Sky Driving
They aren’t announcing a flying car quite yet, but they are certainly investigating the concept.
Autos archive for Jan. 1, 2020
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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
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
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…
Let them drive
I see a degree of irony in trucking industry news I just read.
SUNDAY, 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
Red light follow-up
… many Americans readily admit that they disregard red lights from time to time.
TUESDAY, 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
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
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
Getting up to speed
I’ve written of the freeway merging process multiple times.
SUNDAY, 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
Generational mobility gap
So, we have a stark and wide generational mobility gap.
SUNDAY, 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
Obey the signs
As aids to drivers, traffic signs offer distinct, purposeful messages.
SUNDAY, 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
When to merge
Most states lack a stance on lane-closure merging.
SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2020
2020 Genesis G90: Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand refreshes its big sedan
History repeats itself as another generation of automaker crashes the luxury segment. First, the Germans displaced the Americans, then Toyota elbowed its way in via Lexus. Now, the upstart Koreans are knocking on the door. Genesis is the Korean maker Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand. Launched in…
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020
On the average
If everyone were driving at a speed near the 70 mph posted limit, traffic would flow more smoothly.
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2020
2020 Lexus UX 200: Lexus luxury in a tiny package
It’s one of the country’s smallest and most exclusive classes. So small and so exclusive it comprises just a quartet of vehicles from four premium builders. We’re talking subcompact luxury crossovers, a class that includes the 2020 Lexus NX200. Its prime competitors? BMW’s X1 is…
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020
Meeting at intersections
When vehicles meet at roadway intersections they hopefully avoid contact.
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2020
2020 Toyota Highlander: Fourth-gen updates keep venerable CUV in the hunt
It is a bedrock certainty of the auto biz that no good idea will go un-copied. Toyota pioneered the three-row crossover craze with the 2001 debut of the midsize Highlander. In a single stroke, Toyota gave buyers itching to drop the family minivan a viable…
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020
Details matter
The details of driving truly matter.
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2020
2020 Mazda Mazda3: Doing more with less is Mazda family credo
Following a full makeover in 2019, Mazda’s Mazda3 returns for 2020 freshly equipped with critical new safety and driver-assistance technology. Mazda is quietly building a reputation for building cars with so-called class above qualities. Its cars excel in matters of fit-and-finish, materials quality and layout…
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020
Plan B for distraction
An automatic system is never distracted.
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