Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Sometimes you’ll notice the symmetry in vehicles that get sold in both left-hand drive markets and right-hand drive markets. A good old example of this was the Toyota Echo that became the Toyota Yaris. To cut costs, there was just one simple instrument cluster in the center of the dashboard that could be angled toward the driver depending on your home market.In electric Read more
There are some folks who are looking for opulent luxury features without being showy with a luxury nameplate. If you are more interested in blue jeans versus the designer dress, the Nissan Armada is a terrific choice for a large three-row SUV that is often overlooked. The competition is fierce in this segment, but I was left impressed with what Nissan is offering. It delivers Read more
You may be type of person looking for the practicality of a larger SUV but never need a third row. So, looks and performance become more important than car seats and cargo holding ability. Genesis has you covered. The company offers the GV80 SUV that offers three rows, or the beautiful GV80 coupe version. No, it not a traditional coupe with two doors, but a “sexified” version Read more
One of BMW’s first quirky electric car offerings was the i3. It was small, and some versions even included a gasoline range extender using the engine from a BMW scooter. Wow — how far we’ve come. The new BMW iX is a luxurious five‑passenger SUV with an open, airy cabin and a usable trunk space. BMW calls it an SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle). Fun fact: there isn’t even a firewall Read more
I get to test my share of three-row SUVs. There has been a lot of praise written about the Escalade IQ, the all-electric Escalade that is slightly larger than its gasoline counterpart and even bigger on technology and luxury. The new Vistiq also has three rows but in a more manageable size. Think Lincoln Aviator versus Lincoln Navigator, or Cadillac XT6 versus the Read more
When I think of three-row SUVs, typically BMW does not pop into my mind. Then I realize I forgot about the X7, which BMW does not want to hear because they want consumers to immediately recognize it as an option for people hauling. My mind tends to wander to the domestic luxury haulers like the Escalade, Grand Wagoneer and Navigator. But some people want luxury with the ability Read more
Sometimes you just want pure sports car fun. Nothing gives you that experience at a reasonable price point like a Mazda Miata. There are even some hardcore enthusiasts who would like to use a Miata daily, and for them Mazda offers the RF, or Retractable Fastback. It is the folding hardtop version of the Miata. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I prefer the racy looks of Read more
The Ford F-150 always impresses. As the leader in full-size truck sales, Ford has the resources for advanced R&D and the confidence to implement new technology into a proven platform. Even when compared to wild competitors like the Tesla Cybertruck, the F-150 can still come out on top.One standout feature of the F-150 Hybrid is its ability to pull into a gas station and Read more
The 2025 Lexus LX700h Overtrail has a purpose: to get you in and out of rugged environments safely, dependably and, most importantly, in luxury. It fills the void left by the old Toyota Land Cruiser with three-row capability and a comfortable on-road ride. Despite being a behemoth with generous cargo space and three rows of seating, the 3.4-liter V6 hybrid system helps optimize Read more
