What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? What does it compare to? Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class is offered as a sedan or wagon with several powertrain choices. It squares off well against the BMW 5-Series and Audi A6 as well as the Volvo S90. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car? It is a fine choice. The E-Class boasts a...

Jeep Wrangler sets the bar for off-roading capability Larger Ford Bronco has a more modern suspension Both SUVs have removable doors and tops When Ford relaunched the Bronco for the 2021 model year, it had one target in its sights: The Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler has been the American benchmark for off-roading capability in the 80-plus years since...

We're already deeply into the discovery phase of the 2025 model year. With it, as usual, have come a stellar crop of new vehicles—everything from the high and mighty Chevy Corvette ZR1 to the cheeky, efficient Honda Civic Hybrid. But on the sadder end of the spectrum, we're tallying the list of vehicles that didn't make the cut—the...

The XT4 compact crossover ends production in January after one generation The Cadillac Optiq electric crossover will take the place as the entry point into the Cadillac brand Production of the XT4 ends not longer after it ended on the Chevy Malibu as GM retools its Fairfax Assembly for the next Bolt EV A year after an interior glow-up, Cadillac...

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercdes-Benz S-Class? What does it compare to? The S-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s top sedan. It’s similar in concept to the BMW 7-Series and Audi A8, as well as the Lexus LS. Is the 2025 Mercdes-Benz S-Class a good car? It’s about as good as a sedan can get. The S-Class brims with tech and style, and...

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Rivian R1S? What does it compare to? The Rivian R1S is an electric three-row SUV with three battery pack size options. With its gut-dropping acceleration, bona fide off-road prowess, and overall on-road comfort, it can’t be matched by the Kia EV9, Tesla Model X, and any other of the small but growing number...

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS? What does it compare to? The EQS is Mercedes-Benz’s top electric luxury car. Compare it to the EQS SUV, plus the BMW i7 and Tesla Model S. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS a good car? It is an appealing enough choice overall, but one that doesn’t have the bank-vault solidty and myriad...

Want a pickup truck but don’t want the hangups of a full-size truck? Ford has you covered with two compelling pickup options. The Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck has a crew cab and 5-foot bed like the F-150, and it also has a Raptor off-road model. With a 7,500-pound towing capacity, it can’t tow or haul as much as an F-150, but...

What kind of car is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5? What does it compare to? Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is a small hatchback EV with value baseline pricing. Rivals include the VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. Is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 a good car? Yes. This Hyundai is one of the better options in its segment, with peppy performance...

Mazda is recalling CX-90 three-row crossover SUVs because of a software problem that could prevent the engine from restarting when the engine stop-start system is used. The CX-90 is available with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, but this recall only involves 2024 mild-hybrid models, encompassing 38,926 vehicles in total. The mild...

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mazda CX-50? What does it compare to? The 2025 CX-50 is a five-seat compact crossover that compares well with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Is the 2025 Mazda CX-50 a good SUV? The CX-50 is an appealing compact SUV with classy styling, a clean cabin, and an available hybrid powertrain for the first time. Its...

Maserati Shamal restomod project in the works Restomod will use Biturbo Coupe body and Ghibli S twin-turbocharged V-6 Production to be limited to 33 units The Maserati Shamal launched in 1990 didn't see much success, despite featuring a body penned by the legendary Marcello Gandini, and a twin-turbocharged V-8 under the hood. It was devised when...

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV? What does it compare to? The EQS is Mercedes-Benz’s biggest all-electric SUV. Shop it against the Rivian R1S, Audi Q8 E-Tron, BMW iX, and Tesla Model X. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a good car/SUV? The EQS has attractive styling and lots of features, though it is very expensive...

Cadillac Vistiq revealed as brand's “globally sized” electric three-row SUV Vistiq comes standard with 615 hp and 102 kwh Pricing starts at $78,790, including destination Cadillac's expansion of its electric vehicle lineup continues with the arrival of the 2026 Vistiq, a midsize SUV with third-row seats designed to fill the gap between...

The Cadillac Vistiq will serve as the electric XT6 three-row SUV replacement Cadillac Vistiqs are expected to have about 300 miles of EPA-rated range The Vistiq will cost $78,790 when it arrives in 2025. Cadillac on Tuesday confirmed additional details of the Vistiq three-row electric SUV, which remains on track for a launch next year as a 2026...

A Porsche Taycan 4 and revised GTS model join the 2025 lineup The Porsche Taycan is now available in 13 different versions When they arrive in 2025 the Taycan 4 will cost $105,295 while the GTS will cost $149,895 The 2025 Porsche Taycan received an engineering-focused refresh that improved range and efficiency, the benefits of which are now being...

The updated 2025 Porsche Taycan family boasts 13 members A new Taycan 4 and revised Taycan GTS have been revealed The Taycan GTS benefits from a 100-hp boost over the outgoing model Porsche in February unveiled a mid-cycle refresh for its Taycan, which has been introduced for the 2025 model year in the U.S. However, not every model in the Taycan...

The updated 2025 VW Golf GTI features ChatGPT The AI will be integrated into an upsized 12.9-inch touchscreen that will be standard in the U.S. This updated Golf GTI might be the last iteration with a gas engine Volkswagen's iconic Golf hatchback celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, and the automaker marked the occasion with the launch of a...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R's output increases to 328 hp A manual transmission remains off the table for all Golfs, including the R The Golf R gains a larger touchscreen and more LED lighting Volkswagen has an updated 2025 Golf R headed to showrooms early next year, and on Tuesday the automaker confirmed some of the specifications for the U.S...

Mazda issued two more recalls for the CX-90, and the CX-70 joins recall list One issue stems from an inverter software issue while the other has do to with faulty software in the dashboard New software is the fix for both issues Mazda is recalling CX-90 and CX-70 crossover SUVs for two separate software-related issues. One could cause loss of...

Alpine F1 team will make switch to Mercedes-Benz AMG power units in 2026 Agreement lasts until at least 2030 Former supplier Renault is ending F1 power unit program to focus on EV technology The Alpine Formula 1 team on Tuesday announced plans to switch to power units and gearboxes from Mercedes-Benz AMG starting in 2026, when F1 is due to...

Santa Fe Hybrid makes 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque Santa Fe Hybrid averaged 31 mpg combined over mostly highway miles Comfy seats, clever storage, and a spacious cargo area with the third-row folded make it a good family hauler My teen daughter’s a videographer. Whenever I test a big car, fast car, cool car, anything that’s not...

Lucid Motors is pitching its Air electric sedan as a potential police cruiser. On Sunday the automaker posted photos of an Air decked out in police equipment on X (formerly Twitter). Lucid said the car had recently participated in California Highway Patrol testing, but did not provide any other details. We've reached out to Lucid with questions...

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much of the engaging, responsive driving experience that's distinguished Mazda Among mainstream, gasoline-fueled vehicles, with only a few exceptions, our advice to most shoppers is simple: If...

No, CRISPR gene editing technology is not going to “cure” heart disease. But a New York Times story by Gina Kolata on an extremely early study in animals prominently plays up just this extremely unlikely claim. The Times story is based on a press release issued by Verve Therapeutics, a new biotechnology company founded by Sekar Kathiresan, an influential cardiologist and genomic...

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Note to readers: After a period of inactivity CardioBrief is coming back, but with some big differences. This website, CardioBrief.Org, will remain my personal website. A new website, CVCTCardiobrief.com, will be the new home for my “professional” blogging activities. To develop this website I have joined forces with the global CVCT Forum. I look forward to...

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It is often said that medicine is both an art and a science. In an imperfect world this is both inevitable and desirable. But it is extremely important that the two should not be confused with each other. In particular, because the “science” side of the equation has achieved overwhelming prestige and authority, it is...

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We still don’t know what COVID-19 is doing to the heart or how we should be investigating it and treating it. Last month JAMA Cardiology published a German cohort study of 100 patients recently recovered from COVID-19… A number of striking problems with the study were noted on Twitter…...

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Early in the pandemic there was a widespread belief that science would be our salvation. With the help of science we would be spared the worst consequences, such as occurred during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. A vaccine would arrive, reliably, after a few hard months of research, and in short order the problem would...

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At this moment in time the pre-pandemic cardiology research agenda needs to be completely reprioritized. There are two broad areas that now take precedence over all existing research concerns. On the one hand, researchers need to achieve a better understanding of the staggering incidence of deferred or delayed treatment of cardiovascular events and conditions as...

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Fake news didn’t just become a problem because of Trump, or the pandemic. It’s been around for a long while. The problem can’t begin to be solved unless the medical and scientific community accepts that it has an absolute responsibility to aggressively debunk fake news and defend and support scientific principles. Click here to read...

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I was surprised to learn from a recent press release that the American College of Cardiology is planning to have some live participants at its annual scientific sessions meeting in May. The college said it is also partnering with a technology company to offer these participants a wearable monitoring device “as an added safety measure...

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I recently posted the following thread on Twitter: I am so disappointed by the large number of pre-pandemic medical skeptics who have now turned into mask/vaccine skeptics. I largely agreed with many of them back in the day. /1 Pre-pandemic they used their skills and intelligence to rightfully question whether, say, a stent should be inserted...

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This discussion is a collaborative effort between Pertlink and the Bookallil Advisory and provides practical advice for technology vendors on effectively selling their products to the hotel industry. The episode, part of a more extensive series focusing on different tech topics, outlines a list of "do’s" and "don’ts" for tech salespeople to consider. These guidelines are based on Martin and ’Terence’s decades of experience managing technology deployment across hotels in the Asia-Pacific region and aim to help vendors successfully navigate the complexities of the hospitality industry. The advice focuses on understanding hotel business needs, demonstrating the benefits of the technology, and highlighting the positive impact it can have on guest experience, operational efficiency, and the hotel’s bottom line.

Data isn’t meaningful unless you do something with it. Let’s say your average RevPAR for June is $150. Alone, that doesn’t mean very much. But what if you compare that number to the average RevPAR, globally and within your region? If you measure whether you’re improving year-on-year, month-on-month? If you look beyond RevPAR to accompanying key metrics?

The 21st century has already seen immense changes in how people travel and their demands for hotel services and amenities. In focus here is the growth, evolution and diversification of the luxury segment, wherein we recently sat down with the team behind the rebranding of EAST Hotels, a hotel brand that’s emblematic of this modern dynamic and the aspirational nature of travel for the 2020s and beyond. EAST Hotels has launched three hotels in Beijing, Hong Kong and Miami, with several more in the pipeline on multiple continents.

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Bryson Koehler, Revinate CEO, guest hosts to interview Jeff Jonas, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist of Senzing. Jeff paints two pictures — one in which hoteliers practice responsible data management and another in which hoteliers fail to make intelligent decisions because of disorganized and inaccurate data. Identity resolution is one of the most important tools Jeff believes every tech stack should have to manage their data, understand guest profiles with accuracy, and execute data-powered marketing initiatives.

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the use of business intelligence is becoming increasingly important. Hoteliers are recognizing the immense value that data brings to their business, from understanding drivers of demand to developing effective revenue management strategies. But the big question is – how willing are they to invest in new technology?

U.S. hotels produced healthy growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for a fourth week in a row. The metric was up 3.1% (all comparisons are year-over-year unless otherwise noted) on equal gains in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). Performance was lifted by the shift of Halloween from Tuesday last year to Thursday this year as well as corporate travel squeezed in ahead of the U.S. election.

Airbnb issued their third quarter 2024 financial results. You can read the details here.

Global hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 12.8%, relative to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, through the first eight months of 2024. Though performance continues to be robust, demand decelerated for a second consecutive quarter, driven by softening leisure travel stemming from declines in consumer savings, particularly in the United States. While strengthening business, group and international travel mitigated some of these declines, resort and leisure-heavy destinations experienced a meaningful dip in performance.