Car of the Month
Each month, MotorWeek host John Davis selects a vehicle to highlight that has the potential to be a game-changer, sets a new benchmark in its class, or exemplifies the latest trend in the automotive world.
2022 Nissan Frontier 12.01.2021
We all know that pickup trucks tend to have longer life cycles than cars and crossovers, but the fact that the current Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup truck has been soldiering on for 15–years here in the U.S. and Canada is pretty remarkable. What’s even more remarkable is that Nissan replaced our outgoing Frontier in global markets years ago! Well, that… Read More
2021 Ford Bronco 11.01.2021
The original, 1960s Ford Bronco is a true automotive icon. Tidy, simple, and immensely rugged. And while Ford claims the all-new 2021 Bronco is its direct descendant, times have changed. Still, much like the original, its mission is clear. Give Jeep’s Wrangler some serious competition. Indeed, it’s hard to drive anywhere without seeing a jacked up Jeep… Read More
2022 Honda Civic 10.01.2021
For nearly half a century, the Honda Civic compact car series has embodied safe, reliable, entry-level family transportation. Along the way, both fun and frugality have added variety to the mix. Now, there is an all-new 11th generation 2022 Civic on the streets that is more modern, efficient, and stylish than ever; ready to please a whole new era of… Read More
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe 9.01.2021
If there’s one vehicle that we thought might never make the transition to battery power it was the go-anywhere Jeep Wrangler. Well, the joke’s on all of us, as Jeep is wasting no time embracing the electrified future with this 2021 Wrangler 4xe hybrid, the first of three plug-ins planned for this year. The main thing to know about this plugin hybrid or… Read More
2021 Hyundai Elantra 8.01.2021
Compact cars have come a long way. No longer just entry-level choices for first time new car buyers, compact sedans now offer just about every comfort and convenience feature found on larger family sedans and even luxury cars. Hyundai’s Elantra has played a big part in that transformation. This year sees the launch of the 7th generation Elantra, a car that… Read More
2021 Cadillac CT5 7.01.2021
The Cadillac CT5 sedan arrived last year as a replacement for the CTS; a car that made great strides in being a true competitor to European luxury sport sedans. Now, just one year later, and Cadillac is already making updates to the CT5. Attempting to win over buyers of European cars is nothing new for Cadillac, starting with the Seville way back when… Read More
2021 Kia K5 GT 6.02.2021
Once in a while, carmakers do things not necessarily because it’s the smart thing to do, but because it’s the fun thing to do. Obviously, those are generally the cars that excite enthusiasts and us the most. 2021 sees Kia go a little “Dodge” on their new midsize K5 sedan by making it more powerful, and not just by a little bit. We’re speaking of the new Kia… Read More
2021 Ford Bronco Sport 4.26.2021
Ford calls the 2021 Bronco Sport the “Bronco” of small SUVs. By that, they mean it’s the most capable, adventure-ready, unit-body crossover out there. But, not quite up to the pure ruggedness of the truck-framed and larger Bronco coming this summer. As evidence, 4-wheel-drive is standard across the board on all Bronco Sports. We think this is a great… Read More
2021 Toyota Venza 3.01.2021
You may not remember it, but the original Toyota Venza crossover arrived for 2009 as sort of a replacement for the Camry wagon, while at the same time trying to cash in on the emerging SUV trend. Not building a big fan base from either camp, it disappeared in 2015. Well, for 2021 the Venza is back with a more defined mission, now fully embracing the still… Read More
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E 2.01.2021
Using both Mustang and Mach names to launch their high performance all-electric SUV, Ford certainly stirred up controversy. What’s never been in debate, however, is how impressive the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E utility turned out. Now of course, the Mustang Mach-E is not Ford’s first EV, but it is their first real effort to take the technology mainstream.… Read More