I’ve long admired the Lexus brand. The name immediately conjures thoughts of refinement, luxury, comfort and exquisitely smooth rides while enjoying consistent high reliability ratings via J.D. Power surveys. Good reasons why I see so many Lexus SUVs on the road. Lexus aficionados had to wait two decades to gaze upon and drive a true third-row option. In quick summary, …
We have posted countless articles on various SUV/Crossover candidates to ponder. They are popular for ease of entry and exit, good driving characteristics and luxury appointments, while comfortably carrying cargo and passengers. Rest assured; this category is here to stay. With that, costs are all over the map, depending on your wallet’s comfort boundaries. This is my 200th Drive Time …
The iconic Cadillac Escalade SUV turned 25 this year. With a welcome complete refresh in 2002, the model rose to be the OG of SUVs for ride, cargo space, luxury and, most notably, presence. Thus, the Escalade became an American-built status symbol, striking a popular chord in the immense land-yacht category. Yet, with those coveted attributes, Cadillac engineers understandably felt …
The Porsche brand brings visions of quick, superb handling, engaging sound and downright adrenalin-driving cache, delivering on the euphoric promise their rides check the boxes on all sensational counts. And now with three four-door options, Porsche is no longer deemed all fun but light on practicality. For those who relish their two-door 911 but require practicality with a growing family, …
It truly appears electric vehicles (EV) are here to stay. If you’re old school like me, it took a while conceding the impending demise of petrol fuel rides. As they say, it’s best to adjust and survive rather than stubbornly hold onto dying technology. Every auto manufacturer has done so with varying degrees of success and acclaim. Acura took its …
It’s been a spell since Infiniti offered a truly new vehicle. The good news is your patience will soon be rewarded. The anticipated debut of the third-generation 2025 QX80 SUV checks nearly all the boxes when looking for a good looking, comfortable, cool tech ride in the popular three-row land yacht people-hauler segment. Yes, QX80 is large, so you may …
Let’s face it; electric-powered vehicles are here to stay. Probably. If you’re old school like me, it took a while acknowledging the impending demise of petrol fuel rides. As they say, it’s best to adjust and survive rather than stubbornly hold onto dying technology. Every auto manufacturer has done so with varying degrees of success and acclaim. GMC’s plug-in entry …
Bryson DeChambeau is, by most accounts, the most interesting and popular pro golfer in all the land – along with Tiger Woods. He tied for 6th at the Masters, lost the PGA Championship by a stroke and won the U.S. Open, overtaking Rory McIlroy with an incredible bunker shot on the 72nd hole. The galleries morphed from divisive to smitten. …
Let’s say you are enjoying life and are financially secure. And let’s say you already have an SUV, four-door sedan or truck at the ready. What should a car enthusiast contemplate for their next rewarding sweet ride? I’d wholly recommend putting the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 Coupe on your radar. It qualifies as a grin-inducing adrenalin rocket while delivering gorgeous …
So, here’s the dilemma. You still have a pair and crave the need for speed. Like space shuttle, sucked-back-in-your-seat G-force speed. A giddy, testosterone-infused dragster thrust. However, you’re still saddled with schlepping the kids around and require a trunk for the honey-do cargo. What’s a speed freak to do? The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is what. Especially the 20th anniversary …
