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.
2019 Lexus UX 3.12.2019
Utility vehicles clearly rule the road these days, and they come in just about every size, from very big to very small. And at the most pavement stingy end is where we’ll find the smallest Lexus yet, the new subcompact UX. Like most modern utilities, the important numbers here are not horsepower, ground clearance, or tire size; but rather the number of luxury… Read More
2019 Toyota RAV4 2.01.2019
It’s hard to believe the Toyota Rav4 has been on the road for well over 20-years. During that time, the economy has been way up, and of course way down; and that was well before everyone had a smartphone in their hands. Well, the first thing you’ll notice about the 2019 RAV4 is that Toyota dialed up a seriously rugged new design for this new generation,… Read More
2019 Ford Ranger 1.03.2019
Unless you live in a cave, you’ve probably already heard that the Ford Ranger pickup truck is back in the U.S. for 2019. For anyone interested in less than a full-size truck, this is great news. But, rather than being a compact hauler like the original Ranger, the new one is firmly midsize. It now rides on a new high-strength steel frame, and it is both much… Read More
2019 Genesis G70 12.01.2018
Launching a new brand is never easy, and the sport-luxury market is really in flux right now as SUVs rapidly gobble up sales from sedans. Plus, even the most well respected traditional brands are seeing increasing competition from unlikely places. And that’s the environment into which enters the rear- and all-wheel drive 2019 Genesis G70. Based on the same… Read More
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2019 Volvo S60 11.09.2018
The 2019 Volvo S60 marks the 3rd total redesign of Volvo’s midsize sedan. The last generation made headlines with a stretched version that was the first street-able car sold here with a “Made in China” label. Fitting since Volvo is now owned by Chinese carmaker Geely. But, in a turn of fortune, the new S60 is actually being assembled here, in Ridgeville, South… Read More
2019 Subaru Ascent 10.11.2018
It’s hard to believe that it has taken this long for Subaru to recommit to the 3-row crossover market. After all it’s been 5 years since the uninspired Tribeca exited the scene. But then they’ve always done things in their own time. With sales numbers continuing to climb, there clearly was no urgency. Still, the arrival of the 2019 Subaru Ascent is overdue. To… Read More
2018 Jaguar E-PACE 9.01.2018
If your first SUV is a huge success, logic would declare you should hurry up and pump out another one as soon as possible. In fact, these days, the more SUVs you have in your lineup, the better. Well, there is indeed a second Jaguar utility, as they’ve followed up the midsize F-PACE with a compact E-PACE. There are many things that surprised us about Jag’s… Read More
2018 BMW 640i Gran Turismo 8.03.2018
It’s hard to classify the 2018 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo. It’s certainly not your typical sedan or hatchback. Now, don’t confuse it with the 6 Series Gran Coupe either. But, if one remembers the 5 Series GT from 2010, then think of this 640i GT as its replacement. It is also the closest thing to a 5 series station wagon that we’re likely to get here in… Read More
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet 7.11.2018
When summertime arrives here at MotorWeek, convertibles become extraordinarily popular. So, when our latest drop top turned out to be a Porsche 911 Turbo S, it was no surprise that the keys, as well as the car, always seemed to be “gone missing.” The Porsche 911 Turbo S is the top street dog in a lineup that now consists of some twenty 911 variants. Our test… Read More
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 6.05.2018
Volkswagen has certainly had their ups and downs in recent years. However, their current approach of making larger, more comfortable vehicles; and then selling them to Americans at attractive prices, is a real crowd pleaser. That formula is now being tested on their all-new compact utility, the 2018 Tiguan. The first thing you notice about the second generation… Read More