Let’s start deep in the e-weeds. The FCC proposed a rule this week that would allow Wi-Fi providers and other unlicensed users to access a band of radio frequencies once reserved entirely for short-range communication between cars and roadway infrastructure, like a car receiving a signal from a crosswalk telling …
Read More »Tested: 2021 Lexus IS350 F Sport Deserves a Better Engine
Sedans are dead, at least that’s the conventional wisdom. The trend toward crossovers has seemingly placed four-door cars on death row, but while they’re down, they’re not out of appeals. New sports sedans are still being introduced. Lexus’s updated 2021 IS350 F Sport is just such a sedan, but is …
Read More »The Most Reliable Used Cars for $5000: Window Shop with Car and Driver
It almost never happens, but this week, the Window Shop crew actually took the viewer-submitted challenge seriously. The prompt? Find the most reliable car out there for $ 5000. This episode features five solid and compelling choices with sterling reputations for reliability and longevity. But even though we like one …
Read More »2021 Land Rover Defender 90 Puts the Defender In its Purest Form
Supercar makers rarely boast about ground clearance, breakover angles, or wading depths. Acceleration numbers for rugged SUVs are barely more relevant. Yet, being shorter and lighter than its four-door sister, the new two-door Defender 90 is set to be the quickest factory-produced version of Land Rover’s classic off-roader. Select the …
Read More »What is Nissan’s Safety Shield 360?
Nissan and Infiniti offer Safety Shield 360, which is a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems that use electronic aids to provide drivers with more comfort and safety. Using cameras, radar units, and other sensors, a vehicle with Safety Shield 360 can maintain the speed of traffic and stay centered in …
Read More »2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe Review: Power Without The Poise
Verdict 5.9 / 10 The BMW M235i Gran Coupe is not the same car as the 2 Series Coupe. Not even close. The two vehicles don’t share the same platform, visual cues, or even engines. The M235i GC and the 2 Series Coupe are only vaguely related by name – …
Read More »2021 Toyota Sienna First Drive Review: Give It A Chance
Why don’t people buy minivans? There are two pretty simple answers. The first being that minivans just don’t look cool – or at least, they don’t look as cool as their crossover counterparts. The second reason is that minivans have a bad reputation. A lot of people don’t want to …
Read More »2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class First Drive Review: The Future Is Here
The official press release for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class press release is 77 pages long. It’s a novel, and after reading it, your brain needs a vacation. But there’s a reason for that excess – the latest S-Class, codenamed W223, packs so much tech it makes a moon landing look …
Read More »2021 Audi A6 Base Model Gets More Power, New Standard Equipment
Audi has given the base model A6 sedan a slight power increase for the 2021 model year as well as new standard equipment. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine now makes 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, up from the 2020 model’s 248 hp and 273 lb-ft. It will be on …
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