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2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Series III Obsidian Review – Smooth Sailing
The word “Hurricane” doesn’t usually conjure up a feeling of smoothness. Hurricanes are brutal forces of nature that involve whipping winds, flying debris, and extremely choppy waters.
2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice
The Toyota Prius was once reviled by most enthusiasts and often the butt of jokes, even in pop culture. Prius drivers were stereotyped as left-lane camping, NPR-listening, Green Party-voting smug virtue-signalers.
Drive Notes: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 4Matic
Today I bring you a honey of a car that has very few flaws and an expensive yet reasonable price.
Let's get into the pros and cons of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA35 4Matic.
Drive Notes: 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS
Today we have another bit of basic transport from Chevy, though this one is a step up in terms of price and size from the Trax I recently reviewed.
I dug the Trax's combination of utility, sport, and affordable price. Would I feel the same about the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS?
2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line Review – Ready for the Road Trip
The more I review crossovers and utility vehicles, the more I evaluate them by how well they just simply work for commuting duty. With exceptions for performance and off-road versions. Those with luxury-brand badging and/or premium pricing get viewed through that prism.
This is, hopefully, a common-sense approach. Most of you readers may be enthusiasts, like I am, but these vehicles aren’t built for that. They are utilities before they are sporty. So that’s the way I look at it.
Viewed through that lens, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas generally works well. And with some upscale feel, to boot.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV 4Matic Review – Suburban Comfort
It’s not uncommon for vehicles to get slapped with labels based on stereotypes. One of the more derisive ones I’ve heard over the years is a pejorative reference to mid-size luxury crossovers as “parent mobiles.” Although it’s usually more sexist than that, with moms taking more flak than dads, for reasons I don’t need to explain.
Perhaps, though, this stereotype doesn’t need to be so negative. If you need to haul children and/or pets and/or aged parents around the suburbs and you have the means to shop upmarket, you could do worse than the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Drive Notes: 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
Two Drive Notes for the price of one this week, due to travel last week.
Up today: The 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro.
The 2025 Mazda CX-70: Right-Sizing UPDATED
Imagine this: You're looking for a crossover with a pinch of sportiness. None of the current crop of two-rows in the upper $30K to $50K range are doing it for you. You like the swoopy Mazda CX-90 but it's too big for your wants and needs. You hear the phrase "zoom zoom" whispered by unseen forces. You get to your Mazda dealer and see that a new contender has emerged. Enter the 2025 Mazda CX-70.
Drive Notes: 2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited
Last week's ride was the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited. Here are my first-take thoughts on this commuter-focused compact.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review – Pumping It Up
I recently reviewed the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium and my biggest critique, at least from a driving dynamics standpoint, was a lack of guts.
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport is meant to address that criticism. Want a Crosstrek that’s a bit more fun? This is your trim of choice.
Dodge Teases Next Charger
Automakers love putting out teasers, using us media dopes to build anticipation.
Drive Notes: 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD UPDATED
Today I say goodbye to a funky EV hatchback that has charmed me in some ways and left me befuddled in others.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium Review – Competent Utility
Reliability, when it comes to cars, has at least two meanings. One meaning involves a model’s likelihood to suffer mechanical maladies over time. The other involves how well it does its prescribed job.
Subaru has made its bones by being very good at the latter.
Hurry Up and Wait: Car Launches Delayed in 2023
Building cars is hard, and it turns out that building electric cars may be even harder. According to number posted by eggheads at tony consulting firm PwC, roughly a third of new vehicles had their launches skewered in 2023 – with EVs not helping matters in the slightest.
Era Ends as Final Dodge Challenger Comes Off The Line
We've slowly been saying goodbye to the Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, and Dodge Challenger -- now we can officially wave goodbye to the platform, including the Hemi.
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