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Audi A3 — Audi’s entry-level sedan gets complete makeover



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 25, 2022) After skipping the 2021 model year, Audi introduced its fourth generation A3 in America for 2022. The A3 is the entry-level vehicle for the brand and while somewhat popular in Europe only sells about 10,000 a year here in America. Part of that reason is sedans are deeply out of fashion for the U.S. car buyer favoring trucks and utility vehicles.

Infiniti QX55 — More standard equipment for 2023


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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 24, 2022) Just in its second model year, the 2023 Infiniti QX55 comes with more features as standard, which makes it an underrated, but attractive alternative for shoppers in the compact luxury SUV segment. It retains a more rakish profile than its stablemate QX50 with the sleeker styling giving it a coupe-like image.

Honda HR-V — New engine, new tech, bigger size


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

(October 23, 2022) Honda's completely redesigned HR-V small crossover is a handsome vehicle that will look good in anyone's driveway. And it's a pleasant car to drive, whether just down the road to the store or 100 miles across country for a fall beach outing. Opt for the top trim level and it can be outfitted with most of the modern safety features available on the market today as well as a decent amount of high tech. 

Cadillac Lyriq — First Cadillac EV is superb to behold and drive



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 18, 2022) To suggest that Cadillac’s first attempt at an all-electric SUV named Lyriq is akin to opera-comique first developed out of the comedies de vaudeville, is to libel the French form of opera. Both boast a higher sophistication to their disciplines however, absent inconsistently spelled namesakes it would require eccentric judgment to consider them comparatively analogous.
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Genesis GV70 — A winner in the luxury compact crossover ranks


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

(October 16, 2022) The relatively young Genesis luxury brand is comprised of exceptionally good vehicles with rewarding powertrains, excellent overall performance, stylish interiors with top-notch fit and finish, and loads of cutting edge technology. We feel justified with this lavish description because over the past 18 months we have driven such examples as the G70 compact sedan, the GV80 mid-sized crossover, the G80 sedan, and the new and stunning GV60 electric hatchback.

Cadillac XT5 — Generally fine, but nothing really stands out from crowd



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 9, 2022) In recent years, luxury crossovers have gotten wildly popular, with the segment featuring excellent vehicles like the Mercedes GLE, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lincoln and others. As the luxury marquee for General Motors, Cadillac is aiming for a large slice of the pie with its two-row, five-passenger XT5 that slots above the subcompact XT4 and below the larger three-row XT6 and Escalade.

Ford F-150 Lightning — Electric version of America’s favorite truck



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 4, 2022) The Ford F-150 is not only been the best-selling truck in the U.S. for most of its 45-year history, but also the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. and has been for decades. But just over a year ago Ford announced it would build an all-electric F-150 named the Lightning and shortly thereafter put it into production.

Lexus ES 300h — Luxury that saves at the pump


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

(October 9, 2022) Neighbors down the street asked to sit in our 2022 Lexus ES 300h press vehicle after doing a slow walk-around. They have been Toyota Avalon owners for the past decade, but knowing that Toyota is discontinuing the sedan, they were looking for a suitable replacement within the Toyota family. From the sound of their conversation it seems the Lexus ES is their first — if not their only — choice.

Audi Q5 — Quality and competence


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

(October 2, 2022) Looking for an all-around competent four-passenger luxury SUV crossover? We've got a suggestion — the 2022 Audi Q5. The compact Audi has been criticized for not being a standout in any one category among a passel of competitors. But the Q5 has excellent qualities in virtually every measurement you would use before plunking down north of 50k. And for that reason it's a standout.

Ford Bronco Raptor — A magnificent beast



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 21, 2022) While it isn’t quite the Rubicon Trail located in California’s historic gold rush territory in the Sierra Nevada, the 27,000-acre Butcher Jones OHV, UTV, ATV and Off-Road Trail system Recreation Site in Arizona was the perfect location to test the limits of Ford’s new and nearly unstoppable Bronco Raptor. It’s the most capable production off-road vehicle ever built snatching that title from its Jeep Wrangler competitor.