Editorial archive

September 2021

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 — VW’s new battery-powered SUV (hits & misses)

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 13, 2021) With the introduction this spring of Volkswagen’s first battery-electric crossover, the ID.4 is the beginning of an entire new powertrain offering of vehicles for the brand in North America. The all-new from the ground up ID.4 we tested here is the  1st Edition which as the name implies, is a short run first of several trim levels, and variations yet to come and carries a base price of $45,190 including destination charges.

Survey finds parents want technology to track child's school bus

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(September 9, 2021) SEATTLE, Wash. — Zonar, a leading provider of smart fleet solutions, has released a new national study as parents send their children back to school this fall. The findings show that three in four parents (75%) want a better way to track their child's journey to and from school on the bus.

Autotrader reports 20 new vehicles consistently selling over sticker price

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(September 8, 2021) ATLANTA — New-car shoppers may be surprised this month to find themselves paying over sticker price for some of the most popular vehicles right now, according to a recent report from Autotrader. The laws of supply and demand are clearly at play in the current car-shopping environment, as the global microchip shortage and resulting automaker production delays continue to affect dealer inventories.

New Calligraphy trim gives premium feel to Hyundai Sant Fe

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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 8, 2021) With a history that dates back two decades, the Hyundai Santa Fe was the South Korean automaker's first venture into the SUV segment with the debut of the 2001 model. My oh my how it has grown up over the years. The early Santa Fe was very capable vehicle but featured styling quirks that either turned on buyers or made them immediately head for the staid safety of a Toyota showroom.

Gas price average sees minimal impact from Hurricane Ida

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(September 7, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following Labor Day weekend and the remnants of Hurricane Ida, the national gas price average has stabilized at $3.18, which is just 3 cents more expensive on the week. The storm took about 13% of U.S. refinery capacity offline and while there are no firm re-start dates, refineries are expected to be back online this month.

2021 GMC Yukon AT4 — GMC wants to take you off-road in style

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 6, 2021) The GMC Yukon is the middle child of General Motors full-sized sport-utility vehicles. A premium alternative to its Chevrolet Tahoe sibling but not quite a Cadillac Escalade either. All three share the mechanical underpinnings of GM’s pickup trucks and have been thoroughly redone for 2021 with its fifth generation offering.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport — Ford’s compelling new rugged-ready crossover

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 2, 2021) Bronco’s history is a long one, dating to 1966 when it started as a small, compact, yet rugged off-roader. It eventually grew to a full-size behemoth in the ’80s and ’90s. With a minimal, utilitarian application, those early Broncos have a tremendous appeal today, to both older buyers with fond memories and younger buyers who appreciate the coolness factor.

Labor Day weekend gas prices hint at fall decline

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(September 1, 2021) BOSTON — To close out a summer driving season that will inevitably have had the highest average gas prices since the summer of 2014, Labor Day weekend prices at the pump are expected to be the highest in seven years at $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Though prices have recently begun trending lower, drivers can expect to pay around 90¢ per gallon more than they did on Labor Day, 2020.