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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Episode 4002, Episode 4014
No one would have predicted that when the Chevrolet Tahoe first arrived in the early 1990s, that only 25 years later, SUVs would rule the automotive world. Now while many of its contemporaries have drastically changed to fit into the crossover-friendly landscape, the Tahoe has soldiered on full-framed and unashamed. And let’s see if that remains true for… Read More
2021 Kia Seltos Episode 4002
In the ever expanding world of SUVs, we turn our attention to the Kia brand, which up until now has survived without an all-wheel drive model smaller than their well regarded sportage compact. Well, it just so happens that sister brand Hyundai recently introduced a fantastic subcompact utility, the Kona. so, the remedy to Kia’s situation is pretty obvious… Read More
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Episode 4001
We drive plenty of cool cars around here, but Porsche 911 Turbos are like Christmas. The anticipation of getting behind the wheel is pure agony, but once you finally do get the opportunity, it’s everything you hoped it would be. So, come along for a real celebration, as we hit the start button on the new Porsche 911 Turbo S, and the 40th season of… Read More
2020 Buick Encore GX Episode 4001, Episode 4012
As recently as the 2002 model year, Buick didn’t have a single SUV in their lineup. Now, SUVs make up almost 90% of their sales. So, adding another one into the mix seems like a no-brainer. It’s time now for a “rendezvous” with an all-new Encore GX! Buick, like many crossover providers these days, has found space for one more utility in their lineup; this… Read More
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Episode 3953
While it has sported many badges since it first arrived here for 2001... Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz, and even Dodge; the Sprinter has changed the commercial van market here in the U.S. forever, by opening the door to European-style high-roof workhorses to replace the traditional truck-based vans. So let’s get to work and find out what’s next for the… Read More
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Episode 3952
While competition is stout in every crossover segment; but it’s still the compacts that are seeing the most action, with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV-4 duking it out for the top 2 spots. Now Honda has been looking up at Toyota for a while now and you know they’d love to change that. So enter an updated CR-V with more style, more features, and more MPGs. But,… Read More
2020 Ford F-250 Diesel Episode 3951
We’ve spent a lot of time lately in heavy duty pickups. Not because we ever do any real heavy duty work, but because all of the big-3 HD’s have recently been updated, pushing power and payload to unheard of territory. So let’s see where Ford’s new Super Duty fits in. These days, if you’re not best-in-class at something, at least for the moment, there’s no use… Read More
2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Episode 3950
Up until now, if you wanted the best of what Jeep has to offer for the Wrangler and off-road performance, you went with the Rubicon. And things started out the same for Jeep’s new Gladiator pickup truck as well, but they didn’t stay that way for very long. Enter the new Jeep Gladiator Mojave. So let’s find out what this desert sled has to offer the Jeep… Read More
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Episode 3949
If you’ve been following the news, and who hasn’t, you know that experts say one of the best ways to stay healthy these days is to get lots of sunshine. So, consider this road test of the Porsche 911 Cabriolet your recommended daily dose of go-fast therapy. Top down summertime cruisin’ in this 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is about as good as it gets… Read More
2020 Infiniti QX50 Episode 3948
It’s not very often that a truly new engine technology comes along. But, when the Infiniti QX50 arrived last year, it brought along the world’s first variable compression ratio engine along with it. But apparently that and other additions were not enough. Now Infiniti has even more changes to further boost its appeal. Indeed, there were a lot of major… Read More