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The Review Garage

Rating the best and worst in cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and more.

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Jason Fogelson

Jason Fogelson is a freelance automotive journalist and editor. He has covered cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles for a variety of print, web and broadcast media. His first book, “100 Things for Every Gearhead to Do Before They Die,” came out in 2015. Jason served two terms as President of the Motor Press Guild, and is a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association and the Automotive Press Association. He also writes music, theater and film criticism, in addition to the occasional screenplay. Jason lives near Detroit, Michigan, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, 25 guitars, his motorcycle, and his pickup truck.

Coupe Love Affair with the 2020 Lexus RC F

by Jason Fogelson Looking back on my history of car ownership, I realize I have ping-ponged between trucks/SUVs and coupes. I’ve owned very few sedans, and I haven’t kept them for long. I’m definitely in touch with why I love trucks... Continue Reading →

Drive After Drive in the 2020 Acura MDX

by Jason Fogelson I have a friend whose sister Amy recently bought her fourth Acura MDX in a row. She owned a first-generation (2001 – 2006); a second-generation (2007 – 2013); and a third-generation (2014 – present) MDX, and just upgraded... Continue Reading →

Driving at a Social Distance in the 2020 Audi Q3

by Jason Fogelson Driving has become one of my calming tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am quite familiar with the social isolation we’ve all been experiencing, since I work by myself in my home office in the suburbs of Detroit.... Continue Reading →

What Would 1986 Think of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra?

by Jason Fogelson I wish I had a time machine. Not so that I could go back in time, but so I could bring a car enthusiast from the past into our present and show them the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited. ... Continue Reading →

2020 Toyota Prius is the Proto-Hybrid

by Jason Fogelson As the automotive industry does its best to catch up, the 2020 Toyota Prius posts incremental improvements and additions. Prius has been the poster child for hybrid cars for over 20 years now, a beacon that identifies... Continue Reading →

Don’t Ignore the 2020 Acura RDX

by Jason Fogelson Ignoring Acura is a mistake. While the brand has had its ups and downs in terms of awareness and popularity, its cars have never lacked in quality and passion. As the luxury brand of the Honda universe,... Continue Reading →

Avalon Hybrid Generates Grins

by Jason Fogelson Through five generations of production since the 1995 model year, Avalon has been the flagship of the Toyota lineup in the United States. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it has been given a lot of respect or... Continue Reading →

Attracting Xennials in the 2020 Lexus UX 250h

by Jason Fogelson I still find it difficult to think about a $40,000 vehicle as “entry level,” but the 2020 Lexus UX 250h is actually that – a doorway into the Lexus family. Lexus says that “UX” stands for “Urban... Continue Reading →

Palisade: The New Three-Row SUV from Hyundai

by Jason Fogelson The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is an all-new three-row SUV, replacing the Santa Fe XL with a bigger, more powerful, more luxurious SUV. The new name is intended to connote strength, stability and style in a very competitive... Continue Reading →

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