Editorial archive

April 2023

All-new Bronco Sport Heritage Editions recall 1960s Ford Bronco

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 30, 2023) When Ford resurrected the iconic Bronco brand for 2021 — first with the compact crossover Bronco Sport followed shortly thereafter by the real deal Ford Bronco 4X4 challenger to the Jeep Wrangler — it channeled the historic Bronco that dated back to 1966 when it first launched the rugged off-roader.

Pump prices falling; down a nickel in a week

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(April 28, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A lower oil price is causing pump prices to fall, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropping a nickel since last week to hit $3.63. “The national average reached $3.68 last week, and that might be the peak price for now,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “As long as the oil cost keeps wobbling around the low to mid $70s per barrel, drivers will benefit when they fuel up.”

Kelley Blue Book announces Best Family Cars of 2023

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(April 27, 2023) ATLANTA — Purchasing a new family car can be an overwhelming decision involving several important factors, including lifestyle requirements, budget, safety and comfort preferences, just to mention a few. To aid in the decision-making process, the experts at Kelley Blue Book have announced the Best Family Cars of 2023.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4Matic

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Phots by Paul Borden

Mercedes introduces all-electric
models for its E-Class sedan lineup

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 26, 2023) Sitting at the top of the electrified versions of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class portfolio is the AMG model reviewed in this space last month. Sitting in the middle of the non-AMG EQE sedan lineup, however, is an electric E-Class that leans more to the practical side of the German automaker’s EV products. That would be the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC that serves as the subject of this review.

2023 Mercedes AMG SL 63 Roadster

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Beautifully crafted, sumptuously
provisioned, blistering performance

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 26, 2023) Even though I’ve personally never owned one I’ve always fancied myself a “Porsche guy” – as distinct from being a “Mercedes guy.” Although I’ve driven and reviewed plenty of both over the years, there’s something about the image of the cars I could only imagine myself driving — the Benz is a bit, you know, garish. The AMG SL has not changed my mind on this matter, exactly. But man, on man, what a magnificently brutal, heart-pounding thrill ride.  

Taxed out — Americans to pay $78 billion in gas taxes in 2023

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(April 25, 2023) DALLAS  —  Tax day is behind us, but Americans pay big taxes everyday on the gasoline they put in their vehicles.  Gas prices have been rising over the past several weeks as Americans get back on the road and gear up for summer road trips — but there are some hidden costs buried in what Americans pay for gasoline that are driving up prices even more for many motorists around the country.

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 — A shockingly superb luxury SUV

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 25, 2023) If you’ve been paying attention, you probably already know that Genesis is building some of the most impressive luxury vehicles in the industry today. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Electrified GV70 driven here is nothing short of excellent. The award-winning and top-of-its-class GV70 — competing against luxury legacy brands like Audi, BMW and Mercedes — is made even better by going all-electric, as indicated by its moniker. 

Study — Seven million UK drivers plan to cut down car use for short trips

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(April 25, 2023) LODON — New research has revealed that of the 20 million drivers in the UK who regularly use their car for trips of between one to two miles, some 6.9 million (34%) want to switch to other travel methods. When asked about their travel over trips of less than 1.5 miles, almost one in seven car owners (13%) said they want to cycle on more of these trips, while 6% want to make more use of an electric bike.

The ultimate solution to impaired driving is in reach

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By David Zuby

Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer, IIHS

(April 24, 2023) Making roads safer often involves doing a lot of little things. There’s no single reason crashes occur and no single way to protect people from death and injury. When we discuss a given solution — whether it’s in the realm of vehicle technology, road design or enforcement — we are usually talking about shaving off a few hundred fatalities from the annual toll at best.

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R — Absolutely outrageous

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 23, 2023) Desert racing began nearly 50 years ago in the Mexican Baja and in 1967 this crazy, addictive motorsport became known as the Baja 1000. Over the years this epic endurance race has attracted hundreds of racing legends, celebrities, thrill-seeking dare devils and rank amateurs to Northern Mexico just south of San Diego, California and Ensenada, Mexico.  It’s  the longest non-stop point-to-point race in the world.