Fri., Oct. 30, 2020
Full-throttle not a bad thing
The few seconds it takes to merge with 60 mph traffic is no time to economize.
Autos
FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 2020
SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 2020
Sun., Oct. 25, 2020
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S: Midsize crossover is a 603-horsepower dynamo and technological marvel
It’s not unfair to ask why a forward-thinking company like Mercedes-Benz would build a crossover that’s too powerful for American roads, gulps large quantities of high-test fuel and sports a $113,950 list price. They build them not because the world needs them but because people...
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 2020
Fri., Oct. 23, 2020
Costs of distraction
Many states have addressed the driver shortcoming through enforcement.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18, 2020
Sun., Oct. 18, 2020
2020 Ford Ranger: Midsize pickup answers the call of the dump and more
Last year, Ford resurrected its midsize Ranger pickup after an eight-year hiatus. Its timing was perfect. During the pandemic, Americans have been on a home-improvement spree. They’re creating stacks of dump-bound debris. A midsize truck like the Ranger answers the call of the dump and...
FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 2020
Fri., Oct. 16, 2020
Understanding autospeak
Understanding the definitions of automotive terminology can help you understand your vehicle better.
SUNDAY, OCT. 11, 2020
Sun., Oct. 11, 2020
2020 Lexus RC F: Lexus ventures into fresh terrain with its high-performance luxury coupe
The Lexus RC F is one of a handful of Lexi designed to scratch Akiyo Toyoda’s performance itch. Toyoda is president of the Toyota/Lexus behemoth. He’s also a race-car driver. He took the reins in 2009 promising to energize the company with a slate of...
FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2020
Fri., Oct. 9, 2020
Getting older and better
The number of older drivers has grown rapidly over the past twenty years.
SUNDAY, OCT. 4, 2020
Sun., Oct. 4, 2020
2020 Hyundai Ultimate: Subcompact CUV addresses segment limitations with style and flair
Hyundai hit pay dirt in 2018, when it debuted the Kona subcompact crossover The Kona dared to stand out in the segment. Exterior styling was bold enough to draw attention without slipping into novelty. The cabin is less exuberant than the sheet metal, but it’s...
FRIDAY, OCT. 2, 2020
Fri., Oct. 2, 2020
Sky Driving
They aren’t announcing a flying car quite yet, but they are certainly investigating the concept.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 2020
Sat., Sept. 26, 2020
2021 Volkswagen Atlas: Roomy three-row CUV gets facelift, sees drop in AWD pricing
Compact crossovers may be the industry’s hottest segment, but their midsize three-row cousins aren’t far behind. The segment is flush with new and updated models equipped with the latest and greatest. When it debuted in 2018, the Volkswagen Atlas won acclaim for its spacious cabin...
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 2020
Fri., Sept. 25, 2020
Devote thought to the task
Driving is probably the riskiest activity most of us take on that we have control over.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 2020
Fri., Sept. 18, 2020
2020 Toyota 86: Affordable rear-drive sports coupe captures the joy of driving
My own personal heaven will include a special section reserved for small sports cars. Because nothing captures the joy of driving like a responsive little sportster. By my lights, a proper sports car is a barebones affair. It needs a strong and rigid unibody, a...
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13, 2020
Sun., Sept. 13, 2020
2020 Ford Expedition: Large three-row SUV takes on the big jobs
Following a full makeover in 2018, Ford’s three-row Expedition SUV is back for 2020 with a batch of upgrades meant to broaden its appeal. The Expedition ($52,810) is a large, truck-based sport-utility vehicle that accommodates up to eight in three rows of adult-friendly seating. Unlike...
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2020
Fri., Sept. 11, 2020
Red light follow-up
… many Americans readily admit that they disregard red lights from time to time.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2020
Tue., Sept. 8, 2020
2020 Subaru Legacy: Mid-size AWD sedan ups its game in the face of fresh competition
It’s not a tidal wave yet, or even a real surge, but an interesting wrinkle is reshaping the midsize-sedan market. Hoping to extend the appeal of sedans, some makers have begun fitting them with all-wheel-drive. For years, Subaru has fielded the midsize segment’s only AWD...
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2020
Fri., Sept. 4, 2020
Stop when you see red
It’s still best, though, if you stop when the light is red — then there’s no penalty at all.
SUNDAY, AUG. 30, 2020
Sun., Aug. 30, 2020
2020 Nissan Altima: New engine, fresh looks and available AWD reinvigorate family sedan
In 2018, Nissan dropped an all-new 2019 Altima. It was a refreshing return to form for the Japanese maker’s stalwart family sedan. The Altima had been Nissan’s best-selling car in the U.S. until 2016, when the Rogue crossover bumped it from that perch. Rather than...
FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 2020
SUNDAY, AUG. 23, 2020
Sun., Aug. 23, 2020
2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost: New turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant energizes Mustang lineup
It may not be obvious to the world at large, but big doings are afoot for Ford’s Mustang. For starters, the very existence of the 2020 Mustang must be celebrated. As Ford shifts its focus to crossovers, trucks and SUVs, it is killing off all...
FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2020
Fri., Aug. 21, 2020
Generational mobility gap
So, we have a stark and wide generational mobility gap.
SUNDAY, AUG. 16, 2020
Sun., Aug. 16, 2020
2021 Kia Seltos: All-new CUV slips into the crowded subcompact segment
There seems to be an endless demand for small crossovers. Or at least an endless supply of automakers willing to build them. Thanks to modern production efficiencies, manufacturers can spin out new models quickly and without incurring large development costs. In the process, they are...
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2020
Fri., Aug. 14, 2020
Obey the signs
As aids to drivers, traffic signs offer distinct, purposeful messages.
SUNDAY, AUG. 9, 2020
Sun., Aug. 9, 2020
2020 Hyundai Veloster N: Three-door hatch offers world-class handling, performance
Hyundai seems determined to play in every category on the market. Last week, we reviewed the Genesis G90, the flagship sedan of its luxury sub-brand Genesis. Today, the 2020 Hyundai Veloster N takes its turn. Veloster is a small three-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback. It’s fun, funky...
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 2020
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