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
2019 Infiniti QX80 classy, rugged, versatile SUV
Now in its mid-teens, the Infiniti QX80 is a large luxury sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating and a dual personality. It has … Read more
2019 Cadillac XT4 shines as best new compact SUV
Cadillac has diligently worked for many years to dismantle its reputation as a brand for older drivers. It didn’t help when its massive sedans were … Read more
2019 GMC Sierra gets big, bold makeover
The GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado have been about as close in recent years as two full-size pickups can be as different brands. But for … Read more
2019 Infiniti QX50: New generation, no more malaise
Less than 20 years ago, the term compact luxury sport utility vehicle wasn’t part of the automotive lexicon. Now, it’s the most popular top-line segment … Read more