While many SUVs boast a host of features and off-road prowess, Land Rover’s Defender is truly a luxury SUV with serious off-road chops. Defender is offered in three body styles of base Defender 90S, 90 X-Dynamic SE, 90 V8, 90 Carpathian Edition, 110 S, 100 X-Dynamic SE, X, SE, V8, 110 Carpathian Edition, 130 S, … Read More
Nissan’s 2024 Sentra compact sedan satisfies a variety of needs at a reasonable price
Nissan’s 2024 Sentra FWD compact sedan is an iconic nameplate that comes with a host of styling and safety upgrades that are offered at a reasonable price – which is rare for today’s sedans. Sentra is offered in S, SV and SR trim levels. We were privileged to test the SR that has garnered a … Read More
Chevrolet’s Trax is stylish, is economical and one of the most affordable SUVs on the market
The last time we tested Chevrolet’s bite-sized Trax subcompact crossover was back in 2019. Since then, the 2024 second generation 2024 Trax has been completely redesigned, and what a car it is. Trax is a bit larger in size, more economical and one heckuva buy. Rated as a subcompact, the 179-inch long (was 167 in … Read More
Cadillac’s 2024 Escalade is a full-size family AWD SUV endowed with space, comfort and safety features
When you mention Cadillac, many folks conjure an image of America’s top, iconic, luxury brand for many years. And in a couple old episodes, Gerry Seinfeld even bought his Florida-based father a Caddy. Going back to the 90s, Cadillac introduced the Cadillac Escalade, an SUV to accompany their fine line of sedans and coupes. Today, … Read More
BMW’s 2024 X6 AWD Sports Activity Coupe offers performance, sneaky styling and mild hybrid economy
MW’s ultra-stylish 2024 X6 AWD midsize luxury SUV sports a sleek, slippery looking coupe-like roofline that BMW refers to it as their “Sports Activity Coupe” even though it’s a four-door. And like all BMWs, X6 exudes superb performance and handling. X6 comes in two flavors. The X6 xDrive40i that is V6 equipped, and the X6 … Read More
Kia’s 2024 Telluride AWD 3-row SUV has it all, plus it’s a top safety pick
Kia’s 3-row 2024 Telluride AWD SUV has been a hit for the carmaker in that it offers styling, interior space, has best resale value and is a top safety pick. What’s strange is that Hyundai’s (Kia’s parent company) Palisade 3-row SUV, shares essentially the same platform as the Telluride, but the latter has outsold it. … Read More
Dodge’s 2023-24 Hornet R/T combines performance with racy styling to form a compelling AWD CUV
If you’re old enough to remember the AMC Hornet car of yesteryear, Dodge resurrected that name for their 2023-2024 compact Hornet compact-utility vehicle (CUV). It takes that badging to new heights in todays market. The original Hornet name was for an AMC Hornet that ended production in 1977. Then in 1987, Chrysler acquired AMC and … Read More
Buick’s 2024 Envista FWD compact crossover has a Euro look with an affordable price
It’s been a while since we tested a Buick. And the one we recently tested is certainly not a banker’s car or car for older folks as that long-time stigma was bestowed on Buick cars in the past. Far from those misnomers as we were really impressed with Buick’s 2024 Envista FWD compact crossover. Envista … Read More
Lexus’ NX 350h Hybrid luxury AWD SUV offers reliability, efficiency and is the benchmark for its class
In a recent Automotive News article, the auto industry trade newspaper, Lexus and Toyota take top spots in J.D. Power’s dependability survey. Lexus in particular, has the lowest rate of complaints compared to others, and they have the strongest resale value. We were privileged to review one of Lexus’s top sellers, the compact NX 350h … Read More
Toyota’s 2024 Crown AWD hybrid combines the best of all worlds in an almost full-size sedan
Toyota has another winner in its stable of fine cars. The debut of their Crown semi full-size sedan may be the best alternative to buyers who prefer an AWD sedan to an SUV and an EV. The Crown replaced the long-running Avalon full-size sedan. And Toyota included added incentives such as AWD for Snowbelt driving … Read More