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2022 Nissan Pathfinder Episode 4102
Delivers What Today’s Buyers Need in a Family Crossover Better Than Ever – The original Nissan Pathfinder built a rugged reputation that survives even today. But, like many SUVs, it got caught up in the crossover craze; eventually trading its frame and truck-like ride for the comfort and flexibility of a unibody chassis. Well, there’s a new Pathfinder, and…
2022 Volkswagen Taos Episode 4102
Bigger isn’t Always Better, but it Sure Doesn’t Hurt – While SUVs are getting smaller and smaller, carmakers seem to be packing more and more into them. Case in point, the Volkswagen Taos, their smallest current SUV. So let’s find out how much it adds to the small crossover scene. The 2022 Volkswagen Taos may be VW’s new entry into the small crossover…
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Episode 4101
The Jeep Wrangler Has Found a Whole New Way to be a Leader in the Off-Road Vehicle Segment – Welcome to the start of the 41st season of Motorweek. We’re glad to have you with us. When it comes to old-school vehicles that have changed little over time, the first classic that probably comes to mind is the Jeep Wrangler. So, it’s perhaps the last one you would…
2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Episode 4101
Laser-Focused Perfection on the Track – Porsche fans know that there are 2 distinct families of 911. The Carrera family, and the GT family. And while they both fly the Porsche flag and have many similarities; the GT family is packed full of a lot more racing technology from Porsche Motorsports. And, this 7th generation 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 without a doubt, sets a…
2021 Honda Ridgeline Episode 4052
Delivers Car-Like Comfort and Maneuverability That No Other Truck Can Match – The 2nd gen Honda Ridgeline has won its share of awards, including our own recent Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Midsize Pickup. Yet, due to its unibody construction, it still doesn’t get much respect among the truck crowd. Let’s see if an updated ’21 Ridgeline has what it takes to win…
2021 Lincoln Nautilus Episode 4051
Calmness and Serenity...Delivered with a touch of Elegance – Given current trends, you’d think every luxury SUV would be selling as fast as they can make them. And indeed overall sales do continue to rise, but so too does competitiveness and that makes it even harder for any one single model to stand out from the crowd. Now Lincoln has had its recent ups and…
2021 Infiniti QX80 Episode 4050
A Big Load of Refinement and Extravagance – It wasn’t that long ago, that if you wanted a big capable utility vehicle, you had to settle for a bare bones utility vibe. But that all changed in the 1990s with the explosion of luxury-branded SUVs. Now the Infiniti QX80 was late arriving on that scene, but it has evolved into one of the best examples of the concept.…
2021 Hyundai Elantra Episode 4049
Delivers Exactly what Compact Cars are Supposed to Deliver – Compact cars have come a long way. No longer just entry-level choices for first time new car buyers, today’s compacts include just about every comfort and convenience feature found on larger family sedans and even luxury cars. Now Hyundai’s Elantra has played a big part in that transformation; so let’s…
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Episode 4049
One of the Most Spectacular Thrill Rides in the Automotive Theme Park – When it comes to fun-to-drive Porsches, the 718 Cayman is always near the top of our list. But the GT4 version is a far more serious machine built more for the track than cruising car shows. But, spoiler alert, Porsche has just changed one of our favorite things about the car. An automatic…
2021 Cadillac CT5 Episode 4047
Cadillac is Putting up the Good Fight – The Cadillac CT5 arrived last year, as a replacement for the CTS; a car that made great strides in being a true competitor to European luxury sports sedans. But now, only a year later, GM is updating the CT5. So, let’s see if it’s enough to keep it relevant in a world of shrinking sedan sales. As one of the brand’s most…