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
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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
Review: 2020 BMW X3
Here’s something that stood out to me when I sat down to write this review of the BMW X3. You can find a starting MSRP of about $42,000. The version I drove came in at more than $82,000. I’d say you have choices. And here’s the cool thing: All of those choices will be good,…… Continue Reading
Review: 2019 Alpha Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
We generally buy an SUV in order to accommodate our oh-so-busy lives of hauling people and stuff around. We don’t naturally think, “Hey, I want something sporty and badass. Think I’ll get an SUV.” Well, my friend, welcome to the marriage of utility and fun. It’s called the Stelvio. Or, using the name on its…… Continue Reading
Review: 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premier
The Chevrolet Equinox made its debut for the 2005 model year as a mid-size SUV before eventually dropping down in weight class to become a compact crossover. The results have been pretty stellar throughout the journey. In fact, last year Chevy sold more units of the Equinox than ever before, approaching 350,000. It’s a hit.…… Continue Reading
Review: 2019 Toyota Prius XLE
Toyota chose the name Prius, which is Latin for “first,” or “original,” and it’s appropriate. The Prius was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in the world, rolling off the assembly line in Japan in 1997. Three years later it was introduced to America, where it has almost become the face of the entire hybrid segment.…… Continue Reading
Review: 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Back in the early 1970s an executive at Jeep had a brilliant idea: Take the struggling Wagoneer (Google it) and create an offshoot. Thus was born a creature called the Jeep Cherokee. Ten years later, when the second generation appeared with a few alterations, it spawned a whole new category in the automotive world. The…… Continue Reading
Review: 2019 Mazda6
The biggest question I have regarding this car is: Why isn’t there a space between Mazda and 6? When I write Mazda6 it looks like I’m either screwing up or just too lazy to hit the space bar. The company, based in Hiroshima, Japan, will celebrate its 100th birthday in late January. Some of us…… Continue Reading
Review: 2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport
The first Lexus ES burst onto the market 30 years ago, a smaller luxury sedan that was originally built on the platform of a Toyota Camry. In fact, Lexus created the ES only because dealers didn’t want to be limited to just one model (at that time the LS). So they put together what some…… Continue Reading