Should one be impressed by the new redesigned Impreza? The folks at Subaru certainly hope the complete makeover is a success and provides a much-needed boon to sales. Sales of the Subaru Impreza hit a high of 86,043 in 2017. However, sales have dropped the past five years, hitting a near all-time low of 30,846 […]
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Mercedes redesigns GLC 300
If you’re not driving around in a full-size truck, chances are your means of transportation is a compact SUV, an extremely competitive segment that has more than a dozen vehicles from practically every manufacturer. Compact luxury SUVs must deliver in a variety of areas to warrant sizable sales numbers. Interior room and comfort, performance, attractive […]
Mercedes EQE highly touted
Although we’re a bit skeptical about the date, the folks at Mercedes-Benz say the company wants to reach complete electrification of its fleet of automobiles by 2025. As of June 30, 2023, the German automaker had eight electric vehicles available for sale. We recently drove one of them – the 2023 Mercedes EQE, an all-new, […]
BMW’s impressive electric SUV
It’s easy to be enamored with the 2023 BMW iX, a classy midsize all-electric SUV. It has excellent performance, terrific overall range, offers superior comfort, and has plenty of bells and whistles that will please any tech-savvy individual. Most industry experts marvel at the interior makeup of the iX and applaud BMW for other facets […]
Mustang also unique electric SUV
Before going any further, let’s dispel this notion right away: the Mach-E has little in common with the traditional Mustang that Americans have enjoyed a love affair with for nearly six decades. Unlike its highly-acclaimed predecessor, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E has no engine and does not possess the exnihilating V8 roar like the colorful […]
Cadillac CT5 faces tough competition
This luxury midsize sedan comes with a budget-friendly starting price that is quite alluring. However, the issue facing the attractive 2023 Cadillac CT5 is not price – it’s the competition. When going head-to-head against a formidable lineup that includes rivals like the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Lexus ES, the CT5 simply […]
The versatile Subaru Crosstrek
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is part hatchback, part subcompact SUV, and fits the need for a certain niche of people who favor a small vehicle with lots of versatility. Apart from the sporty BRZ, like all Subaru vehicles the Crosstrek comes with standard all-wheel drive. It also has a spacious, comfortable interior and delivers a […]
Bronco Everglades water adventurer
If adventurous souls want to tackle an off-road excursion that includes high waters, Ford has an answer. Say hello to the 2023 Ford Bronco Everglades, a uniquely large jeep-like vehicle with some serious go-anywhere capability. It’s not only unique looking, the Everglades has some unusual offerings. Two of the biggest ones are the winch and […]
Jeep Compass keeps improving
Jeep keeps making improvements to the Compass. While that’s great news overall for Ford, the venerable Compass continues to be overshadowed by its many highly-acclaimed rivals in the extremely competitive compact SUV class. The class has three powerhouses – Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. But the list doesn’t stop there and includes the […]
Lincoln Aviator adds plug-in hybrid
There were probably more than a few eyes raised when the brain trust at Lincoln decided to reintroduce the Aviator three years ago following a 15-year absence. However, the doubters are most likely keeping their opinions to themselves due to average sales of 22,000 over the recent three-year stretch. One of the offshoots of this […]