2022 Kia Stinger GT
When Kia brought the Stinger five-passenger sport sedan to compete for the 2018 MotorTrend Car of the Year award, we were delighted with its capability, but the lineup suffered from an underpowered base engine. The Stinger is back to address that complaint with a new 2.5-liter I-4 that puts out 300 hp and 311Continue Reading
2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance
The newest Lexus IS sport sedan punches an eight-cylinder peg through a six-cylinder hole with predictably polarizing results. Essentially an IS350 F Sport with a 472-hp naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8, the IS500 F Sport Performance is a throwback to when turbocharged engines didn’t yet dominate the premium sport sedan space. The powerfulContinue Reading
2022 Honda Passport Trailsport First Look
Honda has taken the wraps off the facelifted 2022 Passport, including a new TrailSport trim that offers more aggressive looks and enhanced off-road abilities … but without the enhanced off-road abilities. Confused? Yeah, us too. Bear with us and we’ll try to straighten it out. Read More By Aaron Gold –Continue Reading
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Toyota 4Runner Video Review: More Than an Off-Roader? Step aside RAV4; for those who want more utility and off-road toughness in their SUV, the 4Runner is a tried and true option. It stands as the middle child of Toyota’s SUV lineup, above the C-HR, RAV4, Venza, and Highlander, but belowContinue Reading
Ford Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport vs. Subaru Outback Wilderness vs. Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
It used to be if you wanted an off-road-capable compact SUV your search began and ended with the words “Jeep Wrangler.” Love it or hate it, the iconic Wrangler (and its CJ forebearers) have during the last 80-years set the standard for go-anywhere mobility. While in years past, Wrangler rivals have been similarly constructedContinue Reading
2022 Kia Carnival EX First Test
The mid-level Carnival EX has its charms, and it all comes at a solid price. After falling out of favor in the early 2000s, minivans are finally in vogue again. All right, not really—just checking to make sure you’re paying attention. But as long as these workhorses continue to offer muchContinue Reading
What’s New on the 2022 BMW X3
The popular BMW X3 has been refreshed for the 2022 model year, featuring new designs and a raft of new standard content. The line’s plug-in hybrid goes the way of the dodo, but BMW adds a mild hybrid system in the M40i AWD. In BMW’s large lineup of SUVs, theContinue Reading
Nissan Juke-R With GT-R Engine – Would you pay supercar money for a fast Juke?
The Nissan Juke has been dead since 2018 Well, at least in the US where it’s practically replaced by the more standard-looking Kicks. But if you’re looking to buy one but don’t want the anemic engine and the arguably problematic Nissan CVT, there’s the Juke-R that can be found elsewhere in the world.Continue Reading
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS First Drive
You’ve seen the new Mercedes-Benz EQS’ available dashboard-spanning Hyperscreen and probably commented on how the exterior looks like a jelly bean. Most likely, you wondered whether this electric luxury sedan is a Tesla wannabe with a three-pointed star on the nose. Nope. It’s not. During two days of relatively low-speed cruising through Switzerland,Continue Reading
2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited vs 2021 Honda CR-V Touring
There are many compact SUVs to choose from. In this comparison test, we pitted the all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited against the 2021 Honda CR-V Touring, each the top trim of its respective range. Our Honda CR-V arrived priced at $36,325, with the Hyundai Tucson carrying a slightly higher sticker of $37,580. Now in itsContinue Reading