by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 15, 2020
Ford is hoping history will repeat itself with the formal sales launch of the Mustang Mach-E this month. The original pony car was a runaway hit when it debuted more than a half-century ago and there’s no question that the all-electric model has generated plenty of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 11, 2020
Just watch that first step. We could hear the new Ram 1500 TRX coming from more than a block away. It’s big V-8, basically the same one you’ll find under the hood of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, emits an unmistakably menacing growl as it cruises along, a warning...
by Larry Printz | Dec 10, 2020
To those of us who remember the years of big hair and Members Only jackets, the return of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback in 2019 was indeed a welcome presence in a model line known for its benignly inoffensive nature. It’s the fun Corolla; the recessive gene that...
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
With the SUV market reaching all-time highs, Nissan has been kicking things into high gear, launching major makeovers of products like the big Armada while also updating and upgrading other utility vehicle lines like its newest and smallest offering, the Kicks. For...
by Larry Printz | Dec 8, 2020
This story has been updated with additional information. An Armada might be a large force, or even a fleet of ships, but when it comes to Nissan’s Armada, its largest three-row SUV, the company is hoping to better compete in a market segment dominated by General...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 4, 2020
With the demise of the Grand Caravan minivan, Dodge has wrapped up its transformation from a catch-all brand into the ultimate purveyor of American muscle. Significantly, every model in its line-up, including the Durango SUV, now can be ordered with a Hellcat engine...
by Larry Printz | Dec 3, 2020
Pop artist Claes Oldenburg made a career out of transforming utilitarian objects into monumental works of art, reminding us that true artistry can be found in ordinary objects, ones that seem like Clark Kent, but are, in reality, Superman. And so it is with the 2021...
by Larry Printz | Dec 2, 2020
How many times have you bought frozen food only to find it half-thawed by the time you got home? Moving closer to the supermarket might help, but that’s an expensive proposition. A cheaper option is to buy a vehicle that gets you home quicker. Here’s my...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 1, 2020
Volvo elected to ship the 2020 V90 T6 AWD Inscription to the U.S. because it is a smart, practical vehicle that provides a comfortable ride that ought to appeal to discerning customers searching for something different. Overview: The Volvo V90 is distinctive without...
by Larry Printz | Nov 27, 2020
When Chevrolet officials revealed they were bringing back the tried-and-true Blazer nameplate, visions of rough-and-tumble off-roaders danced in the heads of many. Those folks got a big of a surprise when the Camaro-inspired vehicle arrived. Overview: Unlike its...
