My parents have been casually car shopping, looking to replace their 2011 Subaru Outback. The Outback is an interesting vehicle, in that it feels more like a go-anywhere wagon with a slight lift than a “crossover.” The driving position, ride height, hip height, and cargo space all scream “wagon” in a way that most new …
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It’s nice to finally see some electric cars that are shaped more like, well, cars. I don’t blame manufacturers for focusing on what sells – crossovers – to pump up their volume of “EVs on market,” but for those of us who prefer long-and-low, Tesla’s Model S and Genesis’ Electified G80 have kinda been the …
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 Review: Vibey, Quirky, and Full of Personality Read More »
I first drove the 2023 Kia Sportage at Kia’s media event in the spring of 2022. Kia had brought two variants of the all-new Sportage for media to sample – the Sportage X-Pro and Sportage Hybrid. Every Sportage X-Pro uses Kia’s “base” engine, a naturally-aspirated 2.5 liter four cylinder. The Hybrid is, unsurprisingly, a hybrid. I …
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I loved the Hyundai Veloster N. It was a funky, weird three-door hatchback with a killer drivetrain and honest performance at a reasonable price. On the surface, it seemed like the answer to what enthusiasts have been asking for. In reality, everyone clamoring for “something interesting” or “something weird” realizes their priorities are elsewhere and …
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“What even IS that? I love it!” Charging an electric car, even at high speeds, means you have the opportunity to meet other EV drivers and occasionally have some brief conversation. John had pulled in right behind me to charge his Chevy Bolt, and had no idea what I was driving. The long, matte white …
2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review: Stylish, Slippery Stunner of a Sedan Read More »
Heritage is an interesting concept in the automotive world. Some brands cling to it, specific models over the years have embraced it – well or to a fault – and other makes and models are all about looking ahead. The 2023 Nissan Z aims to fit squarely in the middle, with the press release claiming it’s …
If the old Honda Civic Type R had a fault, it’s that it was perhaps too outwardly a hooligan. All pumped up and aggro, the Type R looked like an anime character being cast into battle. And while that’s cool for paddock cred at a weekend track day, it definitely puts your maturity into question …
2023 Honda Civic Type R First Drive: Maturity Has Its Perks Read More »
I’m staring at a rapidly-approaching weekend for the final road rally of our year and realizing that I haven’t yet written about the car I drove at the last road rally in September. Oops. Blame a non-stop calendar of events and fun cars, of which my “Six Red Flags” convertible was absolutely a part. By …
2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review: The Prettiest, Most Special Lexus They Sell Read More »
Everyone’s got opinions on the 2022 Acura Integra, and if you consult the internet at large, they’ll tell you that despite it being a fine car it’s somehow awful and a disgrace to the Integra heritage and so on. I spent a week with a 2022 Integra A-Spec with Technology package – with requisite six-speed manual …
2022 Acura Integra A-Spec 6-Speed Review: The Haters Are Wrong Read More »
IYKYK. Motorsports and driving enthusiasts can hear “Z06” on its own and know immediately that whoever said it is referring to the most track-oriented variant of Corvette sold by Chevrolet in a given generation. We see a decent number of them as NASA race cars and time trial cars, and we’re starting to see more …
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