Porsche celebrates 2020 with the roll out of the Taycan 4S. This all electric sedan confidently upholds the Porsche brand’s reputation of sporty, fast and state-of-the-art performance with a lower price tag than its higher end siblings the Turbo and Turbo S. First off this is a beautifully designed automobile. Meticulously crafted to stand tall among the other internationally recognized Porsche vehicles. The Taycan is Porsche’s first electric ride. The Taycan powers all four wheels using … [Read more...]
2019 Ford Edge: Elevated Engineering
The 2019 Ford Edge has one of the newer names in the company’s crossover-SUV lineup, but it’s been an unqualified hit since it was new in 2007. The latest second-generation Edge has carved out a niche between the bigger Explorer and the smaller Escape, one that suits drivers that regularly chauffeur adult passengers and don’t put a high priority on outright performance. That said, the Edge has turbocharged engines in every model, and it’s deceptively quick. It’s also the first Ford crossover … [Read more...]
2019 Acura RDX: Small things make a big difference
The 2019 Acura RDX takes a clean-sheet approach to sporty utility, and that makes it the second-best thing in its showroom, apart from the NSX. Small things make a big difference. Just a year removed from withering on the automaker’s vine, the new 2019 Acura RDX has a new face, new turbo power, good looks, available all-wheel drive, and an improved interior. In base, Technology, A-Spec, and Advance trim, the 2019 Acura RDX has what it takes to be the best vehicle in the Acura lineup—aside … [Read more...]
2019 Cadillac XT5: Distinguished Crossover
Cadillac’s entry into this competitive market is a competent handler and feels luxurious enough inside, but some touches are lower-market than its price tag would suggest. We’ve given it 5.8 out of 10 points overall. After incorporating a heated steering wheel into most trim levels last year, the 2019 XT5 gets a similarly-slim slate of changes, adding three new colors for 2019: Shadow Metallic, Red Horizon Tintcoat, and Dark Mocha Metallic. Trim levels still include base, Premium, Premium … [Read more...]
2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid: Receiving high praise
The 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi are now in their sixth model year, older than any competing mid-size sedans with high-efficiency hybrid or plug-in versions. Mildly refreshed last year, the Fusion remains a good-looking sedan with a comfortable and stylish interior. The hybrid Fusion has four trim levels: the base S, the mid-level SE, the premium Titanium, and the top-of-the-line Platinum. The plug-in hybrid Fusion Energi comes in SE, Titanium, or Platinum trim levels. We give … [Read more...]
2018 Chevrolet Traverse: Rugged and capable
Delicate line between being an affable, family-friendly crossover SUV and looking like something more rugged and capable. Clean styling inside and out, an enjoyable standard powertrain, a comfortable, spacious cabin, and most of the equipment we expect in a modern family car help the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse score 7.2 out of 10 in our testing. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For now, all Traverses use a new 3.6-liter V-6 with 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque that adds 20 hp … [Read more...]
Ford Raptor: A beast
Submitted by Driveside Reviews The rough and tough reputation of Texas is very apparent when you take a ride in the all-new 2017 Ford Raptor. This truck has an impressive performance history that puts it at the top of the food chain for quarter-ton trucks. This year’s work horse continues to turn heads with its good looks and could be one of the most capable Raptors Ford has produced so far. Let’s look at the guts of this fierce all-wheel-drive ride. Ford has made sure this Raptor is more … [Read more...]
2017 Kia Optima: Right Recipe for Mid-Size Sedan
By T.Q. Jones The 2017 Kia Optima offers its own take on the right recipe for a mid-size sedan with its European styling, coupe-like roofline, and wide range of engine choices. Available in LX, EX, SX, and SXL trim levels, with the 2017 Optima, Kia has created a compelling choice in this crowded segment. We’ve rated it a 7.3 out of 10 based on its strong value and styling combination. (Read more about how we rate cars.) Underneath its taut lines and coupe-esque silhouette sits a vehicle … [Read more...]
2017 Alpha Romeo
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a compact four-door sedan aimed at the BMW 3-Series, and the Quadrifoglio version is a BMW M3 fighter. The Quadrifoglio is the first car in an eight-product assault scheduled for the next three years. Alfa plans to release the Quadrifoglio late in the second quarter of 2016, and the base Giulia should follow not long thereafter. Pricing for both models will be made available closer to the on-sale date, but expect the base car to start in the mid-to-upper $30,000 … [Read more...]
2017 Cadillac XT6
Consider the Cadillac CT6 a down payment on the GM luxury brand’s future. The CT6 replaced the XTS as the division’s full-size flagship in the 2016 model year. Its lightweight body and downsized engines are framed by an elegant, spare design, and it’s graced with great handling. It has its challenges in its sound-alike name and styling themes, but it’s the car GM hopes will be able to finally tackle the thorny problem of S-Class, 7-Series, and A8. For 2017, the CT6 gains a plug-in hybrid … [Read more...]
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