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2024 Subaru Solterra: Adventure-Ready Capability Meets All-Electric Driving

The 2024 Subaru Solterra combines the brand’s well-known outdoor-ready capability with the efficiency of an all-electric powertrain. Aimed at drivers who want to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing versatility, the Solterra delivers standard all-wheel drive, off-road-ready features, and the practicality Subaru owners expect—all in a modern, battery-powered package. Electric Powertrain & Performance 2024 Subaru Solterra Dual electric motors produce 215 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque, providing balanced traction and confident acceleration on or off the pavement. With 8.3 inches of ground clearance and Subaru’s X‑MODE with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings, the Solterra handles rough terrain better than…

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2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph

A three-row SUV should be true to the core values of being a Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle. Notably, it needs to have a spacious interior, flexible seating for more than five passengers, and be suitable for both daily driving and longer travel excursions. If you add luxurious accommodations and premium technology to the mix, as in the 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph that we tested in the middle of a New England winter, then you've created a vehicle that not only meets the criteria but also has set itself out to get a lot of attention. We didn't expect the QX80 to…

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2025 New York International Auto Show Highlights

Some Key Things To See & Do At This Historic Event by Peter Ciani For car guys, the first sign of spring isn’t the budding trees or the hummingbirds returning to the Northeast — no, for us, it’s the opening of the New York International Auto Show this weekend at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The timing of the NYIAS hits right. The weather is finally warming up and making traveling to and around New York City much more enjoyable. It also helps you appreciate the open-top Jeep Wranglers at the show’s Camp Jeep display. For…

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2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Embraces Wintry Weather

by Rich Taber ~ The calendar may say it's spring but wintry weather persists here in New England. It's enough to make me long for the all-weather dependability and cold-weather comforts I came to appreciate while test driving the 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige back in February. Through cold, snow, rain, slush and gale force winds during seven of winter's most nasty days, the Sorento confidently persevered while keeping me and my favorite passenger very safe and comfortable.  All Photos by Rich Taber for RPM News Weekly The test-drive week started on a Wednesday with temperatures right at about the freezing…

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2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD

Driving the fully loaded 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD is a delight. That it's a hybrid is just icing on the cake. Yes, you'll have to pony up a bit more cash for all the goodies, but we think you'll not regret it. Superb looks, sporty feel, appreciable efficiency – this vehicle offers a lot to be enjoyed. The test car included the Premium Plus Package along with a number of accessory options bringing the delivered cost to $44,569. Accounting for $4,075 of that figure, the Premium Plus Package comes with advanced safety technologies such as front and rear parking…

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Riding High with the Luxurious, Yet Capable Jeep Wrangler High Altitude 4xe

by Peter Ciani My family has owned several Jeep vehicles over the years, spanning all eras, including CJ7s, a TJ, multiple XJ Cherokees, a Grand Wagoneer, and my current YJ and JK Sahara. Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a week test driving the Wrangler High Altitude 4xe plug-in hybrid. One thing that amazes me is Jeep’s ability to keep the Wrangler relevant. It's one of the few vehicles that has continued to evolve while staying true to its roots. Somehow, Jeep has preserved the original formula, even while meeting modern safety and emissions standards. When you think about…

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