by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 14, 2020
Much like Toyota, its mainstream sibling, Lexus has been reluctant to enter the battery-car market, beyond the likes of the little UX 300e now offered in Europe and other select markets. But the Japanese automaker appears to be reversing course and, like Toyota, it’s...
by Michael Strong | Dec 10, 2020
Cadillac’s transformation from a purveyor of floaty, barge-like cruisers to a producer of performance-oriented luxury sedans and utes is now complete — a Caddy with a manual transmission is now available. The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing models are aimed...
by Larry Printz | Dec 10, 2020
In what is becoming a new trend among major automakers with a legendary past, Bentley Mulliner Classic, a new division within Bentley Motors, has built the first new Bentley Blower in 90 years. “To drive the first new Blower in 90 years was a privilege,” said Adrian...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 9, 2020
General Motors has big plans for the rollout of its hands-free Super Cruise system which, until now, has only been offered by the Cadillac brand – and that includes launching the first version of the technology capable of towing on the GMC Sierra pickup. The updated...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 8, 2020
Acura – like its mainstream parent, Honda – likes to tease major product updates, and we got a first look at the “Acura MDX Prototype” back in October. Now, the Japanese luxury brand has rolled out the official production model. As you might have guessed, the 2022...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 8, 2020
The BMW X3 compact crossover has been one of the brand’s most popular vehicles in the United States in recent years because it offers a hard-to-beat combination of prestige, sportiness and versatility. It’s done all of this in an highly competitive...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 8, 2020
The debut of the GMC Hummer EV, the automaker claims, was the most-watched product introduction in automotive history. One thing you might not have realized, however, was the fact that all those images of Hummers racing through forests and across deserts were about as...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 8, 2020
Genesis took its time finally entering the SUV market. Now, however, it’s racing to fill up that gap in a big way, the GV70 set follow big brother GV80 to market next year. And, after giving us a first, cursory look at its second utility vehicle back in October, the...
by Michael Strong | Dec 7, 2020
In what has become an all-too-familiar scenario, the coronavirus pandemic claimed another automotive event: the 2021 Chicago Auto Show. The pandemic has forced nearly every major show since the 2020 Chicago Auto Show in February to either reschedule, cancel all...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 1, 2020
There was a time when Jaguar planners couldn’t stomach the idea of a station wagon, never mind an SUV. These days, however, the British marque’s utility vehicles handily outperform its traditional sedans, coupes and sports cars. That’s been the case on the sales...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 1, 2020
Aided by special incentives during the Thanksgiving weekend, sales of new vehicles held up in November, remaining a bright spot in an economy hobbled by the rising number of COVID-19 cases reported across the country. On the surface, sales will appear as if they...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 1, 2020
While the new 2021 TLX helped usher in an all-new design language for Honda’s luxury division, it’s the next-generation Acura MDX that will really give the brand some much-needed momentum. Acura has been teasing the fourth-generation SUV for several months, starting...
