It’s interesting how the earliest sport utility vehicles were beasts made for one thing: getting you off-road and into the mud. Today, the world of luxury SUVs has exploded. Now you can take the vehicle off the pavement if you like, but driving it to work or to the theater has never been more stylish…… Continue Reading
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Review: 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X
The folks in the management offices at GMC have known for years that their work was always going to be cut out for them. Competing in the truck world against juggernauts like Ford’s F-series and the Ram 1500 must cause sleepless nights. Even the Toyota people, with their Tundra line, present problems. So what’s a…… Continue Reading
Review: 2023 Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti line of cars was created to be the posh side of Nissan, just as Lexus is the fancy division of Toyota. So what happens when you take some of the components of the Nissan Pathfinder and spruce it up a bit, slap some makeup on it, and send it out in a nice…… Continue Reading
Review: 2022 Infiniti QX55
When you’re introducing a new car model to your lineup, one of the best things you can do is make it a head-turner. Get everyone’s attention first before the excitement wears off and it blends into the background with all its competitors. Infiniti did just that when they introduced the QX55 for the 2022 model…… Continue Reading
Review: 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i
Technically, the X3 falls into the category of small SUV. And yet, nothing about it seems small. It delivers big performance with some big-time fun. It’s been nearly twenty years since BMW unveiled the X3, and it’s been a fan favorite since that very first day. And really, what’s not to like? It delivers good…… Continue Reading
Review: 2021 Ford Bronco
For thirty years, Ford produced a sport utility vehicle called the Bronco, built to compete with Jeep. The two companies maintained a spirited rivalry until 1996, when Ford pulled the plug. And, for the next 25 years, the Bronco simply lived on as a legend as the F-150 took over the crown. Ah, but now…… Continue Reading
Review: 2021 BMW 430i Convertible
As we like to say on the radio show, People are different. That’s never more true than when we choose the cars that catch our eye. Some opt for bigger and boxier, while others prefer smaller and sleeker. Then some people, I guess, like front grills that look like a beaver. Okay, so I’m kidding,…… Continue Reading
Review: 2019 Audi Q3 S line
The Q3 actually debuted in 2011, but not in America. For the first four years Audi kept the car in Europe, letting it mature a bit. But that was a problem, because when it finally did make it across the pond, its unveiling in the U.S. left many unimpressed. The problem was that it hadn’t…… Continue Reading
Review: 2020 GMC Acadia AT4
Here’s the story of an SUV that went on a diet, and things turned out well. The original GMC Acadia was a full-sized SUV when it debuted for 2007, but ten years later the automaker lopped off a few inches, both length and width, along with about 700 pounds. Today, with some minor additions for…… Continue Reading
Review: 2019 Volkswagen Arteon
You’ve heard of gateway drugs and gateway tech. Get ready for the gateway luxury car. Volkswagen has dabbled in the luxury sandbox in the past, with only a smattering of success. Now they’re back with a vengeance, proudly showing off a car that’s a little bit sedan, a little bit hatchback, and a good dose…… Continue Reading