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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…
2021 GMC Yukon Denali Episode 4042
While there are some words in our automotive lexicon that are unnecessarily ambiguous, when it comes to GMC, we all know what Denali means. It says that you’re getting the best that GMC has to offer. So, let’s see how that applies to GMC’s all new Yukon full-size utility. GM’s trio of big SUVs is all-new for 2021; and since we’ve already tested the everyman Chevrolet…
2021 Audi RS 7 Episode 4041
Audi has a way of being a little stingy with their RS high performance models from Audi Sport, even more so here in the states; offering only certain models for limited amounts of time. This RS 7 5-door coupe for instance, hasn’t been available to us since 2018; but it’s back! And bringing with it a whole new level of Audi performance. For 2021, Audi has unleashed a…
2021 Kia K5 GT Episode 4040
We weren’t exactly sure what Kia was up to when they set aside years of Optima momentum to rename their midsize sedan the K5. Well it turns out that Kia makes a pretty good family 4-door no matter what name is on it. But, it is also just the start of unexpected things to come from Kia and the K5. Once in a while carmakers do things not necessarily because it’s the…
2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP Episode 4039
When it comes to sporty cars, abbreviations that get tacked onto the end of names tend to mean good things. And usually the more the better. So, when you see JCW, for John Cooper Works, added to a Mini Cooper hardtop along with GP, you know you're in for a good time. Big fun in a small package is what the Mini Cooper has always been about. Now, over the years, Minis…
2021 Kia Sorento Episode 4038, Episode 4050
As Kia’s longtime standard bearer in the midsize SUV field, the Sorento has seen a lot of changes in its 3 generations. But now with its larger Telluride in the mix, there’s time for even more, as the Sorento takes on a new role. So let's find out what that is. While not the first SUV in their lineup, the Kia Sorento is truly one of the vehicles that laid the foundation…
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Episode 4038
If you saw this year’s MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards episode, you know that the Porsche 911 Turbo S earned a best dream machine award. That’s because every time we drove it, it felt like a dream come true. Well now, there’s a new “base” 911 Turbo, and as we’ll see, it’s anything but a basic sports car. If you love the idea of the Porsche 911 Turbo S, but are a little…