2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out Southern 500

It's playoff time in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series! The 16 contenders vying for the championship are Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano, Josh Berry, Tyler Reddick, Austin Dillon, and Alex Bowman. All participants have arrived, but only one can emerge victorious. The journey toward the title begins in Darlington, South Carolina, at the Cook Out Southern 500. Who will be the first driver to secure a spot in the Final 12?

As the green flag waved, the first playoff match of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season began. The first stage saw problems for Alex Bowman following his extended pit stop, followed by a close call on pit road for Bubba Wallace. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1, Stage 2 gets messy with Carson Hocevar's spin, Denny Hamlin's pitstop woes, Christopher Bell's pit stop drama, a spin by the #51 car, and trouble for Ryan Blaney. With Stage 2 belonging to Briscoe, the final stage saw the #44 car going up in flames.

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After an intense start for the playoffs, Chase Briscoe wins the Cook Out Southern 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Final 12 was sealed.

The fight for the Final 12 continues in the World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois for the Enjoy Illinois 300 this September 7, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

Nashville is the final stop for the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. No, this is not a street race. This is an oval race as the season finale took place at Nashville Superspeedway for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.

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Josef Newgarden concluded the season by breaking his winless streak, securing his first victory of the year in Nashville. He triumphed over Alex Palou, who officially claimed his fourth championship title. Scott McLaughlin, despite making contact with the turn 2 wall, finished in third place.

Following the Nashville race, Louis Foster from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing was honored as Rookie of the Year.

This concludes the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. See you next year.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250

Alex Palou may be champion-elect, but the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series still has two races left. The penultimate race is the Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250. It's everybody's game now.

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Christian Rasmussen achieved the impossible. His victory against the current champion-elect, Alex Palou, marked his first-ever IndyCar victory. Scott McLaughlin completes the podium by finishing third.

Post-Milwaukee, Honda was crowned this season's manufacturer champions.

Don't miss the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series finale, the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, held at the Nashville Superspeedway this August 31, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Coke Zero Sugar 400

It's the last race of the regular season before the playoffs as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Daytona for the Coke Zero Sugar 400. This is the last chance for the drivers to make it to the playoffs. The question is, who? Time to find out.

As the green flag waved, the final fight before the playoffs had begun. The first stage saw the #34 and the #45 getting together and going sliding down the frontstretch, triggering the big one. Alex Bowman's not spared from it. As Kyle Larson won Stage 1 and Tyler Reddick's playoff spot was sealed, Stage 2 saw another big one, followed by Carson Hocevar stalling. As Ross Chastain won Stage 2, the final stage goes from wild to wildest with the fully-packed four-wide final lap.

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After an intense four-wide final lap, Ryan Blaney wins the Coke Zero Sugar 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

And so, the Final 16 are complete. Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano, Josh Berry, Tyler Reddick, Austin Dillon, and Alex Bowman.

Who will survive all the way to Avondale, Arizona, for the title? Who will be eliminated? Find out as the fight for the Final 12 kicks off in Darlington, South Carolina, for the Cook Out Southern 500 this August 31, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400

There are only two races left in the regular season before the playoffs. The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Richmond, Virginia, for the Cook Out 400. Who will secure a spot in the playoffs? Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, the action in Virginia was on. As Tyler Reddick won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Reddick get turned at the exit of Turn 4, followed by a massive pileup that got Chase Elliott and Justin Haley into it. As Stage 2 went to Bubba Wallace, the final stage saw a loose tire from the #23, prompting the #19 pit crew to lend a helping hand to the affected car.

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After a hell of a riot in Richmond, Austin Dillon wins the Cook Out 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! William Byron is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champion.

Who will be the last to be in the playoffs? Find out as the last race of the regular season will be in Daytona for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 this August 23rd.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Go Bowling at The Glen

Three races remain in the regular season of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series before the playoffs. The next stop is New York for the Go Bowling at The Glen. Who will secure a spot in the playoffs? Let's find out in this intense circuit race.

As the green flag waved, the real circuit action in the Glen had begun. The first stage saw braking issues for Kyle Larson, forcing him to pit and go backwards while in the pits. As Chris Buescher won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Josh Berry getting nudged and spun. As Ryan Blaney won Stage 2, the final stage saw an eventful end for the Legacy Motor Club drivers, followed by Kyle Busch's save of the race.

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After an intense fight in The Glen, the only Oceania driver on the grid strikes again as Shane Van Gisbergen wins the Go Bowling at The Glen of the NASCAR Cup Series!

There are only two races left in the regular season before the playoffs. The next race will be at Richmond, VA, for the Cook Out 400 on August 16, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland

The 2025 NTT IndyCar Series continues at Portland International Raceway for the BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland. The Pacific Northwest is the site of judgment, deciding the fate of Alex Palou’s championship title.

Will Power ended his winless streak with his first win for the season, a first for the Penske team this year. Christian Lundgaard finished 2nd, and Alex Palou finished 3rd.

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After the intense action in Portland, it's decided. Alex Palou is officially the four-time IndyCar champion.

Palou is officially named champion-elect, but there are two races left this season. The penultimate race of the season, the Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250, is this August 24, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Iowa Corn 350

There are only four races left in the regular season of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series before the playoffs, as they head to Iowa for the Iowa Corn 350. Who will be playoffs-bound? Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, the action in Iowa was on. As Brad Keselowski took Stage 1, Stage 2 saw the #88 going for a big slide in Turn 2, followed by a collision with the #9 car. As Keselowski took Stage 2, the final stage saw the #11 car slip, followed by the #43 car.

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After an intense fight in Iowa, William Byron wins the Iowa Corn 350 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Go Bowling at The Glen this August 10, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Brickyard 400

Who will take home a million dollars, Ty Gibbs or Ty Dillon? All will be revealed with the final round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Challenge, the Brickyard 400, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

As the green flag waved, the decisive battle for a million bucks in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge Championship Round is underway. The first stage saw Ross Chastain crash out of the race following contact with another car. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw another in-race crash, this time it's Erik Jones. As Ryan Blaney won Stage 2, the finale saw Ryan Blaney penalized for pitting while the pit road was closed. As the race got paused by a Red Flag on Lap 157 due to inclement weather, it got resumed, and classic NASCAR overtime has commenced.

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Although he's not in the bracket, Bubba Wallace wins the Brickyard 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Ty Gibbs, meanwhile, takes home one million dollars for winning the NASCAR In-Season Challenge. 

With this season's In-Season Challenge wrapped up, regular NASCAR activities will resume at Iowa for the Iowa Corn 350 this August 3, 2025. There are only four races left before the playoffs. Let's get it on!

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Java House Grand Prix of Monterey

There are only 4 races left this season, and with the gap between Pato O'Ward and leader Alex Palou now 30 points apart, it's too close to call. The action of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series continues in Laguna Seca for the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Amid the opening lap crash between Kyffin Simpson and Felix Rosenqvist, as well as Jacob Abel's crash into the tire wall in the heat of the race, Alex Palou bagged his eighth win of this season, leading the gap between him and Pato O'Ward by 99 points, 536 vs 437. Christian Lundgaard finished 2nd while Colton Herta finished 3rd.

With three races left this season, will Palou fight his way for the title? Find out as the 2025 season continues in Portland for the BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland this August 10, 2025.

Acura ADX

The Acura ADX crossover is the brand's first entry-level crossover and is priced starting at $35,000, making it more expensive than the Integra. This pricing presents a challenging value proposition, especially considering that the ADX is essentially based on the Honda ZR-V.

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Your first impression of the Acura ADX is the exterior design, and by the looks of it, the ADX mimics its big brothers, the RDX and the MDX, making it a victim of the Russian doll effect that most luxury carmakers practice nowadays. Nothing to get excited about.

2025 Acura ADX interior

Because the ADX is basically a Honda ZR-V underneath, the interior is identical to its relative as well. Behind the wheel, the ADX is loaded with a Google-powered sat-nav with smartphone connectivity as well as available amenities such as wireless charging, wi-fi hotspot, and BANG & OLUFSEN Sound System. As far as spacing is concerned, it's about as comfortable as its ZR-V relative, and with the rear seats folded down, it has up to 55.1 cu.ft of cargo space. Good for almost everything life throws at it.

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Under the hood, the Acura ADX is powered by the same 1.5L VTEC TURBO as the Honda ZR-V. It produces 190HP of power and 179lb-ft of torque. Because it's mated to a CVT, the fuel rating is around 28MPG combined.

In its FF guise, the ADX feels normal to drive, but with the Realtime AWD system, the ZR-V feels capable almost everywhere. Not as exciting as expected, but it sure knows how to keep its act even when the Integrated Dynamics System is set to Sport Mode.

To rub some common sense, the ADX features AcuraWatch, a range of advanced driver-assist systems consisting of autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto high beam, adaptive driving beam, traffic jam assist, and false start suppression, among many others.

The Acura ADX might be more like a Honda ZR-V underneath, featuring design elements reminiscent of its larger siblings and offering performance that belies its classification as a luxury compact crossover SUV. Ultimately, it’s all about practicality. Nothing else.

Available Colors: Adriatic Sea Blue, Solar Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red, Platinum White Pearl, and Urban Gray Pearl.

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2025 NASCAR Cup Series - AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge is ongoing with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 taking place in Dover. The drivers who have advanced to Round 4 of the challenge are Ty Dillon, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, and John Hunter Nemechek. The question now is: who will make it to the final round of the In-Season Challenge?

As the green flag waved, the action in The Monster Mile commenced. The first stage saw issues for Shane Van Gisbergen and a caution at Lap 35. As Chase Elliott wins Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Christopher Bell. As for the final stage, a yellow flag-triggering rainfall and an overtime-triggering accident explain it all.

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After an intense overtime chance, Denny Hamlin, not in the bracket, wins the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon are going to clash in the final round of the In-Season Challenge.

Who will take home a million dollars, Ty Gibbs or Ty Dillon? Find out as the NASCAR In-Season Challenge Championship Round occurs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG on July 27, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto

IndyCar travels to Canada for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, held on the streets of Toronto. Despite the ongoing economic tensions between the US and Canada, the series is hosting its only street race on Canadian soil. 

The #14 AJ Foyt car has been withdrawn because repairs could not be completed in time, and Nolan Siegel is stepping in as he recovers from his collision in Iowa.

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After an intense street racing event in Toronto, Pato O'Ward is making headlines again with his recent victory over Rinus Veekay. However, the biggest surprise in Toronto is Kyffin Simpson's first-ever podium finish, securing third place.

There are only 4 races left this season, and with the gap between Pato O'Ward and leader Alex Palou now 30 points apart, it's too close to call. The next race is the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey in Laguna Seca this July 27, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Toyota/Save Mart 350

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge continues with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma. In Round 3, drivers Ty Dillon, Alex Bowman, John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, Ryan Preece, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, and Zane Smith will compete for a spot in the semifinals. The question is: who will make it?

As the green flag waved, the action in Sonoma was underway. As Ross Chastain won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw AJ Allmendinger slip off the track, followed by a spin by Daniel Suarez on Turn 11. As Shane Van Gisbergen wins Stage 2, the final stage saw Ryan Blaney slip off course while hunting down Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin, followed by a clash at the pit stop, a stray wheel that costs SVG's lead, and disasters aplenty.

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Defiant as ever, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the Toyota/Save Mart 350 of the NASCAR Cup Series! 

After Sonoma, those who made it to Round 4 of the In-Season Challenge are Ty Dillon, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, and John Hunter Nemechek.

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge continues with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 in Dover this July 20, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup

Previously on IndyCar in Iowa, behind all of the disasters from the first part of IndyCar's Iowa weekend, Pato O'Ward is the winner, beating the likes of Josef Newgarden and Will Power. Now, here comes the conclusion of the 2025 IndyCar season's Iowa two-parter: the Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup.

Following yesterday's incident, Nolan Siegel has not been cleared to compete by the medical team, making the decision to not run the #6 car without its team driver in the recent race.

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The conclusion of the Iowa two-parter was filled with numerous incidents, including the opening lap disaster between DeFrancesco and McLaughlin, Will Power's mechanical issues, Sting Ray Robb's crash, Marcus Ericsson's mechanical failure, and Callum Ilott's crash, to name a few.

Behind the drama in the conclusion of the Iowa two-parter, Alex Palou fought his way to victory, beating the likes of Scott Dixon and Marcus Armstrong. Seven wins this season maintain Alex Palou's grip in the title fight.

The next race is the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto this July 20, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - SYNK 275

Iowa comes alive in this two-part series of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. The first part is the SYNK 275 race, and the drivers are fully committed to their Iowa campaign.

The first half of the first part of the IndyCar Iowa campaign saw Colton Herta spinning at the start, Christian Rasmussen's close call, a disaster for Jacob Abel, and a pit lane speed violation for Christian Lundgaard, to name a few. The latter half, meanwhile, saw Kyle Kirkwood crashing out of the race, followed by Nolan Siegel's accident that triggered a red flag.

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Behind all of the disasters from the first part of IndyCar's Iowa weekend, Pato O'Ward is the winner, beating the likes of Josef Newgarden and Will Power.

To be continued in Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup...

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Chicago Street Race

To recall, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series introduced the In-Season Challenge, where drivers clash through five rounds to win the $1 million cash prize. As Chase Elliott won the race in Atlanta, T. Dillon, Keselowski, Bowman, Wallace, Nemechek, Jones, Stenhouse Jr., Gragson, Preece, Hocevar, Reddick, Allmendinger, Gibbs, Smith, and Buescher are advancing to Round 2.

The In-Season Challenge continues on the streets of Chicago for a street race.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's only street race had begun with The Big One impacting most of the In-Season Challenge Contenders, followed by engine issues for Chris Buescher, Brad Keselowski's withdrawal, and a spin by Alex Bowman, to name a few. As Michael McDowell won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw trouble for Josh Berry, followed by McDowell's stuck throttle. With Ryan Blaney winning Stage 2, the final stage saw Austin Cindric grind to a halt.

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Although no longer in the bracket, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the Chicago Street Race of the NASCAR Cup Series!

After Chicago, Ty Dillon, Alex Bowman, John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, Ryan Preece, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, and Zane Smith are advancing to Round 3 of the In-Season Challenge.

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge continues with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma this July 13, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Honda Indy 200

Mid-Ohio is the next stop for the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series with the Honda Indy 200. What a way to wrap up the entire Independence Day weekend with literally blazing racing action around Mid-Ohio.

Yes, literally blazing because of Will Power's race car caught fire after 11 laps, forcing him out of the race. It's not the least of the problems of this race, though. This race saw Josef Newgarden's disastrous race start, as well as Christian Rasmussen running out of fuel, and Kyffin Simpson stalled on the pit lane.

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Amid the heat of the track fight, Scott Dixon defeated Alex Palou to win the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio while Christian Lundgaard completed the podium by finishing in third place.

After the Mid-Ohio race, Alex Palou is in the lead with 386 points, followed by Kyle Kirkwood in second with 293 points and Pato O'Ward in third with 275 points. It's too close to call.

The next race is the SYNK 275 in Iowa this July 12, 2025.

My FM Log: Spirit of Forza Motorsport - E-Ray and V.Series-R

Since its inception in 2005, the Forza Motorsport franchise has delivered us some of the most amazing vehicles spanning half a century through the world's most demanding racetracks spanning from Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Now it's the turn of the two cover cars that starred in what's known to be the last-ever Forza Motorsport game ever made.

First up, the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, the hybrid version of the eighth-generation Corvette that caused a lot of stir since the advent of the base model. 

The first-ever Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray rewrote the American sports car's seven-decade history ever since the eighth-generation model, the first mid-engined Corvette, broke cover in 2020. 

The E-Ray features a 6.2L LT2 V8 engine that is mated to an electric drive unit powering both front and rear wheels, making it a four-wheel-drive supercar, a Corvette first. It produces a total power output of 655HP, and while mated with an 8-speed transmission, it has a 0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 10.5 seconds. 

The ZER Performance Package comes with high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ZP summer-only tires as well as chassis tuning and other performance enhancements.

Lastly, the #1 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R, Cadillac's entry to both IMSA's GTP class and the WEC's Hypercar class.

The V-Series.R racing prototype is Cadillac's commitment to the LMDh class and it's made to compete not just in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the new-generation GTP class but also at the WEC's Hypercar class. It was built in cooperation with Dallara.

In compliance with the LMDh standards, the V-Series.R is powered by a 5.5L DOHC V8 Hybrid engine, the only naturally aspirated engine in the GTP class. It has a series-specified 670hp of power output and it is mated to a 7-speed sequential gearbox.

The #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R used in the IMSA 2023 season was driven by IndyCar veteran Sebastien Bourdais and Renger Van Der Zande.

In the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R won the Motul Course de Monterey endurance race at Laguna Seca. At the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, the #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R finished 4th place, behind the 3rd-placer #02 V-Series.R race car.

For one last drive for the entire Forza franchise, let's bring the final Forza Motorsport game's cover cars to Yas Marina Circuit. It's an appropriate circuit for an appropriate moment because, as they say, it all ends here. For those of us who consider the end of something, I would say that this is the perfect location to say goodbye to the Forza series.

Without further ado, let's roll the tapes.

Like all good F1 drivers, their final lap in Yas Marina really marks the end of an era. I have to be honest with you: As demonstrated with the cover cars of the last-ever Forza Motorsport game, it pains me to say that it really is the end of what's known to be one of the best gaming franchises in the world of Xbox.

From the first Forza Motorsport game launched in 2005 to the last-ever Forza Motorsport game launched in 2023, this two-decade journey became one heck of a ride for Forza fanatics everywhere. Fast cars, challenging tracks, and an ever-growing community that helped mature this franchise.

With the Forza franchise officially no more, let's take a quick moment of silence to be thankful for having one of the longest-running video game franchises in Xbox history.

Thanks for the ride.

5th Gen Ford Expedition vs. 5th Gen Lincoln Navigator

Ford's flagship full-size SUV, the Expedition, has reached its fifth generation. It's now more rugged and more luxurious enough to tackle uncharted heights while rewriting the rules of what a luxury SUV should be.

2025 Ford Expedition

Starting at $62,320 plus additional costs, the fifth-generation Ford Expedition is now more Republican than before with new and exciting ways to keep this flagship SUV going for more.

2025 Ford Expedition

The all-new Ford Expedition shows us what a luxury full-size SUV should be. On the outside, you'll find a front end inspired by today's F-150, taillights that echo those on the Toyota Verossa, and a body shape that's still decidedly boxy. It's still the Expeditions that rich Texans and Republican politicians can't get enough of, even in its new off-road-oriented Tremor variant.

2025 Ford Expedition interior

2025 Ford Expedition interior

The new interior showcases the business class of this Republican-friendly SUV. Behind the wheel, you will be greeted by the new Panoramic 24-inch display that tells important driving info from navigation to entertainment. Although you still get a touch screen with smartphone connectivity and knobs for the radio controls, it offers a Flex Powered Consle that slides up for more storage and aisle room. On the comfort side, it can accommodate up to eight people, and it features a power-folding second-row bench seat with a Tip-and-Slide feature for easier third-row access. Go for the MAX variant and you'll have a boot space big enough for almost everything. There are other new useful features for the all-new Expedition, such as the all-new Multifunction Ford Split Gate, the available Cargo Tailgate Manager with backrest, and a 360-Degree Zone Light, among others. Handy for almost every situation.

2025 Ford Expedition

The all-new Expedition is still powered by the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 turbo engine, but it now produces 400HP of power and 480lb-ft of torque. Some models have a High Output version of the said engine with up to 440HP of power and 510lb-ft of torque. They're all mated to a 10-speed Automatic with SelectShift.

Underneath, the all-new Expedition features Continuous Control Damping Suspension and Independent Suspension for better stability and dynamics. Sounds luxurious, but if you go for the Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System, not only is it good everywhere, it's better for towing thanks to its Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, giving it up to 9600lbs of towing capacity. The Tremor variant gives off-road capability for the all-new Expedition thanks to its 3.73 electronic locking differential and modified higher-ride suspension with Premium Passive Shocks.

Such features really put the "common sense" for the new model, and to add some more common sense, the all-new Expedition features Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assist tech as well as a 360-degree camera.

So, what can I say about the all-new Expedition? With its powerful styling, luxurious interior, the new off-road-oriented Tremor variant, and numerous features, it's safe to assume that the new model is more Republican than the previous model. If you're a Red State politician, consider the all-new Expedition the one for you, but if you're an A-list celebrity, you'd be better off with this.

2025 Lincoln Navigator

2025 Lincoln Navigator interior

This is the all-new, fifth-generation, $99,995 Lincoln Navigator. It's the ultra-expensive, all-American, luxury full-size SUV that rewrites the rules of what a luxury SUV should be.

At first glance, the new model is similarly sized to today's Ford Expedition, but with Lincoln's new design language to differentiate it, this is the ultimate essence of luxury.

The biggest surprise is the new interior, which feels like you’re driving a concept car from the future. The Lincoln Digital Experience features the largest panoramic display in its class, as well as an 11.1-inch center-stack touchscreen with Google software. Call it flashy, but its futuristic dashboard layout does showcase the loud and proud side of Lincoln’s usual calm, cool, and collected status.

Offered with a choice of seven or eight seater, the seven-seater variant takes the credit for the Navigator's luxury status, with the available Tailored Seats delivering Business Class comfort while on the move. Not only that, the all-new Navigator comes with the available split gate, the available Cargo Tailgate Manager with backrest, and a 360-Degree Zone Light, among others.

Under the hood, the all-new Navigator is powered by the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost High Output engine with up to 440HP of power and 510lb-ft of torque. It's mated to a 10-speed Automatic with SelectShift. Not only that, it also features Continuous Control Damping Suspension, Independent Suspension, and the Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System. It even comes with Lincoln BlueCruise driver assist tech as well as a 360-degree camera, among others.

So, there you have it. The all-new Expedition appeals to the Reds while the all-new Navigator appeals to the Blues. Either way, they're both benefited by their ultra-luxury characteristics that made them alphas of the luxury SUV market. Welcome to the new normal.

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