The 2020 Fiat 500X represents the best of what was once a promising reintroduction of the Italian brand to American soil about a decade ago. It’s no secret Americans prefer crossovers over small city cars, no matter how round and cute and Italian. With the Fiat 124 Spider on life …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE rejects its bland heritage
The Toyota Corolla is known for being a mild, mass-market sedan that packs value into a bland package. But the sporty elements on the 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE model add some whole grain texture to this whitest of white breads. The 2020 Corolla XSE sedan wears more aggressive front and …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek treks into familial, familiar territory
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SV Rock Creek Edition prefers the pavement. This is not a controversial comment. The Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover reaches back to a macho name once affixed to a sturdy SUV from the 1990s and even appends a special edition moniker that somehow isn’t a name for …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL packs big value in a small space
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is the newest and smallest crossover from Hyundai. The subcompact crossover is smaller than the Hyundai Kona and the Honda HR-V by a significant margin, yet the Venue packs a lot of space in its tall and wide proportions and makes for a versatile commuter and …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Volkswagen GTI’s swan song hits all the right notes
One of the top five cars I drove last year was almost as old as I am. I found it in an oceanside parking lot, next to a row of ancient Volkswagens. It fired up with a fitful sputter and found first with less confidence than an American League pitcher …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Lexus ES 300h shelters drivers in the right place
Long-distance journeys may have settled into your mind, in this time of sheltering in place. One day we’ll be able to drive far, far away—and for that day your shopping list could start and begin with the 2020 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury. If you can avoid the lure of …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD still answers the call
The $ 46,575 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD answers a very specific call—the call of the mild. It’s been popular for two decades because it’s a known entity, never too obtrusive, never one to step out of line. We nailed it in our full review thusly: “Performance isn’t its big …
Read More »Review update: 2020 Cadillac XT6 fades from 3-row party
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is late to the three-row crossover SUV party. For some, such as the BMW X7, Lincoln Aviator, Kia Telluride, and Hyundai Palisade, being late to the party is an art form in lasting impressions. That is not the case with the 2020 Cadillac XT6. The XT6 …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Volvo S60 looks more expensive than it is
Redesigned for 2019, the 2020 Volvo S60 rolls into the new decade with a swagger built on sophisticated style, advanced safety, and easy-to-use technology. The luxury sedan needs every advantage to compete with German stalwarts such as the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, as well as upstarts such as …
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