For automakers, the compact crossover class is the land of opportunity. Take Chevrolet. Its five-passenger Equinox is its second-best seller, behind only the Silverado pickup. In 2016, the Equinox was the country’s 15th best-selling vehicle. But then, for 2018, Chevy launched the third-generation Equinox. The...
When the roads get slick, a vehicle’s drive system — front, rear, all or four — affects handling. For example, an email from reader GC reminds drivers of the engine braking effect of a front-wheel drive system, warning, “I really enjoy your column but would…
Whether you call it kismet or good timing, the 2018 BMW X1 arrived just in time for a cross-border jaunt into Canada. I consider that a worthy match. Canada is the next best thing to an Old World outpost, after all, and the X1 is...
While trying to beat, deal with or avoid the “holiday rush,” we must also strive to avoid the holiday crash. I believe that most “accidents” are preventable mishaps — especially if drivers identify and avoid the common causes. The majority of crashes are a result…
Hours after taking delivery of my 2018 Subaru Outback tester, I pulled up behind — loomed over, really — a first-generation Outback. Sitting at that stoplight on North Division, I marveled at how small and boxy that first, mid-‘90s Outback had been. And at what...
After a column about studded tires, I received many email responses supporting their non-use. D.M. wished, “I would like your article to at least get more people to go from studs to quality winter tires.” J.C. reflected, “…in all the years of my driving I…
Automakers play in a complicated world. They must serve global markets with products responsive to the shifting sands of consumer demand and government regulation. Even the best can find themselves lacking a viable product in a key market. Increasingly, they are addressing their vulnerabilities by...
Drivers now notice ever-emerging stripes and symbols designating bicycle lanes adjacent to vehicular lanes. Though those markings may soon be snow-covered, readers have questions about operating automobiles amid them. Bike lane proliferation is generally a good thing, with a goal of improving safety for bicyclists…
Not long ago, the subcompact segment was the final refuge of vinyl seats, hand-cranked windows and manual door locks. Good luck to shoppers who hoped to find anything like the latest and greatest. Who craved a quiet, comfortable ride or an engaging driving experience. Who...
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