Time and time again, we continue to see players in the automotive segment boasting higher horsepower and better capability. But that is not the case for the miniature 4-cylinder 2-door roadster and I’m talking about the Mazda MX-5 (formerly the Miata) who’s been telling us all along that it’s all… Continue reading
The 2021 Chevy Spark is a no-frills 5-door sub-compact that is an ideal choice for a simple go-around, get-around vehicle. It’s affordable and efficient, and you even get a preloaded 7” infotainment system that’s compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car Play. Smaller 15” wheels also mean more fun around… Continue reading
The 2020 Genesis G70 offers a seat in the competitive arena of luxury sedans. With all barriers removed, the 2020 G70 is able to unleash its full design potential balancing both elegance and aggression in one luxurious package. Sporting a meaty 3.3L twin turbo engine producing 365 horses with AWD,… Continue reading
Buick is the luxury subsidiary of GM with the 2020 Encore GX 5-door compact cross-over SUV setting out to compete against the BMW X1 or Lexus NX. Despite the luxury name and the finer finishing, the 2020 Buick Encore GX costs substantially less at only $26,098 for the starter Encore GX… Continue reading
The cross-over SUV segment continues to be crowded with stiff competition, and the only way left to compete is by driving down costs. That’s exactly the market position the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has taken with minimal compromise while retaining an ultra affordable base price tag of $23,798 for the LS… Continue reading
Cadillac continues to innovate excitement with the all-new 2020 Cadillac CT5-V luxury sedan, which replaces the previously well-acclaimed ATS with revamped styling, more innovative tech features and higher power output. Engine options come in a 2.0L inline-4 and a 3.0L twin-turbo that will produce 237 and 335 horsepower respectively. The… Continue reading
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 makes for a proper family-oriented box-form SUV that comfortably seats five with the option for an additional two kid-sized passengers if you opt for the third-row seating option. A 2.0L 4-cylinder engine front-wheel drive configuration will come standard and $2,800 upgrades the GLB with a… Continue reading
Cadillac would be the equivalent to the European offerings of BMW and Mercedes but running on American DNA. Fitting nicely into the luxury sedan club, the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V is compact and boasts sharp styling and a lavish interior while pumping out up to 325 horsepower via its performance tuned… Continue reading
The 2020 Infiniti Q50 Signature 4-door sedan offers a healthy dose and a good balance of both luxury and performance. Speaking of the latter, Infiniti has long held reputable prowess and technical know-how in the performance domain dating far back into the 90’s golden era of affordable sports cars. All… Continue reading
With former Audi Designer Peter Schreyer making the big calls as Hyundai’s president of design management, expect nothing less than aesthetics with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. What used to be a boring substandard 4-door sedan is now a thing of unique curvatures, perfect proportions and paint formerly made exclusive to… Continue reading
The GLC series is Mercedes’ answer to the hot and heavy luxury SUV market. But that doesn’t make it German unless it’s got a bit of “umph” to it. That’s where the 3.0L bi-turbo V6 AMG GLC43 earns its proper badge. An even meaner AMG GLC63 variant is offered with a 4.0L V8 bi-turbo… Continue reading
The Ford Explorer has long been the American epiphany of 7-seater sports-utility vehicles even dating back to well before cross-overs were even a hit. That said, the Explorer doesn’t exactly fit into the cross-over category, but there’s still plenty of demand for its old-school box-like classical SUV form factor that comes with plenty of… Continue reading
Based on the well appraised Mazda 3 platform, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 variant sports a larger 2.5L SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder engine producing a respectable 186 horsepower – that’s 36 horsepower more to be exact. The subcompact cross-over only comes conveniently as a 5-door hatchback offering respectable cargo space with room for… Continue reading