2021 Hyundai Palisade review With a TCC Rating of 7.3 out of 10, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade picks up points for value, comfort, and style. What’s New for 2021: Honda The biggest changes for 2021 Honda models are as much about what’s being removed as what’s being added. Honda recalls …
Read More »First drive: 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali eclipses its former self
Until the GMC Hummer EV makes its debut in the fall, the 2020 GMC Sierra Denali Heavy Duty pickup truck totes the truckmaker’s banner as a flagship. It’s suited to the task. Up to three tons of anything can be heaved into its boxy rear bed, or it can tow …
Read More »First drive: 2020 Tesla Model Y charts an electric crossover-SUV course
The Model Y compact crossover might not be the best Tesla, but it’s the one that best advances Elon Musk’s goal of the mass adoption of electric vehicles. With a sporty crossover profile that’s all the rage, strong performance, plenty of range, and an advanced but simplified interface, the Model …
Read More »2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible First Drive Review: It’s A Natural
By every dynamic measure, turning a car into a convertible makes it worse. Droptop versions of hardtops are heavier and less stiff, which makes them slower in a straight line and floppier through bends. There’s added complexity from the stowable roof, and the pursuit of open-air motoring often comes at …
Read More »2021 Toyota Venza First Drive Review: Lexus Leaning
The 2021 Toyota Venza looks like a luxury vehicle. It has sweeping lines and a dramatic profile, reminiscent of something more upscale, and an interior that’s equally chic. But peel away the sheet metal and you might be surprised to learn that the new Venza is really just a RAV4 …
Read More »2020 Buick Encore GX First Drive Review: Pricey Luxury In Petite Form
Most new automobiles on the market today are at least decent. Compared to some of the truly hateful cars of yesteryear, the four-wheeled chariots of 2020 are generally comfortable enough, reliable enough, and capable enough to ferry you around safely. There are shades of gray, but generally, all new cars …
Read More »2021 Kia K5 first drive: Name games dilute a fine follow-up act
The sedan formerly known as the Kia Optima gets a new look this year, but the change hardly stops at the body. It gets a new name too. The question we still have, after hundreds of miles spent in it—is the mid-size 2021 Kia K5 different enough to earn the …
Read More »2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP First Drive Review: Don’t M My JCW
Since its introduction for the 2006 model year, the Mini John Cooper Works GP has been the crème de la crème of the Anglo-Teutonic brand’s line. Offering the most power, the sharpest suspension, stoutest brakes, and stickiest tires in a stiffened two-seat body, the limited-edition GP is as hardcore as …
Read More »2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS First Drive Review: Make New Trax
I would recommend the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer to a friend. That’s a big deal, considering there isn’t a world where I’d suggest the Chevy Trax. If they said to me, “Hey Brandon, should I buy a Trax or try to get to work on the back of this feral donkey?” …
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