Go ahead and stare. It’s OK. I could’t help but stare when I first got a glimpse of the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback. I had to wait a beat and take a breath. It’s that gorgeous. I’m not the dream-and-drool type when it comes to cars. I have a more pragmatic point of view: I…
Want More Luxe for the Buck? Sedans Should Get Your Attention: 2022 Audi A3 and Audi S3 First Drive
I know you’re leaning toward the A3 sedan, but please, consider the S3. You won’t regret it. You know those people who predicted the end of sedans? Well, they were wrong. And thankfully so. Sedans are a great option for people who love to drive or who want more luxury for the money. And for…
2020 Audi S4: Refined Design Puts a Ring – or Four – on Luxury
Sporty Spice meets Posh with a dash of Ginger. And that is the essence of luxury: Stay true to you and what you love, what makes you feel good and what shows that to the rest of the world. Audi gets this: the S4 is a powerful turbocharged V6, 349 HP sports sedan; the model…
Why Are Audi Owners Are So Enthusiastic About Their Cars?
Audi owners love their cars. We had to know why. When my husband and I stepped into our local Audi dealership, we felt like we’d graduated to the big kid’s table. Akin to finally ridding our home of the last of the Ikea furniture. We were finally stepping up to a luxury brand and it…
Five Features I Loved In The 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback Luxury SUV
It’s hard to boil it down to five, but I tried. Recently I got to spend the day in a 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback. This gorgeous luxury SUV, with a coupe shape that is sleeker than its Q5 SUV counterpart, starts at $45,600. It has an automatic 2.0 four-cylinder engine that generates 261 horsepower and…
2021 in the Rearview Mirror: Our Writers Share Their Favorite Test Drives of the Year
We drove, and loved, a lot of cars in 2021. What is there to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said? It’s been another year of uncertainty, but one thing we do know is that auto makers were coming out of their hibernations and giving you (and us) lots of cars to dream about….
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
All of the Electric Vehicles Available in the United States Today
Aiming to convert to electric vehicles? Look no further. As of April 2021, your electric vehicle options are still fairly limited compared to the traditional internal combustion engine—but that doesn’t mean the options on the market aren’t loaded with technology, luxury, and functionality. Automakers have done their best to craft EVs that are designed with…
7 of the Poshest Luxury 3-Row SUVs
Tell me what you want, what you really really want! We make a lot of sacrifices in life — warm food, tight bodies, new clothes, and time, especially when it comes to our kids. For those of us who spend a lot of time in our cars, whether it be traveling for work or waiting…
The Biggest Surprise in the Audi Q7 3-Row Luxury SUV? How Much You Get for the Price
And, at $60K it’s perfectly designed to fit your life. It seems like everything in the Audi Q7 Quattro is designed to fit you perfectly. With many interior features that are adjustable, from the center row seats to the center console arm rest, drivers and passengers can adjust things for their own comfort level. And…