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It seems that every vehicle I’ve been reviewing lately has some type of hybrid or electric system. After all, manufacturers want to show off their latest drivetrain technologies. The 2023 BMW X1 is brand-new, but unusually it will only be offered as a gasoline-powered vehicle. No battery packs or plugs to worry about. For some customers – especially those who park in extremely Read more
The 2023 Ford Raptor R is a certified beast. The specifications are incredible. The 5.2-liter supercharged V8 is pilfered from the Mustang GT500, cranking out 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft. of torque. And it sounds incredible. That was the first thing I was nervous about, living in a community within close proximity to my neighbors. I know how rowdy the Mustang can be, and I Read more
We really like the engineering behind Tesla vehicles. But sometimes the execution is not as good as the design. People have been complaining about the panel gaps in Tesla vehicles for years. But it also was the best choice in the EV market. Consumers were willing to put up with small niggles for engineering prowess. No doubt about it, Toyota knows how to make a reliable Read more
So, the year is 1993 and a new version of the already great Acura Integra is set to launch as a 1994 model. Your author is graduating from high school, and the Integra soon becomes among the most sought-after vehicles. Sure, there were the wealthier kids with their Nissan 300ZXs and still-fresh Jeep Grand Cherokees. But the Integra could do it all: be sporty, practical, fuel Read more
The Land Rover Defender is wildly popular. I personally don’t see the fascination with vehicles that most Americans rarely use to their full potential, but who am I to say. Outrageous capabilities sell. Most people purchasing Lamborghinis won’t take them to the track and extract their top speed. Americans love vehicles that look tough with tremendous off-road Read more
Nero means black in Italian, and Kia used some black magic to differentiate the Kia Niro EV from the hybrid version. Instead of a shifter in the middle of the dash, a circular twist-dial engages forward or reverse. The Park button is in the middle. And the rest of the package is futuristic. Dig those contrasting-color “aeroblades” by the C-pillar that stretch back to the rear Read more
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a hit since it debuted when I was a senior in high school. I remember the first one I saw in the parking lot with bright red paint and gold-trimmed wheels. That was a lucky student (with well-to-do parents) who obtained one of the first. I remember taking a ride and thinking what a great package it was compared to the OG Cherokee. Grand Cherokee Read more
The Lexus ES300h is the hybrid powertrain version of the ES300. Instead of a V6, it gets the familiar and perfected Toyota/Lexus 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This bumps the fuel economy into the stratosphere (with 44 mpg both in the city and on the highway). While most people considering the ES300 might be looking for a quiet and comfortable sedan, the F Sport definitely Read more
The Mazda CX-9 is a reasonably sized three-row SUV that fits in the “just right” size category. It’s comfortable on the inside without being too daunting to park. Mazda will soon release its new hybrid SUV, the CX-90, but for those looking for a tried-and-true gasoline engine package, the CX-9 oozes refinement. Now that the vehicle has been in production for a while, the kinks Read more
