October 2024

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road — First major Tacoma redesign in decades



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 30, 2024) One of the most popular vehicles sold in America, the Toyota Tacoma pickup— after literally decades since receiving a thorough overhaul — has finally been redesigned for the 2024 model year, marking its fourth generation. Now fitted with and built on the latest full-sized Tundra pickup platform, the mid-sized Tacoma shares similar suspension elements, frame dimensions and vehicle technology.

Room for scrum? Rugby stars reunite in 7-seat trip down memory lane



Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat hits the
spotlight with help of rugby legends
    

(October 28, 2024) MILTON KEYNES, UK — Seven larger than life rugby icons reunited for a unique off-the-field challenge – to test out the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz in the ultimate test-drive. The new Volkswagen ID. Buzz introduces seven-seater practicality with a third row of seats, and the ex-pros were challenged to see if they could fit all seven sets of their broad shoulders and up to 6-foot-9 frames inside.

Redesigned Forester moves into sixth generation with launch of 2025 model



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 28, 2024) Birthed in the mid-1990s, the Subaru Forester advances to its sixth generation with the launching of the 2025 model. Not the sexiest offering in the Japanese automaker’s lineup, the 2025 Forester gets the latest version of the company’s EyeSight Driver Assist system that includes such features as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and emergency braking as well as a restyled cabin and exterior.

2025 Genesis G80 — Best luxury sedan in its class?



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 27, 2024) In the mid-sized luxury sedan segment that includes such indomitable stalwarts as the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Lexus ES among others, the remarkable and marvelous Genesis brand somehow (still) flys under the radar of car shoppers in this competitive set. Over the last few months, I've driven and tested two of the brand's elegant examples and I can honestly say the G80 Sport Prestige is an impressive sedan by any measure of excellence tested here
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MotorTrend names Lincoln Nautilus 2025 SUV of the Year



(October 25, 2024) LOS ANGELES —  MotorTrend Group announced today the Lincoln Nautilus as the 2025 SUV of the Year award winner. Lincoln’s premium SUV stood out from competitors thanks to its elegant and sporty exterior, excellent driver assist features, interior comfort, and user-friendly, in-vehicle digital experience system.

2024 Lexus GX 550 — Can luxury be this rugged?



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 24, 2024) With its muscular profile, bulging fenders, obligatory Lexus cowcatcher styled grille and available knobby all-terrain tires, the GX receives its first full redesign in 15 years. Gone is the curvaceous and frumpy look of the outgoing iteration giving way to a boxy-looking sharply styled and rugged demeanor that's quite Toyota Land Cruiser-ish and actually lives up to its strongly suggested off-road capability.

Kelley Blue Book reveals Best Cars for Teens in 2024



(October 24, 2024) ATLANTA — Many parents find the milestone of having a new teen driver simultaneously exciting and overwhelming, as there is so much to consider before unleashing your newly licensed young driver on the road. To help guide parents and in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20 - 26), the experts at Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, created 2024's Best Cars for Teens: The List Every Parent Needs.

Lexus and Universal Pictures join up for movie fans  to 'Experience OZmazing'



Universal Pictures 'Wicked'
in theaters on November 22


(October 22, 2024) “Wicked” fans, get ready to “Experience OZmazing.”   Universal Pictures’ spectacular new cinematic event, “Wicked,” based on the beloved Broadway musical phenomenon about the untold story of the witches of Oz, soars into theaters this holiday season, and Lexus is along for the ride.

2024 BMW i5 — The 5-Series gets electrified for eighth generation


Photos by Paul Borden

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 20, 2024) BMW has taken the opportunity to include an all-electric version as the long-standing 5-Series sedan moves into its eighth generation. The 2024 i5 is very much a copy of the gas-powered 4- and 6-cylinder 5-Series models with the most significant difference, of course, being the drivetrain and a slightly smaller truck that accommodates the battery for the electric motor.

Average amount owed on upside-down car loans hits all-time high



Edmunds analysts: 1 in 5 trade-ins
underwater by $10,000 or more

(October 18, 20024) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their cars are currently worth, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds.