By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(March 29, 2015) For some folks, if a little is good, a lot is better, and too much is just right. Thus, if they have need of a pickup, a run-of-the-mill light-duty 4x4 is good, but a heavy-duty model is better. And, if you’re going to go for a heavy-duty model, why not go for the heaviest duty pickup you can afford that doesn’t make you look like an idiot to the neighbors?

(March 27, 2015) NEW YORK — The revolution enters the next round — Mercedes-Benz officials say the all-new smart fortwo has undergone improvements in virtually all areas and is markedly more comfortable. Drive power is supplied by a three-cylinder engine rated at 89 horsepower, mated to a five-speed manual transmission or the twinamic automatic dual clutch transmission.

(March 27, 2015) SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In a special ceremony at its Spartanburg plant this week, BMW celebrated its three millionth vehicle to roll off the line. The vehicle, a Donington Grey Metallic X5 M with Mugello Red Full Merino leather seats and Carbon Fiber interior trim, was driven by Dawn Burgess, hired in 1994.

Burgess presented the keys to the milestone vehicle to Manfred Erlacher, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing.

(March 26, 2015) IRVINE, Calif. — Following the successful launch of the Soul EV late last year in California, Kia Motors America has announced it is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into five new states: Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii.