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Audi releases new best-in-class Q7

A masterclass in performance, technology, and versatility

By Mark D McKee Jun 11, 2026 2:00 PM

Car, Suv, Transportation — Audi

Growing up, the minivan was the mom car. Parents everywhere needed the extra space and the practicality of the minivan. Then, as my generation got older and began having kids, we hijacked the SUV and turned them into the new evolution of parent vehicle. The large interiors, the spacious cargo areas, and the multiple seating options became the most vital benefits we found in our cars. Now, the SUV is having a rennesience in cool as they stopped being the stand in for the minivan and began to feature luxury and performance in ways they never had. The Audi Q7 is 2026’s most versatile performance SUV to date. It is everything you want from a sportscar, with the practicality of an SUV.

For more than 20 years, the Audi Q7 has represented the perfect premium SUV. With its new generation, we carry this mission forward. It combines a sporty, powerful design with a highly versatile interior, first-class materials, and a wide range of technologies. – Gernot Döllner, Audi AG CEO

Great for business, family, or the fun getaway

I have always enjoyed a good SUV. I like the space of a bigger car, and this one features ample room for my four foot legs. I love wide windows and a sunroof, which this one is large enough to stargaze (from the backseat, not the driver’s seat for the sake of safety). And I love a good cargo space for my days when I am learning to surf, playing baseball, or helping a friend move (don’t ask…). But, in addition to the benefits of the SUV, this thing will get up and go with the turbocharged V6. Giving you all the versatility of an SUV and a sportscar. Here are the features you can look forward to.

2.9-liter turbocharged V6 gas engine
429 horsepower
60 mph in 4.8 sec
panoramic sunroof
Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 4D sound
MMI panoramic display with enhanced infotainment system

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“The flexible seating with up to seven seats, the large panoramic sunroof for a spacious feel, and high-quality, harmoniously coordinated materials underscore its premium status,” adds Döllner. “Its confident performance, powered by a robust drivetrain and standard quattro all-wheel drive, makes the new Q7 a versatile all-rounder for business, family, and leisure.”

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Cadillac celebrates 125 years with the Escalade-V

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The Cadillac Escalade has been a symbol for decades. When you think about those who made it out of the neighborhood and into the more affluent parts of your home, you think of them in a Caddy. The Cadillac image has always been the go-to for those who want to showcase their success and their ability to rise above the average. The Escalade became the harbinger of wealth when it became the status symbol of the urban and hip hop cultures.

Now the Escalade is the vessel Cadillac is using to celebrate 125 years with the Escalade-V.

Porsche wants to teach you how actually to drive their cars

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A Porsche is one of the most recognizable cars on the road. You always know when you are looking at one. So, it stands to reason that people love them, right? Of course they do. But loving a car and knowing how to drive one are very different. What is it that Ja Rule said in The Fast and the Furious? “We know a few things. And one of the things we knows is, it isn’t how you stand by your car, it is how to drive your car. You better learn that.” How do you learn to drive a Porsche? At the Porsche Track Experience, which has offered programs on everything from a single-day basics class up to a three-day advanced course.

Now, the team behind PTX is expanding into new offerings for the car.

The next evolution of the sports car: Porsche redesigns an icon

City, Car, Transportation

Authenticity. It is what we are looking for nowadays as consumers. Thirty years ago, we looked for brand names. We strived for status and letting all those around us see that what we wore, where we lived, where we dined, and finally, what we drove, symbolized our success in life. Then all of that started to stumble, and every industry felt the recession. Of course, the recession was temporary, but the effects of it were not. What we started to look for after that was something real. We realized that stuff…was just stuff. Now, when I look at cars, or suits, or restaurants, I ask myself: What is this going to make me feel?

That is what the new Porsche Mission S does; it makes me feel like vintage New York and the upstate escape.