Our contemporaries in the automotive press have praised the Genesis G90, and we feel compelled to join them in that cadence. The G90 is a simple recipe: one part new technology, one part old school motorcar. Put in the oven (assembly plant) and bake. Let cool at a lower MSRP than the rest of the market.
Toyota unveiled the all-new 2021 Venza and 2021 Sienna this morning on autonews.com.
Visit https://virtual.autonews.com/toyota to see the reveal video, explore photos and watch an exclusive interview with Toyota dealer council chairman Robby Findlay.
By Kelly Lin – MotorTrend
When the apocalypse comes, you’ll need a vehicle that can outrun zombies, tackle difficult terrain, and keep going for the long haul. Fortunately, many of today’s trucks and SUVs were born ready for the job. These tough off-roaders have what it takes to help you survive a doomsday scenario, be it nuclear fallout, zombie mobs, or raining meatballs. We’ve gathered up the rigs we’d buy and kit out for the end times here, all chosen for their toughness and general off-road capability:
By Miguel Cortina – Words – MotorTrend
We compare Mazda’s three small SUVs. As SUVs have grown in popularity, Mazda has continued to expand its lineup to satisfy its customer’s needs. The Mazda CX-3 plays in the subcompact SUV game and is designed for those who want a slightly higher ride than a car and, if necessary, all-wheel drive. The CX-30 offers a bit more space and more power, while the CX-5 is best suited for families, taking an important role in the compact space. Besides positioning themselves in different segments, each model brings something unique to the table—whether it’s styling, practicality, or more space. Let’s take a look at how they compare.
By Kelly Lin – Words – MotorTrend
The only way to really get to know a car is to compare it to something else. So for a week, I swapped my RAV4 for a RAV4 Hybrid in an experiment that proved rather revealing. If I had to sum it up, the RAV4 Hybrid felt like the overachieving sibling that doesn’t get its fair share of attention. That said, both models have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages. Let’s see how the SUVs stack up in this Toyota RAV4 vs. RAV4 Hybrid comparison.
By Mark Rechtin – Words; Wes Allison – Photos – MotorTrend
Brand loyalty makes purchasing a new vehicle an easy call for most folks; you belong to a Ford family or a Toyota household, and you never cross that line.
But there also are plenty of people who are looking for the best deal, or the latest thing, or the most popular vehicle in their particular class, brand be damned. In the case of the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander, both are the latest thing in the three-row sport-utility segment, and they’re perennial best-sellers, to boot. So, if you were new to either brand and looking to see what all the fuss is about, which would be the better choice?
By Scott Evans – Words; Jade Nelson – Photos – MotorTrend
If you’re just here for the verdict, let me save you the scrolling: the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave is the best Gladiator, full stop. The end. You’re welcome. If you’d like to know why, by all means, keep reading.
Forget the Rubicon. The Gladiator Mojave will do 90 percent of what the Rubicon will, while the Rubicon won’t do half of what the Mojave will. This is the Gladiator you want. You’ll have more fun in more situations than any other model.
By Kim Reynolds – MotorTrend
We want it all.
Now that SUVs and crossovers have conquered America’s roads and driveways (and mall parking lots, and Starbucks drive-thru lines, and everywhere else), we’re expecting them to handle as well as the cars they’ve vanquished, too.
Can they? No. And precisely for the reasons you’re liking them. That great bird’s-eye view that comes from an elevated driver’s perch—raising the center of gravity—is arsenic for handling. Nevertheless, car engineers are optimistic, never-give-up types. They’ve been beavering away to mitigate these negatives. Last year, we broached the question of whether an SUV can handle as well as a sedan in a deep-dive comparison of a representative classical sedan and its new crossover alternative, starring the outgoing Chevrolet Impala and the incoming Blazer.
By: Jeff Perez – Motor1
Head west from Florida’s Atlantic beaches and eventually you’ll find Alligator Alley. The four-lane, 80-mile stretch of pavement cuts a direct path through the Everglades (so, you can probably guess how it got its name), connecting east coast to west. And even in a state notorious for its boring roads, the arrow-straight Alligator Alley is duller than most – so it takes a truly extraordinary car to appreciate it at all. Say, a six-figure convertible hailing from the U.K.
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is that car. With the East Coast in our rearview, we head west toward the Alley in the torque-loaded, 211 mile-per-hour British bomber. And once there, the Aston converted this monotonous Florida highway into its own personal drag strip, keeping mind of state troopers along the way.
By: Chris Bruce – Motor1
This is an era where the top luxury vehicles are often SUVs and crossovers. Whether it’s a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Bentley Bentayga, or even somewhat lower-priced models like the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, riding in style increasingly means opting for a utility vehicle. However, there’s still old-school cool about arriving at an event in a high-class sedan. You get a taste of being in the Rat Pack and rolling up to Ceasar’s Palace in a big Cadillac.
You don’t need to be car poor to experience the comfort and features of owning a luxury sedan, though. Even for $10,000, you can buy a high-class four-door that makes your friends think you spent twice as much or more. We have put together a list of 10 picks that offer this opulence without breaking the bank.
