2019 Hyundai Ioniq: odd name, worthy EV wheels
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq, the third model year of the South Korean liftback, is unique in the ever-evolving, alternative fuel segment. It’s the least expensive … Read more
Matt Damon, Christian Bale set for FORD v. FERRARI film
Among the epic rivalries in motorsports, Ford v. Ferrari and the 1966 contest between Carroll Shelby and Kevin Miles at Ford and Enzo Ferrari and … Read more
2020 Jeep Gladiator stands alone among truck malaise
Lots of new vehicles look similar cruising down the highway. One family sedan is likely related to another. The flood of SUVs, with rare exception, … Read more
2019 Maserati Levante growls Italian but luxury SUV misfires
A friend has commented for years that older Mercedes-Benz station wagons are contradictory automobiles. The stately sedans offered as utilitarian family vacation haulers? It isn’t … Read more
Honda, Acura finish long Takata fiasco with 1.6 airbag recalls
Honda and Acura are recalling 1.6 million cars dating from 2001 to 2015 in the manufacturers’ last phase of a several-year recall of potentially deadly … Read more
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: Mighty return for sedan
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (Grand Luxury Injection) celebrates the sporty sedan’s 35th anniversary. It debuted in February at the Chicago Auto Show and is … Read more
2019 Nissan Pathfinder blends into SUV crowd
With nearly every other automobile on the road a sport utility vehicle, it’s often hard to differentiate brands. The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is the mid-sized … Read more
2019 Ford Ranger back but with a few warts, flat tires
After an eight-year absence, the Ford Ranger was re-introduced to the North American market late last year as a 2019 model. It marked a 60-year … Read more
2019 Subaru Ascent arrives with SUV street cred
The sport utility vehicle market apparently hasn’t reached its saturation point — at least Subaru doesn’t think so. Welcome the Ascent, the largest car the … Read more
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: raving beauty with faults
Organizers of the Tour of Italy introduced the Stelvio Pass into the country’s most celebrated bike race 66 years ago. It rises above 9,000 feet … Read more
2019 Mazda CX-9: versatile SUV with sedan tendencies
The Mazda CX-9 debuted in 2006 as a versatile, well-equipped addition to the fraternity of family haulers. The first generation endured for nine years in … Read more
2019 Toyota Camry: top sedan gets better in soft market
For nearly 20 years, the Toyota Camry has been the country’s top-selling sedan. But for the past several years including 2018, there’s been a caveat … Read more
2019 Lexus LS 500 commands the open road in style
Like naval fleets, automobile manufacturers have flagships. Commanding officers, weaponry or distinguished flags aren’t involved. Still, carmakers’ highest-profile vehicles are their proudest presentations. Luxury brands … Read more
2019 Chrysler Pacifica leader of a van pack of one
The Chrysler Pacifica is uniquely positioned. The manufacturer had difficulty deciding on its name and then placed the Pacifica in a one-vehicle segment. It’s the … Read more