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We were just discussing how popular off-road “versions” of highway SUVs are when the Chevrolet Equinox Activ arrived on my driveway for the week. With its 17-inch all-terrain tires coupled to “dark android” machine-faced wheels, it gives the Equinox the Jeep Wrangler look with available Cadillac luxuries. Full disclosure: 15 years ago, I owned a Chevrolet Equinox and although I Read more
First the automotive world went from station wagons and sedans to SUVs. But now that SUVs are commonplace, the “cool kids” went with capable off-roaders. Wranglers and Broncos are coveted by the younger demographic like boba tea and matcha. The look that is coveted is off-road preparedness. This means a lift with knobby tires. So, makers of regular SUVs are trying to replicate Read more
Street trucks were always a staple of my youth. A lowered truck with a cool paintjob and a badass stereo system. Typically, they were on the smaller side, spawning the name Minitruck. There aren't too many options for street performance trucks as the full-sized pickups have moved to luxury haulers or off-road beasts. So, it is refreshing to see this F-150 Lobo edition. Ford Read more
My wife and I disagree about luxury cruising. She believes the ultimate luxury vehicle is a high-end SUV. Her arguments are sound. After all, there is plenty of room for your stuff and, instead of lowering yourself into the vehicle, you can slide sideways into the seat. On the other hand, there is a case to be made for the luxury sedan, which is now a rarity in the American Read more
Well, there are not too many enthusiasts who yearn for a Toyota Corolla. But there are plenty of folks looking for a reliable, comfortable transportation appliance who do. The combination of rock-solid reliability and good fuel economy has made the Corolla the best-selling car model of all time. But sometimes you want to go a little faster than the standard Corolla and have the Read more
Sometimes you want to be showy. And sometimes you want to fly below the radar. The GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate offers Escalade levels of luxury while remaining a close relative of the General at General Motors. GMC Global Vice President Jacklyn McQuaid notes, “Denali represents the pinnacle of GMC’s ‘Professional Grade’ ethos. GMC and Denali’s unique combination of premium Read more
When you think Prius, typically good looks aren’t on the top of the list. Instead, efficiency and practicality jump to the top of the list. The 2026 Toyota Prius redesign is very good looking and surprised the automotive world how good the design translates to the streets. When my tester showed up in the driveway wearing a yellow that would be proud on a Lamborghini, I was Read more
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
