DENVER — When Nissan killed off the wonderfully capable Xterra off-road SUV, many a Coloradan cried out in grief. The Xterra was Nissan’s answer to the Toyota 4Runner: an off-road capable adventure vehicle that looked good […]
While 2021 felt like a year of transition for electric vehicles, 2022 was the year EVs went mainstream — at least if you’re eyeing something above $50 grand. Carmakers are falling over themselves to offer cars […]
BOSTON — Strip off the badging from the country’s best-selling pickup trucks, and many folks would have a tough time telling them apart. Whether it’s the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or the RAM 1500, […]
SAN DIEGO — I wish every car were available as a plug-in hybrid. Our choices remain limited, though, which is a shame because they’re perfect for so many people. A plug-in hybrid or PHEV is […]
SAN DIEGO — When I lived in Colorado, it sometimes seemed like the Subaru Crosstrek was the most popular vehicle in the world (aside from lifted pickup trucks, of course). It’s easy to see why. […]
SAN DIEGO — One of the hazards of reviewing cars is that friends often come to me and ask which car they should buy. I have many opinions about which vehicle to get, of course, […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nissan Ariya is a wonderful electric car filled with a whole lot of “but why?” moments. The wood on the dash and the floating center console is absolutely gorgeous, and I […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Toyota Crown confuses me. I understand why it exists and why it has returned to America after decades away. Crown is one of the oldest nameplates in automotive, but you’ll be […]
STOCKHOLM — The Volvo EX90 is the all-electric replacement for the venerable XC90 SUV, and it’s going to be built in South Carolina and starts under $80,000. Assembled in America and under $80,000 are two […]
DENVER — When I think of great-looking, fun-to-drive luxury vehicles, my brain seldom considers Infiniti. The upscale sister brand to Nissan has been in a bit of a slump for the past few years, which […]
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