NASHVILLE, Tenn. — I love practical vehicles. It’s why I drive a Volvo station wagon. While some cars are created to drive around a racetrack as fast as possible or simply to look pretty, most […]
DETROIT — Toyota is dumping the big V8 engine in the latest redesign of its Tundra full-size pickup truck, a bold move in a market that likes big, powerful engines. The 381 horsepower, 5.7-liter V8 […]
ROSAMUND, Calif. — It’s easy to think of Lamborghini as the flashy supercar for people who are more concerned with showing off than going fast. And this is probably true if we’re honest. Head to […]
BOSTON — Some car brands know exactly what they’re about, who their customer is, and why they exist. Jeep, for example; or Lamborghini; or Subaru — they’re all rock-solid brands that stand for something, even […]
SAN DIEGO — I spent the past week with one of the strangest cars I’ve ever driven. It’s the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai, and it might be the future, or it might be a weird research […]
SAN DIEGO — Look, I know I’m a jaded car journalist. I’ve tested and reviewed hundreds of cars, and after a while, they all begin to blur together. You know how you sometimes forget what […]
SAN DIEGO — Pickup trucks have been popular in the US for decades, but for many years they were primarily work vehicles. They were tough and rugged and built to haul. When my grandfather bought […]
SAN DIEGO — For decades, Cadillac has been synonymous with The Best. A running joke between John Travolta and Danny DeVito in Get Shorty was calling the Oldsmobile Silhouette “The Cadillac of minivans.” That was […]
SAN DIEGO — The era of the no-compromise electric car is here. We’re spoiled for choice thanks to new, more affordable EVs from Ford, BMW, Hyundai, and Volkswagen — with more yet to come. They’re […]
Crossovers are some of the most popular vehicles in America, and it’s easy to see why: The driving position is elevated and comfortable; there’s lots of cargo space; and, because it’s built on the same […]
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