The XC40 has been a popular entry for Volvo in the sub-compact crossover SUV segment the last few years. Most of the attention has gone to the Recharge EV model, but there is a regular gas ICE model too, which will presumably soon be history when Volvo goes all-electric, as… Continue reading
As we wrote in our review of the Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, many of the manufacturers are looking to position their family SUVs as being more off-road capable, or “rugged” if you prefer. There are the appearance upgrades, of course, that shout out “This SUV Is Capable” to others on… Continue reading
The various auto manufacturers are constantly looking for that niche to fill, that trend to exploit, anything where they can take an existing model, make some inexpensive alterations, and appeal to the buyer who wants the latest “in” vehicle. One of the big trends this year seems to be what… Continue reading
This review of Volvo’s S60 sedan will necessarily begin with a look at the model designations currently in use. We drove a 2022 S60 B5 R-Design AWD model, in December 2022, when one expects the 2023 models to have been available for sale. The reason this is worth discussing here… Continue reading
A vehicle that can do lots of things well has to be the most important design goal of a mainstream manufacturer. The more things it is good at, the more it will be in demand. It might surprise you to know that a hybrid SUV is one of the market’s… Continue reading
The electrification of BMW’s line-up continues unabated, with the new i4 sedan being launched this year, but that doesn’t mean that pure internal combustion and hybrid models are not a big part of the offerings in each of the car lines. That is certainly the case in the iconic 3-Series,… Continue reading
With its historically large technical know-how in building big cars, it only makes sense for Lincoln to transfer some of that prowess into the hot cross-over segment, and the 2021 Aviator is exactly that. While a smaller form factor compared its bigger sibling (Navigator), it still offers 3-row passenger seating… Continue reading
The luxury mid-size segment continues its strong economic momentum and what you will find from the 2021 Mercedes GLC 300 specifically, is eccentric performance. It doesn’t pack as big of a punch as the higher performance models such as the AMG GLC 63 flagship, but instead the 2021 GLC 300… Continue reading
The QX55 is Infiniti’s continued effort to rank up within the luxury cross-over domain. Inspired by a fastback tailgate design, the sharper and more contemporary looks help make the 2021 Infiniti QX55 stand out amongst the competition – both foreign and domestic. Powering this five passenger cross-over is a variable-compression… Continue reading
Acura’s MDX has always been one of the most popular three-row cross-over SUVs on the market and the complete design overhaul for the 2022 model year is certainly something most will be excited about. With design cues taken from the TLX and the well-received smaller RDX SUV, the all-new 2022… Continue reading
The hot hatchback has been a favourite of enthusiasts for about four decades now, as they combine practicality and efficiency with performance and fun, often with a certain element of ‘surprise’ out on the street. The last decade or so has seen several of them on the market at any… Continue reading
The Enclave was a bold statement from Buick back when it debuted as a crossover in 2008. It helped redefine what the entry level luxury segment should be with its leather, chrome, and elegant style in a large and roomy family vehicle. Since then, it has remained in its entry… Continue reading
The first-generation Evoque in 2012 changed the minds of many drivers and the model would go on to sell nearly 800,000 over the course of the next eight years. The newly redesigned 2020 Range Rover Evoque gets subtle improvements over the previous generation because why change what works when the… Continue reading