Mike Sutton

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Mike Sutton

Look closely and you can spot the revised GV70's updated grille and front bumper design. Also new are trapezoidal-shaped exhaust finishers. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowPowertrains carry over unchanged: a standard 300-hp 2.5-liter turbo four and an optional 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive remain standard. Expect 60 mph to arrive in less five seconds in 3.5T models and less than six seconds in the 2.5T.

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Mike Sutton

"If it's not broke, make it better anyway." That was the gist of the product presentation for the revised 2026 Genesis GV70. It's a familiar pitch in the auto business and a largely expected one for a vehicle receiving only a modest mid-cycle update. Yet for the GV70 compact SUV, which as Genesis's bestselling model has arguably helped strengthen the still-nascent luxury brand's image more than anything else, it's a refreshing sentiment to hear.

Jan 30, 2025 | caranddriver.com | Mike Sutton

Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. Whether your current car is falling apart or you just want something different to toy around with, you've made the decision that a trip to the car dealership is in your near future. But how can you be sure that hunk of metal, plastic, and rubber you’re eyeing is right for you? How can you best acquaint yourself with what will be not only one of your largest investments but also a trusted, long-term companion in your everyday life?

Nov 4, 2024 | caranddriver.com | Mike Sutton

IntroductionThe 2024 Acura Integra Type S, affectionately known as the ITS around C/D headquarters, is somewhat conflicted. On one hand, it's a hot hatchback with serious performance and a spacious cargo hold, just like its red-Honda-badged sibling, the Civic Type R (CTR). Yet, its sleeker design and more mature demeanor imply sports sedan—a premium one at that, depending on how you weigh the worth of its Acura emblems. What does this all mean?

Oct 27, 2024 | caranddriver.com | Mike Sutton

The 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish is a ghostly missile piercing the drizzling morning fog, its optional titanium active exhaust permeating the Sardinian highlands with an angry high-pitched wail. Only later when the sun breaks and dries the pavement can we unleash the full spectacle of its 823-hp V-12. Long, low, and menacing, yet forever elegant, this car is beautifully grandiose—a quintessential Aston Martin.