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.
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 12.01.2017
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack follows a simple formula used by Subaru, Volvo, and even AMC’s Eagle if you want to go back that far. Take a station wagon, jack up the suspension, make some form of 4x4 system standard, add a touch of exterior ruggedness, and voila; a fun little all-wheel drive 5-door that’s as easy to drive as it is capable. That’s the VW Golf… Read More
2018 Lexus LC 500 11.01.2017
While the American automotive market, and increasingly global buyers, can’t seem to get enough SUVs, it’s clear that top-tier brands like Lexus are still putting a lot of faith into the future of the traditional “car”. There can be no other explanation for the amount of effort that they have put into their two new generation flagship models, the LS Sedan and the… Read More
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 10.03.2017
A high performance Jeep Grand Cherokee is nothing new. In fact, high performance SUVs in general are a dime a dozen these days. But there’s never been anything quite like the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. It’s the answer to the question, “what happens when you stuff a Dodge Hellcat engine into one of the most-in-demand SUVs of all time?” Now, if you don’t… Read More
2017 Honda Civic Si 9.01.2017
A Honda Civic with Si in its name is hardly new. There has been a “Sport Injected” Civic compact available here, off and on, for over 30-years. But, since the latest 10th generation Civic is clearly the best one yet; does it follow that the 2017 Honda Civic Si is the best of its kind as well? Well, for starters, after our initial drive, we found the Si felt… Read More
2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 7.19.2017
Ever since Ford’s Raptor burst onto the high performance off-road truck scene, Chevrolet pickup fans have been waiting for a bowtie response. Well, it’s finally here. Although, rather than a beefed-up full-size Silverado, it’s a stocky version of their newer, mid-size Colorado; the 2017 ZR2. Now, we’ve seen the ZR2 badge before of course; on S-10 pickups and… Read More
2017 Kia Niro 5.04.2017
Say "Hybrid", and the first name that comes to most minds is Prius. In truth Toyota's original 5-door Prius Hatchback has not had a competitor, likewise built on a chassis built specifically to be a hybrid, until now. That changes with the 2017 Kia Niro. Niro is a small, dedicated hybrid that also plays to the current popularity of crossover utilities. Indeed,… Read More
2017 Lincoln Continental 4.03.2017
For 2017, the Lincoln Motor Company unleashes an all-new, flagship, the Continental sedan. It is clearly an imposing four-door unlike anything from the brand since at least the 1990s. But, you’d have to go back much further to find a Lincoln truly worthy of the Continental name. There’s a trio of V6 engines to choose from, starting with a 305-horsepower… Read More
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR 3.01.2017
When you hear the term “muscle car”, images of Shelby Mustangs, Dodge Hellcats and the like immediately come to mind. Or maybe you’re more into vintage hardware like 60’s-era Pontiac GTOs or most any Chevy Super Sport. Regardless, your mind’s picture is likely of something from a Detroit based automaker. However, American brands hardly have a lock on high… Read More
2017 Buick Envision 2.01.2017
Buick, like just about every other automotive brand, has seen sedan sales fall of late, while consumer demand for utility vehicles of all varieties soars. So, in the spirit of giving buyers what they want, for 2017 Buick adds a 3rd arrow to their crossover quiver, the Envision. The Envision is a two-row crossover that takes aim at the likes of Acura RDX and… Read More
2017 Ford Explorer 1.04.2017
2016 marked the 25th anniversary for the Ford Explorer. While it was far from the first four-door SUV, it was clearly one of the first that made a case for being a family vehicle and more than just a rutted-roads runabout. As the 2017 model year dawns, the current Explorer bears little resemblance to that truck-based original, now riding on a three row… Read More