Drive Time – 2021 Lexus LS 500
I’ve long admired the Lexus brand. The name immediately conjures thoughts of refinement, luxury, comfort, reliability and exquisitely smooth rides. The company is also unveiling sportier, sexier models to change its public persona. Aggressive grilles, rakish silhouettes and incredible tech are now luring buyers of all ages. Like other premium lines, Lexus is aiming […]
Drive Time – 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax AT4
Trucks and Texas go together like BBQ and beer. In fact, I bet there’s no one in the state who doesn’t know someone with a truck – or own one themselves. The new luxury cargo haulers have grown in popularity every year … and for many practical and thoughtful reasons. Our latest Drive Time feature […]
Drive Time – 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8
For years, Volvo’s much-deserved claim to fame was its peerless safety features, rather than sexy lines, as the boxy rides resembled rolling security-laden refrigerators. Not the most alluring silhouettes, but at least you had a great chance of arriving in one piece. Thankfully, Volvo designers have heard the shouts of customers demanding their safety in […]
Drive Time – 2020 Cadillac CT5-V
Some auto manufacturers are streamlining their product lines – mainly sedans. Sure, SUVs and Crossovers are still in high demand, but sexy sporty sedans continue to turn heads. The demand for those sleek rides is significant enough for companies to find ways to aptly fill their product lines. Cadillac is a good case study, as […]
Drive Time – 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Coupe
With the current competitive popularity of SUV/Crossover segments, you knew raising the volume “to 11” would surely follow. Yes, many luxury rides will haul folks and cargo in opulence but there’s always someone willing to build and pay a bit more that extra vroom. Mercedes-Benz’ AMG performance division devised the superlative GLE 53 Coupe that’ll […]
Drive Time – 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
The Porsche brand is synonymous with fast and euphoric handling sports cars that delivered grins while you deftly barrel around twists on open roads. Awesome performance, handling and a sweet exhaust note kept Porsche aficionados coming back. Yet, as the electric car era commenced, Porsche engineers were locked into secret laboratories to unveil the quintessential […]
Drive Time – 2020 BMW 228 x-Drive Gran Coupe
The vaunted BMW brand fills just about any niche an auto buyer might desire. In fact, the selections and names take a bit of research to insure you’re selecting the right one for your needs. BMW’s latest offering is the 2020 228i x-Drive Gran Coupe. In this case the GC signifies it’s a 4-door version […]
Drive Time – 2020 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe
As a car reviewer, sometimes you cannot wait for the opportunity to taste-test a truly exceptional vehicle. Such is the case when I had the chance to slide into the 2020 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe. This is a supercar in every sense. It’s drop-dead gorgeous with a euphoric combo of incredible power, performance and […]
Drive Time – The 2020 GMC Sierra Denali 1500
Trucks and Texas go together like BBQ and beer. In fact, I bet there’s no one in the state who doesn’t know someone with a truck – or own one themselves. The new luxury cargo haulers have grown in popularity every year – and for many practical and thoughtful reasons. Our latest Drive Time feature […]
Drive Time – The 2020 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door
There is an oft-mentioned quote that “size means everything”, insinuating that bigger is better. Sometimes that’s true (elephants, the size of Texas and bank accounts). Yet, the opposite is deliciously valid as well, when surprising yields emit from small packages. Such is the case for MINI and its 2020 Mini Cooper S two-door hardtop. The […]