Cool Cars, New Car Reviews, and Automotive News : 95 Octane
Oct 20, 2024 — The 1992 Renault Raccoon Was a Cool Concept Car with Off-Road and Amphibious Capabilities. The 1990s were not the best era for automotive design. Everything seemed to be overly curvy and bubble-shaped. Renault’s 1992 concept car, the Racoon, definitely embraced the blobby styling of the time, but at least it had some cool features going for ...
2025 Ford Explorer Active Review: A Smooth Operator
18 hours ago — The simplified lineup for 2025 makes buying easier, and there are enough improvements to make previous Explorer buyers consider the upgrade. The 2025 Explorer Active has a starting price of $39,755. The AWD model I tested had a sticker price of $49,965, including Destination Charges and Acquisition Fees. The Ford Explorer has been one of the ...
SUV + Crossovers - 95 Octane
Sep 5, 2024 — The Defender 130 is the longest variant of the rugged and well-appointed Defender lineup. The 200+ inch-long SUV is usually built as a three-row model, but the special Defender 130 Outbound does away with the back row, providing extra cargo space for carrying overlanding gear and other goodies.…
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Sep 5, 2024 — The Defender 130 is the longest variant of the rugged and well-appointed Defender lineup. The 200+ inch-long SUV is usually built as a three-row model, but the special Defender 130 Outbound does away with the back row, providing extra cargo space for carrying overlanding gear and other goodies.…
Trucks - 95 Octane
To date, Kia hasn’t put a pickup truck into production, but that’s about to change with the upcoming release of the 2026 Kia Tasman. Taking aim at mid-size pickups like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, a colorfully camouflaged Tasman was spotted showing its off-road capabilities in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.…
Daily Drivers - 95 Octane
Looking for a compact SUV with a modern style and lots of tech? The 2024 Hyundai Kona checks those boxes and more. I spent a week getting to know the top-of-the-line Kona Limited and came away pleased with Hyundai’s updates, including its larger interior and significantly improved dashboard and center console design.…
Electric Vehicles & Hybrids - 95 Octane
Jul 23, 2024 — When I started as an automotive journalist, the Italian cars I imagined driving were Ferraris and Lamborghinis. I never pictured myself driving a subcompact electric FIAT with a 94 mph top speed and 162 miles of driving range – let alone one painted in a pinkish hue.…
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Created by publisher Paul Strauss, 95Octane features news, reviews, and stories about cars, trucks, and SUVs of all shapes and sizes.Whether it’s the most powerful exotic supercar or the most comfortable and safest daily driver, we cover it. We want to celebrate what’s cool and amazing about cars, the people who build and design them, and the professional and amateur drivers who show off ...
ford : Car News and Reviews - 95octane.com
Jul 1, 2024 — The latest update to Ford’s hit compact truck finally lets customers configure a hybrid setup with an all-wheel-drive powertrain. But the refresh also has something for those who want to stick to the EcoBoost engine, in the form of an on-road …
Luxury Cars - 95 Octane
Aug 3, 2024 — The Defender 130 is the longest variant of the rugged and well-appointed Defender lineup. The 200+ inch-long SUV is usually built as a three-row model, but the special Defender 130 Outbound does away with the back row, providing extra cargo space for carrying overlanding gear and other goodies.…