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Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ford & Chevy Won't Be Happy With Ram's New Heavy Duty Pickup
Heavy-duty trucks are a tough nut to crack, especially when it comes to keeping offerings affordable. The Ram 2500 Rebel already stands out with its impressive spec sheet, and now the truck manufacturer is further expanding its sport truck lineup. The Warlock calls back to the 1970s with an off-road focus, while the Black Express delivers sporty styling. Best of all, both Ram 2500 sport truck options are available at an affordable price, all things considered. Ram's Warlock nameplate dates back more than half a century, and the manufacturer has revived it for the 2026 model year. The Ram 2500 Warlock builds on the Tradesman trim and rolls out on 20-inch diamond-cut wheels wrapped in 32-inch Duratrac tires. The heavy-duty pickup features a black grille surround, flares, and bumpers complemented by a Warlock decal on the side of the bed. Class-exclusive power convex trailer tow mirrors make pulling heavy loads both safer and simpler. The 2026 Ram 2500 Warlock is available in a single configuration: a crew cab with a short bed. As for its off-road focus, the Ram 2500 Warlock features Bilstein shocks, a limited-slip rear differential, and a transfer case skid plate. Inside, the Warlock comes equipped with a cloth bench seat. Under the hood lies a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, producing 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque with standard four-wheel drive. Upgrading to the optional 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel nets you 430 horsepower and class-leading 1,075 lb-ft of torque. The Ram 2500 Warlock starts at $57,165, with the package alone running $2,995. Like the Warlock, the Ram 2500 Black Express builds on the Tradesman trim, with the package itself priced at $2,495. Priced from $53,735, the 2026 Ram 2500 Black Express is solely available with a crew cab, but Ram gives drivers a choice between long or short bed and two- or all-wheel drive. Expect that price to rise significantly if you opt for the Cummins diesel engine. No matter the powertrain, the Ram 2500 Black Express features a bulging sport performance hood with body color bumpers and grille surround. Black tube side steps run the length of the cab, giving way to athletic 20-inch black wheels. Inside, the Black Express keeps it fairly basic, with a cloth bench seat and carpet floor mats coming standard. "Everyone likes a good-looking truck, but the challenge is making it affordable while adding value to the entire lineup," said Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO. "The Ram 2500 Black Express and Warlock offer an attractive price with custom appearance, while building on our sport truck leadership position." The Warlock and Black Express join the Ram 2500 sport truck lineup for the 2026 model year, slotted beneath the Power Wagon and Rebel. Priced from $68,940, the 2025 Ram 2500 Rebel boasts a rugged design and an off-road focus with styling elements designed for work and play, including a sport performance hood. The heavy-duty pickup is available with either the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 or 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel engine, both of which come mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Ram 2500 Power Wagon starts at $72,285 and prioritizes performance and off-road capability over towing capacity. It's only available with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. While the Rebel is rough and tough off the paved path, the Power Wagon brings a certain level of elegance to off-road terrain, complete with a winch and electronic anti-roll-bar disconnect. The 2026 Ram 2500 Warlock and Black Express sport trucks are expected to arrive at dealers this fall. Priced below $60,000, the latest additions to the heavy-duty truck lineup bridge the gap between work truck and full-fledged off-road titan. Perhaps more importantly, the Warlock and Black Express arrive to challenge the likes of Ford and Chevrolet in one of the most competitive segments in the automotive industry. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Miami Herald
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Some Compact SUVs Are Posers. We Tell You Which Ones
Boasting woodsy, rugged names and rugged styling, it's easy to be lured into believing that any such compact SUV will serve you when venturing off-road. If all you're doing is trotting down a gravel path, heck, you can do that in a Toyota Camry. Scared of driving in the snow? Throw snow tires on it. However, for those who crave off-road ability in a compact package, the number of posers far outweighs those equipped with the extensive array of features and systems needed. Let's separate the posers from the real deal. Despite being 21 inches longer than the original Bronco, the 2025 Bronco Sport seems closer to the original than its larger, modern sibling. A turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four and an eight-speed automatic transmission provide 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive, front tow hooks, underbody skid plates, a standard 18:1 crawl ratio, and a front camera are standard, as is a torque-vectoring rear differential and 7-mode Terrain Management System that alters the throttle, transmission, brake response, steering effort, and the all-wheel-drive system depending on mode. In addition, the Sasquatch Package, offered on Outer Banks and Badlands trims, adds revised steel bumpers, a front bull bar, rear recovery hooks, more ground clearance, and 29-inch all-terrain tires. The Badlands trim also comes with Bilstein rear dampers, while the Outer Banks gets a twin-clutch rear differential. Yes, it lacks a traditional transfer case with a low range, and it shares its platform with the Ford Escape, but it's no poser, with 8.8 inches of ground clearance and 7.4 inches of wheel travel. Added to the CR-V line-up for 2026, the first off-road variant of Honda's most popular vehicle disappoints. While Honda's first TrailSport model, the Passport TrailSport, added the sort of gear you'd expect, the CR-V must make do with off-road rubber, some software changes below 12 mph, TrailSport badging, modestly revised fascias, and hill descent control, which is unavailable on other CR-Vs. You also get exclusive Ash Green paint. But that's hardly enough to merit paying more. Just buy a cheaper CR-V trim and add your own off-road tires. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain delivers 204 horsepower to all four wheels while delivering an EPA-rated 38 mpg, although premium fuel is recommended. While not a true boulder basher, its off-road rubber works wonders in snowier climes, and can be kept on year-round, making it ready for freakish weather any time. While far from the most refined compact SUV, the Jeep Compass Trailhawk does deliver the goods for trekking into the forest primeval. Powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, it generates 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. Jeep's Active Drive 4x4 system comes equipped on the Trailhawk with a lockable first gear 20:1 crawl mode. There are also selectable Auto, Snow, Sand/Mud, and Rock off-road driving modes, along with 8.5 inches of ground clearance, skid plates, red front and rear tow hooks, hill-descent control, 19 inches of water fording ability, and a 2,000-pound towing capacity. On the flip side, the Compass' eight-year-old design and handling aren't as refined as its competitors, but it does look like a Jeep Grand Cherokee that's been left in the dryer too long. For some, that and its abilities may be enough to seal the deal, but it's getting a full redesign for 2026, making it possible to snag a great deal on a 2025. This is another compact SUV that's all hat, no cattle. Oh sure, the 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek Edition looks more roguish, with its unique gloss black front grille and front fascia, gloss black mirrors, tubular roof rack, 235/65R17 Falken Wild Peak all-terrain tires, water-repellent leatherette seats with red accent stitching, and piano black dashboard trim, but that's all. Its 8.2 inches of ground clearance is unchanged from other Rogue models, and the approach and departure angles are no different. Like the Honda, it at least has all-wheel drive, hill descent control, and an around-view monitor, making it easier to venture into fields of rocks and fauna. Power comes courtesy of a 1.5-liter Variable Compression Turbo three-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission that produces 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. While the engine is supposed to provide superior performance with excellent fuel economy, it seems to never be quite good enough at either, delivering an EPA-rated 29 mpg on regular unleaded. We prefer the honesty of other Rogue models, which don't promise what they can't deliver. You could buy a 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness, but a revised rendition comes out for 2026, sporting 9.3 inches of ground clearance and greater suspension travel. It also wears wider 235R17 Yokohama Geolander All-Terrain footwear, boasts a higher 3,500-pound towing capacity, and gains a rear differential temperature sensor. It makes for a capable performer, with an approach angle of 23.5°, a ramp breakover of 21°, and a departure angle of 25.5°. Power comes from a horizontally-opposed 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission that has a shorter final drive ratio to enhance low-speed crawling. It's rated at a non-too-powerful 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. Nevertheless, it can hold 800 pounds on its roof while stationary and 176 pounds when moving. Yes, it gets a visual upgrade to denote its abilities, but it also receives functional ones, like underbody protection and bumper tow hook covers. Inside, the interior is sheathed in animal-free, water-resistant StarTex upholstery, and its X-Mode system comes with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud driving modes. While not the hard-edged off-roader of its American competition, there's enough here to trundle into the unknown with some confidence. For the 2025 model year, Toyota discontinued the most off-road-capable RAV4 models, namely the RAV4 TRD Off-Road. This leaves the 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. Unlike the TRD Off-Road, the Woodland has no skid plate, no rear driveline disconnect, no crawl control, no hill descent control, nor a multi-terrain select system with mud, sand, rock, dirt, and snow drive modes. What it does have is Falken WildPeak all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, a TRD-tuned off-road suspension, and electronic all-wheel drive. It's powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission that produces 219 horsepower and an EPA-rated combined fuel economy rating of 39 mpg. All RAV4 Hybrid Woodlands come with selectable Eco, EV, Sport, Normal, and Trail drive modes, with the latter working as a virtual limited slip differential, according to the automaker. Toyota once produced a true off-road worthy RAV4, but its discontinuation after 2024 proves that RAV4 owners want the fashion, not the function, of off-roading. What this comparison proves is that a number of SUV owners seem to like their car's image and the promise of capability, whether it actually has it or not. One suspects it's the SUV's packaging they appreciate: the high step-in height and riding position, the flexibility of carrying lots of people or cargo, and the ability to overcome freakish, unexpected changes in weather. But most compact SUVs don't deliver to the extent most buyers think, particularly Japanese ones. The last one that did, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road, shown above, is now history. The reality is that if you need a capable off-roader, American-nameplate vehicles offer the capability you crave for true off-roading. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo leaked
The 'Y63' Nissan Patrol has yet to go on sale in Australia, but the Nismo variant is close to being released in the Middle East. These photos seen here were published by user Nissan111Patrol on Instagram, and show the Patrol Nismo being unloaded in the United Arab Emirates. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Nismo features a redesigned front fascia with a blacked out, full height grille that stretches from the bonnet down to the front splitter. Red trim is used on the grille frame, front splitter, side skirts, wing mirror caps, D-pillar garnish, and rear diffuser. On the inside, the centre of the front seats is clad in red leather, while the main section of the dashboard has been retrimmed with faux suede. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The V6T badge on the door indicates it will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6. In standard models this engine produces 317kW and 700Nm. If the previous generation 'Y62' Patrol Nismo is anything to go by, the new version should have a few more horses to its name. It's possible the Nismo could use the uprated 335kW version of the engine that's employed by the Infiniti QX80, the Patrol's twin-under-the-skin. The previous Petrol Nismo also featured unique alloy wheels, and retuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers for a sportier drive. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Although the 'Y63' Patrol was unveiled in September 2024, it is currently only produced in left-hand drive for the crucial Middle East market, as well as North America, where it's sold as the Armada. Standard versions of the new Patrol (above) will land Down Under during the second half of 2026, with Australia gaining the honour of being the 'first right-hand drive market' to receive the new generation model. MORE: Everything Nissan Patrol
7NEWS
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo leaked
The 'Y63' Nissan Patrol has yet to go on sale in Australia, but the Nismo variant is close to being released in the Middle East. These photos seen here were published by user Nissan111Patrol on Instagram, and show the Patrol Nismo being unloaded in the United Arab Emirates. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Nismo features a redesigned front fascia with a blacked out, full height grille that stretches from the bonnet down to the front splitter. Red trim is used on the grille frame, front splitter, side skirts, wing mirror caps, D-pillar garnish, and rear diffuser. On the inside, the centre of the front seats is clad in red leather, while the main section of the dashboard has been retrimmed with faux suede. The V6T badge on the door indicates it will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6. In standard models this engine produces 317kW and 700Nm. If the previous generation 'Y62' Patrol Nismo is anything to go by, the new version should have a few more horses to its name. It's possible the Nismo could use the uprated 335kW version of the engine that's employed by the Infiniti QX80, the Patrol's twin-under-the-skin. The previous Petrol Nismo also featured unique alloy wheels, and retuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers for a sportier drive. Although the 'Y63' Patrol was unveiled in September 2024, it is currently only produced in left-hand drive for the crucial Middle East market, as well as North America, where it's sold as the Armada. Standard versions of the new Patrol (above) will land Down Under during the second half of 2026, with Australia gaining the honour of being the 'first right-hand drive market' to receive the new generation model.
Hypebeast
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Bovensiepen and Zagato Reveal Striking 611 HP Gran Turismo at Lake Como
Summary Bavaria meets Milan in the debut of theBovensiepenZagato, a limited-production grand tourer, based on the BMW M4, unveiled at this year's Fuori Concorso on Lake Como. The first model from the newly launched Bovensiepen brand, the Zagato pairs Italian coachbuilding with Bavarian engineering, creating what CEO Andreas Bovensiepen calls 'Fine Driving' in its purest form. The car features a 3L inline-six engine producing 611 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, launching from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reaching a top speed over 186 mph. Built on a lightweight carbon fiber body and outfitted with adaptive Bilstein dampers and forged 20-inch wheels, the Zagato combines performance with comfort in three selectable driving modes. A titanium Akrapovič exhaust delivers a sound worthy of its bold design. Zagato's design DNA is evident in the signature 'double bubble' roof, frameless windows and precise, flowing lines. Inside, buyers can personalize nearly every surface, including optional Lavalina leather upholstery and CNC-milled aluminum shift paddles. Each car requires over 250 hours to build, with more than 400 bespoke components crafted in Buchloe. At the time of writing, specifics on availability and price have not yet been revealed, however, they are expected to be shared by the end of 2025, with deliveries expected to take place in Q2 of 2026.
