Small Car

Jill and Tom are joined by Evan Frank, Seat Engineering Manager for Nissan. Evan explains why denim especially is so tough on car and truck seats, and how Infiniti has been using a jeans-clad robot to test vehicle seats for long-term wear resistance. It's a great conversation.

Text by Tom Appel 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Intensa Specs Class: Premium ompact Crossover Color: Verde Fangio Country of manufacture: Italy Seating capacity: 5 Miles driven: 207 Written by: Admin on December 19, 2017.on October 2, 2025.

Stellantis brought a wide mix of new and updated models to the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. The lineup spans Jeep’s anniversary-year debuts; Ram’s returning V8 engines; Dodge’s Charger family; and a creative concept for Chrysler’s lone vehicle.

This is an interesting time to launch a new three-row EV in the U.S. But Toyota plays the long game, and you know this has been on the agenda for several years. Besides, it looks good, has functional interior space, has decent range, and is packed with tech. While it might not make a great road-trip vehicle, it will 100% make an excellent carpool hauler or errand runner.

We really could not be more impressed by the Polestar 4. From its sleek and modern design, roomy cabin, sporty attitude, and top-notch cabin quietness and ride quality, this compact Polestar leaves a lasting—and overwhelmingly positive—impression.