Jim Prueter

Look what a few million will buy — World's10 most expensive cars

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 17, 2017) Owning one of these masterpieces isn’t about transportation or need, it’s about flamboyance, bravado and pageantry. You might never see one of these supercars, let alone drive one, but if your last name is Gates, Bezos, or Zuckerberg, these wheels were meant for you.

New Nissan Rogue Sport a “must” on your shopping list

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 9, 2017) The Nissan Rogue is the hottest-selling vehicle in the hottest-selling segment, one replete with excellent competitors — Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4. Other than the “big 3” pickup trucks, Rogue is the biggest-selling vehicle in the U.S. for two of the first four months of 2017.

2017 Lexus RC 200t— RC gets a turbocharged four

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 8, 2017) It’s been a long time since we last slipped behind the wheel of the Lexus RC. Two and a half years ago, to be exact, when I drove it at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans, during its debut in November 2014. At the time, I drove the 467-horsepower V-8 RC F and the more benign 306 horsepower V-6 RC

2017 Mazda3 — Mazda’s excellent compact hatchback

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 5, 2017) For 2017, the Mazda3 gets an update and a mild facelift. It has been repackaged with more refinement, additional content and a stronger value proposition against its competitors, especially the newly redesigned Honda Civic, which has been winning acclaim and awards. We tested the five-door hatchback but Mazda3 is also available as a four-door sedan.

Refreshed Chevy Trax is better, but still disappoints

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 3, 2017) It’s been just two years since Chevrolet introduced its diminutive four-door, five-passenger crossover to the booming utility vehicle segment. GM has sent the Trax back for a refreshing to its front and rear looks, interior, and has made a few other minor changes in response to increased competition in the segment. The refresh also addressed some of Trax’s initial flaws.

All new Volkswagen Atlas is Sehr Gut

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 27, 2017) Volkswagen earned the distinction of being the best-selling vehicle in the world last year, grabbing the sales crown from Toyota. The two companies have been in a title race for years.

2017 Honda CR-V — No-brainer choice for a compact CUV

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 26, 2017) PHOENIX — Sales of compact crossover utility vehicles are booming; consumers have a seemingly insatiable appetite for them and the segment continues to grow. In fact, utility vehicles now outsell cars. With players like Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue and others continually updating and refreshing their products, competition is keen and the vehicles are only getting better.

2017 Ford F250 — Brute power in an Armani suit

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 25, 2017) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — While Scottsdale may declare itself “The West’s Most Western Town,” and even have a bucking horse emblazoned on its city seal, it’s been a long time since pistols have been drawn on a dusty trail outside the saloon.

Volvo’s all-new flagship sedan: More luxury, less sporty

By Jim Preuter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 19, 2017) We were more than impressed with the completely redesigned XC90 when it was introduced for 2015. It was the first Volvo to be updated since Chinese automaker Geely bought the Swedish car company from Ford in 2010. For the record, the brand has kept its promise to completely refresh and revamp its entire product line by the end of 2017, recently introducing a redesigned XC60 crossover, V90 and V60 crossover wagons, and the all-new flagship S90 mid-sized luxury class sedan tested here.

2017 G80 — The Genesis of Genesis

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 16, 2017) In case you missed the announcement (you’re not alone), Hyundai has spun off the Hyundai Genesis as its own new luxury brand simply known as Genesis. Think of Hyundai’s approach to the Genesis brand as similar to that of Toyota and Lexus, Nissan and Infiniti, Honda and Acura.