Should I Buy a 2020 Lexus NX or Lexus RX?

2020 Lexus NX vs RX

  Decisions, decisions. That’s the challenge new vehicle shoppers face when considering one of more than 400 models available to them these days. However, that search becomes much easier when you narrow the field to a particular brand, such as Lexus, which is the luxury marque for Toyota Motors. Even … Read more

4 New Powertrains for the 2023 Lexus RX

2023 Lexus RX engines

If your product launched a segment and still dominates it, how do you maintain that position? That’s a challenge Lexus faces with its midsize RX crossover, a model introduced in 1998. The RX has done exceedingly well for the brand, with a record 115,230 units sold in 2021. That means … Read more

7 Headliners at the 2015 New York Auto Show

2015 NY auto show Chevy Malibu

The 2015 edition of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) begins this week, with the public show running from April 3 through 12. This writer is on his way to the Big Apple to attend dozens of news conferences and related events, and will share his findings here as … Read more

2022 Lexus RX 350: The Pursuit of Perfection

2022 Lexus RX 350

It has been nearly a quarter of a century since the Lexus RX appeared, a 1999 model that broke new ground. At the time, luxury utility vehicles were somewhat uncommon as mainstream models dominated. But Lexus saw an opening, particularly from customers who wanted something fancier than a Jeep Grand … Read more

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE: A Technological Tour de Force

2020 Mercedes Benz GLE

Handsome styling, ample luxury, and advanced technologies. If patience is a virtue, then I exceed in virtuosity. At least when it comes to reviewing a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Eight years after my first-ever review, I finally had the opportunity to evaluate a Mercedes model other than one briefly encountered at a … Read more