The Weekend Drive

2 weeks ago | theweekenddrive.com | Jimmy Dinsmore

New Toyota Sequoia trim pays respect to ranching waysIn the year 1794 a ranch was established near San Antonio, Texas by a man named Juan Ignacio de Casanova. This ranch, El Rancho de la Purisima Conception, was a gift from the King of Spain and became a prominent cattle ranch. What does all this history have to do with my tester this week? Well where that ranch once stood is now the site of Toyota’s manufacturing facility.

3 weeks ago | theweekenddrive.com | Jimmy Dinsmore

Small SUV gets refreshed looks, increased powerFor a city with a population of just over 6,500 people, Taos, New Mexico sure has made it big. It’s famous for being a good ski resort and it’s also rich in Native American history, specific to the Pueblo nation. But what does this have to with a car review? Well Volkswagen has named their subcompact SUV after this city. The name doesn’t necessarily fit but it still is better than some of the Taos’ alpha-numeric named competitors.

3 weeks ago | theweekenddrive.com | Kimatni Rawlins

There’s a quiet storm combusting in the Nevada desert, creating a mystical weather phenomenon. The electrical storm is ignited by a 105 kWh lithium-ion battery (800v), torque vectoring quattro AWD, and a dual-motor powertrain that generates 912 German steeds, translating to a 0-60 mph strike in just 2.4 seconds with launch control engaged. Thus, the 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT performance is the most potent production and quickest accelerating Audi ever.

3 weeks ago | theweekenddrive.com | Kimatni Rawlins

As luxury automakers continue introducing new electric vehicles with stately designs, advanced innovation, and increased battery range, Cadillac is undoubtedly atop the division with an extensive roster of athletic performers. The latest recruit, dubbed the OPTIQ, enters the draft with 302 miles of range, a dual motor AWD powertrain, Super Cruise technology, the GM EV Battery Platform, and a Dolby Atmos audio system.

1 month ago | theweekenddrive.com | Jimmy Dinsmore

Follow the leaderIf there’s a leader (other than Tesla) in the EV world it just might be Genesis. Hyundai’s luxury brand has gone all-in on EVs and each offering is both stunning, fun-to-drive and impressive. My tester this week is the brand’s very first dedicated EV, the GV60. I’ve been fortunate enough to drive each model year of the GV60 since it was launched. And therefore I’ve gotten to see how it’s evolved, matured and remained relevant.