By Casey Williams
MyCarData

(November 19, 2023) It’s getting that time of year when we gather our loved ones and hit the road to see more of our loved ones.  My family and I had that experience last weekend when we traveled four hours round-trip to visit my adopted in-laws.  It’s an easy drive with hours on the Interstate book-ended by narrow city streets.  A twisty-two lane to lunch and tight parking further tested the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude L’s skills as we took our ride the long way.

All-new Trail Boss impressively
leaps to the head of the class

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(November 12, 2023) The vast majority of pickup truck buyers today are what's called "never-never" truck owners — never tow, never haul, but seek the tireless experience and unique takeaways from driving one on a daily basis. Likewise, not everybody needs an oversized half-ton pickup thus there are the masses who opt to buy an easier-to-drive and park midsize with nearly all the convenience of a larger truck.

By Casey Williams
MyCarData



(November 12, 2023) Lexus took its own sweet time to introduce a proper electric vehicle.  While BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Genesis, and even Cadillac were introducing EVs, Lexus continued to focus on the range and efficiency of hybrids.  That may yet turn out to be smart as EVs struggle to find a foothold, but Lexus has finally seen fit to give us an EV.  The 2023 RZ 450e crossover is high on Lexus style, but a little short on range.

By David Boldt
MyCarData



(November 5, 2023) In the three plus years since last driving Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio a lot has changed in the Alfa Romeo showroom; admittedly, that’s important only if you can find an Alfa Romeo showroom — don’t look for one in smaller locales with other high-end imports. Of note is a recent J.D. Power survey, signaling a significant uptake in customer satisfaction for Alfa Romeo. 



Photo by Casey Williams

By Casey Williams
MyCarData



(October 29, 2023) I’m the kind of guy who likes a luxury car, but doesn’t feel the need to scream with a glitzy badge.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy vehicles like the Cadillac XT6 three-row crossover, but sometimes it’s nice to arrive elegantly without throwing down.  That’s where the 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir comes in.  Avenir is to Buick what Denali is to GMC:  Legit American luxury with none of the drama.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 24, 2023) Not unlike European high performance marques including the AMG moniker from Mercedes and BMW's M division, Cadillac threw its horsepower into the competition with its own performance-focused skunkworks within the brand by creating the V-Series some two decades ago.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 22, 2023) Start with a complete redesign, add more power — a lot more power — and even better fuel economy than the outgoing model, sportier driving characteristics, 15 additional miles pure all-electric driving range from its plug-in hybrid set up, an overall much more premium feel and voila — you have an all-new Toyota Prius Prime.

By David Boldt
MyCarData
 
(October 22, 2023) From Ram: "The Rebel G/T comes with an electronic Shift-on-Demand transfer case, an ELocker electronic-locking differential, a 3.92 axle ratio, and a trailer tow package. The Ram Rebel GT is also capable of going off-road, as it features a 1-inch suspension lift, hill descent control, skid plates, and front tow hooks."

By Casey Williams
MyCarData

(October 15, 2023) Scroll through web pages from major automakers and you’ll quickly realize compact sedans are in short supply.  Haven’t looked for a while?  Good luck!  Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi have all waved adios to a segment they once dominated.  While the Toyota Corolla still sells in respectable numbers, its maker recognizes buyers are shifting to taller rides.  So, to capitalize on the storied brand, and throw in some Prius DNA to a package buyers want, we get the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.