Cadillac XT6 AWD (2021)
Cadillac. Mention this single word and for many, it means high-end styling and luxury. For others, typically a younger segment, it really doesn’t say much other than maybe my mom or dad drove one. That’s what GM is trying to change by offering more exciting, stylized and well-equipped SUV’s and sedans. The XT6 is Cadillac’s full sized three-row SUV offering that is smaller than the Escalade. Read more
The big news for the Dodge Durango this year is the introduction of the SRT Hellcat model at the top of the SUV’s portfolio for 2021.
Yes, for a limited time (more on that later), Dodge is offering the mid-size Durango with the 710-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 engine under the hood. With its 645 pound-feet of torque, it zips from zero-to-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, according to the company, and has recorded a time of 11.5 seconds for the quarter-mile as certified by the National Hot Rod Association. Read more
If you are in the market for a luxury large SUV and don’t have the Lincoln Navigator on your list, you might be regretting it later, and not just because actor Matthew McConaughey has nice things to say about it and other Lincoln products in the automaker’s popular low-key TV ad campaign. Read more
GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab Denali (2021)
In a crowded market space for full-sized pickup trucks, the GMC 1500 tries to stand out from the rest and that’s a tough thing to do. It’s impossible to look around and not notice the number of Ford F150’s, GMC 1500’s and for that matter, Toyota Tacoma’s, when driving to any destination. Read more
Though the term “sport sedan” used to describe passenger cars with more lively driving characteristics would seem to be a recent thing, it actually dates back to the 1930s. That’s when British automaker Rover produced performance versions of its “saloon” cars, the Rover 14 and Rover 16. Read more
Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD (2021)
Kia is a Korean car company that makes budget and unexciting econoboxes. We’ve all thought it, admit it. Guess what, Kia is everything BUT unexciting! Every single one of their vehicles being offered on the market today are great looking, well-made and full of technology features. Read more
For the last 44 years one constant has remained in the pickup market and that has been the status of Ford’s F-Series as America’s best-selling truck.
Even with sales off 12.5 percent for the fourth quarter and the popular F-150 down 32.7 percent on short inventory in anticipation of the redesign for 2021, a total of 787,422 F-Series trucks were sold in COVID-corrupted 2020. Read more
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
The Dodge SRT wizards have taken a note from Porsche’s playbook and have done magic with their Hellcat series cars. The formula is simple. Never stop improving the car and the SRT division has managed to do this in spades. Bravo, Dodge SRT! Read more
Mini Cooper S Convertible (2021)
So, I am going to admit to something that isn’t very popular in today’s crazy world of oversized SUV’s and trucks. I love small, nimble cars! There! I said it. Small cars are a delight to drive, they are responsive, sporty and offer feedback that most large cars or SUV’s just don’t have. The 2021 Mini Cooper S Convertible is exactly that and much, much more! Read more
2021 Kia K5 GT
De-badge the 2021 Kia K5 GT and you would think this is a premium sports sedan from Germany or maybe Japan. Guess again, it’s Korean and its beautiful. Read more
Back in the day long before SUVs and minivans existed, the station wagon ruled when it came to family transportation.
Often with wood-grained side panels and foldable seats in the far back that faced to the rear, the station wagon offered much-needed space to accommodate larger families and all the stuff they tended to pack for summer vacations. Read more
