Jim Prueter

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 — A shockingly superb luxury SUV



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 25, 2023) If you’ve been paying attention, you probably already know that Genesis is building some of the most impressive luxury vehicles in the industry today. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Electrified GV70 driven here is nothing short of excellent. The award-winning and top-of-its-class GV70 — competing against luxury legacy brands like Audi, BMW and Mercedes — is made even better by going all-electric, as indicated by its moniker. 

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R — Absolutely outrageous



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 23, 2023) Desert racing began nearly 50 years ago in the Mexican Baja and in 1967 this crazy, addictive motorsport became known as the Baja 1000. Over the years this epic endurance race has attracted hundreds of racing legends, celebrities, thrill-seeking dare devils and rank amateurs to Northern Mexico just south of San Diego, California and Ensenada, Mexico.  It’s  the longest non-stop point-to-point race in the world.

2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid — The best compact hybrid SUV in its class



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 21, 2023) Last year Hyundai made a big deal out of its all new for 2022 compact SUV Tucson with a daring new design intending to bring a wow factor to the compact-SUV segment. Going head-to-head with excellent competitors like the best-selling Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V among others, the Tucson did just that winning numerous consumer and industry awards.

2023 Chevrolet Blazer RS — Attractive styling, but nicer rivals a better value



(April 9, 2023) Back in 2019 Chevrolet brought back the Blazer nameplate for its five-passenger crossover utility vehicle, that slots between the smaller Chevy Equinox and larger three-row Traverse. Blazer comes standard with front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive and a choice of either a 228-horsepower turbocharged four cylinder or a 308-horsepower V-6 depending upon model choice. 

Toyota Venza adds Nightshade Edition for 2023



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 7, 2023) We were impressed with the new Venza when it returned as a stylish all-wheel-drive hybrid only midsized, five-passenger SUV for 2021 after a six-year hiatus. 

'23 Kia EV6 GT — Quickest Kia ever outguns Tesla Model Y, Porsche Taycan 4S



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 4, 2023) We first reviewed and wrote about Kia’s all- and electric only EV6 sedan with its quirky exterior design and straddling the lines of being a crossover utility vehicle, wagon or a sportback sedan that we deemed “stunning” in design language about one year ago.

Cadillac XT6 Sport AWD — Super Cruising into 2023



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 30, 2023) Little has changed for the 2023 Cadillac XT6 mid-sized vehicle since we first tested it as an all — new vehicle for the 2020 model year. The 3-row hauler slots between Cadillac’s XT5 and the full-size Escalade and is about the size of a Ford Explorer or Chevrolet Traverse. While not one of the better choices in the premium luxury SUV class what makes it particularly compelling this year is the availability of Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free highway driving assist option.

2023 Infiniti QX50 Sport — Aging QX50 has appeal and likability



But fresher competitors make
it an SUV that's hard to love


By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(February 27, 2023) The Infiniti QX50 is a five-passenger compact crossover utility vehicle that was completely redesigned for the 2019 model year and continues as a predominantly carryover vehicle for 2023 with few changes and mainly adding more standard features and some updated visual options such as available new appearance package and select trim levels that receive interior enhancements over the years.

2023 Cayenne Turbo GT — Is this SUV Porsche’s 911 GT3?



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(February 26, 2023) With no less than 14 model variants of the Porsche Cayenne SUV there’s a new range-topping Turbo GT that’s the most ultimate Porsche Cayenne ever and is the closest to a Cayenne GT3 as Porsche has ever built. 

2023 Chevrolet Equinox RS — Just 'OK' Equinox fails to inspire



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(February 17, 2023) The Equinox is Chevrolet’s second most popular vehicle outsold only by the Silverado pickup. After a mild refreshening for 2022 with a new updated grille design, distinctive headlights, and updated front and rear bumpers Equinox sees only minor changes for 2023 including a small 5 horsepower bump for the 1.5-liter turbo engine — now up to 175 ponies, and three new paint colors.