Author: Matthew Keegan
A Trio of Cadillac Crossovers
Updated March 8, 2019, to reflect XT6 pricing. Cadillac crossovers will soon number three. Three Cadillac Crossovers Cadillac read the…
Compact Luxury Crossover: Cadillac XT4
Late to the SUV game, Cadillac has been playing catch up since. Sure, its flagship Escalade was one of the…
At a Glance: 2020 Ford Explorer
What’s old or time-honored is new again. The 2020 Ford Explorer is the latest version of Ford’s most popular SUV,…
Longer Range Nissan Leaf Debuts at CES
Enhanced Leaf model extends vehicle range. The Nissan Leaf remains the world’s most popular electric vehicle, but the number of…
Going Rogue in Nissan’s Popular Crossover
Note: Moving forward, Auto Trends will give our recommendation of the trim and packages we think you should consider when…
It’s a Wrap: 2018 in Review
Happy New Year to you and yours! The ending of one year and the start of another should give us…

The Fifth-Generation Subaru Forester Remains a Strong Contender
When you offer a very successful product, how do you make improvements as you ready the next-generation model? Very carefully,…
Where Luxury Meets Performance:
Audi SQ5 SUV
It isn’t too often that I get a performance vehicle, but when one arrives, I rub my hands in delicious…

The All-New Toyota Avalon Hybrid Combines Luxury With Efficiency
Toyota launches the latest generation Avalon Hybrid sedan. The 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is a large, five-passenger front-wheel-drive sedan that’s…
Generation Four: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai’s midsize SUV is all-new for 2019. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is all-new and now represents a two-row midsize…
Handsome Wagon: 2019 Volvo V60
The V60 is all new and handsomely designed at that. Just as some manufacturers are distancing themselves from cars, Volvo…
Book Review: Mustang by Design
Nearly everyone knows something about the Ford Mustang, the iconic sports coupe that’s been part of American automotive lore for…
New and Improved! 2019 Infiniti QX50
Whatever became of the Infiniti QX50, Nissan’s luxury brand’s sporty, compact SUV? After a 10-year run under various naming conventions,…
Highlights of a 2019 Toyota C-HR
The C-HR brings it to the small crossover segment, but in a different way. We like crossovers and are buying…
Return of the First-Generation Ford Bronco
An Illinois manufacturer is bringing back the original Ford Bronco in small numbers. If you’re a fan of the Ford…
2014-2018 Jaguar F-Type Buyer’s Guide
You won’t find Jaguar calling the F-Type a tribute or spiritual successor model of the Jaguar E-Type, but in many…
Family Efficiency: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
The only plug-in hybrid minivan. The once dominate minivan segment continues to shrink as consumers embrace crossovers. In reality, the…
Polestar Powered: 2019 Volvo S60
Fast times in a Polestar sedan. Electrification is now a significant part of what Volvo is all about. Indeed, the…
Small Nissan Crossover SUVs:
Kicks, Rogue Sport and Rogue
Three small crossovers give Nissan a leg up among its competitors. Small Nissan Crossovers In 2007, Nissan didn’t have a…
Like a Rock: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
Introducing the fourth-generation Chevy Silverado. Fresh on the heels of celebrating 100 years of truck building, Chevrolet has a new…
New and Improved: 2019 Acura RDX
Acura releases the third-generation RDX. Acura doesn’t have the model depth and breadth of Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz, but…
A Cut Above: 2019 Mazda CX-9
Taking a ride with Mazda’s largest crossover utility vehicle. Mazda threw a monkey wrench into the midsize three-row utility vehicle…
These Car Models May Soon Get the Axe
Sharply declining sales may spell the end for several car models. The U.S. automotive market, indeed the entire global market…
How to Save Money on Car Insurance
Your car insurance costs may be on the rise with several factors possibly contributing to that increase. For example, a…
The Luxurious and Capable
2019 Infiniti QX80
Infiniti’s largest model combines power with luxury. The QX80 is the largest of four Infiniti utility vehicles. Large, luxury sport…
Compact Value: 2019 Kia Forte Sedan
Kia rolls out its third-generation Forte. Compact cars and all car models, in general, have seen an unprecedented drop in…
Raise the Stakes: 2019 Genesis G70
With the G70, Genesis now has a trio of luxury sedans to consider. Things are getting serious at Genesis Motors….
7 Facts About the Volkswagen Beetle
You would be hard-pressed to find another vehicle with a model name as well known or as even as old…
Fuel Types and Your Car
Have you been to a service station lately? Unless you are part of the small cohort of electric vehicle devotees,…
SUV Zenith: 2019 Subaru Ascent
Subaru’s Ascent is this brand’s largest SUV. The 2019 Subaru Ascent fills a hole in this automaker’s product line, by…
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