From tires to tech, rust to road trips, here is all your latest automotive news and expert car buying, maintenance, and driving advice. Whether you’re hitting the road in the hottest wheels or just trying to keep your clunker street legal, we’ve got you covered.
Track 1 — an admission: For years I complained that SUVs and crossovers are inferior rides because they were neither car nor truck. They were the Crocs of the auto world, sacrificing looks and danceability for comfort. Problem was, for years I also continually made exceptions. Such-and-such felt pretty good in … Read More
For three busy days this past December, I drove the 2016 Explorer 4WD SUV. It’s a sizable beast that handles remarkably well for its girth, powered by that rumbling and responsive 3.5L V6 Ecoboost Engine. But let’s face it: the reason you’d consider a trimline that opens the bidding at … Read More
Let’s talk about comfort and safety. Winter finally hit last week—nearly a month after the solstice and more than two months later than last year—but it was careful to make up for lost time. Which was fine for the Lincoln MKC. This all-wheel drive SUV laughs in the face of … Read More
I’ve been a fan of Fiat 500s since they revived the brand and brought them here five years ago—actually, as reported here, since even before then. Given the funky Italian design and their practical nimbularity for city driving, they (continue to) demonstrate great value for money. I was not a … Read More
If you already read my complaints about crossovers in general, tempered by what is truly good about the QX50, you know that we’re here in this article to talk about the bling. The difference between the base QX50 and this high tech trim is a 20% jump in price, for … Read More
