CX-70 essentially the CX-90
minus the rear two seats

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 8, 2024) Last year we reviewed the all-new CX-90, Mazda's 3-row family SUV, the flagship of the Japanese brand that replaced the CX-9 which had been Mazda's 3-row SUV and flagship model. For the record, the CX-90 shares nothing from the old CX-9 with the exception of its name. Now, for 2025 Mazda has introduced the CX-70 that is quite literally, a CX-90 sans the third-row of seats.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 5, 2024) The Lexus RX is now in its fifth-generation having been around in various forms since 1998 having last redesigned last year for the 2023 model. Offered in a choice of four trim levels for 2024 including the first-ever RX PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) tested and reviewed here. The RX 450h+ plug-in joins two other RX hybrid offerings, the RX 350h and RX 500h neither being plug-in. Both non plug-in hybrid RXs' has long been a part of the RX lineup.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 23, 2024) It's true, the Subaru brand has a cult-like following with legendary standard all-wheel drive, a reputation for steadfast reliability and excellent resale values. Competing in the largest and most competitive compact-crossover class with varsity and best selling brands like Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, the Forester, Subaru's middle child being larger than the Crosstrek and smaller than the Outback, is now in its 27th year and just completed a thorough refreshing for the 2025 model year. 

New flagship EV screams
luxury, power and wealth

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 21, 2024) All new for the 2025 model year, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is a fully electric supersized opulent SUV that joins the brands Lyric SUV and ultra luxe Celestiq and set to compete with competitors Mercedes-Benz EQS, Range Rover EV, Rivian R1S and BMW iX.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 18, 2024) Ford redesigned the midsized 2024 Ranger and for the first time added the Raptor trim level, an expansion of the off-road performance arm first introduced 15 years ago in 2009, for the F-150 Raptor. The Raptor sits atop the Lariat, XLT and XL with all trim levels produced with a crew cab and 5-foot cargo bed. For reference, the new Ranger Raptor is Ford's equivalent to off-road competitors like the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, Jeep Gladiator Mojave and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 14, 2024) Solterra, Subaru's first global dedicated electric vehicle, is manufactured in partnership with Toyota sharing many of the mechanicals and edgy styling with the nearly identical bZ4X crossover sans badging and ever-so-slightly front and rear design treatments. Sized similarly like Subaru sibling Forester, a standard dual-motor all-wheel drive system, courtesy of a 72.8-kWh battery pack propels the Solterra  via the direct-drive automatic transmission.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 4, 2024) The E-Class has been a principled staple of the Mercedes brand for more than 75 years and for 2024 has launched its newest iteration of the mid-sized sedan in two varieties: the E 350 sedan ($62,300) powered by a 255-horsepower, turbocharged inline 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and the E 450 ($68,100) with a 375-horsepower inline 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder. Both models feature standard all-wheel-drive with power delivered through a nine-speed automatic transmission and a mild 48-volt hybrid system. 

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 28, 2024) For 2024 Nissan has given the popular compact Sentra a new look somewhat shedding its frumpy, anonymous styling in favor of a more fluid, curvaceous coupe-like roof line. It looks good, and that's necessary in a segment that isn't generally known for sedans with visual wow factors. 

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 22, 2024) Infiniti's largest vehicle, the QX80 hasn't received a full generational redesign in a more than overdue fifteen years. Now completely new for 2025 the third generation QX80 boldly ups its game with a concentrated focus on opulent luxury ready to compete with the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX 600, and Lincoln Navigator.