The Range Rover has been around for over five decades, and the model pioneered the luxury SUV genre about four decades ago. In all that time, this iconic British rig has stayed true to the formula, and today, is in the position to command a very high price in the… Continue reading
Shortly after World War Two, the Land Rover Defender was introduced as an off-road-capable work vehicle, and it continued in much of its original form until it was discontinued in 2016, after Land Rover had stopped selling it in North America in 1997. Of course, Land Rover continued to build… Continue reading
Infiniti continues its luxury full-size SUV offering with the 2022 Infiniti QX80 that comes equipped with its signature 400hp V8 engine. Some alternative offerings in the full-sized SUV class include the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GLS and the Nissan Armada (the QX80’s non-premium sibling). 4WD comes standard for Canadian models and… Continue reading
For those of us who get to drive many vehicles in a year, there are still some brands that are a special occasion. Rolls-Royce would be one of those, as the revered British manufacturer is synonymous with prestige and luxury. Rarer still is the opportunity to drive one off-road, and… Continue reading
The compact crossover market has been a hot one for years, and it is no surprise that in the world of Electric Vehicles, that popularity continues to be the case. Volvo’s XC40 model is available both as a full gas-engine model – for now – with no electrification, or as… Continue reading
When you are introducing your first electrified vehicle and you are one of the last in the industry to do so, you had better make it one that will get noticed in the market, one that is visibly different. Such is what Mazda has done with its new MX-30. Aimed,… Continue reading
The push for electrification of vehicles marches on, with most models now available at least as a hybrid, if not as a full electric. There are even some that you might not expect, like EV pickups, and on that list, one might also add the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the off-roader… Continue reading
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is one of those vehicles that engenders all sorts of opinions and comments about just what its manufacturer was thinking when it was designed. One comment recently heard sums up just what most people wonder. “Is this thing a pickup or what?” In support of a… 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 2021 Lincoln Navigator continues to be a testament of American-made automotive luxury. The full sized SUV offers three rows of seating with plenty of lavish features to please even the most demanding. Powering the 7-seater Navigator is a twin-turbo V-6 capable of 450 horsepower with an incredible towing capacity… 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 2021 Nissan Kicks is a continuation of Nissan’s offerings on affordable and practical SUVs. Its sleek, stylish and small cross-over form factor with plenty of fun and bold color configurations make the Kicks ideal for the younger or family starter crowd with a starting base price tag of just… Continue reading
Hyundai is renowned for its value-packed offerings in both looks and feel. And although the 2021 Hyundai Tuscon isn’t the flashiest of the bunch, it’s got all the practicality and features one might expect of a compact cross-over SUV. A 2.0 liter 164 horsepower engine comes standard while an upgradeable… Continue reading