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2023 Lexus RZ: This new EV is no yoke

March 20, 2023 Jordan Golson

SAN DIEGO — The control scheme of the automobile has remained relatively consistent for decades. Sure, we’ve transitioned from manual to automatic transmissions, and countless features like high beams and windshield wipers are becoming more […]

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2022 Lexus LX 600: The largest Lexus gets a big revamp

February 8, 2023 Jordan Golson

BOSTON — I love the Lexus LX. For years, it was the more luxurious version of the Toyota Land Cruiser which, for years, was the most expensive Toyota-badged vehicle by far. And, if I’m honest, […]

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2022 Jaguar F-Pace SVR: The hot hatch, all grown up

February 1, 2023 Jordan Golson

SAN DIEGO — I love a good hot hatch. The combination of practicality and zoom zoom performance is a winner for me. As much fun as my Mazda3 hatchback was in my twenties, at some point, […]

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Volvo VNR Electric Big Rig: Eastbound and charged

January 25, 2023 Jordan Golson

DUBLIN, Va. — At first glance, driving the electric Volvo VNR regional big rig truck is the same as driving the internal-combustion version: release the yellow parking brake (whipshhhhhhhhhh), shift to Drive, and set off. […]

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2022 Nissan Pathfinder: Find your own path

January 10, 2023 Jordan Golson

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 […]

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GOLSON: The best cars I drove in 2022

January 8, 2023 Jordan Golson

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 […]

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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid: 33 electric miles with no range anxiety

December 21, 2022 Jordan Golson

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 […]

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2022 Subaru Crosstrek: The perfect small car for outdoorsy types

December 14, 2022 Jordan Golson

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. […]

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2023 Nissan Ariya: I only wish I could buy one

December 7, 2022 Jordan Golson

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 […]

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2023 Toyota Crown: The answer to a question no one asked

December 1, 2022 Jordan Golson

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 […]

automobile

2023 Lexus RZ: This new EV is no yoke

2022 Lexus LX 600: The largest Lexus gets a big revamp

2022 Jaguar F-Pace SVR: The hot hatch, all grown up

Volvo VNR Electric Big Rig: Eastbound and charged

2022 Nissan Pathfinder: Find your own path

GOLSON: The best cars I drove in 2022

2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid: 33 electric miles with no range anxiety

2022 Subaru Crosstrek: The perfect small car for outdoorsy types

2023 Nissan Ariya: I only wish I could buy one

2023 Toyota Crown: The answer to a question no one asked

The independence document will be in the state for the first time in 250 years
Halifax Resolves returning to NC

The independence document will be in the state for the first time in 250 years