But you’ll have to wait until 2022 to get a look. Kia is finally letting the media and buyers get a look at the fully redesigned version of its longtime fan favorite, the Kia Sportage. In their mission to break the Sportage out of what Kia called, “the sea of bland-looking subcompact SUV’s that crowd…
Used 2017 Buick Encore Review: A Sleek and Stylish Compact SUV
Definitely Not Your Grandmother’s Buick. Whenever I hear Buick’s new ad campaign – That’s a Buick? – a certain scene from the movie Spaceballs pops into my head. It’s where Barf (the Wookie-inspired, half-man, half-dog played by John Candy) says of Princess Vespa, “Funny, she doesn’t look Druish.” I really have no idea why these…
2022 Land Rover Range Rover: Royal Style in an Off-Road Package
Designers tasked with updating a classic know that less can be more. That’s the koan Land Rover Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern sat down to meditate upon five years ago when plotting the fifth-generation Range Rover, finally on sale next spring. Since launching just over half a century ago as a rugged 4×4, the iconic…
Hey Goldilocks, Which Volkswagen SUV is Right for You? Comparing the VW Atlas, VW Tiguan and VW Taos
It may not be as easy to decide as you think. Volkswagen has been on a tear lately. Since the introduction of the VW Atlas in 2017, which lit the company’s sales on fire, VW has redesigned the Tiguan in the style of the Atlas and nicely outfitted each trim level. Not only that, they…
A Trip to Witch City in the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
‘Tis the season to get spooky. For some that may mean decorating, haunted houses, pumpkin picking. Or maybe a trip to the “Witch City” also known as Salem, Massachusetts. It’s only a few hours away from the tri-state area which makes a fun, easy road trip. And the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD was perfect for providing…
Volvo Charges into the Electric Era with the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge
This is where Volvo’s all-electric future starts. I spent a few days driving this eye-catching C40 Recharge SUV across Belgium’s countryside and capital city. The sleek, low-slung, futuristic-looking crossover colored in Volvo’s trademark Fjord Blue shade drew long looks from bystanders, no doubt curious about the machine before them. These looks were especially evident during the…
Finally, Genesis Has an SUV and It’s a Home Run: 2021 Genesis GV80
This luxury SUV is beautiful, but it’s smart and fun to drive, too. “Dear Genesis GV80: I’ve been waiting for you. I’ve long been a fan of your luxury sedans but I need a luxury SUV. You know why: kids, long days behind the wheel, a higher seating position that gives me a firmer command…
A Refreshed Volvo XC60 SUV Adds Something You Didn’t Know You Could Have (or How Much You Needed It)
“Hey, Google? Which car should I buy?” If you pose that question from your Google Home device on the kitchen counter, “Volvo XC60 is the best car,” Google may tell you. But, Google might be biased. That’s because Google has teamed up with Audi to provide a first of its kind branded in-car connectivity system…
Billie Eilish’s Dodge Challenger : A Teenage Dream
“I had a dream, I got everything I wanted”… Billie Elish’s popular track plays in the background as I sit here daydreaming of going outside and everything getting back to normal on the other side of this pandemic. Here’s an idea, let’s forget for a minute and daydream together about the popstar’s dream car collection….
The 2022 Lexus LX 600 is Almost Here and This is What We’re Giddy About
The Toyota Tundra and Lexus NX gave us a peek at what the LX promises, which looks to be really good. Really, really good. It’s been a long time since the Lexus LX had a facelift—since 2015, in fact. And anyone who hasn’t updated their look and gotten smarter since 2015 is due for a…