We compare two of the very best wagons and crossover/SUVs, break down the facts, and offer some observations.
REVIEW: 2018 BMW X3 M40i – Special On So Many Levels
BMW’s X3 M40i is not for everyone, but rather for a very specific driver. Read on to see if you qualify.
Two Popular Midsize Crossovers Earn Poor Crash Rating Scores – Is Yours One of Them?
IIHS testing reveals that some manufacturers don’t reinforce the passenger’s side the same way they do the driver’s side. Here’s why not all mid-size SUVs are equally safe for passengers.
REVIEW: All-New 2018 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid is Understated Luxury
Volvo has been on a roll lately with its new vehicles receiving accolades from the industry and consumers alike. The all-new 2018 Volvo XC60 extends that streak in a beautifully redesigned crossover with standard all-wheel drive and a choice of three powertrains including a plug-in hybrid. The base XC60 T5 features a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder […]
Today’s Drivers Are Not Moving To New Crossovers & SUVs They Are Moving Back to Where We Started
When automobiles first went mainstream, they were the same shape as the crossovers and SUVs drivers want again today. It should be no surprise modern drivers want vehicles that fit our bodies and our lifestyles. The real question is why waited so long to get back to what works best.
REVIEW: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – The Plug-In Hybrid Crossover You Can Afford
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the plug-in hybrid version of the popular Outlander crossover. It offers the perks of driving a PHEV combined with the capability of an SUV at an incredible price. In fact, it’s the only truly affordable plug-in hybrid crossover out there. The Outlander PHEV has a starting price of $34,595 […]
This Pontiac “Sunburn” is Our Kind Of Crossover
Crossover utility vehicles are apparently the wave of the future, pushing sedans right off the map. But this Pontiac “Sunburn” owner incorporated everything we like about cars — and specifically Pontiacs — into his creation.
FIRST DRIVE: The Game-Changing 2019 Subaru Ascent
If you haven’t noticed the hole in Subaru’s current product lineup, Subaru certainly has. In his presentation at the Subaru Ascent launch in McMinville, Oregon last week, Subaru Advanced Product Concept Manager Peter Tenn pointed right to it on a chart. Subaru just recently sold its 9 millionth vehicle in North America, but when its […]
REVIEW: 2018 Land Rover Discovery HSE- Luxury Utility For Seven For Less Than You’d Expect
The Land Rover Discovery offers buyers true luxury in a full-size package with a price point that is surprising.