Perry Stern

1 week ago | capitalone.com | Perry Stern

The stick shift is gone, but the 2025 Golf GTI remains an ideal commuter car for driving enthusiasts. May 2, 2025 | 7 min read Perry SternIt's been more than 40 years since the first Volkswagen GTI hit the streets of the United States, transforming a boring economy car into something fun to drive. Now in its eighth generation, the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI gets a fresh look, improved comfort, and upgraded technology.

2 weeks ago | capitalone.com | Perry Stern

With fun tech features and smile-inducing performance, this convertible encourages open-air motoring. Apr 25, 2025 | 6 min read Perry SternThe 2025 Mini Cooper Convertible gets a redesign for the 2025 model year, but stays true to its heritage with the brand's classic styling and signature go-kart-like handling. New technology adds convenience and some fun to the lineup, and the John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, with its added performance, turns the enjoyment dial all the way up.

3 weeks ago | autonxt.net | Perry Stern

What is it? If you’ve never heard of Rivian, it wouldn’t be that much of a surprise. The California-based electric vehicle company has only been around for a few years, but with more than 50,000 trucks and SUVs sold last year, the company is moving quickly. The company’s first products are the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, and these powerful and stylish EVs received a significant upgrade in technology and performance for the 2025 model year.

3 weeks ago | autonxt.net | Perry Stern

New York Auto ShowIt’s been 125 years since the first New York Auto Show was held in the original Madison Square Garden, where 160 vehicles from 34 auto makers were on display. Now this annual show is held in the massive Jacob Javits Convention Center, and while there were considerably fewer automakers showing their vehicles compared to that first show, there were still exciting debuts from Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, and more.

4 weeks ago | autonxt.net | Perry Stern

A Second EVJust a few years ago, Subaru launched its first battery-electric vehicle, the all-new Solterra. For the 2026 model year, Solterra gets a stablemate with the all-new Subaru Trailseeker. The second battery-electric vehicle in the Subaru lineup, the Trailseeker shares design elements with Solterra, but it is larger and more powerful than its EV sibling. Larger than SolterraThe 2026 Trailseeker is over six inches longer and almost an inch taller than the Solterra.