Miguel Cortina

2 weeks ago | motortrend.com | Miguel Cortina

You might mistake the new Murano for an Infiniti—we just wish there was a hybrid option. Standout designPremium interiorImpressively comfortableNo hybrid optionAverage fuel economyTiny infotainment screen buttonsFor a while, it looked like Nissan was ready to pull the plug on its two-row midsize SUV, but the 2025 Nissan Murano proves the brand isn’t backing down from the segment. The previous meaningful update came way back in 2016, when Nissan briefly introduced a hybrid variant.

4 weeks ago | motortrend.com | Miguel Cortina

If you receive a speeding ticket, a judge could make you install a device that limits your car’s speed. Virginia is poised to make history as the first state in the nation to mandate speed-limiting devices for certain drivers with a heavy foot. Under the new legislation, judges will have the authority to require reckless drivers to install these devices in their vehicles—offering an alternative to losing their license or facing jail time, according to The Washington Post.

1 month ago | motortrend.com | Miguel Cortina

Separating the good from the great (and the bad) in the small SUV space. Subcompact SUVs are tough to get right. Consumers look for space, versatility, technology, and style in one big-SUV-cosplaying package—and they hope to not pay much for the privilege. So, while the margins are thinner than on bigger crossovers and SUVs, customer expectations are not.

1 month ago | motortrend.com | Miguel Cortina

Mercedes-AMG has ditched the super SUV’s V-8 engine in favor of a modern plug-in hybrid powertrain with more boost. Race mode = beast modeFun to drive in all modesEveryday livableSo long, V-8 growlComfort mode almost too comfortableGets pricey quicklyNot too long ago, the idea that a hybrid powertrain could replace the thunderous V-8 of a high-performance machine felt downright blasphemous.

1 month ago | motortrend.com | Miguel Cortina

What have become common Mazda issues mar our CX-70 experience. Our long-term 2025 Mazda CX-70 has been in our fleet for about three months, and so far, it’s proving to be a solid road-trip warrior. It tackled a long haul to Texas and back over the holidays without breaking a sweat and has served as a trusty chariot for multiple interstate adventures, effortlessly shuttling our families in comfort and confidence.