2021 Genesis G80 Wears Its Britishness Like A Bentley
If I showed you this car and told you we had the all-new, just released mid-size Bentley, you might believe me…for a few seconds. The Genesis G80 is clearly not a Bentley, but there is a certain Britishness to its…
2021 Mazda3 Hatch Looks Like Sculpture, Drives Like A Scalpel
Mazda makes some of the most beautiful and enchanting cars available today. It’s as if a team of Japanese engineers had improper relations with Italian artisans. The Miata may be the case example, but other vehicles like the Mazda6 sedan,…
2021 Cadillac Escalade: Turn-of-the-(21st)-Century Largess and Style
Ever since it hit the scene, The Cadillac Escalade has been the ride to get if you want to get noticed. It’s big, it’s splashy, and – to be perfectly honest – it’s loud. And that’s the whole point: You…
2021 Lincoln Corsair Distills Classic Style Into A Smaller, Modern Package
In the century since Henry Ford purchased Lincoln, the automaker has been true to its mission of offering distinguished exterior styling, sumptuous interiors, and a driving experience that’s uniquely American. Think about the Continental, Mark V, and Town Car. These…
A New Milestone for Automotive Retail: LGBT Ownership
Over the past 25-plus years, the automotive industry has recognized the economic power of the LGBT community. Some of which are based in some stereotypes that are becoming less valid over the same period of time. Look at our households…
2021 Acura TLX: Midsized Sedan 21st Century Luxury
At just under $40K US, this year’s TLX is worth consideration and only comes with one notable downside IMHO: there really is almost no room in the backseats. That said, the interior luxury cannot be overstated. There really is wood and…
2021 Mini Countryman Plugs Into Cool
I have long been a fan of the Mini, a fun little zipper with classic British looks that can fillet cars way above its weight class. About ten years ago, my family even bought a first-generation Countryman crossover. It was…
2021 Mazda3: Affordable, Practical, Right for the Job
Prices start at $20,650 US for the sedan. Mileage is 28 city / 36 highway. Drowsy driver alert, lane-keep assist and frontal-collision mitigation are standard. Whenever are trying to decide what to buy, there is always a give and take. …
2021 Chevy Trailblazer: Not your father’s Trail Blazer
The Chevy Trailblazer is back – but in name only. Chevy decided to bring the nameplate back after a long absence. The new incarnation is a small crossover SUV that really does have a lot of pep, more ground clearance, more aggressive…
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Puts The Personal Back In Luxury Coupe
After the muscle car era, automakers turned their attention to over-fluffed personal luxury coupes. Mercedes-Benz took an understated approach by putting E- and S-Class coupes against Continentals and Eldorados until tastes and regulations killed them too. Proportions are changing again…