Joe Lorio

New York

Deputy Editor Features and Reviews at Car and Driver

New York-based automotive writer. Editor at Car and Driver, formerly at Automobile Magazine. Tweeting for the betterment of mankind

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The 2026 BMW iX Interior Stays Posh and Futuristic

3 weeks ago | caranddriver.com | Joe Lorio

The iX's most notable interior upgrade for 2026 is the new M Multifunctional seat, which offers even more adjustability, including backrest width. Otherwise, the cabin is largely the same as it was before—futuristic, with dashes of interesting materials throughout. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowTired of looking at whatever's on the screen? Throw the iX into Digital Art mode, but don't get too distracted. Getting bored of the first mode? Guess what?
Dialing It Up-and Down: 2026 BMW iX Driven

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Joe Lorio

A plethora of automakers have rushed to introduce high-end electric SUVs, but they're now facing an unexpected slowdown in EV adoption, layered on top of which is the fresh chaos of on-again, off-again tariffs. BMW's iX landed well when it arrived for 2022 as the brand's entry into the luxury EV SUV fray and has been a Car and Driver Editors' Choice. The 2026 model year brings some changes—most welcome given the difficult environment—to BMW's battery-electric mid-size entry.
The 2026 BMW iX Interior Stays Posh and Futuristic

3 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Joe Lorio

While the majority of the effort that went into the 2026 BMW iX's refresh focused on the powertrain, its update includes a few key additions for the cabin. The iX's most notable interior upgrade for 2026 is the new M Multifunctional seat, which offers even more adjustability, including backrest width. Otherwise, the cabin is largely the same as it was before—futuristic, with dashes of interesting materials throughout. Tired of looking at whatever's on the screen?
2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe Tested

1 month ago | msn.com | Joe Lorio

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2025 Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid Enhances Serenity

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Tested: 2025 Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid Enhances Serenity

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Joe Lorio

We picked up the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV on a dark and cold late-winter evening. The bar graph for the battery level, which is right next to the one for fuel level on the in-cluster display, showed a near-full battery. We started out in EV mode, and we noticed the small EV indicator glowing on the gauge screen as we made our way through the chaotic tangle of highways that surrounds Newark Liberty International Airport.
2026 Subaru Solterra EV Adds Power and Range

1 month ago | msn.com | Joe Lorio

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2026 Hyundai Palisade vs. Mazda CX-90, Toyota Grand Highlander: Compared

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Joe Lorio

Hyundai has just revealed the second-gen Palisade SUV, which adds a hybrid option. Its rivals are the hybrid versions of the Mazda CX-90 and the Toyota Grand Highlander. We compare specs on these three-row mid-size SUVs to see how they stack up. The second-generation Hyundai Palisade has just had its debut, and the big news is the addition of a hybrid powertrain for the first time.
2026 Subaru Trailseeker Is Like a Solterra but Bigger, Longer, More SUV-Like

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Joe Lorio

The new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is based on the Solterra but is some six inches longer. Subaru claims a max range of "more than 260 miles."The Trailseeker goes on sale in 2026. Subaru's first foray into the EV space, the Solterra, introduced in 2023, hasn't been a raging success. Nevertheless, Subaru is rolling out a second EV, the Trailseeker.
2026 Subaru Solterra EV Adds Power and Range

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Joe Lorio

Subaru's Solterra EV gets its most substantial upgrades to date for the 2026 model year. A new XT model boasts 338 horsepower—a whopping 113-hp increase over the '25 Solterra. The max range, stated as "more than 285 miles," also represents a big jump versus the 2025 version. Even for a first EV, the Subaru Solterra seemed like a half-hearted effort. Introduced for the 2023 model year, the Solterra was just a rebadged Toyota bZ4X, with the bigger issue being that neither was strongly competitive.