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2021 Ford Bronco Episode 4110, Episode 4126
The Bronco has Earned the Necessary Trail-Cred to be a True Alternative to the Jeep Wrangler – The original, 1960s Ford Bronco is a true automotive icon. Tidy, simple, and immensely rugged. And while Ford claims that the all-new Bronco is its direct descendent, times have changed. Yet, like the original, its mission is clear: give Jeep’s Wrangler some serious…
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Episode 4110
More Than Just a Trim Package With Some Bold New Graphics – The Subaru Outback first arrived in the mid-1990s as a practical station wagon with the all-wheel-drive, able to take your family on a wide variety of adventures. Over the years, and despite now insisting it’s really an SUV, they’ve built upon that theme with ever-increasing capabilities. Now for 2022,…
2021 Jaguar XF Episode 4109
More Than Just a Makeover – Jaguar may be down to just one sedan in their now mostly SUV lineup, but that doesn’t mean they’re neglecting their 4-door faithful and their heritage. For 2021, the 2nd generation xf gets new styling, new technologies, and very likely more than a few new fans. The luxury segment’s transition from sedans to utility vehicles is a done…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Episode 4109
Hyundai is Quietly Becoming a Leader in Hybrid Vehicles – We talk a lot about all-electric cars as the wave of the future, but a lot of folks just want to get the most miles out of a gallon of gas today. And that's where the tried-and-true gas-electric hybrid technology comes in. Hyundai is no stranger to hybrids and now has one for the fast-growing mid-size…
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Episode 4108, Episode 4121
Growing Jeep Families No Longer Have to Look Elsewhere for 3-row Capability – Whether you consider it an every man’s Range Rover, or the ultimate 4-season suburban family adventure cruiser; the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been many things to many people over the last 28-years. But, with the arrival of the 5th–generation, it offers something it has never offered…
2021 Genesis G80 Episode 4108
Delivers a Bentley-esque driving experience – The genesis of Genesis was not as a brand, but as Hyundai’s first attempt at going upmarket with 2009’s Hyundai Genesis. Well Now, Genesis is of course a complete brand, with multiple sedans and suvs to choose from, and plenty of evs on the way. But, they haven’t forgotten where they started from. Before it was…
2022 Honda Civic Episode 4107, Episode 4120
Honda’s Biggest Hit Ever, Redefined for a New Generation – For nearly 50-years, the Honda Civic has embodied safe, reliable, entry-level family transportation. Along the way, both fun and frugality have added variety to the mix. So, let’s find out what’s next, as an all-new 11th generation Honda Civic hits the streets. Much like an aging pop-star that is…
2021 Lotus Evora GT Episode 4107
Delivers a Tremendously Rewarding Driving Experience – Unless you’re really into low volume sports cars, the Lotus brand probably doesn’t come quickly to mind. For after all, that’s all they make, sports cars, and seeing one on the streets is a rare sight. But after years with little news, the brand is in for a bit of a renaissance, with two new models on the…
Entry Level EV Roundup Episode 4106, Episode 4119
A Lot to Choose From – Well hello and welcome to a special edition of MotorWeek…EV…State of Charge…where we’ll take a look at where the practicality of the electrified car stands today, with insights into how that will progress in the very near future. While the letters EV for Electric Vehicle can mean different things to different consumers, we’re going to focus…
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Episode 4106, Episode 4119
An Easy Way To Get A Taste Of What Battery Power Can Offer – As far as full battery electrics have come, they still don't fit into everyone's lifestyle. That's where PHEVs or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles come in. Here's a look at the latest such vehicle from BMW. Much like we are in a transitional phase from fossil fueled cars to battery electric vehicles;…