Acura, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volvo… the Lexus RX 350 has several worthy competitors in the luxury midsize SUV and crossover category but still manages to stand out in this very tough crowd. In fact, it’s the best-selling popular luxury midsize SUV and best-selling luxury crossover in the U.S. for the year so far.…
The coupe is an endangered species these days due to the popularity of SUVs and crossovers. But they sure are fun to drive, especially when you get a luxury, performance-oriented coupe like the Audi A5. The A5 Coupe is in its second generation and all-new for 2018 with a longer and lower design that gives…
The XT5 is Cadillac’s midsize SUV. It was originally the SRX, but then got a makeover and a name change for the 2017 model year. For 2018, it gets a few updates. Cadillac says this crossover combines luxury and high-tech convenience features with a lightweight build that improves driving dynamics and fuel economy. The…
Driving a Jaguar F-Type sure attracts a lot of attention. This stunning cat is definitely a head turner! Moments after first getting into the 2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport AWD coupe, a man in the car next to me on S.W. Broadway in downtown Portland nodded approvingly and gave the thumbs up sign. Another…
These days, everyone wants a crossover or SUV. So midsize sedans like the Accord and its chief rival, the Toyota Camry, have got to do even more to be attractive to buyers. Both are redesigned for 2018, and both have never been better. Frankly, shoppers who think they want a compact crossover for the family…
The Santa Fe is a comfortable midsize crossover that’s great for families. It got redesigned for 2013, refreshed for 2017 and gets a few tweaks for the 2018 model year. The Santa Fe will be all-new for 2019, arriving at dealers this summer, so shoppers may find some good deals on the outgoing models. …
Mitsubishi Motors has had some tough years. The automaker’s been working to turn things around and the efforts have paid off with a 15 percent increase in sales for 2017 compared to 2016. In fact, Mitsubishi was the fastest-growing non-luxury brand in the U.S. last year. The five-passenger Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a brand…
It’s tough to compete against the likes of the Honda Civic, Kia Soul, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3 and even the VW Golf and GTI. No doubt about it, the compact car segment is filled with worthy options. While the Jetta certainly has a lot to like, other rivals offer better performance, nicer interiors and more…
A BMW hatchback! The BMW 6-series Gran Turismo is all-new for the 2018 model year. It doesn’t look like the old 6-series. It has a sloping roofline and a hatchback instead of a trunk. Think of it as a taller 5-series sedan with higher seating position, roomy cabin and large hatch. You can also think…
Are station wagons making a comeback? Buick sure hopes so. The Regal TourX is a new wagon from the automaker that produced the original Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon way back in 1947. Buick had record sales in 2017, and the introduction of the Regal TourX broadens the brand’s line-up. The new Regal TourX is…