Jared Rosenholtz

3 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Jared Rosenholtz

Aston Martin ran into an issue when it came time to release the DB11 in 2016. The British automaker had just wrapped up selling the DB9, one of the prettiest cars ever made, thanks to legendary designers Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker. The DB11 wasn't "ugly" - far from it - but it lacked that "bite the back of your hand" beauty of its predecessor. With the release of the 2025 Aston Martin DB12 Volante, the teeth marks are back.

3 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Jared Rosenholtz

The 2026 Lexus ES is a unique vehicle, and not just because of its funky new styling or radically different interior. This is the first Lexus vehicle to be offered as both a hybrid (gasoline plus electric motors) and a battery electric vehicle (BEV). Lexus is far from the first company to employ a strategy like this - just look at the BMW 4, 5, and 7 Series lineups - but it is a unique way to cater to new buyers while also pleasing brand loyalists.

3 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Jared Rosenholtz

Truck buyers, especially those in the three-quarter-ton segment, are a loyal bunch. It takes a lot to make someone look outside the Blue Oval or break their "Bowtie Till I Die" oath. The 2025 Ram 2500 attempts to give truck buyers a compelling third option, hot off a heavy facelift for the 2025 model year. Can an updated interior, overhauled interior, and some powertrain alterations help Ram compete against its mighty rivals from Detroit?

4 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Jared Rosenholtz

Back in 2022, American auto giant Stellantis announced it would team up with Amazon to launch a new connected software platform. Now it turns out the deal has been canceled, according to a report from Reuters. As a brief reminder, Stellantis (which includes Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, and Ram, plus several European brands) was set to work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build the STLA SmartCockpit, a software that would function more like a smartphone.

4 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Charlen Raymond |Jared Rosenholtz

The BMW X3 is easily one of most recognizable premium SUVs on America’s roads. Not only is it a familiar sight, but it’s successful, too. In a segment filled with strong contenders, the X3 has carved its own path and established itself at the top as a packleader, not a follower. But as popular as this SUV is, we must talk about the BMW X3 maintenance cost, especially if you're considering one as your next purchase.