Month: April 2015
Specs Announced for US-Bound Jaguar XE
Jaguar Land Rover may not command the market presence of a Mercedes-Benz, a BMW or an Audi in the US,…
Steal This Car — With the Keys in the Ignition!
Do you leave your car keys in the ignition? If so, why? How easy is it to steal a car?…
Hydrogen Toyota Mirai Hits the Track
Fuel cell vehicles may change the way we drive, offering zero emissions leading to cleaner air. Toyota’s entry will become…
Recalibrated SUV: 2015 Ford Expedition
For 2015, the Ford Expedition continues with its traditional body-on-frame construction. Several updates, including a turbocharged V-6 engine, give this…
Make it Five: Volvo V60 T5 AWD Cross Country
Wagons have not sold well in the United States, but that isn’t stopping Swedish automaker Volvo from introducing a variant…
Will Lincoln Toss Its Current Naming Convention?
The Continental name has served Lincoln well and returns in 2017 in time for the marque’s centennial. Widespread support for…
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Pricing and Production Set
Anticipation is growing as Mazda announces both the launch edition and prices for the MX-5 Miata’s trim levels. The first…
GMC Canyon: Smaller Truck, Big Amenities
The GMC Canyon is nothing less than a brute, a robust midsize pickup truck sold in 4×2 and 4×4 configurations….
Give Me a Chevrolet “B” as in Bolt
Naming conventions aside, the Chevrolet Bolt brings a more reasonably priced electric vehicle to the market for the 2017 model…
Natty Sport Coupe: Lexus RC 350
Lexus brings to the world an affordable sport coupe that isn’t a convertible. The RC is derived from three Lexus…
Price Cut, More Power for the 2016 Cadillac ELR
GM is staying with the Cadillac ELR despite a paucity of sales. For 2016, this exquisite coupe will benefit from…
New Car Affordability: Toyota Yaris
The smallest model in Toyota’s broad product arsenal is the Yaris, a subcompact three- or five-door hatchback. It competes in…
Why No One Wants To Hook Up With Fiat Chrysler (FCA)
Rumors of a possible Fiat Chrysler (FCA) alliance with another automaker have been circulating for the past several months. That’s…
New Car Affordability: Nissan Versa Note
The 2015 Nissan Versa Note, a five-door subcompact hatchback. Someone at Nissan has a sense of humor. Or perhaps they…
Masterpiece Theater: 2015 Range Rover HSE
A sophisticated sound system, highly supportive command seating and excellent towing capabilities are just a few of the many positive…
Charlotte Autofair Celebrates 100 Years of Dodge
The marque named for the Dodge Brothers is celebrating its centennial, one of the few American automotive brands that have…
Product Review: Cyntur JumperPack Mini
Jumper cables come in handy and may be the only way for you to resurrect a dead battery. But what…
Lincoln-Bentley Squabble Makes for Good Theater
The Lincoln Continental Concept is a rip off of a Bentley sedan or at least that is the contention of…
Scion is Back With Two New Models to Show For It
Scion never went away. But for many enthusiasts and analysts, the brand’s best days in its too-short history can be…
Eight is Enough: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Even as some manufacturers struggle to field one or two hybrid (gas-electric) vehicles, Toyota continues to expand its offerings. At…