There are few vehicles as silky as a Mercedes S Class. Now the all-electric EQS 580 is here to challenge that smoothness. With a silent purpose-built EV architecture, acoustical glass and the most aerodynamic body in the business, this luxury sedan is whisper quiet. The 56-inch Hyperscreen and impressive ambient cabin lighting looks straight out of Star Trek. And with 516 horsepower and 631 lb-ft of torque, this dual motor all-wheel drive machine is powerful too. Does it reach the EPA rated range of 340 miles? How fast does it charge? Tom Voelk checks out a base Premium model to find out.

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The 2022 GMC Hummer EV continues the excessive ways of the H1 and H2. The difference is, this fully electric version with 329 miles of range is stuffed with technology. Four-wheel steering, Crabwalking, 60 miles-an-hour Watts to Freedom sprints in three seconds plus an air suspension that gives it 16 inches of ground clearance. Tom Voelk travels to Phoenix, AZ to try it all with an Edition 1 Hummer EV pickup. Plus the latest version of Super Cruise handsfree driving.

The second generation Acura NSX is going out with a bang. The last 350 made will be Type S models. More show. More go. More Stop. Sadly they're all sold out. Don't forget this is a hybrid. A really fun hybrid. Tom Voelk checks it out at Sonoma Raceway.

Nealy every automaker offers an electric car nowadays. Volvo’s second full EV is the C40 Recharge. Similar to the XC40 Recharge, it drops the X and the squared-off back end. C30 has more of a coupe silhouette. The interior is rich in recycled materials and it’s packed with the newest interface that runs the Android Automotive user interface. How does its range and charge speed compare to other modern EVs? Tom Voelk travels to Palm Springs, CA to check one out in Fjord Blu . And true to Volvo’s safety reputation, there’s a section on what the company does to keep people from harm, and the companies commitment to sustainability and recycling.    

Hard working parents deserve a little fun. The 2022 Acura MDX Type S delivers driving excellence plus a lot of people and cargo too. Seating up to seven, the Type S improves on the already impressive MDX with true torque vectoring SH-AWD. There’s more power from a new turbocharged V6, air suspension (an Acura first) and adaptive dampers (an MDX first). For audiophiles, the new ELS Studio 3D Signature sound system could be the best audio in any vehicle. Tom Voelk checks out a MDX Type S Advance model on the twisty roads of the Napa Valley.

The all-new Kia EV6 is the first purpose-built electric car from the brand. Sharing its E-GMP platform with Hyundai Inoniq5 (but little else), the EV6 is available with two battery sizes in rear and all-wheel drive. The “Opposites Unite” design language turns heads, the cabin has unique styling featuring recycled materials and in moderate temperatures, it should easily hit it’s 309-mile range. Tom Voelk checks out a well equipped GT-Line rear wheel drive and finds it fun to drive and ready to take on Ford Mustang Mach-E, Polestar 2, Volkswagen ID.4, Volvo XC40 and C30 Recharge and Tesla Model Y and 3.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in such a wide variety of trims, powertrains and even sizes, there’s one for almost every want and need. From basic to luxurious, the Grand Cherokee covers all the bases. There’s even an audiophile McIntosh sound system. No wonder Jeep has sold over 7,000,000 of them over the years. Tom Voelk checks out a V6 Overland 4x4 with the Off-Road Package with a tow rating of 6,200 pounds and finds it to be a good choice for families that want to explore the wilderness in comfort.

For years, Cadillac V cars were a curiosity. Hotrod performance from the luxury brand was unexpected fun. But the Cadillac CT5 V-Series Blackwing is another best-in-class performer and it’s lofty performance is no longer an anomaly. It begs the question- Is Cadillac a better performance brand than a luxury marque? How does it compare to the CT4 V Blackwing? Does it compete with Audi RS5, BMW M5, Alfa Romeo Giulia Qudrafoglio, and Mercedes AMG C 63 S? Tom Voelk answers those questions and more. He checks out a well-optioned CT5 V Blackwing in Metallic Rift paint equipped with a 6-speed manual.   

Switching from gasoline to electric is an easy decision if you’re shopping the 2022 Audi e-tron GT. And the high-performance RS is an even easier sell, if you have the money. It looks great, has terrific range, excellent fast charging speed and looks, well, like an Audi. It’s based on the same architecture as Porsche’s Taycan and shares some of its goodness. But the e-tron GT has its own appeal and character. It competes with Tesla Model S, Lucid Air and Mercedes EQS. Tom Voelk takes a look at a fully loaded RS e-tron GT with the Year One package and finds a lot to like. Now to make more money…