Subaru's reputation as an all-purpose vehicle traces back to a company decision in the mid-nineties to offer AWD as standard on all vehicles. Long the choice of sensible east coasters and hippie ski bums out west, the Subaru brand oozes practicality and purpose. In 2025 Subaru created a sub-brand of vehicles that carry the Wilderness badge to further that promise.  The Wilderness branded cars add true off road functionality that goes beyond their more refined counterparts. The Subaru Wilderness edition is available in 3 models, the Forester, the Outback and the Crosstrek.  All feature raised suspensions with 9.2 inches of ground clearance, 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires, dual-function X-MODE® with hill descent control and StarTex® water-repellent upholstery.

The Outback Wilderness includes all this and adds unique front and rear bumpers with integrated tow points and extended lower cladding, High-capacity fixed roof rails and a Harman Kardon® premium audio system.  So whatever size and shape is best for you, the Wilderness brand takes you farther.

The GV60 Magma is a new compact luxury electric SUV from Genesis with an impressive 641 horsepower on tap, ranking it among the most powerful EVs available. The Magma edition uses dual electric motors to produce all that horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. Genesis estimates a 0-60 mph time of around 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 164 mph. Launch Control, Boost mode, customizable driving settings, and a Drift mode add to the fun.  Its suspension and power distribution have been specially tuned, while Pirelli 275/35R-21 tires and upgraded brakes improve handling and stopping power.

Despite its performance, the GV60 Magma remains focused on refinement rather than extreme aggression. The cabin is quiet and comfortable during normal driving, while the chassis provides confidence and agility on winding roads. An 800-volt electrical architecture enables extremely fast charging, with Genesis stating a 10-to-80 percent DC fast-charge time of just 18 minutes.

But the Magma doesn't stop flowing with the GV60, a Magma supercar variant called the Magma GT is also threatening to erupt.

Positioned as the brand's ultra-performance halo vehicle, the upcoming Genesis Magma GT has a low-slung profile, dihedral doors like the Koniesegg Regera, and mid-mounted turbocharged V-8. The Magma GT is essentially the street version of the new Genesis Hypercar that it intends to race in the IMSA Endurance series.  Stay tuned as the Magma GT nears release as it will be a legitimate competitor to the elite sports cars like the Porsche GT3 and the Corvette ZR-1.

Audi is now synonymous with luxury and performance, but that was only achieved after decades as a mainstream German car brand.  But with the launch of the Quattro brand centered on an all wheel drive system, Audi began to focus on performance.  The true launch of the legendary RS program was in 1994 with the first Avant RS2, their first sports wagon. It was the fastest and most powerful Audi production car ever built with a turbocharged inline 5-cylinder engine and a top speed of 162 mph.

Those numbers seem quaint in the era of the modern Audi RS program.

The 2026 Audi RS6 Avant's core powertrain is a 621-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

A 48-volt hybrid system supports the V8, as if it needed it. In testing, the RS6 Avant reached 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The Avant tames that power with four-wheel steering and a torque-vectoring rear differential, improving agility and stability.

Fuel economy is almost respectable for a car with its thirst, with EPA estimates of roughly 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Look, nobody's perfect.

The RS6 Avant isn't the only model in the Audi range to get the RS glow up. There are RS variants up and down the range depending on the size and shape in which you want to get freaky.

Porsche has since its beginning been a pure sports car company, inextricably linked to the track since the earliest track-reach 911 RS models in the early 1970's. Porsche's spiritual successor to the RS became the GT3, introduced in 1999. The GT3 was proposed first as a driver's car with a focus on pure performance at the expense of creature comforts.

The 996 GT3 (1999-2005) established the formula with a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated flat-six derived from the 911 GT1 race car. Producing up to 381 hp, it combined adjustable suspension, racing-derived brakes, and lightweight construction.

The 997 GT3 (2006-2011) introduced Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as power rose to 435 HP from a 3.8-liter engine. Revised aerodynamic components-including the rear wing, front spoiler, and underbody-generated greater downforce, while Porsche Traction Control improved high-speed handling.

The 991.2 increased displacement to 4.0 liters and output to 500 hp, closely matching the GT3 Cup race car. Rear-wheel steering, improved aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and the newly added choice of PDK automatic or manual transmissions further expanded the GT3's stable of fans. Adding an automatic was a acknowledgement that customers wanted the performance of the GT3 with a little less work behind the wheel. /p>

In 2026, Porsche extended the concept to the GT3 S/C, the first GT3 convertible, combining the 510 hp, 4.0-liter engine with extensive weight-saving technology. Also new for 2026 is a special GT3 model created in honor of F.A. Porsche's 90th birthday. Limited to just 90 units, all in green paint, the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche is sure to become one of the most coveted models in the storied history of the GT3.