A compelling mix of
performance and luxury

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 28, 2023) The IS is Lexus' compact sports sedan that was first introduced by the brand over two decades ago. The current generation arrived for the 2014 model year and received its second facelift for 2022. Over the years I've tested several iterations of the IS and in general liked it albeit more than a bit small for my 6-6 inch height but I was smitten by its excellent V6 and mellifluous exhaust notes.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 25, 2023) For 2023 the Lexus RC Coupe, a small luxury sporty coupe is now in its 10th model year and among its competitors and peers is the senior statesman. It's quintessential Lexus inasmuch as it's well-built, has polished, sharply angled exterior styling and a conventional interior that's comfortable, well-built but otherwise staid and past its freshness date.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 9, 2023) All-new for 2024 the Chevrolet Trax — the brand's new entry-level model now that the Spark has been discontinued — is larger, much better looking inside and out, less expensive and surprisingly a bit larger than the Trailblazer, Chevy's other small compact SUV. The previous Trax ended production after the 2022 model year, and there is no 2023 Trax model rather just jumping to 2024 for the Korean built sub-compact crossover.

A terrific new Lexus SUV
— if it just wasn't an EV

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 2, 2023) Lexus has been in the gas-electric hybrid business for almost two decades and now for 2023 the first pure-electric vehicle the RX has arrived. It's built on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra twins introduced last year, and the my eye they look quite similar, that is until a good look at the window sticker where the Lexus is near a $20,000 bump in price.

Generates 300 horsepower
from a three-cylinder turbo

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(June 18, 2023) Hammering out 300 horsepower with 273 lb.-ft of torque to the all-wheel drive system through a six-speed only manual shifter, the all-new for 2023 five-door Toyota Corolla GR hatchback is the newest performance offering from the detail-obsessed TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team, with master driver Akio Toyota, a.k.a. Morizo promising to infuse excitement into the Japanese automakers brand. Few cars for the 2023 model year has generated as much buzz and hype. 

Sensational Tremor off-road
package is worth the wait

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(June 13, 2023) The Maverick has been nothing but a blockbuster smash hit since it was introduced by Ford in 2021. It’s won numerous “Best of” awards since including the prestigious 2022 North American Truck of the Year honors. Consumer demand now has Maverick the number two truck seller at Ford behind the F-150 and ahead of the Ranger. 

Staggering performance
and an impressive Interior

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com
 
(June 7, 2023) All-new to the Mercedes lineup for 2023 the EQE sedan tested here is the electrified version of the brand’s traditional E-class sedan. The EQE, albeit smaller, looks basically like the larger EQS Mercedes sedan with basically similar and equally impressive features and appointments.

New Accord improved,
sticks to winning formula

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 9, 2023) The Honda Accord is as familiar along the American roadside as Mc Donald’s and Starbucks. It should be as it’s been America’s best-selling car over the last 50 years. Now for 2023 Accord gets redesigned, it’s sleeker outside, has a more high-tech interior yet isn’t the type of car that will turn heads or have anyone follow you home to ask you what it is you’re driving.