Posts by Gabriel Olakunori
Hyundai’s New Heavyweight, the Ioniq 9, is Charged for Success
A new heavy hitter, the Ioniq 9, has joined Hyundai’s immensely successful IONIQ Lineup. After the Ioniq 5 debuted in 2021, it quickly made a name for itself as one of the best EVS, ending 2022 with the World Car of the Year crown. The all-new Ioniq 9 looks almost sure to follow through. Although…
Read More2026 BMW X7: Biggest Bimmer with Bold Boons
Usually, expectations are that a 5,000-lb full-sized SUV comes with somewhat cumbersome handling, but the 2026 BMW X7 isn’t playing to that script. It leans on the automaker’s longstanding reputation for exhilarating dynamics to challenge within the full-size luxury SUV fray. “People can’t believe how substantial it feels, and how sporty it drives,” James Duerbeck…
Read More2026 Cadillac VISTIQ Introduces Us to the Best of Escalade IQ and Lyriq Worlds
The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ hits the sweet spot for two types of people who admire the Escalade IQ but hold back. Those who aren’t ready to part with about $150,000 for a 3-row Cadillac EV, and those who feel the Escalade IQ is just a bit too oversized. The VISTIQ is a new nameplate that…
Read MoreThe Pride of People, The Pride of Cars: Wrapping Up Pride Month
As Pride Month comes to a close, We linked up with Will Martin, a board member at Charlotte Pride, to understand more about the values at the heart of Pride, and we couldn’t help but notice some striking parallels with the SUV. The SUV might just be the automotive embodiment of those values, as freedom…
Read More2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Where Premium American Craftsmanship Meets Luxury SUV’s Dedication to Business
Most SUV enthusiasts crave the driving dynamics of the undaunted Jeep spirit, but while the Wrangler is the purist, back-to-basics workhorse, the Grand Wagoneer strikes a balance between the dirt work and upscale glamor. When it was first introduced, it “forged a new segment as the ultimate premium utility vehicles of the day,” David Hudson,…
Read More2025 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV: An Elite Indulgence With Serious Bang For Your Buck
As the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV proves, luxury goes far beyond plush captain’s chairs and soulful ambient lighting. The all-electric beauty is a VIP lounge on all fours, even a lot more than that. It cares about your lumbar, keeps the noise away, has a good memory to remember your preferences, and a lot more without…
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