by Michael Strong | Feb 8, 2018
With many truck makers arguing about which one has the toughest this or most rugged that, Toyota’s offers up its new TRD Pro Series line-up to remind folks that there are more than just two or three tough options. For 2019, the company’s Tundra and Tacoma pickups as...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 8, 2018
German automakers were lambasted by the editorial writers at the influential news magazine Der Spiegel for their extensive efforts to defend the diesel engine as the be all and all of a new powertrain line-up provides greater customer choice with a class exclusive...
by Michael Strong | Feb 8, 2018
Though it claims to still be out of the minivan market, Ford’s new Transit Connect Wagon sure hopes that entrepreneurs with families will take a shine to its new offering. The company unveiled the new small van – they don’t call it a minivan – at the Chicago Auto Show...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 8, 2018
Lexus took the wraps off its limited editions RC F and GS F for 2018 during a preview leading in the annual Chicago Auto Show. Cooper Ericksen, Lexus vice president of marketing, said production of the RC F, which will go on sale in March, will be limited to 500...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 8, 2018
There may be plenty of white stuff swirling around the frigid Windy City, but it’s green inside Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center – at least if you’re at the Hyundai stand. The Korean carmaker has been slow to embrace new battery technologies but it’s making...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 8, 2018
With the recent launches of the all-new Atlas and completely redesigned Tiguan, Volkswagen has made it clear it is shifting direction to catch up with the massive explosion of SUV and CUV sales. But it isn’t walking away from its more traditional passenger car...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 8, 2018
Considering the near-blizzard conditions soon to descend upon Chicago, Dodge may have picked a good time to offer up an updated version of its Durango sport-utility vehicle. The roomy crossover, occasionally referred to as the “man-van,” has traditionally balanced a...
by Michael Strong | Feb 7, 2018
Hyundai’s been making a lot of noise about expanding its offerings within its sport-utility portfolio, including a larger, full-size ute that seats seven people. The New Generation Santa Fe is coming and now we get a look. The South Korean automaker released a couple...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Feb 6, 2018
Lexus folks like to use the word, “passion” when describing the brand these days, and they’re wont to point to new models like the LC 500 sports coupe, as well as the more aggressive styling – complete with oversized spindle grille – found on models like the latest LS...
by Michael Strong | Jan 30, 2018
Just a few days after hinting around at what its new 2019 Santa Fe sport-utility vehicle will look like, Hyundai officials offered up a very detailed look by releasing design sketches of the new ute to be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. The new model...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 26, 2018
It’s not always easy being green, as Kermit the Frog was fond of saying. Sales of environmentally friendly vehicles have lagged in an SUV-focused market. But at least three automakers are hoping they can gain a little momentum thanks to the green car trophies they’re...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 24, 2018
There’s no disputing the fact that coupes have largely fallen out of favor. It doesn’t matter whether you’re talking about passenger cars or light trucks, though “coupe-like” designs are hot, two-door models are largely forgotten. But not entirely. There’s still a...
