We drove the 2024 Lexus GX 550 and walked away shocked at how balanced the body-on-frame SUV is. Tackling both on- and off-road performance while maintaining Lexus levels of luxury, it seems Lexus painted a bullseye on Land Rover and hit the mark.

Multiple reports point to a massive shakeup in Formula 1. Signs point to Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes mid-contract and signing with Ferrari for the 2025 season. Talks are reportedly in "advanced stages" with an announcement thought to be imminent.

The 2025 Ford Explorer debuted with a simplified lineup, larger screens, better tech integration, and the BlueCruise hands-free driver-assist system. The powertrains carry over and the hybrid is still MIA, but the interior has received an update with a new dashboard featuring a full-width sound bar.

You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority.

Review: 2024 Lexus GX 550 paints target on Land Rover

Report: Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes, sign with Ferrari for 2025 F1 season

2025 Ford Explorer gains larger screens and BlueCruise

Ford Edge to be discontinued in 2024, won't return for 2025

Volvo stops funding Polestar, hands stake to Chinese-owned Geely

Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ally for heavy-duty truck charging

2026 Audi SQ9 spied for first time

2024 Toyota Crown review

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz spy shots reveal mild updates

US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023