Travel Briefing: Spirit Airlines Will Have Just 80 Planes To Repay $2 Billion In Debt Strategic angle: Spirit's position as an ultra-low-cost carrier leaves it vulnerable to rising fuel prices. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Audi Is Finally Building The SUV US Dealers Wanted, With A Rivian Surprise Coming Next Strategic angle: The Audi CEO admitted that European brands have fallen behind the US and China in terms of technology. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: The New Audi A2 E-Tron Won't Be As Revolutionary As The Original, But At Least It'll Look Good Strategic angle: It remains to be seen whether the A2 will be sold in the United States. I highly doubt it, but maybe (hopefully) I'll be proven wrong. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: The Kia Telluride Has Better Wading Depth Than Bronco And Defender Strategic angle: You can leave Defender 110 and Bronco Raptor owners stranded on the other side of a deep water crossing. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: How A $1200 BMW X5 From Ohio Became The Wildest Off-Roader In Los Angeles Strategic angle: From an unassuming, luxurious family SUV to one of the wildest off-roaders you've ever seen, Mike Day's BMW X5 has had one hell of a transformation. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Teen Finds Out What Happens When CHP Clocks Your BMW i8 At 130 MPH Strategic angle: CHP arrested a 16-year-old after a BMW i8 was clocked at 130 mph while weaving through traffic on Highway 101. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: These Are Your Favorite Gas Station Products Besides Fuel Strategic angle: Food might be just a small aspect of what makes road trips so enjoyable, but it can always be worth the stop. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Audi Confirms The A2 Is Back, Prays It’ll Sell This Time Strategic angle: The cult oddball returns as a budget-friendly EV with big ambitions to make Audi more "relevant". Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: At $19,000, Could This 2004 Mercury Marauder Make Your Day? Strategic angle: Does this $19,000 price seem reasonable for the car as it's presented, minor warts and all? Or for that much, would it need to be darn-near perfect? Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: This Classic Alfa Hits 60 In 2.9 Seconds Without Making A Sound Strategic angle: A California-commissioned Totem Alfa swaps its twin-turbo V6 for an electric motor, delivering speed and a very different driving experience. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Woman’s Fed Up With Jiffy Lube And Take 5. So She Goes To Her Lexus Dealership For Service Strategic angle: A woman's frustration with quick oil change services leads her to seek help from her Lexus dealership. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Peugeot Defies The EV Wave With A New Gas Engine Strategic angle: But with 100 horsepower, it won't set your pulse racing. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: EVs That Charge Faster Than A Tesla Strategic angle: With its Supercharger network and nose for publicity, when someone says 'fast-charging,' Tesla is often what springs to mind. But lots of EVs charge faster. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Tragic Story Of Woman Dying From Exhaust Leak Is A Terrible Reminder To Get Your Car Checked Regularly Strategic angle: A heartbreaking incident highlights the dangers of neglecting vehicle maintenance. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: This Porsche 911, First Sold In 2025, Resold For Nearly Double Its 2023 MSRP A Year Later Strategic angle: Porsche drew design inspiration from the original 911 Carrera RS 2.7 when creating the limited-production Sport Classic. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Volkswagen Details Its Cheapest Electric Crossover With A €28K ($32K) Starting Price Strategic angle: The new ID. Cross joins Volkswagen’s lineup in Europe with two batteries and three motor options. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: How Reliable Is A Used Chevy Bolt? Here's What J.D. Power Says Strategic angle: The Chevrolet Bolt is coming back for 2027, but it's not too different from its original incarnation. So, how reliable can you expect it to be? Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: Hyundai’s First China-Built Model In Australia May Not Be The Last Strategic angle: Changing production dynamics are prompting the automaker to reconsider where vehicles are built for Australia. Editorial Staff Mar 17
Travel Briefing: RENNtech Will Make A Modern Mercedes-AMG Hammer With A Hand-Made V12 Engine Strategic angle: Mercedes tuner RENNtech is offering a limited run of V12-powered coupes that could scratch a very particular itch for nostalgic luxury enthusiasts. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Travel Briefing: Infiniti Looks To Recreate FX Magic With New SUV Strategic angle: The 2027 Infiniti QX65 crossover coupe will debut on March 26 and arrive at dealers this summer. Editorial Staff Mar 16