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2021 Audi SQ8 Episode 4115
Classy, Not Flashy, With a Serious Amount of Performance – With all of the SUVs that are currently available, there seems to be one for just about everyone; whether you’re looking for practicality, performance, luxury or style. But every once in a while, one SUV comes along that does all of that and more; and no surprise, it comes from Audi! The Audi Q8 arrived…
2022 Toyota Tundra Episode 4114, Episode 4139
Everything Loyal Toyota Buyers are Looking For – Competing against the Big-3 when it comes to full-size pickup trucks is anything but easy, but the Toyota Tundra has held its own in the segment for some 20-years now. And with the debut of an all-new 3rd generation, it looks like it's not about to shrink from that fight anytime soon. The Toyota Tundra long ago…
2021 Jaguar F-Pace Episode 4114
Gives Buyers a Stylish and Unique Option to Stand Out From the Crowd – Jaguar’s F-Pace arrived for 2017 as the brand’s first SUV. It really impressed us, both with its fantastic style and well-above average driving dynamics; but it wasn’t perfect, and Jag has been refining it ever since. So, time to check back in with the latest F-Pace to see what’s changed for…
2022 Ford Maverick Episode 4113, Episode 4132
The Right Truck at the Right Time – We were glad to see Ford bring the Ranger pickup back, but in order to stay up with the established crop of midsize pickups, it had to be much bigger and more capable than the compact Ranger we knew and loved. Fortunately, Ford still saw an opening for a smaller pickup, one much more closer in size to that original ranger. But…
2022 Genesis G70 Episode 4113
Genesis is Still Putting a Priority on Sedans – When it comes to the Genesis lineup, the G70 is their entry-level offering and, as such, you could argue it’s their most important one, as the gateway to the Genesis experience. So, it needs to stay attainable, yet also wow buyers with what Genesis is capable of. So, let's find out how well an updated G70 completes…
2021 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered Episode 4112
A Souped-Up Super-Wagon That Delivers On All Fronts – Getting folks to buy station wagons these days, or even add them to their shopping list, is getting incredibly hard. But, it helps if like Volvo, you're offering something a little extra. If you’re interested in buying a wagon, chances are, practicality is near the top of your list of reasons why; tradition…
2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Episode 4111
Delivers the Ultra-Luxury Experience that “Money is No Object” Buyers are Looking For – If you're familiar with the Mercedes Maybach sub-brand, you know it delivers the ultimate in luxury sedan opulence to the select few buyers for whom money is no object. Well now, they're turning their attention to the all-important utility vehicle segment for the first…
2021 Nissan Kicks Episode 4111, Episode 4127
Delivers What Matters Most At A Price-Point That Works – The Nissan Kicks arrived for 2018, as a more mainstream replacement of Nissan's funky Juke. It may have had a lot less personality than the Juke, but it delivered big time as a feature packed, efficient, and good-looking entry-level crossover. So let's find out where an updated Kicks heads next! The Nissan…
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,…