From self-driving and parking cars to a rideable briefcase designed to get people to their last-mile destination, here are a few next-generation developments to look out for on the road in the coming year.
Approaching the decade mark, the second-generation Volvo XC90 may be getting a little long in the tooth. However, the range-topping crossover gets a ‘2025.5’ model year inside-out refresh (not to be confused with the 2025 released last year) that’s certifiably beautiful, helping cement the vehicle’s flagship status.
You may have seen an unfamiliar-looking crossover in passing wearing a “V” on the grille and wondered what that was. Well, it’s actually the newest EV to join the Canadian market: the Vietnamese-made VinFast VF 8. The SUV’s unique styling is a result of a partnership involving two Italian design firms, Pininfarina and Torino Design, both putting their mark on various Ferraris, Alfa Romeos and others.
Thanks to models like the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet, open-air motoring doesn’t have to end in early fall. Combining the two-door versions of the C-class and E-class in this all-new offering, the result is a sleek four-seater with a slick electric soft top that truly allows it to be driven daily year-round.
Based on the standard 11th-gen Civic, aesthetically, the Japan-designed car is much tamer than its predecessor with fewer extraneous vents, faux carbon fiber trim, and general busyness.
“A milestone for all Alfisti (Alfa fans), the new Super Sport is the ultimate expression of Quadrifoglio, represented by extremely limited volumes and bespoke design cues,” says Larry Dominique, Alfa Romeo North America senior vice president, in a media release.
