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

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 →

2020 Lexus GX460 Luxury: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer Although it is beginning to show its age, the 2020 Lexus GX460 has managed to stay relevant and even desirable among midsize premium sport utility vehicles. The GX460 comes from the luxury brand of Toyota, with... 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 →

2020 Fiat 500X Trekking AWD: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer Whether someone becomes a fan of the 2020 Fiat 500X depends more on what the customer wants than the vehicle itself. If the person’s orientation is toward a small crossover sport utility vehicle with some Italian... 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 →

2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer Anyone who thinks that the sales-surging crossover sport utility vehicles have ripped the wheels off hatchbacks should take a look at the 2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring. Though hatchbacks, as well as station wagons, have been... Continue Reading →

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the Underdog Hybrid

by Jason Fogelson Every time I spend time in a Mitsubishi, I emerge perplexed. I pride myself on my ability to put aside my preconceived notions, and evaluate each vehicle I drive on its own merits. I don’t worry about... Continue Reading →

2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4MATIC: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer With its tongue-twisting moniker of 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4MATIC, this new four-door coupe heralds what Mercedes-Benz calls a new era of “dynamic and awe-inspiring vehicles” from its high performance division. As most Mercedes enthusiasts know, Mercedes-AMG... Continue Reading →

When is a Coupe Not a Coupe? When It’s a 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe

by Jason Fogelson I have to rethink everything I’ve said over the years about the word “coupe.” I’m a traditionalist, and cling to the definition “a two-door hardtop car.” In my head, I picture a 1969 Chevy Nova two-door notchback... Continue Reading →

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