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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…
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Episode 4046
Right-sized and Right-priced – Chevrolet is bringing back another name from the past, the Trailblazer. But, this Trailblazer has a much different mission than the midsize full-framed utility that was available in the early 2000s. This one attacks the heart of the fastest growing crossover segment, and brings a whole lot of style with it. To put its smallish…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Episode 4045
Equipped with Grip – In case you haven’t noticed, minivans aren’t really mini anymore. And while they’re not sport utility vehicles either, all of them can “out-utility” most of the current crop of crossovers when it comes to family hauling. So let’s check in with Chrysler, and see how they’re attempting to reach the pinnacle of minivan poshness and performance.…
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Episode 4044
A Fantastic Machine by any Measure – By now you probably know that we are huge fans of the Porsche 911 Turbo series in coupe form. But how do we feel about the 911 Turbo Cabriolet? Let’s drop the top and find out. Since this is the third Porsche 911 Turbo that we’ve tested this year; we’ll get right to what makes this 2021 911 Turbo S Cabriolet so special. And…
2021 Genesis GV80 Episode 4043
Genesis, as a brand, has only been around since 2017, but of course Hyundai's push to move upmarket started long before then. And over the last 4-years, Genesis has slowly but surely expanded their lineup. But with one big exception, no SUV. Well, it’s here, it’s the GV80, and it delivers everything we’ve come to expect from Hyundai and Genesis. As the brand’s first…