By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(January 28, 2021) Say what you will about the minivan and the stigma associated with owning and driving one, it’s undeniably the most versatile family-friendly vehicle you can buy. And, when it comes to flexibility, cargo and passenger capabilities along with ease of overall use, any three-row crossover — regardless of size — pales in comparison. And I haven’t even begun to laud plaudits regarding ease of mid- and third-row entry and exit seating.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(January 21, 2021) With the large, expensive SUVs back en vogue, Land Rover decided that now would be a great time — after a 22-year hiatus — to bring the Land Rover Defender, one of the world’s most iconic nameplates, back to the U.S. market. It’s all-new, funky fresh, still boxy, and an off-road triumph of capability that more than lives up to its go-anywhere English heritage. And there was, indeed, a lot to live up to.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(January 17, 2021) Prior to introducing Gladiator, one of the most commonly asked questions by Jeep customers was, “Will you please offer a Jeep truck?” Followed closely by, “Will it be offered with a diesel engine?” The first question was answered with the Gladiator almost a year ago. It was Jeep’s first pickup truck in 28 years after the discontinuation of the Comanche, which was sold from 1986 to 1992.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(January 4, 2021) The Infiniti QX50, a five-passenger compact crossover utility vehicle that was completely redesigned for the 2019 model year, continues as a predominantly carryover vehicle for 2021 with a few enhancements, including additional standard content on various grade levels.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 30, 2020) There’s much to say when writing about the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R, not the least being that it’s one of the best track cars ever produced, possibly the very best.  Let’s start with the details: 577 horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, a cranium-compressing 516 pound-feet of torque, AMG Speedshift  DCT 7-speed transmission, limited slip electronic differential, 16-inch compound carbon-ceramic disc brakes, rear-wheel steering, and extreme-performance sport tires.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 25, 2020) In recent years, luxury crossovers have gotten wildly popular, with the segment featuring excellent vehicles like the Mercedes GLE, BMW X3, Audi Q5 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.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 22, 2020) What do tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and potatoes have in common with Toyota? Well, other than sharing the nightshade name, absolutely nothing. Over the past couple of years, Toyota has been rolling out Nightshade Special Edition trim vehicles on its 4Runner, Sienna, Corolla, Camry, and C-HR vehicles. Now, for 2021, Toyota is offering its blackout Nightshade Editions on the Tacoma pickup truck, Sequoia SUV, and Tundra full-size pickup.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 18, 2020) It’s been seven model years since Lexus first introduced the NX compact crossover utility vehicle. Since it debuted for 2015, little has changed. Lexus added the optional Enform Remote system for 2016, standard all-wheel drive for 2017, Lexus Safety Suite+ and a larger standard touch screen for 2018. Otherwise, except for the availability of a few safety and standard driver assistance features, the 2021 NX is the same vehicle introduced seven years ago.

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 15, 2020) Back in 2008, Toyota launched the Venza, a two-row crossover utility vehicle that some described as a Camry wagon, aimed primarily at the empty nester market. It was designed in the United States, with an elevated driving position, big, wide doors and seats that were, well, a bit wider to better fit the average American consumer. But the Venza never caught on and was discontinued in 2015.