2020 Lexus LX 570: pricey rugged luxury
A luxury sport utility vehicle with strong attributes for off-road use is a niche offering in the vastly varied automotive marketplace. It’s a head-shaking quality … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder continues as an exceptional way for families to turn up the adventure, around town or off-road. It has a unique combination … Read more
2020 Cadillac XT6 worthy newbie, won’t alter buying trends
Cadillac entered the sport utility vehicle segment 21 years ago to compete with several luxury rivals new in the family mover revolution. It’s now further … Read more
2020 Hyundai Palisade: worthy newbie SUV despite odd name
With the debut of the Nexo as a 2019 model and the Palisade as a 2020 offering, Hyundai now sells five sport utility vehicles. The … 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
#73, Saving teenage drivers’ lives with Xbox Driving Essentials
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:33 — 35.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSDriving Essentials XE is … Read more
2019 Mazda CX-3 versatile foe in tough little SUV segment
Four years into its first generation, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is upgraded from last year’s model. It’s a good thing since the subcompact-crossover sport utility … Read more
2016 Yukon Denali: Big, badass, defies logic
The 2016 Yukon Denali includes a host of new technology, safety and convenience upgrades, further embellishing the already massive and plush sport utility vehicle. The … Read more
2016 Mazda CX-5: Versatile, sporty, fuel efficient
The Mazda CX-5 replaced the Mazda Tribute and Mazda CX-7 in 2012 as a 2013 model, and it has succeeded quickly in the popular compact … Read more
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line: Solid, versatile SUV
No matter how revered an old car model was, an automaker must offer the latest designs to remain popular. The beloved 1950s-1970s Volkswagen Beetle put … Read more
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan: A lot beyond the name
Eight years after its debut as a concept car at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan retains the compact crossover vehicle’s unique … Read more
2014 Toyota Highlander: Perfect family vehicle?
Revise an already good vehicle and you can end up with an appreciably better one. The revised, user-friendly 2014 Toyota Highlander is sleeker, roomier and … Read more
2014 Toyota Venza: wagon? SUV? All good
The 2014 Toyota Venza, like its older siblings, is positioned uniquely. It’s neither a wagon nor a true sport utility vehicle. Rather it’s a crossover … Read more
AUTO RECALL: 2013 Ford Escape — eighth time
For the eighth time since it was redesigned and debuted in early 2012, the Ford Escape sport utility vehicle is being recalled. This time, the … Read more