under the compact SUV’s bigger body are improved bones that show BMW is still interested in delivering exciting driving experiences. The entry-level X3 is more practical than the previous model, as well. Need a break?
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1 month ago | 
wtxl.com | Bob Hernandez
On April 26th, Leon County Deputies responded to a report of shots fired on Heathrow Drive. LCSO says John Pender fired more than one shot at the dog. Pender now faces several charges, including burglary, child abuse and cruelty to animals. Florida prosecutors have formally charged John Pender, a man accused of shooting a dog in Northeast Tallahassee on April 26th. Court records show the charges were filed in court Tuesday.
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2 months ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
Improved efficiencyHandles even betterBig cargo holdInterior styling takes getting used toSome key functions buried in the touchscreenStingy on standard driver assistsA name change and updated styling aren’t the only things different about the redesigned 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive. Under the compact SUV’s bigger body are improved bones that show BMW is still interested in delivering exciting driving experiences. The entry-level X3 is more practical than the previous model, as well.
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2 months ago | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
When Subaru pulled the wraps off its freshly redesigned Forester compact SUV late in 2023, we were happy with what we saw. The junior ute’s improved handling, powertrain, and tech helped us get back on track after we took a wrong turn on our First Drive of the gas model. Testing for MotorTrend’s 2025 SUV of the Year revealed the new Forester is plenty capable off the beaten path (like a proper Subaru should be) but could use a touch more grunt.
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
From mainstream to luxury brands, these are the safest subcompact and compact SUVs.Looking for a small SUV with high scores for safety? This list has you covered. We’ve put together an index of the safest small SUVs using crash-test ratings from (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For 2025, the IIHS has again strengthened standards for its top two awards, call for better protection for rear passengers and improved pedestrian crash avoidance systems.
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
A joy to driveImproved efficiencyGinormous trunkNo real performance boostFew standard driver assist featuresSome rivals offer better valueSeveral of the enhancements to the 2025 BMW 3 Series lineup are clearly intended to throw a bone to enthusiasts yearning for the days when even the entry-level versions of BMW’s compact luxury sport sedan were considered driver’s cars.
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Mar 10, 2025 | 
motortrend.com | Bob Hernandez
After an earlier go behind the wheel of the European version of the 2025 Audi S3, the carmaker set us loose for a few hours with the U.S.-spec luxury subcompact sport sedan. Generally, differences are minor between the two cars—U.S. variants come with more standard content, while Euro models are offered with more options—but the biggest difference is torque output.
